Democrats urge Republicans to intervene, a leading Republican state senator suggests a censure vote, and thousands of people sign an online petition urging him to resign.
Paul LePage
Bill Nemitz: LePage, just stick to shooting off your mouth
After all, gun duels went out of vogue in the 19th century
In battle against drugs, why does race matter?
The data fail to support the governor’s assertions, which observers say only have one goal: to inflame.
Churches criticize LePage’s racial profiling, lack of civility
The Maine Council of Churches, which represents 550 congregations in nine denominations, invites the governor to sign a pledge promoting civil discourse.
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.
‘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.’
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.
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.’
Bill Nemitz: Leaks sink what’s left of LePage’s credibility
By ignoring the fact that legal confidentiality was violated in the Adnan Fazeli case and then using it to further his own anti-immigrant agenda, the governor sends a chilling message to anyone who might rub him the wrong way personally, politically or philosophically.
New Maine rules would close methadone clinics, doctors say
The LePage administration’s proposals would require more counseling for patients and limit medication levels.