AP quotes Brewer in report on Maine governor’s race
Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was interviewed by the Associated Press for a report about the Maine governor’s race. Six people have announced plans to run, but there are several high-profile politicians, including Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who could shake up the race, the AP reported. A Collins candidacy could clear the GOP field of candidates and weaken the Democratic field because her appeal as a moderate may cause some Democrats to elect to stay on the sidelines, according to Brewer. ‘‘Until she makes her move, one way or the other, I think we’re going to be in a holding pattern to some degree,’’ he said. Brewer added the current field of candidates is largely unknown. ‘‘It’s way too soon to say anything with any certainty until we start to hear more from these high-profile candidates,’’ he said. The Boston Globe, Fox News, Portland Press Herald and The Charlotte Observer carried the AP report.