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MDP Chair on WMTW News 8 Republican Debate: “They Doubled-Down on LePage”
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement following tonight’s WMTW News 8 Republican gubernatorial debate:
“Tonight, Republicans had the opportunity to present a fresh vision for Maine – one that distinguishes their campaigns from Governor LePage’s years of failed policies and divisive leadership. Instead, they doubled-down on him.
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Maine Democratic Party Responds to LePage’s Appeal of Court Decision to Implement Medicaid Expansion
Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response to reports that Governor Paul LePage and the Department of Health and Human Services will appeal the Superior Court decision that he must begin implementation of Medicaid Expansion:
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Pingree Fights Trump Administration’s Harmful Offshore Drilling Proposal
Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Maine’s Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree fought the Trump Administration’s dangerous proposal to open the coast of Maine to oil and gas exploration. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response praising the congresswoman:
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The Clone Wars Episode 5: Medicaid Expansion: "I would work every day to make sure I elect Republicans in the Legislature so that we can repeal the Medicaid expansion law"
In the Maine Democratic Party's fifth and final installment of The Clone Wars, we highlight Governor LePage's ideological obstruction of the voter-approved Medicaid expansion law, despite its great promise for the health of our people and our economy, and the Republicans' commitment to repealing it if elected.
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The Clone Wars Episode 4: The Opioid Epidemic: "The track record of substance abuse treatment programs is ‘pathetic’"
In the Maine Democratic Party's fourth installment of The Clone Wars, we highlight Governor LePage's tragic record in combatting Maine's deadly opioid crisis, as other Republican governors across the nation make progress, and show how the Republican candidates' want to largely continue his failed policies.
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Maine Democratic Party Chairman Applauds Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Following WMTW Debate
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response to tonight’s WMTW 8 Democratic gubernatorial debate:
“After eight years of Governor LePage’s divisive politics, failed policies, and dysfunctional government, Maine is ready for change – and our Democratic candidates showed they are ready to deliver.
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The Clone Wars Episode 3: Education: "The Last Liberal Fiefdom Yet To Be Dismantled"
In the Maine Democratic Party's third installment of The Clone Wars, we highlight Governor LePage's abysmal record on public education, along with the Republican candidates' commitment to continuing LePage's attacks on teachers and his undermining of public school systems in Maine.
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Mason Embraces LePage: He “Did This State A World of Good”, “Would Be Honored to Have Him By My Side” on Campaign Trail
Westbrook, MAINE – In case you missed it, in a recent radio interview Republican gubernatorial candidate Garrett Mason doubled-down on his admiration for Governor Paul LePage, saying that LePage “did this state a world of good” and that he “would be honored to have him by my side” on the campaign trail.
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Poliquin’s ACA Sabotage Leads to Increased Health Insurance Premiums
Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett slammed Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin for his role in increasing health insurance premiums for Maine people.
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Would Maine’s Republican Gov Candidates Still Obstruct Medicaid Expansion In Wake of Court Decision?
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today called on Maine’s Republican gubernatorial candidates to tell the people of Maine if they would try to obstruct Medicaid expansion in the wake of yesterday’s Superior Court decision compelling Governor LePage to begin the process of expansion.
