Paul LePage
One of the most openly combative governors in modern history — LePage's refusal to accept federal Medicaid expansion until voters forced it, his racially charged statements, and his threats to leave Maine for Florida defined a template for populist Republican governance.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Most Influential U.S. Governors | #1 | 96.0 |
The Age Divide
Voters under 30 and over 35 rank Paul LePage significantly differently across lists.
The Cultural Record
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R-ME
most combative modern governor
refused Medicaid expansion until voter referendum forced it
racially charged drug dealer statements
'tell Obama to go to hell'
twice elected with plurality (not majority)
second term
populist template
The Case For Paul LePage
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Rank History
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