Press Releases

Press Release / Monday Oct 1, 2018

President Obama Endorses 12 Democratic Candidates in Maine

Westbrook, MAINE - Today, President Barack Obama offered endorsements to 12 Democrats seeking seats in the Maine Senate, the Maine House, and in the U.S. House of Representatives. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:

Press Release / Monday Oct 1, 2018

With Rights of Maine Women At Risk, Moody Stays Silent On Kavanaugh Nomination

Westbrook, Maine – While four Republican governors last week said the FBI should fully investigate the credible allegations made against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody refused to weigh in – showing once again that he can’t be trusted to take a stand or defend Mainers.

Press Release / Thursday Sep 27, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Statement on Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Kavanaugh’s Testimony

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today after Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh both testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee:

Press Release / Wednesday Sep 26, 2018

Moody Highlights Praise of Education Leader, Neglects to Mention It’s His Former Principal

Westbrook, MAINE – In an attempt to distract from his straightforward comment that education is “overfunded”, Shawn Moody recently released an 

Press Release / Tuesday Sep 18, 2018

Mills Proposes New Economic Plan, Moody Supports Same Policies That Have Left Rural Maine Behind

Westbrook, MAINE - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Janet Mills unveiled a new economic action plan today, which included major action items that are aimed at making it easier for small businesses to grow and expand, for the state to retain and attract young people, and for rural communities to flourish again.

Press Release / Monday Sep 17, 2018

Where Does Shawn Moody Stand on Judge Kavanaugh’s Nomination?

Westbrook, MAINE – In the wake of alarming reports about Judge Brett Kavanagh’s alleged sexual assault of a woman while in high school, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today called on Republican gubernatorial nominee Shawn Moody to state his position on Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.  Does Moody side with Governor LePage in support of Kavanaugh’s nomination, particularly in the wake of these allegations?

Press Release / Tuesday Sep 11, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Calls On GOP Leaders To Condemn House Candidate Convicted of Multiple Violent Crimes

Westbrook, MAINE - The Maine Democratic Party is calling for the withdrawal of Christopher Hoy as a House candidate in House District 32, which is part of South Portland. Hoy, the son of Kandi Lee Hoy, who is the chair of the South Portland Republican Committee, has been arrested and convicted on numerous charges stemming from violence over the last three years.

Maine Democratic Party Chairman issued the following statement: 

Press Release / Tuesday Sep 11, 2018

Janet Mills Delivers Strong Performance in First Gubernatorial Forum

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement following this evening’s gubernatorial forum:

“Tonight, Mainers saw in Janet Mills an exceptional leader who offered a forward-looking vision for our state focused on prioritizing the interests of working Mainers and growing our economy. What they heard from Shawn Moody was more of the same. Janet Mills is the change Maine needs and she showed that tonight.”

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Press Release / Tuesday Sep 11, 2018

ICYMI: Rep. Pingree: Congress must face the unassailable reality of climate change

***In Case You Missed It***

Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree penned an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald today lamenting the Trump administration’s anti-climate change agenda. Congresswoman Pingree goes on to outline the ways in which she has tried to be a check against the anti-environment policies of the Trump administration and note the dangerous implications of climate inaction for Maine. 

Press Release / Thursday Sep 6, 2018

Does Moody Support LePage-Backed Lawsuit Aimed at Gutting Pre-existing Condition Protections?

Westbrook, MAINE – Today, a federal judge in Texas will hear the first arguments in a case backed by Governor Paul LePage that threatens the Affordable Care Act and its protection of pre-existing conditions. Where does Shawn Moody stand on the issue?