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
Press Release / Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Mills Proposes New Economic Plan, Moody Supports Same Policies That Have Left Rural Maine Behind
Westbrook, MAINE - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Janet Mills unveiled a new economic action plan today, which included major action items that are aimed at making it easier for small businesses to grow and expand, for the state to retain and attract young people, and for rural communities to flourish again.
Press Release / Monday Sep 17, 2018
Where Does Shawn Moody Stand on Judge Kavanaugh’s Nomination?
Westbrook, MAINE – In the wake of alarming reports about Judge Brett Kavanagh’s alleged sexual assault of a woman while in high school, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today called on Republican gubernatorial nominee Shawn Moody to state his position on Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Does Moody side with Governor LePage in support of Kavanaugh’s nomination, particularly in the wake of these allegations?
Press Release / Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
Maine Democratic Party Calls On GOP Leaders To Condemn House Candidate Convicted of Multiple Violent Crimes
Westbrook, MAINE - The Maine Democratic Party is calling for the withdrawal of Christopher Hoy as a House candidate in House District 32, which is part of South Portland. Hoy, the son of Kandi Lee Hoy, who is the chair of the South Portland Republican Committee, has been arrested and convicted on numerous charges stemming from violence over the last three years.
Maine Democratic Party Chairman issued the following statement:
Blog / Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
Sen. Amy Volk Remains Silent on Candidate’s Racist Social Media Posts But Defends Herself After Her Own Attack On A Civil Rights Group
After weeks of remaining silent in the face of calls to condemn the racist social media of one of the candidates she recruited, Amy Volk finally authored a lengthy social media post over the weekend...but only to defend herself.
Rather than condemning the posts of her candidate in SD-23, Rich Donaldson, Volk instead doubled-down in defending herself for calling a leading civil rights organization, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a “hate group.”
Press Release / Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
Janet Mills Delivers Strong Performance in First Gubernatorial Forum
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement following this evening’s gubernatorial forum:
“Tonight, Mainers saw in Janet Mills an exceptional leader who offered a forward-looking vision for our state focused on prioritizing the interests of working Mainers and growing our economy. What they heard from Shawn Moody was more of the same. Janet Mills is the change Maine needs and she showed that tonight.”
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Press Release / Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
ICYMI: Rep. Pingree: Congress must face the unassailable reality of climate change
***In Case You Missed It***
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree penned an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald today lamenting the Trump administration’s anti-climate change agenda. Congresswoman Pingree goes on to outline the ways in which she has tried to be a check against the anti-environment policies of the Trump administration and note the dangerous implications of climate inaction for Maine.
Press Release / Thursday Sep 6, 2018
Does Moody Support LePage-Backed Lawsuit Aimed at Gutting Pre-existing Condition Protections?
Westbrook, MAINE – Today, a federal judge in Texas will hear the first arguments in a case backed by Governor Paul LePage that threatens the Affordable Care Act and its protection of pre-existing conditions. Where does Shawn Moody stand on the issue?
Press Release / Wednesday Sep 5, 2018
Senator Millett: Women can’t afford to have their reproductive rights rolled back
***In Case You Missed It***
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Democratic Senator Rebecca Millett penned an op-ed in the Bangor Daily News today calling on Senator Collins to insist on transparency in the Kavanaugh hearing process and the stakes of his confirmation for women in Maine and across the country:
Press Release / Wednesday Sep 5, 2018
Despite LePage’s Outrageous Move on Medicaid Expansion, Moody Sticks With Him
Westbrook, MAINE – Republican candidate for governor Shawn Moody continues to show just how far he’s willing to go in order to stick with Governor Paul LePage and his hardline, ideologically-driven position of Medicaid expansion. After LePage yesterday asked the federal government to deny the request his Administration submitted to expand Medicaid to more than 70,000 Mainers, Moody said he was okay with it.
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