Press Release / Friday Mar 30, 2018
Maine Democrats Lead on Strengthening Health Care for Maine People
Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on Rep. Jay McCreight’s preventive health services bill becoming law after Governor LePage’s veto of the bill was overridden by both the Maine House and Senate:
“Representative McCreight’s bill ensures that Mainers will have access to the preventive health services they need to live healthy and prosperous lives - and for her good work, Mainers are truly grateful.
Press Release / Friday Mar 30, 2018
Press Herald Column: Mary Mayhew’s Anti-Government Crusade Has Worsened Maine’s Opioid Crisis & Now She’s Campaigning On It
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Portland Press Herald opinion page editor Greg Kesich takes Republican gubernatorial candidate Mary Mayhew to task for her role in exacerbating Maine’s growing opioid crisis.
Press Release / Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
What They’re Saying: Republican Primary for Governor Lurches Rightward Following Thibodeau’s Exit
Westbrook, MAINE - The exit of Senate President Mike Thibodeau from the Republican primary for governor has nearly everyone in agreement: the race to the right is on as the remaining Republican candidates work hard to mimic Paul LePage in an effort to appeal to his hardline voters.
Press Release / Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
ICYMI: Mainers Are Not Happy with Bruce Poliquin
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Mainers across the 2nd Congressional District are not happy with Congressman Bruce Poliquin, taking to the opinion pages of their local papers to express their disapproval of his votes to:
Press Release / Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Garrett Mason Opposes Clean Elections As He Takes Advantage of It to Boost Run for Blaine House
Westbrook, MAINE -- Republican candidate for governor Garrett Mason is trying to have it both ways when it comes to Maine’s clean elections system: Mason is the only Republican candidate for governor who is running as a clean elections candidate, but, despite his own use of the system, he has consistently voted against it - including today when he opposed legislation that would have provided funding for it.
Press Release / Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Brookings’ Report Debunks Claims By Paul LePage & Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Who Oppose Medicaid Expansion
Westbrook, MAINE -- In case you missed it, the Brookings Institute released a report yesterday that pans many of the assertions used by Republicans like Governor Paul LePage and Maine’s Republican gubernatorial candidates to justify their opposition to Maine’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion.
Press Release / Monday Mar 26, 2018
Maine Democratic Party Announces Veteran Campaign Organizer as Field Director
Westbrook, MAINE - The Maine Democratic Party (MDP) announced today that it has hired veteran campaign organizer Sam Kraus as its Field Director for the 2018 campaign season. Kraus comes to MDP after having served as Regional Organizing Director for Hillary for America in Ohio. Prior to that he worked on several organizing campaigns across the country.
Press Release / Friday Mar 23, 2018
On 8th Anniversary of ACA, MDP Pledges to Fight Back Efforts To Rollback Progress on Health Care
Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on the 8th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act becoming law:
“The Affordable Care Act made it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage because of a pre-existing condition, made it easier for Mainers to gain access to health coverage and preventive care, and helped provide entrepreneurs the flexibility to pursue their dreams without losing their health coverage.
Press Release / Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Maine Democratic Party Applauds State House Democrats Defeat of Republican Attempts to Rollback Minimum Wage
Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett released the following statement today in response to Maine House Democrats defeating attempts by Republicans to roll back Maine’s minimum wage increase:
Blog / Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Susan Collins: A History of Broken Promises
In case you missed it, late last night Senator Susan Collins conceded that despite the many commitments and assurances she said she received from the White House and Republican leaders in Congress, the health insurance marketplace stabilization measures she promised would pass in exchange for her support of the GOP tax bill appear to not be happening.
The following is a timeline of Senator Collins’ comments about the commitments and assurances she received, in case, like many, you’re having a difficult time keeping track of her broken promises and passed deadlines:
