LaMarche and All Voters Win First Mobile Phone Campaign Poll

Portland, Maine — Last night, for the first time in American political history, an instantaneous poll was taken after a televised debate using American Idol style voting techniques. Voters watched the televised debate on Maine Public Broadcasting and then voted via cell phone by texting the word "pat" to 30644.

A ballot was sent that allowed voters to easily choose their favorite. Within minutes, over 100 people had voted. By 8:00 the next morning, 220 votes had been received. The totals were as follows:

LaMarche 120 votes, 54%
Baldacci 44 votes, 20%
Woodcock 28 votes, 13%
Merrill 16 votes, 7%
NaPier 12 votes, 6%
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Total = 220 votes

Voters who do not have or use a land line are routinely left out of supposedly-scientific polls that are used by many polling operations. This poll, by comparison, measured the opinions of those who watched the debate, decided to vote, and had cell phone technology and skill. The results show that, when approached and encouraged to participate, mobile voters enthusiastically respond.

The LaMarche campaign is thrilled by the active participation of Maine voters, both young and old alike. Based on the high volume of traffic on www.pat2006.com, word on the street, and now this cell phone poll, Pat LaMarche is on course to be the next governor of Maine.