Maine GOP leaders call for closed-door meeting with governor

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Republican leaders in Maine are calling for a closed-door meeting with GOP Gov. Paul LePage, who sparked outraged last week by leaving an obscenity-laced voicemail for a Democratic legislator and threatening violence.

Republican Senate President Mike Thibodeau (THIH'-buh-doh) says LePage should take "corrective action" for his "unacceptable" conduct. He says he hopes legislators don't have to censure the governor.

Thibodeau and House Minority Leader Ken Fredette said Monday they want to meet with LePage before deciding what to do. House Republicans will caucus Tuesday to discuss a strategy.

LePage apologized Friday to "the people of Maine" but not to Democratic Rep. Drew Gattine (gah-TEEN'), the target of his voicemail. LePage said his outburst was justified because Gattine called him a racist - something Gattine denied.