What looks like genuine concern about people who are homeless may really be something much more sinister.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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Appeals court rules for LePage in lawsuit by former House Speaker Mark Eves
The 1st Circuit judges find that the former governor has immunity from the claims, but 3 of them say he did violate Eves’ rights in getting him fired from a charter school post.
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Our View: Maine budget’s drama-free passage a good sign
Our system doesn’t require everyone to agree on everything, but it’s most effective when the parties work together.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Democrats in Augusta shouldn’t let fear stop them from pursuing tax justice
Rolling back cuts for the wealthy will show that the party is committed to representing the interests of all Mainers.
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LePage says Democratic Party’s money mostly comes from Jewish people
The former Maine governor makes his comments in a WGAN radio station interview while talking about Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar.
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Maine governor, predecessor share a fondness for speeding
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ driving record includes 10 speeding violations since 1975, including four since 2000, while Republican former Gov. Paul LePage’s driving record shows nine speeding tickets since 1970, including two since 2000.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Hiking income-tax rates won’t solve Maine’s problems
Contrary to a recent Greg Kesich column, criticism of levies on high earners isn’t what’s keeping Maine from funding all of its needs.
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Eliminating Electoral College would hurt white people, Paul LePage says
Maine’s former governor makes the comment while a Maine legislative committee plans to discuss a proposal to do away with the Electoral College.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: ‘Electability’ too hard to judge
Primary voters should pick their favorite and not try to guess who might do best in November 2020.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Take a lesson from ex-Gov. Paul LePage’s receipts
Released two years after being requested, records show that LePage and his staff spent freely at properties owned by President Trump.