This platform is the result of the free discussion of State problems by hundreds of people from every corner of Maine. It reflects their thoughtful concern with our human and economic resources, and their proposals for governmental reforms to conserve and to develop these resources in the interests of the common good. It salutes the…
An INVITATION to BETTER GOVERNMENT ______ 1954 Platform of The Democratic Party of Maine ______ We, the Democratic Party of Maine, in state convention assembled this twenty-seventh day of March, 1954, do hereby adopt the following platform with these as our aims: 1. To strengthen our Party so that it may give effective leadership to…
We, the Democratic Party of Maine, in state convention assembled this 22nd day of March, A. D. 1952, do hereby recommend to the people of Maine, the following platform, which shall control our administration of the affairs of this State in the event such administration shall be entrusted to our care. PLATFORM: First, our first…
Lewiston, March 25. We, the Democratic Party of Maine, in state convention assembled this 25th day of March, A. D. 1950, do hereby recommend to the people of Maine, the following platform, which shall control our administration of the affairs of this state in the event such administration shall be entrusted to our care. Platform:…
Augusta, April 10. (AP) ─ A 12-point platform calling for benefits for teachers, labor and the veteran was prepared by the Resolutions Committee today for the Democratic State Convention. It demanded defeat in referendum of the Barlow Bill to outlaw closed and union shop and jurisdictional and sympathy strikes. Another plank said that health and…
The prompt adoption of legislation by national and state governments of a plan for our veterans for their rehabilitation is strongly urged by the Democratic Party. Congress already has made provisions for occupational and educational placement. Many suggestions have been advanced by civic leaders and several veterans’ organizations for properly taking care of the needs…
THE DEMOCRATS OF MAINE IN CONVENTION ASSEMBLED ADOPT THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES ISSUE, PROGRESSIVE AGAINST CONSERVATIVE We have a two party system. Basically the issue between the parties is liberal thought and policies as against conservative thought and policies. Progressive are represented by the Democratic Party, conservatives by the Republican Party. The Democrats as…
The Democrats of Maine in convention assembled adopted the following platform: Under the Divine guidance of Almighty God, we pledge our all to this Country’s united war effort in whatever task is our own. We pledge our allegiance to the world leadership of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and urge upon Congress to provide for all…
We highly commend to the people of the State of Maine the humanitarian laws enacted by the national Democratic administration, such as the social security wage and hours bill and the federal deposit insurance law, as those laws guarantee security to the aged, restore confidence in our banking, and the youth of our country can…
To the people Maine we heartily commend the splendid objectives of that great humanitarian, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his Administration, which has so greatly benefited every city, town, and hamlet in our State. In 1932 at a time when the country was suffering from the most severe economic condition in history, our party elected…
March 31, 1936 The Convention of the Democratic Party of Maine assembled today in Lewiston with renewed faith in the destiny of our State and. Nation. In 1932, at a time when the country was suffering from the most severe economic depression in history, our Party elected. a President in the Nation and. a Governor…
The Convention of the Democratic Party of Maine assembles today in Bangor after passing through the most severe economic depression in all history. Our nation is now on the edge of the depression, and industry and business is now on the road to prosperity that wil1 long endure. We heartily commend to the people of…
The Democratic Party of Maine, through its duly elected representatives in State Convention assembled, invite serious consideration and public support of the following policies and principles: Prohibition It is generally admitted, that the 18th Amendment is not satisfactorily enforced. Many states present only the pretense of enforcement and others hardly present that pretense. We see…
The Democratic party of Maine, through its duly elected representatives in State Convention assembled, invites public support to the following policies and principles: (1) We declare that the important public duty of the day is the renewal of our faith in, and adherence to, the fundamental principles upon which our State and National governments were…
ADOPTED AT DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION APRIL 7, 1922 The representatives of the Democratic party of Maine in convention assembled invite the attention of the voters to the following declarations of principles and policies: The coming election is important. It ought to be decided on present day issues and present day candidates should stand on their…
“Mr. Pattangall, chairman of the committee on resolutions, reported as follows:” The Democratic Party of Maine, in state convention assembled adopts as its platform for the coming campaign, the following resolutions: 1. We extend our sympathy to and express our most sincere respect and admiration for Woodrow Wilson, our great president and endorse the splendid…
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES OR PLATFORM ADOPTED AT DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION AT AUGUSTA ON MARCH 19, 1912. The Democratic party of Maine in State Convention assembled, submits to the voters the following platform:- We congratulate ourselves upon the splendid record which democracy is making in the State and in the Nation and extend our promise of…
Inaugural Address, Governor William King, 1820 Inaugural Address, Governor Hannibal Hamlin, 1857 Inaugural Address, Governor James B. Longley, 1975 Inaugural Address, Governor Joseph E. Brennan, 1979 Inaugural Address, Governor Joseph E. Brennan, 1983 Inaugural Address, Governor John R. McKernan, Jr., 1987 Inaugural Address, Governor John R. McKernan, Jr., 1991 Inaugural Address, Governor Angus S. King,…
Governor Paul R. LePage, January 5, 2011 Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the 125th Legislature, Governor Baldacci, former Governors King, McKernan, Brennan and honored guests. Welcome. Mainers have a long tradition of working together. As I begin I would like to thank John Baldacci. John, Karen and his entire administration have done all we…
Governor John E. Baldacci, January 2, 2007 Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislature, Secretary of State Dunlap, Treasurer Lemoine, Attorney General Rowe, State Auditor Douglas, Congressman Allen, Governor Brennan, Governor King, Governor Doyle, Chief Francis, Chief Nicholas, Chief Commander, Chief Phillips, my wife, the First Lady Karen, and my son Jack, members…