Maine Democratic Party

Press Releases

Most recent news appears at the top.

• 2/3/12 - Maine Democratic Party's Statement on January Jobs Report
• 2/3/12 - Senator Kevin Raye and Republican Leadership Turn their Backs on the Unemployed
• 2/2/12 - Michaud Well Positioned to Win Re-election
• 2/2/12 - Sen. Jackson questions intent of millionaire’s plan for tree harvest on oceanfront property
• 1/31/12 - Working Families Caucus Rolls Out Agenda for Economic Opportunity
• 1/31/12 - Democratic leader calls for Rep. Burns to resign for Clean Elections abuses
• 1/24/12 - FACT CHECK: Governor Paul LePage's State of the State Address
• 1/18/12 - Despite independent analysis Governor continues PR campaign distorting facts
• 1/18/12 - MDP Files Ethics Complaint Against State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin
• 1/16/12 - Rep. Cain's statement on Martin Luther King Day
• 1/16/12 - DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• 1/11/12 - Democrats call on governor to stop misinformation, blame game
• 1/11/12 - Maine Democratic Party Releases New Web Video: "A Year of the GOP"
• 1/9/12 - Research shows governor’s irresponsible budget cuts based on myths
• 1/4/12 - Senate President Kevin Raye Should Disclose More Information about his Lobbying Career
• 11/30/11 - Democrats Weekly Radio Address
• 12/20/11 - Michaud Condemns Congressional Inaction
• 12/20/11 - Pingree slams House Republicans for holding economy hostage
• 12/16/11 - Governor LePage and the Truth: Still Not Acquainted
• 12/15/11 - Democrats urge governor to stop distractions, listen to public
• 12/13/11 - LePage's Budget Has Maine Racing to the Bottom
• 12/8/11 - Maine Democrats Respond to the Republicans Vote Against Consumer Protection
• 12/7/11 - Maine Democrats Urge Snowe and Collins to Side with Maine Consumers and Confirm Cordray
• 12/6/11 - GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET A “RED HERRING”
• 12/5/11 - MDP Statement on the Swearing in of Michael Brennan as Mayor of Portland
• 12/5/11 - MDP Calls Governor Out for Recent Comments About Meeting with the Unemployed
• 12/5/11 - FACT CHECK: Senator Olympia Snowe Thinks Small Business Owners are Millionaires
• 12/1/11 - MDP Chair's Statement on Snowe's Vote to Increase Taxes on Middle Class Mainers
• 11/30/11 - LePage administration denies local lawmaker access to state-run career centers
• 11/29/11 - Democrats back non-partisan plan to keep special interests out of elections
• 11/22/11 - Michaud Releases Report on Maine Manufacturing
• 11/8/11 - MDP Statement on Victory for Yes on 1
• 11/5/11 - Vote Yes on Question 1, Maine Dems Weekly Radio Address
• 11/1/11 - MDP Chair Statement on Sen. Raye's Exploratory Committee Launch for Congress
• 10/27/11 - LePage attacks on local control, unemployed “out of line”
• 10/26/11 - WE CAN’T WAIT: OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO LOWER STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS FOR AN ESTIMATED 7,000 MAINE RESIDENTS
• 10/24/11 - Portland Lawmakers Condemn Attack on Occupy Maine Protesters
• 10/24/2011 - Pingree to introduce major agriculture legislation
• 10/20/11 - Michaud and Pingree Respond to the Death of Colonel Muammar Quadhafi
• 10/12/11 - Maine Senate and House Democratic leaders say "Occupy Wall Street" movement brings important message to Augusta
• 10/11/11 - MDP Chair Ben Grant Responds to Snowe and Collins Voting to Block the American Jobs Act
• 10/11/11 - MDP Chair Ben Grant's Statement on today's Senate Vote on the American Jobs Act
• 10/6/2011 - MDP Chair Ben Grant Calls on Senators Snowe and Collins to Confirm Richard Cordray
• 10/6/2011 - President Obama cites crumbling Westbrook bridge in jobs speech
• 9/27/2011 - Maine Legislature Passes Redistricting Map
• 9/20/2011 - DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Statement on Official End of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
• 9/16/2011 - Michaud Praises Major New Small Business Lending Initiative
• 9/13/2011 - THE AMERICAN JOBS ACT: Impact for Maine
• 9/13/2011 - Pingree says jobs bill would support thousands of jobs in Maine
• 9/9/2011 - Charlie Webster Continues Campaign of Voter Intimidation
• 9/8/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Statement on President’s Speech to Congress
• 9/8/2011 - MDP Chair Responds to People's Veto to Protect Election Day Registration Making it On The Ballot
• 9/8/11 - Maine Democrats Call on LePage and Republicans to Disclose Their Ties to Corporate Front Group
• 9/7/2011 - As Congress returns to Washington, Pingree calls for focus on economy
• 9/5/2011 - DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Statement On Labor Day
• 8/30/2011- Maine Dems Applaud Bipartisan Commission Approval of Redistricting Plan
• 8/29/2011 - Democrats submit new compromise redistricting map
• 8/26/2011 - The LePage Administration in Aroostook County: Still Offensive
• 8/24/2011 - MDP Calls on Republicans to Release Their "Secret" Redistricting Plan
• 8/16/2011 - Kim Monaghan-Derrig Wins House District 121
• 8/16/2011 - National GOP Has Hand in Maine Redistricting
• 8/15/2011 - MDP Chairman Responds to GOP's Redistricting Proposal
• 8/10/11 - Maine Senate and House Democratic leaders mourn passing of Hon. Dan Gwadosky
• 8/2/11 - Secretary of State Summers Should Stop Playing Politics
• 8/1/11 - DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Statement on Debt Deal
• 7/29/2011 - Maine Dems: Secretary of State Summers Needs to Set the Record Straight
• 7/29/2011 - Portland Lawmakers Seek Facts Not Rhetoric from Governor
• 7/26/2011 - Michaud and Pingree Mourn Loss of John Carr
• 7/26/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree defends Medicare
• 7/25/2011 - Maine Dems Respond to GOP Press Conference
• 7/21/2011 - ACTION ALERT: The Truth is Out
• 7/21/2011 - Assistant Democratic Leader Releases Statement on Olsen Resignation
• 7/20/2011 - MDP Chariman's Response to the Resignation of Norm Olsen
• 7/20/2011 - Get Real Maine Tour Stops in Lewiston
• 7/19/2011 - Michaud Mourns Passing of Maine Soldier
• 7/19/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree strongly criticized a Republican budget plan that she says would hurt seniors and low-income Americans.
• 7/18/2011 - Maine Democratic Party Meets with Aroostook County Farmers as part of Get Real Maine Tour
• 7/18/2011 - Michaud Announces Staff Community Hours in Patten
• 7/16/2011 - Weekly Democratic Radio Address
• 7/14/2011 - ACTION ALERT: It's Time to "Get Real"
• 7/14/11 - Get Real Maine Kick-off
• 7/12/2011 - Michaud Introduces Bill to Address Red Tide Threats
• 7/9/2011 - Weekly Democratic Radio Address
• 7/3/2011 - The Maine GOP: Six Months and Still No Solutions
• 7/2/2011 - Democratic Radio Address
• 7/1/2011 - LePage Walks Out of Contract Negotiations
• 7/1/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree celebrates 45 years of Medicare
• 6/29/2011 - Maine Legislature adjourns until next year
• 6/28/2011 - House Democrats oppose repeal of drug pricing protections
• 6/27/2011 - Pingree criticizes U.S. Supreme Court decision on Arizona clean elections law
• 6/27/2011 - Michaud Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision on Clean Elections
• 6/23/2011 - PRESS STATEMENT: GOP Chairman Wages More False Accusations About Maine Dems
• 6/22/2011 - ACTION ALERT: Time for the PEOPLE to Veto
• 6/16/2011 - Republican Lawmakers Flip-Flop on Election Day Measure
• 6/11/2011 - Democratic Radio Address
• 6/10/2011 - MDP Chairman Responds to GOP Accusations
• 6/10/2011 - Democrats call on Governor LePage to stop putting Maine's economy in jeopardy
• 6/9/2011 - Democrats oppose bill to eliminate bargaining rights for employees of DeCoster egg farm
• 6/8/2011 - MDP Chairman Ben Grant's Statement on LD 340 Veto
• 6/7/2011 - Take Action: On Voting Rights
• 6/6/2011 - Republicans vote to prevent Election Day registration
• 6/6/2011 - Sacopee Valley Health Center to get nearly $1 million in federal assistance
• 5/30/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Memorial Day Statement
• 5/30/2011 - DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz Recognizes Memorial Day
• 5/20/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree talks to South Berwick elementary students about healthy eating
• 5/17/2011 - GOP's Broken Promises
• 5/16/2011 - White House Launches 2011 Citizens Medal Nomination Process
• 5/12/2011 - Michaud Calls for End to Taxpayer Subsidies for Big Oil
• 5/12/2011 - Pingree amendment would fund efficiency improvements at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
• 5/5/2011 - GOP Healthcare Plan Guts Consumer Protections
• 5/4/2011 - Pentagon makes it easier for military personnel to get Purple Heart for battlefield injuries
• 4/22/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree statement on Earth Day
• 4/15/2011 - Statement from MDP Chair Ben Grant on Republicans Anti-Worker Agenda
• 4/13/2011 - Statement from Chairman Ben Grant on Governor LePage's First 100 Days
• 4/12/2011 - On Equal Pay Day, Pingree calls for renewed effort on paycheck equality
• 4/11/2011 - Michaud Announces Staff Community Hours in Sabattus & Lisbon
• 4/8/2011 - Reps. Michaud and Pingree Announce Screening Panel for U.S. Court of Appeals Circuit Judge
• 4/8/2011 - Michaud Praises VA Clinic Groundbreaking in Lewiston
• 4/6/2011 - Statement from Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
• 4/5/2011 - Maine Democratic Party Releases Draft of 2012 Delegate Selection Plan
• 4/4/2011 - Congresswoman Pingree statement on Department of Labor mural
• 4/4/2011 - Statement from Chairman Ben Grant on GOP Op-ED
• 4/2/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree speaks at opening of Maine’s newest airport
• 4/1/2011 - Michaud Builds Support for EDA in Upcoming Funding Deal
• 3/29/2011 - Democrats oppose child labor law rollbacks
• 3/27/11 - DNC Chair Statement on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro
• 3/25/2011 - Michaud Works to Preserve Support for Maine Manufacturers
• 3/24/2011 - MPBN: LePage's Order to Remove Labor Mural Sparks Outrage
• 3/23/2011 - Michaud Announces Staff Community Hours in Phillips
• 3/21/2011 - As One Year Anniversary of Health Reform Law Approaches, White House Report Outlines Benefits for Maine
• 3/17/2011 - Pingree to support NPR funding
• 3/16/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree welcomes reforms to fisheries enforcement system
• 3/15/2011 - LePage Threatens Budget Veto
• 3/11/2011 - Statement from Chairman Ben Grant on LD 447 and LD 457
• 3/11/2011(4:29pm) - Statements on Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
• 3/10/2011 - DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s Statement on the Wisconsin Legislature’s Vote to Take Away Public Workers’ Collective Bargaining Rights
• 3/9/2011 - Michaud Praises Investment in Washington Hancock Community Agency
• 3/9/11 - LePage Announces Secret Advisory Council
• 3/8/2011- DNC Secretary Alice Germond Releases Statement in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day
• 3/3/2011 - Obama Nominates Nancy Torresen for U.S. District Court Judge
• 3/2/2011 - DNC Releases Statements in Honor of Women's History Month
• 2/28/2011 - Maine Dems to File Complaint Against GOP for Ethics Violations
• 2/18/2011 - Pingree says budget proposal will deny basic health services for Maine women
• 2/16/2011 - House Bill Eliminates Support for Small Maine Airports
• 2/16/2012 - MDP Statement on LD 199 and LD 203
• 2/15/2011 - Navy Secretary agrees to advance funding on ship contracts for BIW, avoiding layoffs
• 2/10/2011 - Pingree presses Pentagon officials on Brunswick commissary/exchange
• 2/15/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree continues fight to shut down fighter engine program
• 2/14/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree urges Navy to approve funding to keep workers at BIW on the job
• 2/11/2011 - Chairman Ben Grant's Statement on Governor LePage's Budget
• 2/11/2011 - Michaud Works to Support Maine Airports
• 2/10/2011 - Chairman Grant's Statement on LePage’s Budget Address
• 2/10/2011 - Michaud Praises VA for Implementing New Veteran Caregiver Program
• 2/9/2011 - On First Anniversary of Let’s Move! First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers Personal Speech to Parents: “We Have a Voice”
• 2/9/2011 - Michaud Pushes for Action from JP Morgan Chase over Foreclosing on Servicemembers
• 2/9/2011 - Maine fishermen to get higher catch limits in international waters
• 2/8/2011 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree to vote against extension of Patriot Act provisions
• 2/8/2011 - Michaud Pushes to Save Lifeline for Maine Workers Hurt by Trade
• 2/1/2011 - MDP Chairman Grant Statement on Darryl Brown's Confirmation
• 2/1/2011 - Democratic National Committee Releases Statements in Honor of Black History Month
• 2/1/2011 - Our 2012 Convention
• 2/1/2011 - Congresswoman Pingree statement on federal health-care reform ruling
• 1/27/2011 - MDP Chairman Grant: LePage Must Denounce State Employee Strategy
• 1/25/2011 - Ben Grant: Let's Get to Work
• 1/23/2011 - Maine Dems Elect New Chair
• 1/19/2011 - DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Denounces Republican Attack on Americans’ Health Care Benefits and Patient Protections
• 1/18/2011 - Statement by the President on the Affordable Care Act
• 1/17/2011- DNC Releases Statements on MLK, Jr. Day
• 1/14/11 - Maine Dems Statement on MLK, Jr. Day
• 1/7/2011 - Michaud Column: Start to the new Congress: a mixed bag
• 1/4/2011 - Congresswoman Pingree blasts proposed repeal of health-care reforms
• 12/23/2010 - LePage Friends and Family Plan
• 12/15/2010 - GOP Abandons Workers
• 12/7/2010 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree statement on Elizabeth Edwards
• 12/7/2010 - FACT SHEET on the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance
• 11/29/2010 - Maine Senate Dems choose Hobbins as leader
• 11/23/2010 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree encourages Mainers to take advantage of energy-efficiency tax credit
• 11/20/2010 - Maine House Dems choose Orono’s Cain as leader
• 11/19/2010 - Statement by the President on the Senate Passage of the Claims Settlement Act of 2010
• 11/19/2010 - Michaud Column: Thankful for those that served and who continue to protect our nation
• 11/19/2010 - Vice President Biden Announces New Initiatives to Help Homeowners, Veterans, and Workers Access Legal Services
• 11/18/2010 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree urges Congress not to give up on extending unemployment benefits
• 10/29/2010 - Michaud Announces New Funding and Technical Assistance for Small Maine Businesses
• 10/26/10- Scontras Will Say Anything
• 10/25/10- FACT SHEET on Cutler and China
• 10/23/10- The Truth About Cutler and Lobbying
• 10/20/10- Maine Dems Question LePage and Cutler
• 10/19/10- Scontras "Unconvinced" On Fair Pay Act
• 9/13/2010 - LePage Storms out of Press Conference
• 9/10/2010 - LePage Confirms Tax Violation
• 9/2/2010 - It's Heating Up
• 7/28/2010 - LePage: No More Interviews
• 7/27/2010 - Michaud Introduces Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
• 7/27/2010 - Where is Paul LePage?
• 7/26/2010 - Responding to Wall Street Bonus Report, Michaud Calls on Banks to Stop Bonuses until Taxpayers are Repaid
• 7/26/2010 - Dems Demand LePage Apology
• 7/21/2010 - LePage on Open Debate: No Chance in Hell
• 7/20/2010 - LePage Statements Show He Is Not Ready to Lead
• 7/13/2010 - Dems Call on LePage to Explain Controversial Statements
• 7/9/2010 - The Company He Keeps
• 7/9/2010 - A Hearing in Aroostook on the Future of Rail Access in the Region
• 6/29/2010 - LePage Too Extreme: Supports Oil Drilling Off Maine's Coast
• 6/29/2010 - Michaud Mourns Death of Soldier with Maine Ties
• 6/28/2010 - Maine receives job-saving education grant
• 6/28/2010 - Rep. Michaud Statement on Korea FTA
• 6/28/2010 - Statement of the President on the Passing of Senator Byrd
• 6/28/2010 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree calls on Obama to lay out exit strategy for Afghanistan
• 6/24/2010 - Major Campaign Finance Reform Bill Passes House
• 6/24/2010 - Governor Mourns Passing of Shep Lee
• 6/23/2010 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree statement on General McChrystal
• 6/22/2010 - Obama administration unveils national strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness
• 6/22/2010 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree statement on confirmation of Thomas Delahanty as U.S. Attorney for Maine
• 6/22/2010 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree mourns loss of soldier from Maine
• 6/22/2010 - Michaud Mourns Death of Soldier from Maine
• 6/22/2010 - Candidate Cutler v. Lobbyist Cutler
• 6/21/2010 - President Obama Launches Next Phase in Fatherhood Efforts with The President’s Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative
• 6/18/2010 - Spud Snub Needs To Be Fixed
• 6/16/2010 - ME GOP Vice Chair: LePage Too Extreme
• 6/1/2010 - Remarks by the President After Meeting with BP Oil Spill Commission Co-Chairs
• 5/10/2010 - GOP Candidates for Governor Must Reject Party Platform
• 5/7/2010 - Maine Dems Rapid Response: Mainers Lost in Republican Debate
• 5/7/2010 -Dems Rapid Response: Its Time…to Make up Your Mind On Taxes!
• 5/7/2010 - Dems Rapid Response: Otten Not Interested in Campaign Transparency
• 5/7/2010 - Dems Rapid Response: New Resident Claims to Know What's Best for Maine
• 5/7/2010 - Dems Rapid Response: Failed Business Man Touts Business Experience
• 5/7/2010 - Dems Rapid Response: GOP Wrong on Welfare, Jobs
• 5/7/2010 - Dems Rapid Response: Wall Street Banker to Bring Wall Street Accounting to Maine
• 5/7/2010 - Dems Rapid Response: GOP Insider and Career Bureaucrat says Govt. Too Big
• 5/7/2010 - Dems Rapid Response: Questions the GOP Candidates Should Answer
• 5/6/2010 - Dems to Run Rapid Response to GOP Debate, Release Suggested Questions
• 5/5/2010 - Michaud Praises Investments in Paris and Greenwood Fire Departments
• 4/15/10 - How Much Did the GOP Take Out of Your Pocket?
• 4/8/2010 - Abbott Tracker Flip-Flop
• 4/7/2010 - Dems Call on GOP Candidates for Governor to Demand Steele's Resignation
• 3/30/2010 - NEW DETAILS: President Obama's Visit
• 3/29/2010 - SIGN UP FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S APRIL 1ST VISIT TO MAINE!
• 3/29/2010 - President Obama to Visit Portland!
• 3/19/2010 - Maine Democratic Party Announces DNC Chairman Tim Kaine as Keynote Convention Speaker
• 3/5/2010 - Republican Playbook Lists Maine as Key Target
• 3/2/2010 - Maine Dems Announce New Executive Director
• 3/1/2010 - Congresswoman Chellie Pingree calls on Senate to end "silent filibuster"
• 3/1/2010 - Michaud and Pingree Praise Support for Workers Affected by Closure of BNAS
• 2/17/2010 - Michaud Announces Investments in Local Fire and Rescue Departments
• 2/4/2010 - Maine Democratic Party Hiring New Executive Director
• 2/4/2010 - New Campaign Director
• 1/26/2010 - Michaud Joins Small Businesses to Discuss the Challenges and Opportunities of an Economic Recovery
• 11/04/08 - Dem Canvassers in Maine Save House From Fire