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Press Herald Editorial Board Again Calls Out Paul LePage’s Campaign Lies
In case you missed it, today the Portland Press Herald Editorial Board once again called out Paul LePage for lying to Maine voters, this time for falsely claiming that Governor Mills is using federal funds to distribute “crack pipes.” LePage and his allies have repeatedly used this claim in press conferences, television ads, and on the debate stage—even after being
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LePage Revives Old Ideas and Draws New Criticism While Former Republican Lawmakers Endorse Governor Mills
In case you missed it, Paul LePage is attempting to revive old, failed ideas and is drawing new, strong criticism.
In one Bangor Daily News story today, a Maine housing expert said LePage’s proposal to address the housing shortage “doesn’t make a lick of sense”.
In another story, a Bangor State Senator blasted LePage’s effort to revive a failed plan to build a roundly-rejected forensic health unit: “I am astonished that he would come to Bangor and peddle a horrible idea that was roundly rejected by the community.”
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Fact Checkers Call Out Paul LePage’s Latest False Campaign Attacks
Members of the Maine media are again fact-checking Paul LePage and his Republican allies’ latest false campaign claims. In the past 24 hours, LePage and his allies have been caught deliberately misleading Maine voters on Governor Mills’ record:
On gas tax claims:
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Maine Democratic Party Statement On Maine Public and Press Herald 1st Congressional District Debate
Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement on tonight’s 1st congressional district debate hosted by the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public:
Tonight Congresswoman Chellie Pingree outlined a clear vision for Maine and the nation, building on her impeccable track record of success. She’s delivered real results for Maine families, farmers, fisherman, and everyday workers. It’s no wonder why the voters in Maine’s 1st Congressional District have overwhelmingly selected her as their representative in Washington time and time again.
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Maine Democratic Party Calls Out Paul LePage For His Deceptive and Dishonest Campaign
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Praises Free School Meal Program Delivered Under Leadership of Governor Mills, Senate President Troy Jackson
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack joined Governor Mills at Gorham Middle School to highlight a program signed into law by Governor Mills that provides free school meals to all students.
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Press Herald Editorial Board: Voters “Don’t Have The Luxury Of Taking [LePage’s] Word For It” On Abortion
In case you missed it, this weekend the Portland Press Herald Editorial Board
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Christian Civic League of Maine Says People Shouldn’t Believe LePage’s Abortion Comments
The Christian Civic League of Maine – a virulent anti-abortion organization – had a clear message for its followers about LePage’s statement that he would veto a 15-week abortion ban: don’t believe what he says.
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Maine Monitor Fact Checks LePage Tax Claims
In case you missed it, a new report from the Maine Monitor points out a fatal flaw in Paul LePage’s plan to temporarily suspend “all taxes that were put in place since the pandemic”-- there are none to suspend.
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Press Herald Debunks LePage’s Claim That He’s “Never Rejected Any Election”
During last night’s debate, Paul LePage showed that his only plan for how to win back Maine voters is to lie to their faces. Throughout the debate, he lied constantly about almost every issue that came up, and then turned around and falsely accused Governor Mills of being a liar.
