Brian Duff interviewed by Foster's Daily Democrat on outcome of gubernatorial primary

Brian Duff, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, was quoted in a June 10, 2010 Foster's Daily Democrat story on the outcome of Maine's gubernatorial primary. Democrat Elizabeth Mitchell and Republican Paul LePage will face off against three independents, the most prominent being Eliot cutler, in the November election. LePage focused on meeting voters in rural parts of the state, stopping by diners and attending small events. "He ran that campaign in a face-to-face style," Duff said. "Clearly that still makes a difference." Duff said he would give the edge to Mitchell, arguing LePage may be too conservative for his own good while Cutler might have trouble raising money. But he is making no guarantee. "It's incredibly unpredictable this point," he said. "Mainers prefer this

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