Press Releases

Press Release / Friday Oct 5, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Responds to Sen. Collins’ Support for Judge Kavanaugh’s Confirmation

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today after Senator Susan Collins announced her support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court:

Press Release / Friday Oct 5, 2018

Moody On Climate Change: It’s “Important Not to Overreact”

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine is getting hammered by climate change, but it’s no big deal to Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody.

Press Release / Wednesday Oct 3, 2018

Moody Says He “Doesn’t Remember” Wanting to Repeal Medicaid Expansion

Westbrook, MAINE – After repeatedly saying during the primary that he would fight to repeal Medicaid expansion as governor and that “

Press Release / Tuesday Oct 2, 2018

LTEs in Support of Janet Mills Flood Maine Papers

Westbrook, MAINE – As Election Day draws closer, letters to the editor in support for Janet Mills have been pouring into Maine newspapers all over Maine, signaling excitement and momentum for a new brand of leadership in the Blaine House. 

Here is what Mainers have been saying about Janet Mills in the past week alone:

Press Release / Tuesday Oct 2, 2018

Maine Senate Candidates Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice America

Westbrook, Maine - NARAL Pro-Choice America endorsed four candidates for the Maine Senate yesterday, adding to a week of high-profile endorsements for Democratic legislative candidates in Maine. 

Press Release / Monday Oct 1, 2018

ICYMI: Poliquin and Republicans Double-Down on Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

After exploding the debt to slash taxes for the wealthy and corporations, Congressman Poliquin and House Republicans are at it again

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