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Maine Democratic Party Statement on Ranked Choice Voting
Westbrook, MAINE -- Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today on ranked choice voting:
“Let’s not be mistaken: Maine people have said -- twice now -- that they want to use ranked choice voting to choose their leaders. But rather than take decisive action to implement the will of Maine people, Republicans in the State House have at every turn voted to oppose RCV because they know that their only path to victory is by dividing the electorate.
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Maine Democratic Party Calls on Republican Gubernatorial Candidates to Declare Support for Gideon Bill to Ease Access to Naloxone
Westbrook, MAINE -- Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today called on Maine’s Republican gubernatorial candidates to declare their support for a bipartisan bill introduced by Speaker Sara Gideon this morning that would allow adults under the age of 21 to purchase naloxone over the counter:
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Maine Democrats Lead on Strengthening Health Care for Maine People
Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on Rep. Jay McCreight’s preventive health services bill becoming law after Governor LePage’s veto of the bill was overridden by both the Maine House and Senate:
“Representative McCreight’s bill ensures that Mainers will have access to the preventive health services they need to live healthy and prosperous lives - and for her good work, Mainers are truly grateful.
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Press Herald Column: Mary Mayhew’s Anti-Government Crusade Has Worsened Maine’s Opioid Crisis & Now She’s Campaigning On It
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Portland Press Herald opinion page editor Greg Kesich takes Republican gubernatorial candidate Mary Mayhew to task for her role in exacerbating Maine’s growing opioid crisis.
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What They’re Saying: Republican Primary for Governor Lurches Rightward Following Thibodeau’s Exit
Westbrook, MAINE - The exit of Senate President Mike Thibodeau from the Republican primary for governor has nearly everyone in agreement: the race to the right is on as the remaining Republican candidates work hard to mimic Paul LePage in an effort to appeal to his hardline voters.
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ICYMI: Mainers Are Not Happy with Bruce Poliquin
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Mainers across the 2nd Congressional District are not happy with Congressman Bruce Poliquin, taking to the opinion pages of their local papers to express their disapproval of his votes to:
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Garrett Mason Opposes Clean Elections As He Takes Advantage of It to Boost Run for Blaine House
Westbrook, MAINE -- Republican candidate for governor Garrett Mason is trying to have it both ways when it comes to Maine’s clean elections system: Mason is the only Republican candidate for governor who is running as a clean elections candidate, but, despite his own use of the system, he has consistently voted against it - including today when he opposed legislation that would have provided funding for it.
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Brookings’ Report Debunks Claims By Paul LePage & Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Who Oppose Medicaid Expansion
Westbrook, MAINE -- In case you missed it, the Brookings Institute released a report yesterday that pans many of the assertions used by Republicans like Governor Paul LePage and Maine’s Republican gubernatorial candidates to justify their opposition to Maine’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion.
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Maine Democratic Party Announces Veteran Campaign Organizer as Field Director
Westbrook, MAINE - The Maine Democratic Party (MDP) announced today that it has hired veteran campaign organizer Sam Kraus as its Field Director for the 2018 campaign season. Kraus comes to MDP after having served as Regional Organizing Director for Hillary for America in Ohio. Prior to that he worked on several organizing campaigns across the country.
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On 8th Anniversary of ACA, MDP Pledges to Fight Back Efforts To Rollback Progress on Health Care
Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on the 8th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act becoming law:
“The Affordable Care Act made it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage because of a pre-existing condition, made it easier for Mainers to gain access to health coverage and preventive care, and helped provide entrepreneurs the flexibility to pursue their dreams without losing their health coverage.