Democrats say the response falls far short of the ‘corrective action’ that’s needed.
Scott Thistle
Scott Thistle is the State House reporter for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He has covered politics and government in Maine since 2006. Prior to that he served as the State House reporter for the Duluth News Tribune in Duluth, Minnesota. A Maine native, Thistle has worked in journalism since 1990, when he got his start at a weekly newspaper in rural Oxford County, Maine. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an active volunteer with the National Ski Patrol. He resides with his wife, Amy and his two sons Finn and Kai, in Auburn, Maine. @thisdog
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LePage considers ‘corrective action’ after Republicans intervene
Party leaders confront the governor over his racial comments and threats, and he plans to talk with family and advisers to decide how to address their concerns.
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LePage effectively endorses racial profiling in Maine’s battle against drug addiction
Top Democrats call on the governor to step down or seek professional help, a day after he leaves an obscenity-laced voice mail for one legislator.
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‘Prove I’m a racist’: LePage challenges Westbrook lawmaker in obscenity-laced voice mail
The governor later says he wishes he and Rep. Drew Gattine could have a duel and ‘I would point (my gun) right between his eyes.’
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Gov. LePage stands by racially charged statements about drug dealers coming to Maine
In a Blaine House interview, he says ‘it’s not a matter of race, it’s a matter of fact’ that most dealers, who come from out of state, are black or Hispanic.
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LePage: Over 90 percent of drug dealers busted in Maine are black or Hispanic
Questioned at a town hall meeting in North Berwick, the governor says he has collected photos of all Maine trafficking suspects since January and ’90-plus percent … are black and Hispanic people.’
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Down-ticket candidates in Maine quiet on race for president
Many running for state office worry that widespread dislike for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could adversely affect their chances.
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State says officials didn’t disclose welfare information on Islamic State fighter
Federal law prohibits the release of personal information for those receiving federally funded welfare benefits.
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LePage argues with York legislator over long waits for state health services
Rep. Patricia Hymanson disagrees with the governor’s contention that the Legislature diverted state funds to help cities provide welfare to asylum-seeking immigrants.
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Gary Johnson, Libertarian candidate for president, to speak in Maine
The former New Mexico governor’s name is on the ballot in all 50 states, along with running mate Bill Weld, former governor of Massachusetts.