Press Release / Friday Jan 26, 2018
Maine GOP Doesn’t Deny Its Operatives Are Behind “News” Website Maine Examiner
Augusta, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response to the Maine Republican Party’s lack of a denial that they are heavily involved in – if not completely behind – the “news” website the Maine Examiner:
“We continue to believe – even more strongly now – that our claims are entirely founded, and we look forward to the Ethics Commission’s investigation of them.
Press Release / Friday Jan 26, 2018
MDP Files Addendum to Ethics Complaint Requesting Full Investigation of Maine GOP’s Ties to Maine Examiner
Augusta, MAINE – In light of new information that appears to directly connect the Maine Republican Party to the shadowy, anonymous “news” website the Maine Examiner, the Maine Democratic Party late last night filed an addendum to its original complaint with the Maine Ethics Commission.
Press Release / Friday Jan 26, 2018
Maine Ethics Commission Schedules MDP Complaint for Initial Consideration
Augusta, MAINE – The Maine Ethics Commission today informed the Maine Democratic Party (MDP) that it has scheduled for initial consideration MDP’s complaint against the Maine Examiner and the Maine Republican Party.
The initial consideration is scheduled to occur on February 22, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Maine Ethics Commission’s office in Augusta. During the meeting, the Commissioners are expected to decide whether or not to conduct an investigation into the Maine Examiner and the Maine Republican Party.
Press Release / Friday Jan 26, 2018
MDP Responds To GOP’s Embarrassing “Explanation” Surrounding Ethics Complaint
Augusta, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response to the Maine GOP’s nonsensical rebuttal of MDP’s ethics complaint:
Press Release / Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Balk at Condemning Neo-Nazis
Augusta, MAINE – Today, Republican gubernatorial candidates and State House Leaders Mike Thibodeau, Ken Fredette, and Garrett Mason rejected an opportunity to condemn Neo-Nazis.
Press Release / Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
Proof: Maine GOP Is Behind Anonymous Fake News Website; Maine Democratic Party Responds
Augusta, MAINE – In response to a Lewiston Sun Journal story revealing that the Maine Republican Party is behind the anonymous fake news website The Maine Examiner, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:
Press Release / Tuesday Jan 23, 2018
MDP Files Ethics Complaint Against Fake News Site Maine Examiner & Maine GOP
Augusta, MAINE – Today, the Maine Democratic Party filed a complaint with the Maine Ethics Commission requesting that it launch an investigation into campaign finance violations by the Maine Examiner and the Maine Republican Party. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:
Press Release / Monday Jan 22, 2018
MDP State Committee Passes Resolution Condemning Trump’s Vulgar Remarks
Augusta, MAINE – Yesterday, the Maine Democratic Party further pushed back against President Trump’s vulgar comments referring to Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations as "shithole" countries, passing a resolution condemning Trump's remarks through the Democratic State Committee. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:
Press Release / Saturday Jan 20, 2018
MDP Chair Bartlett on Trump Shutdown
Augusta, MAINE -- Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after President Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the government, marking the first time in our country's history that one party in control of all branches of government has failed to keep it open.
“Republicans are in control of the House, the Senate, and the Presidency, and yet they still can’t manage to accomplish even the most basic task of governing: keeping the lights on.
Press Release / Saturday Jan 20, 2018
MDP, Piscataquis County Democratic Committee Open New County Headquarters in Dover-Foxcroft
Dover-Foxcroft, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today joined with members of the Piscataquis County Democratic Committee (PCDC) to mark the grand opening of the new PCDC Headquarters in Dover-Foxcroft. The opening of the office in Piscataquis County represents the Maine Democratic Party’s unwavering commitment to Maine’s Second Congressional District and to ensuring that Democrats have a strong presence across every corner of the state.
