Maine news, sports, weather from Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram, Portland, Maine

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Portland Press Herald commissioned this poll by Critical Insights, a Portland-based, nonpartisan opinion polling firm, to gauge voters' opinions on key issues affecting Maine.

What Maine Thinks

Politically, poll reveals differences in Maine districts
October 2, 2012
The liberal south and coast vs. the more conservative north is a divide that could again be key in the election.

Marriage warriors study lay of the land
October 1, 2012
Vote tallies from 2009 may show them where in Maine their strength lies. Or 2012 could surprise them.

Poll Analysis: King still the front-runner, but lead erodes
September 29, 2012
A statewide survey also finds strong backing for same-sex marriage and a growing lead for Obama.

Health Care: Reform law supported in Maine
September 29, 2012
A poll finds a majority like Obamacare and oppose its repeal, which diverges from U.S. survey results.

Comparing Polls: Varied results arise from differences in methods
September 29, 2012
Findings from four surveys differ in part because of live interviews and including cellphone users.

Seeing the LePage Effect: Republican candidates aren't campaigning with governor
September 29, 2012
Polls showing LePage has tenuous support from voters may keep legislative hopefuls from asking for his help.

July Poll: 57 percent would back same-sex marriage
September 28, 2012
A political expert says the issue has momentum, but the margin will likely be closer by Election Day.

July Poll: For Maine genders, views similar but not equal
September 28, 2012
On social and health issues, the economy and more, the gender gap shows in expected -- and some surprising -- ways.

July Poll: A third of Mainers losing ground financially
September 28, 2012
Cost-of-living increases and limited job options take a toll, just some of the economic concerns on voters' minds.

What Maine Thinks: Transcript of live chat with pollster, pundits
September 28, 2012
Pollster MaryEllen Fitzgerald and political consultants Dan Demeritt and Mike Cuzzi respond to readers' questions.

Poll highlights
MaryEllen Fitzgerald, president of Critical Insights, discusses highlights of the poll.