From the implementation of ranked-choice voting in next year’s Democratic primary, to the transition from a caucus to a primary, we’ll discuss the 2020 campaign, including the departure of Susan Collins’ only primary opponent, reaction to the latest debate among the Democratic candidates and why many of them are making stops in Maine.
Guests
Ron Schmidt, associate professor of political science, University of Southern Maine. Schmidt specializes in political theory (American and European), racial and ethnic politics (American) and urban politics. His most recent book is "Reading Politics with Machiavelli."
Mal Leary, senior political correspondent, Maine Public
Jeanne Cummings, deputy Washington bureau chief, Wall Street Journal
Resources
- Maine Public: Your Vote 2020
- Maine Calling: Susan Collins Discusses Top Issues In the News
- Mainers Will Use Ranked-Choice Voting In The Presidential Election, But Not The Upcoming Primaries
- Jared Golden Says He's Staying Out Of Pivotal Collins Race
- Eric Brakey Kicks Off Run For Maine's 2nd District House Seat
- Sole Republican challenger to Sen. Collins quits amid party pressure
- Bernie Sanders Revisits Portland, But He Faces More Competition Than In The 2016 Campaign
- U.S. Sen. Cory Booker Will Make A Campaign Stop In Portland
- Buttigieg Urges Return To 'American Values' In Campaign Visit To Maine
- Elizabeth Warren leads Register’s Iowa Poll for the first time, besting Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders
- Warren Is Spending Campaign Cash to Unseat Susan Collins
- Opinion: America needs ranked choice voting – here's why
- Democrats Intensify Calls For Potential Impeachment Over Whistleblower Complaint