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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.
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Mayhew Breaks with LePage on Naloxone; Moody Remains Shamefully Silent
Augusta, MAINE – In response to pressure from Democrats, Republican gubernatorial candidate Mary Mayhew last night broke with Governor Paul LePage to say that, as Governor, she would take action on rules that would allow for the over-the-counter sale of naloxone, a live-saving, anti-overdose drug.
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Afraid of Angering Conservative Base, Moody Edits TV Interview to Hide Criticism of Border Wall
Augusta, MAINE – Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody has been caught editing an interview he gave earlier this week in which he criticizes President Trump’s proposal to build a wall across the southern border as “controversial” and “expensive”. Moody, who originally made the comments to WAGM-TV, posted the interview to his campaign Facebook page, but when he did so he edited the interview to remove the criticisms, likely knowing that they would be unpopular with the conservative base of the Republican Party.
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During Press Conference, MDP Calls on Republican Gubernatorial Candidates to End Silence on Life-Saving, Anti-Overdose Drug Naloxone
Augusta, MAINE – During a press conference today, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett called out Republican gubernatorial candidates Mary Mayhew and Shawn Moody for their silence surrounding an effort to ease access to the life-saving, anti-overdose drug known as naloxone.
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MDP Calls on LePage & Republican Gubernatorial Candidates to Condemn Trump’s Vulgar Remarks
Augusta, MAINE – Maine’s leading lawmakers, including the state’s entire congressional delegation, are pushing back against President Trump’s vulgar comments referring to Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations as "shithole" countries.
Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett called on Governor LePage and the Republican candidates for Governor, who have thus far been silent, to condemn the President’s remarks:
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Race to the Right Continues: Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Embrace Trump & LePage Plan to Strip Low-Income Mainers of Healthcare
Augusta, MAINE – In case you missed it, the Republican candidates for Governor emerged from hiding yesterday to fully embrace President Trump and Governor LePage’s misguided push to strip low-income Maine people of their health care. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response:
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Pingree, King, Collins Support Net Neutrality: What About Poliquin?
Augusta, Maine — With Senate Democrats now poised to force a vote on a bill that would overturn the FCC’s recent decision to reverse net neutrality rules, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement calling on Congressman Bruce Poliquin to reverse his position in the best interests of his constituents:
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ICYMI: AARP Pans Trump, LePage Efforts to Strip Low-Income People of Health Care
Augusta, MAINE – In case you missed it, AARP is panning a move by the Trump Administration that would give states greater freedom to restrict access to Medicaid, a government program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.
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Nonpartisan National Publication Moves Maine’s Race for Governor from “Toss-Up” to “Leans Democratic”
Augusta, MAINE – Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a nonpartisan publication from the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics that analyzes and predicts elections, today announced that it has moved Maine’s race for governor from “toss-up” to “leans Democratic.” Sabato’s Crystal Ball is now the fourth national publication to identify Maine as a top-pick opportunity for Democrats in the past several months, joining
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UPDATE: Moody Pushes Campaign’s Fundraising Numbers But Remains Silent on Maine’s Most Pressing Issues
Augusta, MAINE – In case you missed it, Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody today was more than happy to push out a press release discussing his campaign’s fundraising. However, he was apparently too busy yesterday to respond to a request from the Portland Press Herald asking for his position on access to the lifesaving, anti-overdose drug naloxone.
