Comments on: The Gubernatorial New Media War

By: Augusta Insider » For Peter Mills, Is The Second Time A Charm?

Augusta Insider » For Peter Mills, Is The Second Time A Charm? — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:39:32 +0000

[...] In this age of instant connection through the internet, that is just not enough. Nearly all the candidates so far, Republican or otherwise, have not only a Facebook presence, but are also on Myspace, Twitter, [...]

By: Pine Tree Politics » Rosa Scarcelli Dives In

Pine Tree Politics » Rosa Scarcelli Dives In — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:06:55 +0000

[...] and Twitter, so I will soon have to do a “round two” on my previous story about the social media war for Governor. Seems to me she has herself set up well to mount an insurgent campaign, so we shall see how her [...]

By: Lynne Williams

Lynne Williams — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:24:30 +0000

Hi Matt: I realize that this post was about the Republican candidates for governor of Maine, but since you did mention Rowe and Hill, I would like to point out that there is at least one Green candidate in the race. Hopefully I will get a mention in future posts. While I am only on Twitter and Facebook, we are moving along with other social media. I’ll put you on my press list, and send you a press packet for my official announcement this Wednesday.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:29:37 +0000

Thanks a bunch Derek!

Yeah, this innovation of the out of power party isn’t a new thing – it tends to happen all the time. Its been my experience that aggressive netroots stuff develops for Republicans in states that have powerful Democratic machines, and for Democrats in Republican states. That’s not a universal rule, but it has been a trend I’ve noticed.

You are right about Rowe… upon second thought I should have featured him more prominently I think, if only for his Facebook presence. Still – in terms of integrated new media approaches, he’s still miles behind.

By: Derek Viger

Derek Viger — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:11:58 +0000

Great article Matt! The piece was well researched and well thought out. Spot on and not just because you were so gracious to my blog.

Steve Rowe has the most impressive Facebook page and following so far. I’m still curious to see how his website will stack up to his competitors, especially after the Otten affair.

It’s interesting to see that the Republican candidates seem to be leveraging the netroots movement rather well, much more effectively than their competition at this point. With the cyclical tide of politics against the Democrats, it would be unwise for them not to follow suit.

Again good piece. Looking forward to more.