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» MainePulse August 2007 – According to the August MainePulse survey, Mainers likely to vote in 2008 are slightly more inclined to be in favor of Tom Allen than Susan Collins for U.S. Senator. However, those who are undecided can still highly influence the vote, indicating that the senatorial race is anything but decided. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» MainePulse June 2007 – According to the June MainePulse survey, over a quarter of Mainers reported that high gas prices have greatly affected their day to day activities. Another 45% reported that their activities have been impacted somewhat. Many are considering consolidating errands to reduce the number of trips they make, driving less often in general, and reducing spending elsewhere to adjust to the high prices. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» MainePulse April 2007 – According to the April MainePulse survey, Mainers are interested in many aspects that are quintessential to Maine life, but they do not get to enjoy them as often as they would like. Many would take advantage of resources designed to help them enjoy their surroundings more. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» MainePulse March 2007 – According to the March MainePulse survey, many Mainers have increased their internet and online video usage over the past year. In addition, magazine and newspaper usage was more likely to decrease than increase among Mainers. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» MainePulse January 2007 – According to the January MainePulse survey, the majority of Mainers do not feel the President has set the right course for the conclusion of war in Iraq, and do not approve of his plan to send 20,000 additional troops to the country. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» MainePulse November 2006 – According to the November MainePulse survey, Mainers believe their city/town and the country are headed in the right direction as a result of the November elections. However, they do not feel the state of Maine is headed in the right direction. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» MainePulse October 2006 – According to the October MainePulse survey among likely voters, John Baldacci has increased his lead over Chandler Woodcock since the August poll. In other races, the majority of Mainers continue to favor Olympia Snowe for Senator, and Mike Michaud and Tom Allen for US Representatives. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» MainePulse September 2006 – According to the September MainePulse survey among likely voters, John Baldacci has maintained his lead over Chandler Woodcock since the August poll. In other races, likely voters were even more likely in September than in August to favor Olympia Snowe for Senator, and support for Mike Michaud and Tom Allen for Congressmen remain very strong. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» MainePulse August 2006 – In the latest MainePulse survey, Mainers who are likely to vote in the general elections this year were most likely to report that they would vote for John Baldacci for Governor, Olympia Snowe for U.S. Senator, and Mike Michaud and Tom Allen for U.S. Congressmen. » Click to view full report (PDF)
   
» Consumer Data – Portland Research Group announced today that U.S. companies tend to empower employees to handle pre-purchase information needs but fall short of giving employees the ability to solve delivery or maintenance issues.
   
» Consumer Data – Portland Research Group announced today U.S. telecommunication companies often struggle to provide employees with sufficient authority to solve customer problems.
   
» Consumer Data – Portland Research Group released today the findings from over 800 interviews of US consumers who contacted a company with a question or problem.


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