Press Releases

Press Release / Tuesday Oct 16, 2018

Poliquin Continued His False Attacks on Golden During Second ME-02 Debate

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s ME-02 Congressional candidate debate:

“Jared Golden focused on the issues—making health care more affordable and accessible, fighting the opioid crisis, and building an economy that doesn’t leave rural Mainers behind. From his combat service in the Marine Corps to his time in Maine’s legislature, Jared has proven that he has the record, temperament, and character Mainers can be proud of, and he’s ready to take a new style of leadership to Congress.

Press Release / Thursday Oct 11, 2018

Poliquin Withdraws from Upcoming Debate After Lying About His Health Care Votes During Previous Debate

Westbrook, MAINE - Bruce Poliquin withdrew from an upcoming Maine Public debate after spending much of the News Center Maine ME-02 Debate on Monday night lying about his votes to strip health coverage from Mainers.

Poliquin’s lies weren’t just reserved for his own record, though, as he frequently attacked Jared Golden’s character, questioned the patriotism of the Marine Corps veteran, and mischaracterized his record at every turn.

Press Release / Wednesday Oct 10, 2018

Mills Comes Out on Top in First Major Debate While Moody Struggles with Basic Facts and Policies

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s gubernatorial debate:

“Janet Mills once again showed Maine voters why she is by far the most qualified candidate in this race. After eight years of failed Republican leadership, Janet Mills is ready to take Maine in a new direction. She’ll expand health care, build an economy that allows everyone in our state to prosper, and improve our education system—and she has detailed policy proposals to back up her vision.

Press Release / Wednesday Oct 10, 2018

Shawn Moody Says he “Supports the Tariffs” That Hurt Maine Workers

Westbrook, MAINE – Last week, Shawn Moody told Mainers at a gubernatorial forum that he supports President Trump’s tariffs that destabilized and 

Press Release / Monday Oct 8, 2018

Jared Golden Delivers Strong Performance in First Debate, Poliquin Hides from His Record

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s ME-02 Congressional candidate debate:

“While Jared Golden showed tonight that he’s the change Maine needs, Bruce Poliquin spent the entire night engaging in a character assassination of a Marine Corps combat veteran, going so far as to question his patriotism. His tactics are a sad attempt to hide his own record, and now the Maine GOP is doubling down on the same disturbing line of attack."

Press Release / Monday Oct 8, 2018

ICYMI: Moody Doubles-Down on Overfunded Comment by Complaining About Additional Voter-Approved School Funding

Westbrook, MAINE – Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody really doesn’t like Maine schools receiving adequate funding.

Press Release / Friday Oct 5, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Responds to Sen. Collins’ Support for Judge Kavanaugh’s Confirmation

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today after Senator Susan Collins announced her support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court:

Press Release / Friday Oct 5, 2018

Moody On Climate Change: It’s “Important Not to Overreact”

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine is getting hammered by climate change, but it’s no big deal to Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody.

Press Release / Wednesday Oct 3, 2018

Moody Says He “Doesn’t Remember” Wanting to Repeal Medicaid Expansion

Westbrook, MAINE – After repeatedly saying during the primary that he would fight to repeal Medicaid expansion as governor and that “

Press Release / Tuesday Oct 2, 2018

LTEs in Support of Janet Mills Flood Maine Papers

Westbrook, MAINE – As Election Day draws closer, letters to the editor in support for Janet Mills have been pouring into Maine newspapers all over Maine, signaling excitement and momentum for a new brand of leadership in the Blaine House. 

Here is what Mainers have been saying about Janet Mills in the past week alone: