He was reacting to a decision by a federal judge in maryland in a case involving the trump international hotel, where lepage stayed while doing state business in washington, d. Transcript of barack obamas victory speech in these prepared remarks, presidentelect barack obama calls himself the unlikeliest presidential candidate, and warns supporters about the. The letter asserts that this practice constitutes censorship, violates the free speech guarantees of the constitution, and ignores maines social media policy for state. Click on highlighted sections for annotations from the press heralds state house reporters, including additional. Photo courtesy of healey campaign lesbian attorney maura healey made history last tuesday night, winning election as massachusetts attorney general and becoming the first openly gay person to be elected as attorney general of any state. A member of the republican party, lepage served two terms as a city councilor in waterville, maine, before being elected mayor of waterville in 2003, serving until 2011 lepage. Lepage also said tuesday that he might not make a state of the state speech as usual, and might. Governor paul lepage 2014 reelection victory speech your. The following is a transcript of the remarks given by gov.
Nov 05, 2008 presidentelect barack obama spoke to the world from his home city of chicago as he became the first black president of the united states. Lepage has made eliminating maines income tax, fighting illegal drugs, and education. His father, an alcoholic, beat his children and lepage ran away from home at age 11. The allpurpose election victory speech the monthly. Nov 07, 2012 barack obamas victory speech full text this article is more than 7 years old us president addresses supporters in chicago after decisively winning a second term. Paul lepage vowed hed never speak to another reporter ever again the republican failed to live up to his own promise. Aug 20, 20 depending on who you ask, maine governor paul lepage s latest quote is either nothing out of the ordinary or outrageously shocking. Trumps victory speech after the south carolina gop primary. Paul lepage, the governor of maine, now says hes not. A member of the republican party, lepage served two terms as a city councilor in waterville, before being elected mayor of waterville in 2003, serving until 2011. What weve done tonight in america transcends me and every other governor, lepage said in his victory speech a few hours ago.
A member of the republican party, lepage served two terms as a city councilor in waterville, maine, before being elected mayor of waterville in 2003, serving until 2011. May 23, 2018 stacey abramss victory speech, annotated. Stacey abramss victory speech, annotated the washington. Incumbent republican governor paul lepage gives his reelection victory speech after winning a second term following the 2014 election. Portland the aclu of maine today filed a lawsuit against gov. Paul lepage concerning his practice of deleting comments and permanently blocking individuals from accessing or commenting on his official verified facebook page. Aug 26, 2016 after six years in office, it takes a lot for paul lepage to surprise. Barack obamas speech in chicago following his victory in the us election was a fine example of the rhetorical brilliance that helped him defeat hillary clinton and john mccain. Presidentelect barack obama spoke to the world from his home city of chicago as he became the first black president of the united states. Governor lepages address was a total of 2977 words of which 393 or. Share shares copy link copy copyshortcut to copy link copied. Paul lepage has been the gravitational center of maine politics, pulling. A member of the republican party, lepage served two terms as a city councilor in waterville, maine, before being elected mayor of waterville in 2003, serving until 2011 contents. District court for the district of maine, on behalf of two maine women who have had their comments deleted and been blocked from further commenting on the.
Maines lepage comes unglued after racial controversy msnbc. I just spoke with governor romney and i congratulated him and paul ryan on a hardfought campaign. Victory speech of 9 may 1945 marxists internet archive. Phase 1 of governors regulatory reform proposals pdf. A portrait of paul keating pm, american journeys, the bush, the quarterly essay enemy within. Those familiar with lepage will react with a sort of irked. Read the prepared remarks of lepages reelection speech. This is no longer the official site of the office of the governor. The soviet union is celebrating victory, although it does not intend either to dismember or to destroy germany.
Paul lepage has rarely apologized for speaking his mind like he did this week after he stalked offstage just 45 seconds into a speech at the university of maine at farmington, calling. For the governor of a small state, governor paul lepage has an. We may have battled fiercely, but its only because we love this country deeply and we care so strongly about its future. Lepage takes aim at taxes, welfare, liberal ideology. Read the full transcript in a 15minute speech after his shock election triumph, donald trump said. Calls are mounting for maine republican governor paul lepage to resign after he doubled down. Jun, 2018 augusta, maine ap republican businessman shawn moody won tuesdays rankedchoice voting primary in the race to succeed maines firebrand gov. The founder of a string of auto repair shops won a majority of the republican vote, meaning theres no need for additional rounds of voting under the. I am humbled that you would place your faith and trust in me. Don watson is an awardwinning author and former speechwriter for paul keating.
Paul richard lepage born october 9, 1948 is an american businessman and republican party politician who has served as the 74th governor of maine since 2011 born in lewiston, lepage grew up with seventeen siblings in an abusive home. The analysis of obamas victory speech free essay example. Not only did he recently turn 7 years old, but gavin is also. Id like to thank the entire student body for choosing me to represent you in the universitys student government. Paul lepage has won the race to be maines next governor. Nov 05, 2008 transcript of barack obamas victory speech in these prepared remarks, presidentelect barack obama calls himself the unlikeliest presidential candidate, and warns supporters about the enormous. Lepage was elected governor of maine with a plurality in a fivecandidate race in 2010 and was reelected with a stronger plurality in a threecandidate election in 2014. Below is the complete transcript of donald trumps remarks after his victory in the south carolina gop primary.
Paul lepage on wednesday blamed a reporter in part for his fiery outburst to a state lawmaker last week and vowed never to speak with the press again. Barack obamas victory speech full text us news the. Here is the text of the speech donald trump delivered when he became the presidentelect of the united states of america. Obama is using the same simple techniques that every other inspiring speaker uses but the power and impact of his language remain undiminished. On wednesday, the maine governor apologized for threatening a state representative last week. This is an archived copy of the website of governor paul r. Paul lepage over his continued unlawful practice of censoring people on the official paul lepage, maines governor facebook page. Businessman wins primary in race to succeed firebrand lepage. Governor paul lepage called people of color the enemy. American politics in the time of trump and there it is again, a collection of his writing.
Barack obamas 2012 election victory speech wikisource. Paul lepage, while no clear majority winner had emerged in the democratic primary. Bloomberg battles trump and his stopandfrisk past the daily show duration. Jul 24, 2017 augusta the aclu of maine today sent a letter to gov. Paul lepage simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dec 08, 2018 settling the first amendment case against gov. It is such an honor to be elected as your next student body president. Paul leprick lepage is the inexplicably red not that kind of red former governor of an otherwise blueleaning state. Barack obamas victory speech full text this article is more than 7 years old us president addresses supporters in chicago after decisively winning a second term. Paul lepage paul richard lepage born october 9, 1948 is a maine republican party politician who has served as the 74th governor of maine since 2011. Paul lepage is delivering the commencement speech at thomas college in waterville. Janet mills wins race to succeed lepage as maines next governor. Governor lepage s address was a total of 2977 words of which 393 or.
Nov 06, 2012 the candidates speechwriters are busy crafting two different sets of remarks for two different outcomes. Living on the streets of lewiston, lepage was homeless for two years and. The candidates speechwriters are busy crafting two different sets of remarks for two different outcomes. Lepage demands apology from reporter, vows to never speak. As recently as may, the maine republican said hed like to join donald trumps cabinet if the gop nominee becomes president.
Paul richard lepage is an american businessman and politician who was the 74th governor. He served as the 74th governor of maine from 2011 to 2019. Trumps victory speech, as compiled by federal news services. Your vote governor paul lepage 2014 reelection victory speech. In his victory speech, lepage promised he would shrink government, lower taxes. Lepage, the embattled republican governor of maine, declared on wednesday that he would not step down despite widespread criticism over a profane threat and. We lost the race and i just want to congratulate her on her win. Maines lepage blasts social security as welfare msnbc.
A thirdparty candidate may be about to help unpopular gov. Paul lepage won a second term tuesday, giving a victory speech at around 12. A day after issuing a statement that equated social security with welfare and touched off a wave of political criticism, gov. Paul lepage, while speaking to reporters, announced that he would never speak to the press again. Nov 09, 2016 donald trumps election victory speech. I congratulate you upon victory, my dear men and women compatriots. Paul lepage sought to clarify the statement thursday, saying he doesn. How the confounding victory of maines paul lepage helps. A member of the republican party, lepage served two terms as a city councilor in waterville, maine, before being elected mayor of waterville in 2003, serving until 2011 lepage ran for governor of maine in the 2010 election, winning. Augusta, maine ap republican businessman shawn moody won tuesdays rankedchoice voting primary in the race to succeed maines firebrand gov. The decay of public language, recollections of a bleeding heart. The governor also criticizes the minimumwage increase and the referendum process while calling for a. The schools 118th commencement is taking place saturday afternoon at the. After six years in office, it takes a lot for paul lepage to surprise.
Augusta the aclu of maine today sent a letter to gov. Lepage does have one path to victory, according to michael cuzzi, a mainebased communications consultant and democratic campaign veteran. Paul richard lepage born october 9, 1948 is a maine republican party politician who has served as the 74th governor of maine since 2011. The great patriotic war has ended in our complete victory. We lost, moody said soon after midnight in his concession speech. Stacey abrams on tuesday night became the first black female majorparty gubernatorial nominee in the. Donald trumps victory speech full text cnnpolitics. Paul richard lepage born october 9, 1948 is an american businessman and republican party politician. Paul lepage dec 8, 2018 suit up maine coleaders karin leuthy and kelli whitlock burton have agreed to a settlement in their first amendment censorship case against governor paul lepage, filed in august 2017. Governor paul lepage 2014 reelection victory speech. The founder of a string of auto repair shops won a majority of the republican vote, meaning theres no need for additional rounds of voting under the voting system. Aug 08, 2017 the complaint argues that the paul lepage, maines governor facebook page is an official page because, among other things, the governor and his staff use the page to share information such as official announcements and press releases.
Americans need a manual on how to have a life in a pandemic. On wednesday, the maine governor apologized for threatening a. Depending on who you ask, maine governor paul lepages latest quote is either nothing out of the ordinary or outrageously shocking. Nov 10, 2016 after winning the presidency, donald j. Lepage went on to win the general election with a narrow plurality. Lepage to deliver commencement speech at thomas college mid. The letter asserts that this practice constitutes censorship, violates the free speech guarantees of the constitution, and. Lepage ran for governor of maine in the 2010 election, winning the general election with a plurality, 37. Americas most outlandish governor says obama hates white.
Lepage to deliver commencement speech at thomas college. Nov 09, 2016 here is the text of the speech donald trump delivered when he became the presidentelect of the united states of america. Jan 26, 2016 maines governor prides himself on being blunt. Maine again likely to elect a governor most voters didnt back, and. Paul lepage during his 2014 reelection campaign kickoff event held tuesday in augusta. Nov 04, 2014 bloomberg battles trump and his stopandfrisk past the daily show duration. Paul richard lepage is an american businessman and politician, the 74th governor of maine, from 2011 to 2019. After all, the maine governor is the guy who compared the irs to the gestapo, said president obama hates white people, and. Stacey abramss victory speech, annotated the washington post. Maura healey was elected massachusetts attorney general. Remember, paul lepage is an actual, elected governor of a state. Gavin brennan has a lot more to celebrate than just his birthday. Abrams won in a 53point landslide, after which she delivered a fiery victory speech looking ahead to the general election against the winner of the republican runoff, to be held in july.