Brian R. Duff, PhD

Before the Senate’s August recess, Sen. Susan Collins was riding high. She was a celebrated national figure thanks to her central role in killing unpopular and ill-considered health care legislation. On returning to Maine, she was greeted by spontaneous applause in the airport terminal. She deserved it. She withstood a great deal of pressure from her party and the president.

BIDDEFORD — Before the Senate’s August recess, Sen. Susan Collins was riding high. She was a celebrated national figure thanks to her central role in killing unpopular and ill-considered health care legislation. On returning to Maine, she was greeted by spontaneous applause in the airport terminal. She deserved it. She withstood a great deal of pressure from her party and the president.

BIDDEFORD — Most single women find time to work out. But to vote? Not so much. And that fact might determine the outcome of this year’s presidential election, including the electoral votes here in Maine. Is it possible to turn their exercise habit into a voting habit? We examined whether single women’s dedication to fitness could be used to encourage them to vote, and got very interesting results.