All Welfare Recipients Just Got Some VERY Bad News Governor Paul LePage of Maine has received both praise and criticism for his actions toward welfare reform. Initially, Democrats deemed his actions a war on the poor, but it appears that they may be starting to see the light. Reports from NPBN News indicate that Democratic officials are now being forced to cooperate with welfare cuts given that Republicans hold the majority in the House and Senate. In fact, several Democrats have actually signed on to welfare reform bills designed to limit fraud. A poll taken in Maine in October of 2014 also indicated that more than half of residents supported welfare cuts, meaning that they had the support of Democrats as well. I think things have changed in the last two years, Republican Senator Roger Katz told reporters. I think the voters have spoken loud and clear. Welfare reformthats sensible welfare reformis a priority out there. And I think the Republicans knew it two years ago, and I think the Democrats have realized it now. It is believed that Katzs recent bill is more likely to pass than the welfare reform bills that have come before it, primarily because it has minimal restrictions and greater Democratic support. 