Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after House Minority Leader and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Fredette refused to extend the legislative session for five days. Fredette’s and House Republicans’ denial stands in stark contrast to Senate Republicans, who easily passed an extension.
“Ken Fredette’s refusal to continue working on the critical issues facing our state is an insult to Maine people who get up and work hard every day.
“Sadly, Fredette and the House Republicans he leads are more interested in denying Maine people health care and rolling back the minimum wage than they are in basic governing.
“Like LePage, Fredette’s mantra is nothing but ‘no’ – and his continued obstructionism is not only reckless, it’s also the last thing Maine needs in its next governor.”
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