How are the Republicans in Piscataquis County (Franklin, Washington: school, moving)

[Yeah I've been there]

According to the election results of 2012 Piscataquis County was the only county to go Red.
Are the Republicans more like a Tea Party, or a socially liberal, fiscally conservative??

I'm a former Republican, former Democrat, currently confused/unaffiliated at the moment.
But I've always gotten along with both parties because I sort of consider myself a bit of both.
I was curious to see a county in Maine actually go Red and thought I pose the question.
New England always had a hardy strong "Rockefeller" Republican base that I've always loved. But rarely do counties ever go red in national elections.
Massachusetts have lots of old school Republicans, but never vote red for Presidents. Same with Vermont, etc.
Yes there is NH, but they are this interesting mix of those free-staters moving in and tea partiers.

So back to my question: How are the Republicans in Piscataquis County??

I'm not the biggest fan of the Maine governor IMHO

[mainebrokerman]

as many have stated, many mainers may vote for the individual, not the party..


this may be a tough question to answer because most dont talk politics in public,,

i wouldnt worry about fittin in...

[Northern Maine Land Man]

They are good, honest and hard working people. Not only was Piscataquis County the only county in Maine to go Republican, they were the only county in New England! They mind their own business and don't try to force their principles on anybody else.

[flycessna]

Originally Posted by Northern Maine Land Man

They are good, honest and hard working people. Not only was Piscataquis County the only county in Maine to go Republican, they were the only county in New England! They mind their own business and don't try to force their principles on anybody else.

They still found themselves voting for the bonds.. It has become almost laughable as all I hear from people is the frustration with how bonds are always passed in this state but yet they still continually pass..

[Northern Maine Land Man]

Yeah. Their kids will pay for it.

[surfer778]

Originally Posted by Northern Maine Land Man

They are good, honest and hard working people. Not only was Piscataquis County the only county in Maine to go Republican, they were the only county in New England! They mind their own business and don't try to force their principles on anybody else.

There were one or two counties in New hampshire that went republican too, and I believe one in connecticut

[Northern Maine Land Man]

Not for president in 2012.

[surfer778]

Yes for president 2012, check it out.

Election Results

[Christinerica]

I've always republicans to be a bit bitter. Served well done, they are palatable

[maineguy8888]

This thread is veering towards being locked (especially with the last comment).

Piscataquis is quite conservative. Most of the more rural counties (Washington, Aroostook, Somerset, Franklin) are almost as conservative as Piscataquis.