Re-Elect Governor Paul LePage

THE GOVERNOR’S INAUGURATION

watermayor — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:15:34 +0000

Governor LePage will be Inaugurated for his second term on January 7, 2015.

There is a special website for Inaugural information.

To learn more, please visit:

www.lepageinaugural2015.com

Congratulate the Governor and First Lady

watermayor — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:02:00 +0000

Use the form below to congratulate Governor Paul LePage and First Lady Ann LePage on the Election victory.

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Election Night Party

watermayor — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:02:09 +0000

ELECTION NIGHT PARTY TONIGHT

Take the drive to join the Governor tonight.

Come watch the returns and cheer on the Governor.

Franco American Heritage Center

46 Cedar St, Lewiston, ME

Doors Open at 8 PM

light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar

Please get 5 of your friends to vote LePage today
and then join us at the party

Campaign Website: www.LePage2014.com

Campaign Mailing address:

The Committee to Re-Elect Governor Paul LePage

P.O. Box 1788

Waterville, ME 04903

Phone: 621-6720

Our statewide headquarters office location:

198 Western Avenue, Suite 2, Augusta, Maine

In the shopping center plaza across from the Armory

Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Governor Paul LePage

Governor LePage Receives Key Support In Final Week

Alexander Willette — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:19:08 +0000

Governor LePage Receives Key Support In Final Week

Senator Susan Collins, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Olympia Snowe and President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush

AUGUSTA, ME – Last week Governor Paul LePage received key support from several prominent state and national leaders.

Saturday United States Senator Susan Collins Visited the Blaine House Food Drive:

While at the Blaine House food drive United States Senator Susan Collins donated food and lent her full support to Governor LePage’s re-election.

Senator Collins said this about Governor LePage:

“I like his emphasis on jobs and the economy, That’s clearly the number one issue in the state, and I am very impressed with his leadership on domestic violence. I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves for speaking out and establishing a no tolerance rule for domestic violence in our state.”

On Friday Senator Rand Paul Urged Mainers to Support Governor Paul LePage:

In a call recorded by Senator Rand Paul, the Senator highlighted some of the Governors accomplishments and urged voters to get out and vote for Governor LePage.

Transcript of Sen. Rand Paul’s Recorded Call:

“Hi this is Senator Rand Paul, urging you to vote for Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday. I had a chance to visit Maine this year and I saw how hard Governor Paul LePage is working for Maine. Like me, I know your Governor is not a politician, but a real person trying to get things done to improve your state and our country. I am a physician and Governor LePage is a real world business man, he has a proven record in creating jobs. I know he values liberty over big government solutions. This is Senator Rand Paul, please vote Tuesday for Governor Paul LePage.”

On Wednesday Former United State Senator Olympia Snowe Formally Endorsed Governor LePage:

Senator Snowe’s endorsement highlighted Governor LePage’s many accomplishments in office and was delivered to thousands of Mainers in a call on Wednesday.

Transcript of Sen. Olympia Snowe’s Recorded Call:

“This is Olympia Snowe. To continue economic growth in Maine, I am supporting Paul LePage. Under Paul LePage the economy is turning around. Over 22,000 new private sector jobs have been created and wages are up since Governor LePage took office. The unemployment level is the lowest it has been since 2008. Governor LePage is working to end domestic violence, and is supporting our veterans. This is Olympia Snowe, please join me in supporting Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday.”

President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush sent out an endorsement statement:

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT AND MRS. GEORGE H. W. BUSH ENDORSING MAINE GOVERNOR PAUL LEPAGE FOR RE-ELECTION

We love Maine, and care deeply about our family and friends and the hard-working people who live there. We are writing you today because Governor Paul LePage is our kind of get-it-done leader, who we firmly believe is committed to solving the toughest problems facing Mainers.

As we have seen with our own eyes, Paul has a big heart. We especially admire the tenacity with which Paul implemented his plan to pay off the state’s debt to its hospitals, which included both the Dorothy Walker Bush Pavilion at Southern Maine Medical Center as well as the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.

Paul LePage has done so much for Maine in just four short years, but he’s not finished. That is why we strongly support his bid for four more well-deserved years, and we ask you to join us in supporting “our” governor, Paul LePage, for re-election as well.

First Lady Barbara Bush spoke to Mainers in an ad produced by the RGA:

In the ad the First Lady spoke about the Governors business background, paying off the hospital debt, and even made a joke saying, “Paul is blunt, direct, like me.” Click here for ad.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Alexander Willette — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:34:50 +0000

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

By Governor Paul R. LePage

Growing up homeless on the streets of Lewiston, I never would have imagined that one day I would be Governor of our great state. With the help of some excellent mentors, a good education and a successful business career, I have been fortunate to have lived the American Dream.

Now it’s my turn to make sure every man, woman and child in Maine has the opportunity to carve out their own piece of the American Dream.

It’s been an eventful four years, to say the least, but my first term in office has left me more convinced than ever of how special a place Maine is and how awe-inspiring its people really are. Our state has been dealt a tough hand for decades, but we are turning things around.

No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, I’m sure I have made decisions that you disagree with. But that’s how you know we’ve had a productive four years. A politician who tries to please everybody ultimately fails them all.

A leader makes the tough decisions and leaves no question where he stands or why. I think we can all agree I’ve done that.

Despite the headlines claiming I have not worked across the aisle, my quarrel is not with the other party. There are some good Democratic lawmakers, and I have worked with them to pass meaningful legislation for the people of Maine. My disagreements are with the extreme liberal leadership that has taken over the party.

They are more interested in playing politics than doing what’s right for the Maine people. That is unacceptable. I am so passionate about moving this state forward that sometimes my words get ahead of me. My wife, Ann, will tell you that’s not unique to the past four years.

Most people agree that what’s really important is action. In my first term, we put Maine’s fiscal house in order by cutting our pension shortfall nearly in half, paying off our hospital debt, balancing the budget without gimmicks and borrowing responsibly while improving our credit.

We reformed welfare by finally capping lifetime cash benefits at five years, like most other states; requiring the drug testing of recipients convicted of drug-related crimes; requiring healthy welfare recipients to either work, go to school or volunteer; and so much more.

We helped create over 22,000 new private-sector jobs while trimming some 4,000 government positions by reforming regulations, reducing taxes, improving the responsiveness of government agencies and aggressively recruiting new employers to Maine. Another 9,000 jobs are listed on the Maine Job Bank. Maine now ranks among the top three states in the nation for employment growth since the recession.

We have worked hard to move Maine forward, but there is a long way to go.

I speak with businesspeople every day who tell me they have jobs available, but they require specific skills that our schools and colleges simply aren’t teaching. I know firsthand that education can change your life.

We must reform our community college system to provide training for the skilled trades and to strengthen the Bridge Year program to help high school students get a head start on college. My plan to reduce student debt by offering tax incentives to employers who help young workers won the endorsement of the University of Maine’s student newspaper. Our community colleges and universities must also be focused on the needs of older and transitioning workers.

Finally, Maine families and businesses are spending too much money for heat and electricity, and it’s making Maine less competitive for new jobs while taking money out of household budgets. In my second term, we will increase our efforts to attract investment in pipelines for lower-cost natural gas and to get renewable hydropower right here in Maine.

On Tuesday, you have a choice. You can choose a 30-year career politician who values words over actions or a Washington, D.C. lawyer. Both are liberals who will raise your taxes, grow government, and expand welfare. One will tell you how much he will raise your taxes; the other won’t.

But if your biggest concern is growing Maine’s economy and reforming state government, then I am your guy. That’s why I am asking for your vote on Tuesday.

I am thankful that you gave this Franco-American kid from Lewiston an opportunity to make our state a better place to live and work. It has been my honor to serve you, and I look forward to four more years of doing the right thing for Maine people.

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Governor Paul R. LePage is the 74th governor of the State of Maine.

Senator Olympia Snowe Formally Endorses Paul LePage

Alexander Willette — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:48:50 +0000

Senator Olympia Snowe Formally Endorses Paul LePage

Sen. Olympia Snowe’s endorsement and call highlights Governor LePage’s accomplishments in office.

Tonight the LePage campaign will be releasing a call to voters throughout Maine with a message of support from Senator Olympia Snowe.

Alex Willette, LePage campaign spokesman:

“Senator Snowe’s support means so much to the Governor especially coming from a true independent leader both here in Maine and across the nation.”

Transcript of Sen. Olympia Snowe Recorded Call:

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LePage Campaign Statement on PPH Poll

Alexander Willette — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 17:09:34 +0000

LePage Campaign Statement on PPH Poll

AUGUSTA – Statement by LePage 2014 campaign strategic consultant Brent Littlefield:

“The only poll that matters is the one held on Election Day. We have been consistently encouraged by the overwhelming support the Governor receives from small business owners and families as he travels across Maine. Jobs are being created, the state’s economy is on the mend, welfare is being reformed and the Governor is working to end domestic violence. Our campaign is run on the hard work of our volunteers across Maine’s sixteen counties. We know the campaign does not stop until the polls close on November 4^th.”
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Governor Paul R. LePage Endorsed by President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush

Alexander Willette — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:31:45 +0000

Governor Paul R. LePage Endorsed by President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush

Augusta – Yesterday Governor Paul R LePage received the endorsement of President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush. In their endorsement they praised Governor LePage for paying off the hospital debt, and his commitment to “solving the toughest problems facing Mainers.”

Statement from Governor Paul R. LePage:

“It is a true honor to receive an endorsement from the President and Mrs. Bush for my re-election. Their lifetime of dedication to our nation, and to the people of Maine is truly exemplary. I am humbled to receive their support in this critical election for the future of our state.”
Included is the statement released by President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush:

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT AND MRS. GEORGE H. W. BUSH ENDORSING MAINE GOVERNOR PAUL LEPAGE FOR RE-ELECTION

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Statement on Michaud’s Deceptive “Lifelong Republican Ad”

Alexander Willette — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:14:32 +0000

Statement on Michaud’s Deceptive “Lifelong Republican Ad”

Last week Congressman Micheal Michaud’s campaign released a new ad featuring former Democrat donor and state employee Don McCormack under the deceptive narrative of McCormack being a lifetime Republican.

While he may have been registered as a Republican his entire lifetime, he has a history of supporting Democrats including making a more than $2,000 contribution to Tom Allen in his campaign against Sen. Susan Collins in 2008.

Additionally, Mr. McCormack’s motivations for making statements about Governor LePage may have even more to do with other past events than his personal political contributions to a Democrat who opposed Senator Collins.

When General Libby retired, Don McCormack was an applicant for the job of Adjutant General, along with other statutorily qualified personnel.

However, he failed to receive the promotion.

Alex Willette, LePage campaign spokesman:

“It is clear that Michael Michaud is exploiting a disgruntled former state employee just like he and his political bosses exploited a man who is employed to create a false sense of insecurity around unemployment. Michaud continues to have issues with his advertising going all the way back to the first video for his campaign which was edited under the cover of darkness to remove false statements about Maine’s economy.”

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Gov. Chris Christie Luncheon

Alexander Willette — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:25:44 +0000

The Honorable John McKernan - Christopher & Linanne Gaunce

The Honorable Olympia Snowe - Rupert & Suzanne Grover

State Senator Garrett Mason - Robert Kump

State Representative Jeff Timberlake - Ann R. Robinson

Mayor Jonathan LaBonte - Les Otten

Mayor Robert Macdonald - George Schott

Peter Anastos – Douglas & Rita Sukeforth

Dan & Jane Bickford - Scott & Karen Van Orman

Bill & Jo Boeschenstein - Kurt & Karen Youland

Charles & Nancy Gaunce - Retail Association of Maine

(Partial Host List, Additional Hosts Announced at Event)

Please join us for a luncheon with

Governor Paul R. LePage

And Special Guest

Governor Chris Christie

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Royal Oak Room at Ironhorse Court

1 Bates Street

Lewiston, ME 04240

$1,000 to Host

$750 to Co-host

$200 contribution per couple to attend

$100 contribution per person to attend
Maximum Contribution: $3,000.00 per individual and/or business entity

R.S.V.P by October 11th

To RSVP online: http://do.nr/s01Y

To Pay by check:

Committee to Re-Elect Governor Paul LePage

P.O. Box 1788

Waterville, ME 04903

For questions please call 621-6720 or email david@lepage2014.com

Contributions are not deductible for federal and state income tax purposes. Maine Law requires the name, address, occupation and employer name for each individual whose contributions total more than $50 in an election cycle. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited.