GOP Primary & LaPage's Win
Its been quite awhile since I've last posted but time has a way of passing by when very, very busy!
Anyway, what a primary its been! Very exciting and full of surprises. Paul LaPage's win was not expected by many. And to win by such a large margin (38% of the vote) and in Democratic areas such as Portland, Augusta, etc is pretty amazing. Add to the fact that LaPage spent under $200,000 compared to the competition (who spent millions) speaks volumes. Could it be that LaPage ran his campaign like he has the town of Waterville ie efficiently? That his message of less government and lower taxes resonated with the voters? Or could it have been his incredible life story of pulling himself up by the bootstraps with hard work and determination to make it in a world that had to be discouraging for him? Whatever the reason the majority of voters nominated Paul LaPage... people are looking for change and not the Obama kind of change that has put our country in jeopardy fiscally and otherwise!
Though I'm thrilled with LaPage's win and strongly believe in his message, I'm not sure how he'll do when the majority of Maine's voter's come out to fill in their ballots. Primaries tend to bring out those who take their politics seriously (maybe 25% of the vote) while the majority wait till November to make a decision. Consequently, I'm conflicted about how LaPage might fare with 6 months to go.
On the one hand he has the support of the Tea Party and is riding the wave of conservative values. This led to other democratic leaning states electing republicans to office in Virginia, New Jersey and Massachusetts to name a few. So its possible that LaPage may have a shot here. Especially with the far left leaning Libby Mitchell opposing him on the Dem side. On the other, I wondow how Eliot Cutler, the former Democrat turned Independent candidate will influence and fare in November. I confess I know little about him but plan on doing my homework. Could he be the middle of the road candidate that Maine chooses come Fall? My gut says that won't happen. That the pendulum has swung to the right and Paul LaPage could be the next upset and win the governor's race come November.
I could go on and on contemplating this race, but I'll save further ramblings for the next blog lest this one gets too long! But I will say that regardless of the outcome, its going to be an exciting race with twists and turns that no one will foresee. And I'm looking forward to it all!
Anyway, what a primary its been! Very exciting and full of surprises. Paul LaPage's win was not expected by many. And to win by such a large margin (38% of the vote) and in Democratic areas such as Portland, Augusta, etc is pretty amazing. Add to the fact that LaPage spent under $200,000 compared to the competition (who spent millions) speaks volumes. Could it be that LaPage ran his campaign like he has the town of Waterville ie efficiently? That his message of less government and lower taxes resonated with the voters? Or could it have been his incredible life story of pulling himself up by the bootstraps with hard work and determination to make it in a world that had to be discouraging for him? Whatever the reason the majority of voters nominated Paul LaPage... people are looking for change and not the Obama kind of change that has put our country in jeopardy fiscally and otherwise!
Though I'm thrilled with LaPage's win and strongly believe in his message, I'm not sure how he'll do when the majority of Maine's voter's come out to fill in their ballots. Primaries tend to bring out those who take their politics seriously (maybe 25% of the vote) while the majority wait till November to make a decision. Consequently, I'm conflicted about how LaPage might fare with 6 months to go.
On the one hand he has the support of the Tea Party and is riding the wave of conservative values. This led to other democratic leaning states electing republicans to office in Virginia, New Jersey and Massachusetts to name a few. So its possible that LaPage may have a shot here. Especially with the far left leaning Libby Mitchell opposing him on the Dem side. On the other, I wondow how Eliot Cutler, the former Democrat turned Independent candidate will influence and fare in November. I confess I know little about him but plan on doing my homework. Could he be the middle of the road candidate that Maine chooses come Fall? My gut says that won't happen. That the pendulum has swung to the right and Paul LaPage could be the next upset and win the governor's race come November.
I could go on and on contemplating this race, but I'll save further ramblings for the next blog lest this one gets too long! But I will say that regardless of the outcome, its going to be an exciting race with twists and turns that no one will foresee. And I'm looking forward to it all!
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