Maine governor meets lawmaker to apologize for obscene rant

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage has met with a Democratic lawmaker to apologize for leaving an obscene rant on his voicemail and for making a comment about aiming a gun between his eyes.

Rep. Drew Gattine (gah-TEEN’) said Wednesday that despite the apology he thinks LePage should no longer serve as governor.

LePage concluded his voicemail by saying “I am after you” and then told reporters he wished he could go back in time so he could challenge Gattine to a duel and point a gun “right between his eyes.”

LePage said he was angry because Gattine called him a racist, something Gattine has denied.

LePage has stood by his comments that started the controversy. He has said repeatedly blacks and Hispanics are responsible for fueling Maine’s heroin epidemic.