At a governors’ conference in Boston, Gov. LePage again blamed Maine’s opioid epidemic on black and Hispanic people from out of state.
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‘Time to move on’? Gov. LePage sends mixed signals on his future
He raises the possibility of not completing his second term, then backs away later while planning to meet with the Democratic legislator he threatened.
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LePage considers ‘corrective action’ after Republicans intervene
Party leaders confront the governor over his racial comments and threats, and he plans to talk with family and advisers to decide how to address their concerns.
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Pressure is building on LePage over his behavior
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.
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Bill Nemitz: LePage, just stick to shooting off your mouth
After all, gun duels went out of vogue in the 19th century
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.’
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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.