Gov. Paul LePage says critic needs to be on 'suicide watch' during his midterm victory

Gov. Paul LePage says critic needs to be on 'suicide watch' during his midterm victory
(Image credit: Facebook/Paul LePage, Maine's Governor)

Gov. Paul LePage (R-Maine) is in a lot of hot water after saying one of his critics should be put on a "suicide watch" during LePage's midterm victory.

LePage was speaking of Bill Nemitz, a columnist for The Portland Press Herald. He made the remarks Monday night during a rally with Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) in Portland.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.