Press Release / Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Maine Democratic Party Statement on Maine Ethics Commission Decision
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett released the following statement in response to the Maine Ethics Commission’s decision this afternoon:
“Although the Ethics Commission declined to investigate further, it is clear to us that they were universally disturbed by Savage’s behavior, skeptical of his explanations, and disapproving of his anonymity.
Press Release / Thursday Feb 22, 2018
ICYMI: Bangor Daily News Editorial Board Slams Mayhew & LePage Administration for Failure to Tackle Opioid Crisis
Westbrook, MAINE – In case you missed it, the Bangor Daily News Editorial Board
Press Release / Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Moody Praises Trump As His Race to the Right for the Republican Nomination Continues
Augusta, MAINE – Auto-body repair shop chain owner and former independent Shawn Moody appears to be settling nicely into his new skin as a Republican. Last week, Moody took to friendly WLOB radio to praise President Donald Trump for being a businessman who, as Moody says, is “starting to get down to the real core issues facing this country and tackling them.”
Press Release / Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Moody Praises Trump As His Race to the Right for the Republican Nomination Continues
Augusta, MAINE – Auto-body repair shop chain owner and former independent Shawn Moody appears to be settling nicely into his new skin as a Republican. Last week, Moody took to friendly WLOB radio to praise President Donald Trump for being a businessman who, as Moody says, is “starting to get down to the real core issues facing this country and tackling them.”
Press Release / Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Maine Democratic Party Calls Out Bruce Poliquin’s Shameful Silence on NRA Donations
Augusta, MAINE – In response to Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin’s refusal to speak about his donations from the NRA, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:
Press Release / Friday Feb 16, 2018
Maine GOP Alleges Shadowy “News” Website Was Executive Director’s “Personal Project”
Augusta, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement tonight in response to the Maine Republican Party’s assertion that the shadowy, anonymous “news” website the Maine Examiner is “a personal project of Jason Savage and is not related to his work for the Maine Republican Party”:
Press Release / Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Pledge Four More Years of Paul LePage
Augusta, MAINE – Following last night’s final State of the State address, Maine’s Republican candidates for governor lined up to embrace Governor LePage and pledge four more years of his failed policies if they are elected. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response:
Blog / Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
The Real State of LePage's Maine
At Governor LePage's State of the State speech, he delivered more of the same – praise for himself, blame for others, and little effort to forge compromise and move Maine forward. That’s exactly why, despite all of the governor’s bluster, Maine largely lags behind New England and the country in economic growth and why Mainers still feel like they can’t get ahead after seven years of his Administration.
Press Release / Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Maine Democratic Party Responds to Governor LePage’s State of the State
Augusta, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett released the following statement tonight in response to Governor Paul LePage’s final State of the State Address:
Press Release / Monday Feb 12, 2018
While 2 Gov Candidates Speak Out Against LePage’s Unilateral Closure of DECF, 3 Others Remain Notably Silent
Augusta, MAINE – Under the cover of darkness last Friday night, Governor Paul LePage unilaterally moved to close Downeast Correctional Facility without warning, garnering criticism from Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Thibodeau and Garrett Mason who said, “the people of Washington County deserve better than this.” Republican lawmakers Joyce Maker and Amy Volk, as well as Republican former Senate President Kevin Raye, also joined the chorus of criticism.
