June 8, 2018
Do you think that Governor LePage has finally listened to you, Phil Merletti? Otherwise, why didn’t he come out with this weeks ago?
Thank you Governor LePage for taking action and responding to the RCV issue when all others contacted failed to do so.
On June 5, 2018 Governor Paul R. LePage sent a letter to Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap to express his disappointment with the lack of clarity and the misleading nature of the wording of recent referendum questions. “The ballot question for ranked choice voting should have been worded clearly and directly,” stated Governor LePage. “It might take a bit more time, but it can be done. If doing so would have required a longer question broken into clear, understandable sections, then that is how it should have been written. The statute requires that the Secretary of State word the ‘question in a simple, clear, concise and direct manner that describes the subject matter.’ The statute does not privilege brevity over clarity.”
Press Release
Letter to Secretary of State Dunlap
June 4, 2018
Maine 2018 Primary Election is right around the corner. Knowing where candidates stand on issues is vital to every voter.
Candidates vow to represent every Mainer. However, can you believe this “promise?” If candidates refuse to respond to people’s requests, will they listen when elected? Or will it be more of the same?
Why do candidates have campaign offices with someone tending the phone, yet don’t answer calls nor return calls? This is “quite telling.”
Below is an e-mail sent to Republican candidates who have failed to respond. Failure to respond to such a simple, yet important, request is quite alarming!
Phil Merletti
to Garrett, Lauren, zach
Hi Garrett, Mary & Shawn:
I and other associates have tried to get prime time to meet with you for many months; for the purpose of vetting you on your commitment to the U.S. & Maine Constitutions. We have obviously been ignored. We represent many Maine people that support and are willing to continue to defend the Constitution’s from foreign and domestic enemies. We are continually asked if you have responded to our request and we have to tell them the truth. Many Governors and legislators and other public/civil servants do not understand our commitment to these Supreme Laws. The reason why we are so adamant in our commitment to these sacred documents is, when they are followed, we are GUARANTEED our protections of our GOD given, natural, unalienable rights.
Because you have continually ignored our request, I was asked to create a platform that will stop the destruction and begin the return of a Constitutional Government for the people of Maine. You will find two attainments, one to address those who responded to a request of targeted actions that would support the nest Constitutional Governor, if they wished to return to the U.S. & Maine Constitutions and the finalized “Platform”.
We need to know if you would be willing to sign this Governor’s Platform before the Primary? If any of you are willing to bring back the Maine Constitution to the Maine Government and to the Maine people; we will at that point put out the alert and give you the credit for your patriotism. You may print your name on the pledge and email it back, as long as you give your word/verbal confirmation to physically sign next time we meet; or you may make a copy and send to Phil Merletti, 124 Thomas hill Road, Lee Maine, 04455.
If you have any questions, you may call me at 738-4861
Thankx, phil merletti, Spokesperson, Take American Back
Governor’s Platform
Governors platform and explanation
Another issue facing this election is Rank Choice Voting (RCV). Following the same pattern of unresponsiveness of candidates are the offices of Secretary of State, Attorney General and Governor.
Below is an e-mail sent to SOS Matt Dunlap, A.G. Janet Mills (gubernatorial candidate), Governor Paul LePage, state legislators and numerous media outlets who have also failed to respond. This, also, is quite alarming!
Dear Matt:
Pleas find attachment “Revisor of Statutes”. Please, read the entire attachment, especially re-read the area in red. I and many of our researchers knew of this Statute, but it took until now to locate the exact language that mandates the language for “ALL” questions for the electors decide their choice on “ALL” Referendum Questions”.
Apparently, you and Janet Mills either did not know, or one or both of you ignored this statute/mandate. How could this happen, as both of you are Constitutional Officers. As I have mentioned to you more than once, these Constitutional positions are paramount to Maine’s Government and require the highest degree of knowledge in order to properly carry out and perform your positions. You or Ms. Mills can no longer deny that you have sworn to uphold, to the best, of your ability to support the Maine and U.S. Constitutions. Do you remember when you gave your sacred OATH’s. I know you gave these sacred OATH’s, because I and many others witness your confirmation and promise to the Maine people (this was also done before the eyes of GOD).
Now to the point, for the sake of the Maine People and its Government, you and ms. Mills can fix what you did, but you must admit to the mistake and act quickly, before the primary election. You and the Attorney General and the Governor can call a foul, based on the fact that the results of the election will be repugnant to the Constitution Fact: the original referendum affected an established president to the people’s right to vote (a century and a half) and because this current vote will not afford an educated vote based on a true outcome, which in effect, is truly unconstitutional. As this referendum question is REPUGNANT to the Maine Constitution and it violates the Maine Statutes, it will effect the next Governors ability to execute and enforce Maine’s laws. Based on my constitutional knowledge, I would suggest that you, Ms. Mills and Governor LePage make a command decisions and declare question 1 REPUGNANT. This will cease any further action and prevent the vote on question 1, until you can find someone that can write a simple Referendum question. For example: Do you want to retain the Rank Choice Voting system? Yes or No!
Your friend, Phil Merletti, Spokesperson, Take America Back.
The RCV issue needs more clarification. People are confused about this. Fixing it “after the fact” is wrong. A gubernatorial candidate involved in the wording is a conflict of interest and also leaves an impression of impropriety. Press Releases for Maine.gov (May 18th) “The Department of the Secretary of State, in collaboration with the attorney general, prepared the guide as an unbiased and non-partisan review of the People’s Veto question that voters will consider at the polls this June.”
It’s imperative that the public know there are people attempting to seek answers from candidates who have chosen to remain silent.
Will Augusta history repeat itself?