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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.
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The Clone Wars Episode 2: “Going Without Can Be A Pretty Good Motivator”
In the Maine Democratic Party's second installment of The Clone Wars, we highlight Governor LePage's relentless attacks on Maine's poor and the shocking rise of childhood poverty and hunger under his watch. Maine's Republican gubernatorial candidates are poised to continue his policies, with one going so far as to say "going without can be a pretty good motivator".
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Maine Democratic Party Responds to Court Decision on Medicaid Expansion
Westbrook, Maine - In response to Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy’s decision that Governor LePage and his administration must implement Medicaid expansion, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:
“This decision is both a victory for the more than 70,000 Mainers who stand to benefit from Medicaid expansion and a sharp rebuke of Governor LePage and his senseless obstruction of the law. The people of Maine have spoken, the court has spoken, and now Governor LePage and Republicans must listen.”
