Reprinted in the Portland Press Herald newspaper, the headline and introduction set the tone for the platform report: GOP Renounces Party Politics In All Out War Effort Platform Here is the text of probably the shortest platform in the history of the Republican Party of Maine, adopted at the closing session of the State Convention…
“We urge vigorous prosecution of the war unimpeded by partisan politics. “In the Interest of America and of American security, we advocate participation by the United States in a cooperative organization among sovereign nations to prevent military aggression and to attain permanent peace with organized justice in a free world. “We demand that the Federal…
The Republican Party of Maine lends its full support to foreign policy which recognizes the political and economic responsibility of the United States in achieving peace with freedom in the world community. The Republican Party of Maine urges initiative and leadership by the American government toward the strengthening of the United Nations as an effective…
It is the duty of a political party, in order to qualify as an effective agency for expression of public will and for exercise of public power, to proclaim to the people its basic principles. Accordingly, the Republicans of Maine, acting by representative convention of our party, now adopt this declaration of our policy and…
From the Bangor Daily News, March 29-30, 1952, p. 3 REJECTED PLATFORM In the closing minutes of the convention, the delegates, in an unprecedented move, refused to accept the proposed party platform offered by the Republican Committee because, as some delegates charged, it contained only weasel words and does not take a stand on state…
1. STATEMENT OF REPUBLICAN PRINCIPLE: We believe that the greatest benefit Government can provide is freedom and opportunity for its citizens to prosper by their own efforts. We believe that the ability of the State to perform adequately these and other legitimate functions is dependent upon the prosperity of the citizens. We therefore reject any…
MAINE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION APRIL 28 — 29, 1960 A PROPOSED RESPONSIBLE REPUBLICAN PROGRAM PREAMBLE Professing our belief in the Providence of God and in the freedom and guidance that those created in his image derive from this source; We, the Republicans of The State of Maine, assert the following principles: Since freedom is the…
by Action of REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION Augusta, Maine April 23, 1966 We herewith submit to the citizens of Maine the platform of the Republican Party. We believe it is better to present many proposals rather than few, specifics rather than generalities. It is our belief that this is a sound outline for legislative action. We…
Preamble Recognizing that the dignity of man is God-given and affirming our belief in the eternal truths of the Declaration of independence which proclaimed this country tree, in the Constitution which kept it free, in the philosophies which are rooted in the traditions of this land of ours, and in the free men and women…
When Maine became the 23rd State to join the Union 150 years ago she had already earned a prominent place in history … for it was here, along the Coast of Maine, that the strength, ingenuity and determination to live on this continent as free men, was fostered … individual responsibility is still the key…
CITIZENS RIGHT’S Full-time district prosecutors appointed by the Attorney General. Creation of a State Crime Laboratory. Mandatory training of full-time deputy sheriffs. A complete review and updating of State Election Laws. A 3 months residency requirement for voter registration enrollment. Elimination of the “Big Box” and adoption of the office type ballot. State employee participation…
We, the members of the Republican Party of the State of Maine, recognize that people are creatures of God and as such are entitled to all the dignity that life on this planet can provide. We believe that it is our duty to preserve our Constitutional rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.…
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…