As we try to survive the relentless attacks of Donald Trump and his monster administration our values and way of life, we're learning that the Democratic party machine in Washington D.C. isn't necessarily on our side, either.

What's even scarier is that Establishment insiders are up to their dirty tricks again, and they think they know better than you who Maine should send to Congress in 2021. Whether it's Mitch McConnell and his high-dollar fundraisers for Susan Collins, or Democratic "leadership PACS" contributing to our main primary opponent, it is clear that they prefer the status quo retain its power, and they're doing everything they can to thwart a progressive victory for Mainers.

Join me in standing up to the tricks and shenanigans party bosses, John. Chip in to the only truly grassroots campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine.

We've seen it too many times in the last few years: Democratic party bigwigs – guided by teams of expensive D.C. consultants working off spreadsheets and pie charts – directing endorsements, support, and massive piles of money to their chosen candidate, all in an effort to keep actual Democratic voters from having a choice in the primary.

But you deserve a choice, John. You deserve the opportunity to have real options at the ballot box, and our campaign is determined to make sure Mainers all over this state know that party bosses will not decide this election for us.

That's what our movement is about, John: defending our democracy – not just from Donald Trump, but from anyone who's willing to trade our values for their own power. And the only way we win this fight is by standing together.

Mainers don't need Washington party bosses to make our choices for us.

We'll save our democracy ourselves.

Please contribute $3 now to fuel the fight!

Betsy