Press Releases

Press Release / Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

What They’re Saying Today: Shawn Moody Is The Next Paul LePage

Westbrook, MAINE – Reaction is in the morning after the Republican gubernatorial primary and nearly everyone is in agreement: Not only is Shawn Moody the second-coming of Governor Paul LePage, but Moody fully intends to carry on LePage’s agenda for another four years.

Press Release / Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Statement on Maine Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on Maine’s Republican gubernatorial primary:

“After nearly eight years of Governor LePage’s divisive politics and failed policies, all Shawn Moody has to offer is more of the same.

“From saying he would fight to repeal Medicaid expansion, to suggesting fire extinguishers are an effective deterrent to school shooters, to denying the science behind climate change, Moody has shown that he’s not only fully embraced Paul LePage, but that he’s ready to be his third term.

Press Release / Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Praises Protection of Ranked Choice Voting

Westbrook, MAINE - Tonight, Maine Democratic Party Chairman applauded the passage of Question 1, upholding Ranked Choice Voting (RCV):

“Many people across Maine had the opportunity to use RCV for the first-time and tonight’s results demonstrate that they approve. Indeed, Mainers have made clear -- yet once again -- that they want to restore majority rule by giving themselves more power at the ballot box through ranked choice voting. 

Press Release / Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

VIDEO: LePage Poised to Win Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Westbrook, MAINE – Republican Governor Paul LePage is poised to handily win a shot to run for his third term, all without even appearing on the ballot. That’s because the Republican candidates for governor – Mary Mayhew, Shawn Moody, Garrett Mason and Ken Fredette – have all fashioned themselves as the second-coming of the governor, spending most of the past several months embracing his most extreme policy positions and fighting to out-LePage one another in the eyes of his voters.

Press Release / Friday Jun 8, 2018

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Tack Even Further to the Extreme Right in Last Salvo To Claim LePage Mantle

Westbrook, MAINE – In last night’s final televised Republican gubernatorial debate on WMTW News 8, candidates Mary Mayhew, Shawn Moody, and Garrett Mason tacked to the extreme right, pledging to fight to repeal the voter-approved Medicaid expansion law, unequivocally declaring that health care was not a human right, and even going so far as to deny that human activities are largely responsible for climate change, despite the overwhelming scientific consensus otherwise.

Press Release / Friday Jun 8, 2018

Poliquin Votes to Take Away Funding for Children’s Health Insurance Program

Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett criticized Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin for his vote in favor of President’s Trump’s rescissions package, which cuts unspent funds from the Children’s Health Insurance Program as a way to pay down the national debt. But just months months ago, Poliquin voted to explode our national debt by $1.8 trillion to finance a corporate tax cuts:

Press Release / Friday Jun 8, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Congratulates Matt Dunlap on National Award for Defending Privacy and Election Integrity

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today congratulated Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap on receiving a Champion of Freedom Award from the Electronic Privacy Information Center in Washington, D.C.

Press Release / Friday Jun 8, 2018

MDP Chair on WMTW News 8 Republican Debate: “They Doubled-Down on LePage”

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement following tonight’s WMTW News 8 Republican gubernatorial debate:

“Tonight, Republicans had the opportunity to present a fresh vision for Maine – one that distinguishes their campaigns from Governor LePage’s years of failed policies and divisive leadership. Instead, they doubled-down on him.

Press Release / Friday Jun 8, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Responds to LePage’s Appeal of Court Decision to Implement Medicaid Expansion

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response to reports that Governor Paul LePage and the Department of Health and Human Services will appeal the Superior Court decision that he must begin implementation of Medicaid Expansion:

Press Release / Friday Jun 8, 2018

Pingree Fights Trump Administration’s Harmful Offshore Drilling Proposal

Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Maine’s Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree fought the Trump Administration’s dangerous proposal to open the coast of Maine to oil and gas exploration. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response praising the congresswoman: