Maine Public · Jennifer Rooks, Jonathan P. Smith · September 8, 2026
It wasn’t too long ago that it was relatively simple to understand the driving forces behind each of the major political parties. Today, that isn't the case. We'll examine how the parties have changed, which issues matter most to those who identify with a political party, and what this may mean for this year's November elections. Panelists: Dr. Ron Schmidt , professor and chair, Department of Political Science, University of Southern Maine Dan Shea , Marson-Moller-McNulty professor of government, Colby College