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Press Release / Thursday Jul 12, 2018

Gov. LePage: I’d rather go to jail than expand Medicaid

Westbrook, MAINE – In case you missed it, Governor LePage said this week during a call into a radio show that he would rather go to jail than implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response:

Press Release / Wednesday Jul 11, 2018

A Wave of Republican State Senate Candidates Drop Out of Their Races

Westbrook, MAINE - Republican candidates for the Maine Senate could be bracing for electoral losses in November as a wave of 9 GOP Senate candidates opted to withdraw themselves from their races. The Republican withdrawals are in stark contrast to the Democrats—not a single Democratic Senate candidate chose to drop out of their race. With a full slate of competitive candidates, it’s clear that Maine Democrats have reason to be confident about their chances of retaking the majority in the State Senate.

Press Release / Tuesday Jul 10, 2018

While Mills Pledges to Expand Medicaid, Moody Parrots LePage Rhetoric

Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, in the Portland Press Herald today, Shawn Moody spokeswoman Lauren LePage parroted Governor Paul LePage’s rhetoric on Medicaid expansion, demonstrating once again that Moody simply follows LePage’s lead. Interestingly, what LePage failed to mention is that Shawn Moody has said he would fight to repeal Medicaid expansion if elected - but he can’t run from his own words.

Press Release / Monday Jul 9, 2018

House GOP Ignores The Will of The Voters Again By Sustaining LePage Medicaid Expansion Veto

Westbrook, MAINE - House Republicans sustained Governor Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that provided the funding to implement Medicaid Expansion, even though the  bill received bipartisan support in the Maine House and Senate and the governor himself said such a bill was necessary if he was to move ahead with implementing the law.

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:

Press Release / Monday Jul 9, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Statement on LePage Veto of Bill Banning Conversion Therapy

Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Governor Paul LePage issued a veto of a bipartisan bill that would ban conversion therapy for certain professions and establish penalties for those who continue the practice. 

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:

Press Release / Monday Jul 2, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Criticizes LePage Veto of Medicaid Expansion

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement criticising Governor Paul LePage for vetoing the bill to fund Medicaid Expansion:

“Governor LePage said that he wouldn’t implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion unless the legislature found a way to fund it. Now that he’s vetoed the bill to fund it, the governor has once again shown us that his only interest is to continue operating in bad faith and in a way that is counter to what Maine people want.

Press Release / Friday Jun 29, 2018

MDP Executive Director Calls Collins' Refusal to Consider SCOTUS Nom’s Position on Roe A “Tragic Betrayal of Women”

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Katie Mae Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Senator Susan Collins’ spokeswoman saying that Senator Collins will not take into consideration a nominee’s position on Roe v. Wade:

Press Release / Friday Jun 29, 2018

Moody Refuses to Stand with People of Washington County, Ducks Question on Reopening of Downeast Correctional Facility

Bangor, MAINE – In case you missed it, Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody refused to say whether or not as governor he would reopen Downeast Correctional Facility in Washington County. The facility, which Governor LePage unilaterally closed earlier this year, supported fifty jobs and was an economic anchor for the community.

Press Release / Wednesday Jun 27, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Statement Responding to Attack on Unions

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court’s attack on unions in its Janus v. the American Federation of State decision:

“Maine and America wouldn’t be what it is today without strong unions. Unions fought for the rights of the laborers who built our cities and towns, fought for better working conditions in our factories and mills, and fought for educators, nurses, and so many others to have a living wage and better healthcare.