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THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF THE STATE OF MAINE IN ITS 1976 STATE CONVENTION ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING PLATFORM AS ITS STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND PROPOSALS. THE FIRST PART IS A DETAILED OUTLINE OF ENDURING PARTY PHILOSOPHY. THE SECOND PART INCLUDES OUR SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS FOR DEALING WITH SOME OF THE QUESTIONS FACING US THIS YEAR. Adopted at…
(Adopted by the 1980 Maine Republican State Convention) The Republican Party of the State of Maine offers for public consideration the following Platform. It is the result of suggestions received from individuals, town caucuses, and fifteen hearings throughout the State, as well as the deliberations of Republicans assembled in the 1980 State Convention. This Platform…
The Republican Party is a Party of individuals, independent and resourceful, who believe that the quality of government is determined by citizen participation. We believe the proper function of government is to do for the people only those things they cannot do themselves, having true compassion for the less fortunate and needy, but seeking not…
REPORT OF THE 1984 MAINE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM COMMITTEE PREAMBLE The Maine Republican Party enthusiastically endorses the policies and achievements of President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush, and we support their reelection. We especially appreciate their efforts in revitalizing the American economy and reducing the growth of government spending and taxing. We congratulate ourselves…
* Maine 1988 Republican Platform * PREAMBLE The Republican Party of the State of Maine, with reverence for God, pride in our leadership, and confidence in the guiding principles of our party, offers this PLATFORM as a place where all Republicans from every ethnic and racial background, every age and economic level, can STAND to…
May 2, 1992 PREAMBLE The Republican Party of the State of Maine , gathered in convention, looks at the world around us with pride in eleven years of national and international Republican leadership. Under Presidents Reagan and Bush, with the assistance of Republican legislators like Bill Cohen and Olympia Snowe, America has led the way…
* Report of the 1986 Maine * Republican Platform Committee PREAMBLE The Republican Party of the State of Maine, with great pride in its State and in its Party’s leaders, and with confidence in its principles offers for public consideration the following Platform. This Platform reflects the concerns and issues discussed and debated at the…
Adopted May 3, 2002 We believe that we must protect our country and our fellow citizens by supporting President George W. Bush as he defends our nation against terrorist attacks; We believe that Maine per capita income is low because our tax burden is high and that reducing tax rates will increase both income and…
Maine Republican Party Platform 2004 As Amended at the 2004 Republican StateConvention May 15, 2004 We believe that we must protect our country and our fellow citizens by supporting President George W. Bush in his effort to continue the defense of our nation against terrorist attacks; We believe state spending must be brought under control…
As Ratified By The 2008 Maine Republican Party State Convention on May 3, 2008 We believe the defense of our safety and sovereignty is the primary responsibility of the national government. We believe we must protect our country and fellow citizens by supporting our military and the men and women who proudly serve our country…
As Amended at the 2006 Republican State Convention, May 6, 2006 We believe we must protect our country and fellow citizens by supporting President George W. Bush in his effort to continue the defense of our nation against terrorist attacks; We believe in the power of the individual over the power of the government to…
Our Mission Maine Republicans are united in our guiding principles. Our strength lies in knowing that Republican ideals will maintain our country as the strongest nation on Earth. Our tenets include respect for the U.S. constitution, personal responsibility and accountability, peace and prosperity through strength, and limiting federal and state government power to only those…
Adopted May 16, 1970. Chairman’s introduction – – presenting and commending the 1970 Maine Democratic Platform to the State Convention, May 16, 1970, Portland, Maine. It is through laws that men regulate their relations with one another. Adherence to these laws is sought in the name of justice and the public good. But the commitment…
CHAPTER 7 STATE COMMITTEE BY-LAWS § 700 Name 1. There shall be the Maine State Democratic Committee, to be so known. § 710 Purpose 1. The Committee’s purpose shall be to promote the ideals and platform of the Democratic Party of Maine. § 720 Powers and Duties 1. The State Committee is the supreme governing…
THE RULES OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF MAINE PREAMBLE These rules and procedures are adopted to guarantee access to 11 who wish to join the Democratic Party of Maine, and equality to all who choose to participate in its affairs. To urge public policies which consider the needs of all, and which recognize the rights…
Supporting a goal of a 100,000 Republican majority for Maine in 1952 to set the trend for a nation-wide Republican victory in this crucial election, and believing that the realization of this goal demands a clear, concise and positive statement of policy, We, the Young Republicans of Maine, in convention assembled [in Auburn], hereby adopt…
Adopted in Augusta, February 25, 1950. Believing’ in a vigorous and progressive approach to problems of government, We, the Young Republicans of Maine adopt the following resolutions as our major objectives; State: 1. We believe that increased state aid is necessary in the fields of education and welfare. 2. We believe that our tax structure…
Platform Adopted at Bangor, March 24, 1914 ______________ “Reaffirming the great principles of human welfare contained in the national Progressive platform, we meet as the representatives of the Progressive party of Maine to nominate candidates, declare principles and urge the cooperation of all citizens in an effort to promote justice, progress and happiness among the…
Accepted, Subject to Ratification by Referendum, at the State Convention, Belfast, Maine, March 20, 1912. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Preamble The Socialist Party of Maine endorses the platform of the Socialist Party of America. It reaffirms its allegiance to the International Socialist Movement of the…
1978 GRASSROOTS REPUBLICAN PLATFORM PREAMBLE This platform is an intentional departure from past platforms. It does not purport to treat every issue affecting Maine people. Instead, it is the Convention’s feeling that the Maine Republican Party should make a brief and succinct statement of those issues that were shown to be most important to Maine…