2018 Maine GOP PlatformAs Adopted at the Republican State Convention, May 4, 2018 Generations of Americans have valiantly fought to preserve the Republic, our freedoms, and the American way of life. We appreciate and honor the service of active duty and reserve military, veterans, fire fighters, law enforcement, first responders and EMTs, and all those who serve our state and nation. It is only by restoring the three primary core values of the United States of America, which are Liberty, In God We Trust, and E Pluribus Unum, that we can ensure moral and economic recovery. I. This platform embraces principles and identifies actions to implement them. 1. We support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Maine; they are the framework to which all legislation must adhere. In order to define the specific policies encompassed by said constitutional principles, be it resolved: II. The government of Maine exists to preserve and protect certain natural, inherent, and inalienable rights endowed by our Creator for the benefit, protection, and security of all citizens and future generations. To maintain these rights, we therefore pledge to: 1. Defend every person’s right, secured by the Maine and U.S. Constitutions, to freely exercise his or her religious beliefs as well as to speak and associate freely; III. Because the strength of Maine and the United States lies with the rights and responsibilities of the individual, we affirm that: 1. We support the freedom of Mainers to practice their faith and act in accordance with the dictates of their own consciences, not only in their houses of worship, but also in their everyday lives in the public forum and armed services; IV. Because capitalism and the free market system encourage individual initiative and a prosperous economy, we support: 1. Promoting economic prosperity through sound investment opportunity and a positive business climate; V. The most effective government is closest to the people and the least intrusive, therefore: 1. Any federal ownership or control of the Maine Woods should only occur with local consent from the state and local citizens; a. Adopt legislation that requires photo identification to vote in the State of Maine; VI. Education is the cornerstone to building a lasting prosperity within our future, therefore: 1. We support the restoration of local control in education as specified in the Maine Constitution and oppose federal control of education to include abolishing the Department of Education; VII. Because the family is the foundation and strength of a stable society, the government must not interfere, but rather support and protect the integrity and rights of the family; therefore, we: 1. Promote family values; VIII. Fiscal restraint and accountability for all levels of government is paramount through: 1. Working to reduce spending at all levels of government, including federal, state, county, and local, in order to ensure fiscal stability and minimal debt for future generations; IX. Moving forward, Maine Republicans support the following initiatives and we encourage all Republican candidates to: 1. Sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, and oppose any and all efforts to increase taxes and fees; Persistent vigilance by the people is necessary to preserve our American values. It is therefore incumbent on all of us to stay informed and involved in the American experience of self-governance. Those of us who have united behind the Republican banner invite you to join us in this task and support the Republican candidates for office that uphold these principles. May God Bless America! EventsEVENT: Defending America: The Present Threat to FreedomRegister for Our NEW Event on Mon, June 14, 2021! "Defending America: The Present Threat to Freedom"(A FREE Livestream is also available, if you cannot attend in person.) Fundraising Drive for June 14th Event: Goal: $1,000 and MORECan you donate to help Defend America's Freedoms?EVENT: Are American Freedoms One Election Away from Extinction?Register for Our NEW Event on Tue, Oct 6, 2020! "Are American Freedoms One Election Away from Extinction?"OUR EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT ... YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO ON October 18TH! Stop Open Borders: Say No to Poverty, Crime, & TyrannyMany 2020 Candidates are calling for open borders. This informative program will demonstrate why those policies would harm America—and Maine.NewsVOTE ON September 8th, 2020! Stop the Town of Gray from Overspending and Raising Taxes!A special vote called by the town of Gray on a Budget issue that they're trying to shove through without anyone noticing.Can You Help Us Reach 1,900+ Republican Voters in Gray?A Republican in Gray recently told me that she and her husband have been Gray residents for twenty years, but had NO IDEA that a "Gray Republican Committee" existed. Well... we have to fix that!We've been searching for cost-effective ways to let the 1,900+ Republican voters in Gray know that we exist and then inspire them to work with us to save America and Freedom. Gov. Mills: Open Maine Now!Gov. Janet Mills of Maine needs to dial back the abnormal fear of COVID-19. A MUCH bigger problem is the collapse of the Maine economy if she continues her Draconian Shutdown. The op/ed below is from Republican State Senator Rich Cebra.April 16 Letter to the Governor from Maine's Joint Republican Caucus 129th LegislatureOn April 16, legislative Republicans submitted a letter to the Governor voicing their own concerns along with questions from their constituents. The original intent was to allow the Governor to respond, rather than communicate through press releases.News organizations have subsequently obtained the letter with plans to report on it. Therefore, we are making it available, unfiltered, for the public to see. News from the Chair, Peter Falkenberg BrownThe shutdown seems to have saved many lives, which is a good thing, but as many people have said, we don't want the cure to be worse than the disease. Here's hoping that Gov. Mills will ease things open, in a common sense fashion: both businesses and recreational venues. People need to be able to sit in the sun and look at the ocean, in my opinion. It heals the soul and helps the body. |