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Maine Democratic Party Chairman: Fredette’s State House Antics Prove He’s Not The Leader Maine People Need in Next Governor
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after House Minority Leader and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Fredette refused to extend the legislative session for five days. Fredette’s and House Republicans’ denial stands in stark contrast to Senate Republicans, who easily passed an extension.
“Ken Fredette’s refusal to continue working on the critical issues facing our state is an insult to Maine people who get up and work hard every day.
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Maine Democratic Party To Open New Field Office in Lewiston
Westbrook, MAINE – Monday, April 23rd, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett will be joined Democratic lawmakers, candidates, and local community members to celebrate the grand opening of a new field office in Lewiston. Chairman Bartlett will deliver remarks at the event. The new office space will serve as a local hub for Democratic candidates running for office this November.
Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:
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ICYMI: Rep. Chellie Pingree Op-Ed: Get Ready for the 2018 Farm Bill Fiasco
Westbrook, MAINE - Today, as the House Agriculture Committee begins to mark up the 2018 farm bill, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) published an op-ed in Civil Eats outlining her concerns about the bill's unnecessary and harmful cuts to the SNAP program, local and regional food programs, and conservation programs, as well as the the secretive, partisan process in which the bill was drafted.
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Maine Democratic Party Praises Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response to the news that former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away this evening at the age of 92:
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Mason Flip-Flops To Kill Bill Protecting Mainers’ Internet Privacy
Westbrook, MAINE – Republican gubernatorial candidate and Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason today flip-flopped on a bill aimed at protecting the personal information of Maine internet users. Despite testifying in support of LD 1610 last year, Mason today cast a deciding vote that killed the measure in the Senate. Introduced by Democratic Senator Shenna Bellows, LD 1610 would have prohibited any internet provider that receives public funding from sharing or selling users’ personal information without consent.
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Gideon and Jackson: In tax debate, Democrats Fight to Strengthen Middle-Class, Support Working Mainers
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, as the Maine Legislature considers conforming to the federal tax code, Speaker of the House Sara Gideon and Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson published a joint op-ed in the Bangor Daily News highlighting Democrats’ efforts to fight for a fair tax system that strengthens the middle-class and supports small businesses.
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Moody Doubles-Down on Being the Next LePage
Westbrook, MAINE – Auto-body repair chain shop owner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody is doubling-down on his effort to be just like Governor Paul LePage as he runs to the extreme right to try to win the Republican primary. Asked during an interview on WVOM radio last Friday whether or not tying himself so closely to LePage and his policies was a political risk, Moody didn’t hesitate in responding “absolutely not”.
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Maine Democratic Party Applauds Sen. Vitelli’s Leadership On Critical Legislation
Westbrook, Maine - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on the State Senate’s passage of a drug pricing transparency bill and a student loan bill of rights, both authored by Democratic Senator Eloise Vitelli:
“Improving access to high-quality, affordable health care and ensuring that every Maine students receives a good, affordable education are cornerstones of our Democratic agenda to support Maine people.
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After Exploding Deficit, Poliquin Fakes Support for Balanced Budget to Help Reelection Bid
Westbrook, MAINE - Congressman Bruce Poliquin tried today to trumpet his fiscal bonafides by voting for a Balanced Budget Amendment, but Poliquin’s support today comes just months after he voted to explode the national debt to give huge tax cuts to the wealthy and corporations.
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LePage Is 5th Least Popular Governor in America
Westbrook, MAINE – Governor Paul LePage’s approval ratings are underwater, according to a new poll released this morning by Morning Consult. Only 41 percent of Maine people polled say they approve of the governor while 53 percent say they disapprove of him.
