Democrats hope convention sends message to Maine
Posted: May 26 Updated: Today at 12:05 AM Party leaders say the focus will be on what voters can expect if they elect a Democrat as governor.
By Alanna Durkin The Associated Press
AUGUSTA Maine Democrats are busy preparing for their convention, where they hope to show off their candidates and send a message that the state needs a new direction after 3 years of Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Party leaders say the convention, which kicks off Friday at Bangors Cross Insurance Center, wont focus on what they view as LePages faults but instead on what voters can expect if they put a Democrat in power this November.
We really think that, as Democrats, our values are Maine values; our program offers Maine people the best chance to succeed, said party Chairman Ben Grant. We really want to project a positive vision for the future.
Party activists will hear from Shenna Bellows, who aims to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, as well as 1st District Rep. Chellie Pingree and the Democrats seeking the partys nomination for the open 2nd District seat.
On Saturday night, LePage challenger Rep. Mike Michaud will discuss how Maine can rise above the partisanship and divisiveness that he believes have marked the Republican governors administration, a spokeswoman for his campaign said.
To me, (the) convention is more than just energizing our party, Michaud said in a statement. Its an opportunity to talk to all of Maine about how we can bring people together Democrats, Republicans and independents to move Maine forward.
Michauds remarks will be followed by R.T. Rybak, the former mayor of Minneapolis and a Democratic National Committee vice chairman.
The gathering will also provide a chance for Emily Cain and Troy Jackson, the two Democrats squaring off in the 2nd District, to gauge party support ahead of the June 10 primary.
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