Election 2008: Maine

When FDR ran for re-election in 1936 the only two states to oppose him were Maine and Vermont. Both states have changed considerably since then, moving far to the left from 1936.

President: Senator McCain has been popular in New England while Senator Obama has not. But since the 1960’s, Maine has a long history of supporting Democrats for President.

McCain could make things close, or even split the vote by carrying one of the Congressional Districts. But I doubt it.

Leans Democrat

Senate: Incumbent Susan Collins (R) is pitted against Congressman Thomas Allen (D). With only two House seats in the state, Allen is basically a statewide official with high name recognition.

Given the Democratic trend in the state this began as one of the DSCC’s top targets but Collins has proved difficult to catch. Polls all year have shown her well ahead and the various analysts across the country are now calling this a likely hold

Leans Republican

House: Democrats will have little trouble holding both House seats