Miller Endorses LaMarche for Governor

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Chris Miller, winner of an astonishing 24% of the Democratic Primary votes, urges his supporters to vote the candidate, not the party label. His primary candidacy was about putting people first, and after looking at all the candidates in the race, it was clear to him that only one candidate believes in putting the needs of Mainers ahead of all other issues: Pat LaMarche.  

August 13, 2006
Originally released August 11, 2006

PORTLAND, ME -- Democrat Christopher F. Miller announced his support and endorsement for Pat LaMarche for Governor in November.

Pat LaMarche's commitment to a healthier state and citizenry have earned her the endorsement of Chris Miller, Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Candidate.

"I am here to give my support and endorsement to the only candidate who I believe has the courage, commitment and common sense to make the hard choices and changes necessary to move Maine forward," said Miller. "That candidate is Pat LaMarche."

Miller ran as a Democratic candidate and won an astonishing 24% of the vote against incumbent governor John Baldacci, in the June primary election. His candidacy had strong support from Democrats unhappy with the current administration's lack of commitment to many Democratic ideals of energy conservation, environmental protection, and world peace.

"I am a life long Democrat. It pains me that my party in Maine is so far out of touch. Most people are doing worse; that is a direct result of the Washington consensus and the neo-liberal agenda. The Liebermans, the leadership of state and national Republicans and Democrats alike," stated Miller. "But, as Upton Sinclair wrote: 'It's difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on him not understanding it.' stated Miller.

As a long time advocate of putting people first, Pat LaMarche will bring about real tax relief by lowering municipal costs. In doing so, she also will create the nation's first, true, universal healthcare plan. LaMarche will take away the control of health care from the for-profit corporations, and will fight to end trash incineration from out of state and bring back community control. 

Pat LaMarche is committed to using her ability and authorization as Governor to stand up to Washington D.C. and keep Maine's National Guard soldiers here in Maine, not fighting a war half a world away. 

A new day is dawning in America and the very first sunrise in the country happens in Maine every day. Pat LaMarche will be the first ray of that sunrise. 

"I am endorsing Pat LaMarche for Governor this November 7th. I am asking all of the people who share my integrity and commitment to Maine and the people who hope to live here for generations to come to do the same. This year, have the courage and the commitment to Maine and vote for a candidate not a party - Vote for Pat LaMarche."