Matt Gagnon discussed the perceived decline in conservative political prospects in Maine, noting a shift in voter registration from a 4.9% Democratic advantage in 2010 to 7.32% in 2020. Despite this, he highlighted that Republican candidates like Paul LePage and Bruce Poliquin still won elections. Gagnon argued that the state's political landscape has shifted, with Democratic enclaves forming in urban areas, while rural areas have become more conservative. He emphasized that the current Democratic advantage is lower than in 2010, making it easier to win statewide races. Gagnon also addressed the Russian collusion narrative, arguing that while Russian interference occurred, there was no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.
