Press Releases

Press Release / Friday Sep 18, 2020

Maine Democratic Party Chair Statement on Passing of Justice Ginsburg

Following news of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra released the following statement:

Press Release / Friday Sep 18, 2020

What Mainers Are Saying: Trump’s Comments on Fallen Soldiers Make Him Unfit for Office

“President Trump’s treatment of [...] Americans killed in action is deeply troubling, and leads veterans like me to question his fitness to lead our nation.”

Press Release / Thursday Sep 17, 2020

While Maine Communities Spent Another Week Without Federal Relief, Senator Collins Confirmed Eight New Trump Judges

Municipalities all over Maine are still facing crushing budget deficits that are forcing layoffs and cuts to essential services.

Press Release / Wednesday Sep 16, 2020

After Calling For Straightforwardness In Last Week’s Debate, Senator Collins Silent As Trump Continues To Lie About Coronavirus

Last night during an ABC town hall, Donald Trump continued to spread misinformation and downplay the threat posed by coronavirus, while falsely claiming he had actually “up-played”

Press Release / Wednesday Sep 16, 2020

BREAKING: Senator Collins Votes To Confirm Two New Anti-Choice Judges

Senator Susan Collins just voted to confirm two new Trump judicial nominees with extensive anti-reproductive rights records to lifetime seats on the federal bench. Stephen McGlynn and David Dugan were confirmed today as part of a push from Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republican caucus to confirm 8 new Trump judges this week instead of passing a coronavirus relief bill.

Press Release / Wednesday Sep 16, 2020

End of Summer Season Sees Maine Tourism Struggling Due to Trump’s Failures on COVID-19

One third of tourism jobs still gone during recession

Press Release / Tuesday Sep 15, 2020

REFUSIN’ SUSAN: Senator Collins Dodged Question On Trump, Criticized Joe Biden In New Interview

In an interview today, Senator Susan Collins dodged again when prompted by conservative radio host Mike Violette to say whether she’s voting for Donald Trump.

Press Release / Monday Sep 14, 2020

ICYMI: Kushner Family Received Millions In PPP Loans Through Senator Collins’ Loophole

A new report in Beacon uncovers how entities owned by the Kushner family exploited the loophole Senator Susan Collins 

Press Release / Monday Sep 14, 2020

REFUSIN’ SUSAN: Senator Collins Spent The Week Avoiding Questions About Trump

Collins spent the week refusing to repudiate Trump for behavior she’s criticized in the past, and again refused to answer a question that she’s answered in every presidential election for the last 24 years—what’s changed?

Senator Susan Collins had a banner week for refusing to condemn Donald Trump’s worst behavior. Check out how she’s been dodging questions about the president for the last seven days:

Press Release / Sunday Sep 13, 2020

ICYMI: Senator Collins’ Silence On Trump “Speaking Volumes” About Her Failure To Lead

“Collins has placed her own political survival over any true leader’s moral obligation to speak out when, no understatement, the future of the republic is in peril.”