Dear John,



Last Saturday was the 2023 Muskie Lobster Bake!



We’re grateful to everyone who was able to join us, especially to our speakers: Ken Martin , Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee and Chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, House Majority Leader Mo Terry , Assistant House Majority Leader Kristen Cloutier , Senate President Troy Jackson , and Governor Janet Mills .



It was wonderful to have so many elected leaders with us to speak about the successes of the legislative session and to remind us why Democratic governance is so important here in Maine. Our Democratic leaders continue to deliver progress for Maine people on issues such as Paid Family & Medical Leave, affordable and accessible childcare, combatting the housing and homelessness epidemic, and much more!



Volunteers, activists, and supporters like you are why we saw such success at the ballot box last November, and were able to maintain Democratic leadership not only in the Governor’s Office but also across both chambers of the State Legislature. We as a State Party are already working to make sure that progress will continue past the next election cycle by electing and re-electing Democrats at all levels in 2024.


Muskie Mallet Barn [[link removed](3).png]Muskie Reps. Cloutier & Terry [[link removed](1).png]Muskie Lobsters [[link removed](2)_copy.png]Muskie Ken Martin, Bev Uhlenhake, Governor Mills [[link removed](4).png]Upcoming Events 🗓️
Check out more upcoming events on the Maine Dems Statewide Calendar! [[link removed]]



September 7 at 6:00pm - Run Local Training 🏃🏼‍♂️

In this free, live, online training, we’ll cover how to run a winning campaign. Whether you’re a candidate, helping out on a campaign, or thinking about running in the future, this training is for you. We’ll cover important campaign topics, including direct voter contact, signs, mail, and letters-to-the-editor. Register here! [[link removed]]



September 9 at 1:00pm - Southern Maine House Party 🎉

Southern ME House Party [[link removed]] Join us and featured speaker, Former Clinton White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart , for this fun event to raise funds for the Maine Dems in Cape Elizabeth! Joe is known for being a “straight shooter,” and for his ability to shape and control narratives. You will hear how we are working to represent Democratic values from state office to local seats, and how your support is essential to helping us amplify the efforts of our elected leaders. Register here! [[link removed]]

September 21 at 6:00pm - Run Local Training 🏃🏼‍♂️In this free, live, online training, we’ll cover how to run a winning campaign. Whether you’re a candidate, helping out on a campaign, or thinking about running in the future, this training is for you. We’ll cover important campaign topics, including direct voter contact, signs, mail, and letters-to-the-editor. Register here! [[link removed]]



September 27 at 6:30pm - Maine Dems Young Voices Panel 🗣️

Join the Maine Democratic Party, Maine Young Democrats, and Maine College Democrats for a conversation about activating & engaging young activists & voters. Register here! [[link removed]]


Talking Points 🗒️
Want to shape how your community thinks about a policy issue? Letters to the Editor (LTE) are a terrific way to do that! They make your voice heard, educate your neighbors, and can drive real change in your town, Augusta, and D.C. Check out our Letter to the Editor Toolkit here. [[link removed]]



The Big Picture

*
Democratic
Leaders
Speak
Up
Against
Hate:
In
response
to
the
neo-Nazi
demonstration
that
took
place
in
Augusta
on
August
12th,
Democratic
leaders
released
statements
condemning
their
attempts
to
spread
intolerance
and
intimidate
Mainers
of
color.
We
must
all
speak
up,
and
keep
speaking
up
to
make
it
clear
that
hatred
is
not
welcome
in
Maine.



Gov. Mills Statement [[link removed](3).png]Presiding Officers Statement [[link removed](4).png]Bev Uhlenhake Statement [[link removed](2).png_12-52-49-004.png]

The State House Scoop

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Maine
Dems
Deliver
for
Workers:
Democrats
passed
a
number
of
bills
this
session
to
support
Maine
workers
and
Union
laborers
including
the
following
provisions:



1.
Protecting
workers
from
retaliation
&
surveillance.


2.
Banning
anti-union
captive
audience
meetings.


3.
Providing
scholarships
for
apprenticeships
&
pre-apprenticeships.


4.
Using
Union
labor
to
help
meet
Maine’s
Green
Energy
goals.



These measures will protect Maine workers against exploitation, and help expand Maine’s skilled trades workforce.



What’s Happening in Washington D.C.

Not So Great Debate: Last night was the first 2024 Republican primary debate, and there was one clear winner: President Biden. The participants seemed to be competing over who could have the most extreme (and unpopular) position on every policy issue. From national abortion bans to calling climate change a “hoax” to election denialism, it was clear that every candidate onstage is out of touch with the American people, who have affirmed their positions at the ballot box over and over again. Luckily, we have President Biden in office, who will veto any perspective national abortion ban, whose policies have done more to address climate change than any previous administration, and who was elected with more votes than any other President in history.

Social Media Corner 📍
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In solidarity,

Annina

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Annina Breen (she/her)

Communications Director

Maine Democratic Party

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