Brian Duff interviewed by Associated Press on LePageā€™s use of veto

The Associated Press on July 3, 2013, featured comments by Brian Duff, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Political Science, concerning Governor Paul LePageā€™s record of vetoing more bills than any other governor in Maineā€™s recent history. The story ran in several news outlets, including the online , the Boston Globe, Seacoastonline and Kennebec Journal.

The article quoted Duff, calling LePageā€™s veto frequency ā€œenormously unusual.ā€  He said:  ā€œWe have a tendency to elect these sort of middle-of-the-road moderatesā€”Democrat or Republicanā€”and LePage is not like that at all.ā€

Duff also explained his view that LePageā€™s extensive use of veto power is testimony to his deeply held political convictions.  ā€œHe vetoes with gusto because he believes in it in a profound way,ā€ said Duff.  ā€œHe is incredibly passionate about his very conservative ideas, the role of government, and I think he is genuinely offended by the legislation he is vetoing.ā€ .
 

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