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How Maine Decides: An Insider's Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost
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General Political ScienceUnited States Politics
Publisher Price: $24.95
ISBN13: 9781684752065
Publisher: Down East Books
Published: May 15 2024
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.90 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Political scholar and avid campaign watcher Christian P. Potholm brings to bear his considerable experience as a political consultant, and his intricate understanding of campaign strategy, in his careful analysis of Maine citizen referenda. In Maine, controversial decisions are often presented directly to voters, so the citizens can decide. Potholm looks at the campaigns from past referenda, delving into the lobbying and manipulation from both sides of each issue. He breaks down tactics and reveals why key votes were either won or lost. It is a fascinating look at this key element of Maine's political system.
Accolades to Maine Decides! This is a rare and very important book about Maine's past and the future because those who plan to engage in politics at all levels will learn from the information sifted out of decades of statewide Maine elections. Franco-Americans can take a well-deserved political bow as Chris Potholm puts a brilliant spotlight on how their voting contributed to Maine history.
--Juliana L'Heureux, Chair of the Franco-American Collection University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College and author of Les Franco-Americains
A most entertaining and informative look behind the scenes at the campaigns that literally shaped our lives here in Maine. Very insightful and candid, very humorous and an enjoyable read. It greatly added to my understanding of Maine politics and history. Politics is no laughing matter unless you're reading Chris Potholm and his prominent contributors. I was continuously entertained and found myself thinking, 'So that's what really happened!'
--Bill Green, host of Bill Green's Maine
Fantastic. A hoot: honest, revealing and just damn fun to read.
--William S. Cohen, former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Defense
Anyone who wants to do political work in Maine - for causes as well as candidates - will want to read this book first. It's the encyclopedia of Maine politics, history and of great practical importance today. Maine Decides is also very humorous and insightful and takes the reader deep inside the political processes of our state.
--Former Congressman and Governor John Baldacci
This book is great. Entertaining and informative. The many contributors provide the reader with numerous and often humorous important insights into how and why many of Maine's recent elections were decided. And fortunately for me, Kay Rand maintains at least some level of discretion!
--Senator Angus King
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