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Brian Duff interviewed by 'Press Herald' on Donald Trumpā€™s campaign efforts in Maine

Brian Duff
Brian Duff

Brian Duff, Ph.D., associate professor and chair in the Department of Political Science, was quoted in an August 1 article in the Portland Press Herald, titled ā€œPundits puzzle over Trump visit to Portland.ā€

The article discusses presidential candidate Donald Trumpā€™s second campaign visit to Portland, Maine, noting the unusualness of a Republican candidate campaigning so diligently in a typically Democratic district.

Duff was among those interviewed about Trumpā€™s decision to revisit Portland. He refuted the view that Maine will play a significant role in the national election. ā€œI donā€™t think Maine is in play,ā€ Duff stated, adding that in his view, Trumpā€™s visits to Maine are likely the result of the simple fact that Trump likes Maineā€™s Republican governor Paul LePage. ā€œI do think itā€™s that simple,ā€ Duff said. ā€œHe likes LePage and he figures if he can win here, why not Trump?ā€

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