Elections - Portland Press Herald

Even neutral businesses risk backlash over political pit stops

by Steve Mistler May 9, 2014

Becky’s Diner in Portland is targeted briefly after Govs. LePage and Christie visit, in an age of partisan passions and Internet attacks.

Trailing in the polls with six months left until the election, he tells potential supporters not to worry now about splitting the anti-LePage vote.

The governor, who is campaigning for re-election, addresses Thursday’s Eggs & Issues breakfast hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

As governor, the independent candidate says he would modernize the Department of Environmental Proctection and promote renewable energy.

Michaud draws from all over the state while LePage and Cutler tout strong pockets of support.

But more than $200,000 of Cutler’s funds come from his own checkbook, and LePage has so far spent less money than his opponents.

Each candidate had the support of 40 percent of those polled, with Cutler having only 14 percent.

Christie will appear at a May 7 fundraiser for the Maine governor, LePage’s campaign says.

by Blake Davis Associated Press April 22, 2014May 13, 2014

The gubernatorial candidate says his energy plan encourages new technology while reducing environmental impacts.

The survey gives the governor a slight lead — his first in public poll — but margin of error, other surveys indicates dead heat.