Westbrook, MAINE – The conclusion of the Maine Republican Party Convention has nearly everyone in agreement: the legacy of Governor Paul LePage is playing a major role in the Republican gubernatorial primary and Mary Mayhew, Shawn Moody, Garrett Mason, and Ken Fredette are working hard to out-LePage one another in a bid to claim his mantle.
“Instead of bold, new ideas that will improve Maine’s economy, create good-paying jobs, tackle the opioid crisis, and stem poverty, Maine’s Republican candidates for governor offered nothing but four more years of Paul LePage’s failed policies,” said Phil Bartlett, Chairman of the Maine Democratic Party. “Mary Mayhew, Shawn Moody, Garrett Mason, and Ken Fredette are running to the right because they know that out-LePaging one another is their best shot to win this extreme primary – and everyone can see it.”
***What They’re Saying***
“The one person everyone at the convention seemed to like: Governor LePage.” – NewsCenterMaine.
“The LePage legacy looms large this year, playing a major role in the discussion about which Blaine House hopeful is the best choice to carry the Republican banner past the June primary and toward the November election.” – WMTW News 8.
“The four Republican candidates for Governor addressed the state GOP convention over the weekend. While all shared praise for Governor Paul LePage’s record, they also tried to show party delegates how they differ from each other on issues. – Maine Public
“Mayhew proved most vociferous in her bid to claim LePage’s mantle. […] Moody touted his business record as a job creator in the style of both LePage and President Donald Trump.” – Lewiston Sun Journal
“The convention concluded with speeches from the four Republican primary election candidates for governor, all of whom touted LePage’s accomplishments and vowed to build on them as governor.” – Bangor Daily News
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