Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Urgent: protect the vote

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Access to voting is the foundation of democracy. And after 244 years as a democratic nation, we shouldn’t be debating about who can cast a ballot. Access to voting shouldn’t be under attack. We shouldn’t need a Voter Protection team. But we have a Voter Prot…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 9:31 PM

we’re falling short

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Tonight, Maine will answer the roll call during the National Convention and pledge our delegates to nominate Joe Biden. We’re celebrating, and ready to give everything we’ve got to ensure we can elect Joe Biden & Kamala Harris, flip the Senate, and elect…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

August 17, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Convention starting today!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today is the first day of the Democratic National Convention! This is our time to come together as Democratic voters, activists, and donors to show our support. And right now, more so than ever before, we must join together as one and fight to protect our de…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

August 16, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Everything you need to know for the Democratic National Convention

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Democratic National Convention is starting TOMORROW, and will run through Thursday. And if you’re anything like me, you’re excited about all the amazing events that are happening over the next several days! If there’s a silver lining to be found during t…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 15, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Here's what we need to do to win in November

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Next week Joe Biden will take the stage as Democratic Nominee for President. We’re all so excited to watch the Convention and see the vision for a post-Trump America. But here's the scary part: when Joe Biden accepts the Nomination, we’ll be only 75 days awa…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Trump’s new attack on Social Security

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today marks the 85th anniversary of Social Security and Donald Trump sure has a weird way of celebrating, doesn’t he?  He just signed an executive order delaying payroll taxes -- and now he wants to make those cuts permanent, which could cut off funding for…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Our Core Four Event is TONIGHT!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Our Core Four Event is tonight! In order for Democrats to flip the Senate in November, we must win in Maine -- but also in Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina, and that’s why the proceeds from the event are being split equally among all four state parties!…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM

🚨New Poll Alert - 5 Point Lead 🚨

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Big news: the latest Bangor Daily News poll shows Sara Gideon leading Susan Collins by five points.  We have the momentum to win this race, but it’s going to be close. And that means that every single dollar is needed to tip the balance in favor of defeatin…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Biden and Harris

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today, the race for the White House kicked into high gear. And we need you along for the ride. If we want to put Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the White House we need to win Maine. And to win Maine, we need you. Express Donate to the Maine Dems right now t…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Join me for our Core Four Event!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Our Core Four Event is this week! I'm am so excited to be joined by the Chairs of the Democratic Parties in each of the Core Four states to talk to you about how we plan to flip the Senate and elect Democrats up and down the ticket! In order for Democrats to…

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  Sara Gideon · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Climate Agenda

Maine Democratic Party It's time for bold and immediate action in Washington.     Hi John, Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges we face, as a state and as a country. Unless measures are taken now to mitigate the impacts of this crisis, the effects to our communities, our economy,…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Your right to vote is under attack

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today marks 55 years since the signing of the Voting Rights Act and still our rights are under attack. The Trump administration is pushing dangerous lies to make it more difficult for every eligible person to participate in our democracy. That's why the Main…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 6:52 PM

What changed?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Susan Collins claims, “I haven't changed, but politics sure has.” Politics has changed, but so has Collins: the whims of a corrupt and lawless President, surrounded by his cronies, sycophants, and enablers, have shaken the foundations of our politics and dem…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 8:22 PM

ICYMI: Help Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina flip the Senate!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Last week, we announced a unique opportunity to hear from the Chairs of the Democratic Parties in each of the Core Four states on how we plan to do it and how you can help! In order for Democrats to flip the Senate in November, we must win in Arizona, Colora…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Campaign update

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I just got off the phone with Jeff Candura, our Development Director. He said that we’re behind on our fundraising this month, and that we needed to raise $4,361 by midnight tonight to get back on track to defeat Donald Trump, Susan Collins, and elect Dems u…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 1:56 PM

1,665% increase

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Since Susan Collins entered the Senate in 1997, the cost of a vial of insulin has increased from $17 to $300 -- a 1,665% increase. In the 23 years since Collins took office, she has talked a lot about how important helping people with diabetes is to her. But…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Take nothing for granted

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, By now, you might have seen the latest polls: Sara Gideon is up five points against Susan Collins. I’m sure the Collins team will try to spin this. But when you vote for anti-choice judges, help pass a tax cut that benefits your wealthy donors over working M…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Help Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina flip the Senate!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, In order for Democrats to flip the Senate in November, we must win in Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina. This is your opportunity to hear from the Chairs of the Democratic Party in each of the Core Four states on how we plan to do it and how you c…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 4:18 PM

They're stacking the deck against us

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Maine is a battleground state this year. We can’t flip the Senate without electing Sara Gideon to replace Susan Collins. We need to defend Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. We need to make sure that, like Barack Obama, Joe Biden receives al…

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  Pete Buttigieg · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Maine needs us

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We need to help our fellow Democrats in Maine. This November, it won’t be enough to defeat Donald Trump; we must also take back the Senate for Democrats and retain our majority in the House so we can continue fighting for a better life for all Americans. It’…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 26, 2020 at 7:19 PM

100 Days

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Time always seems to fly, but today marks 100 days away from the Election in November. That isn’t much time, and every day between now and November 3rd will be crucial. Every day will be focused on recruiting new volunteers, talking to voters across the stat…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Happy Birthday, Jared!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The sun is out and summertime is here, but we at the Maine Dems can’t let today go by unrecognized... Today is Congressman Jared Golden’s birthday! Click here to sign the card for Jared. Since his election in 2018, Congressman Golden has demonstrated steadfa…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 1:35 PM

"Women for Trump"???

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Trump campaign officials, including Lara Trump are visiting Maine again today, this time for a Women for Trump bus tour. Incredible. This is a man who has bragged about everything from sexual assault to walking into beauty pageant dressing rooms. He has call…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 5:29 PM

67 Republicans

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Republicans in the Maine State Legislature don’t want to come back to work to address the coronavirus pandemic. It’s painfully obvious that they are more interested in lobbing attacks at Democrats than they are in actually doing the jobs Mainers elected them…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 6:34 PM

A political stunt that will cost lives

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Republicans in the Maine state legislature have decided that cheap political stunts are more important than the lives of Mainers during a pandemic. They are refusing to cooperate in an effort to call a special session of the legislature to enhance Maine’…

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  Janet Mills · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Let's elect Democrats

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, If you had told me when I was running for Governor that, in less than two years, we would be confronting a global pandemic, well, I would not have believed you. But here we are, and as I look back on these past few months, what this pandemic has revealed to …

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 1:38 AM

The general election starts now

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The results of the Maine Primary are in! From now until November 3 we need to work to elect Democrats up and down the ticket in Maine. We need to work to make sure: Joe Biden secures all four of Maine’s electoral votes; Sara Gideon defeats Susan Collins and …

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Maine’s primary election is today!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Maine’s primary election is today! We have three amazing candidates running for the Democratic nomination to Senate, one of whom will defeat Susan Collins in November. But it’s not just Susan Collins on the ballot. It’s Donald Trump. It’s the future of the S…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Trump thinks he and his friends are above the law

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Hey, Susan Collins: has Donald Trump “learned his lesson” yet? Last night, Trump thumbed his nose at the rule of law by commuting the sentence of friend and former campaign advisor Roger Stone. Stone was convicted, by a jury, and sentenced to jail for lying …

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Fair weather President

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Trump was scheduled to hold a rally in Portsmouth, NH, just miles from the Maine border, tomorrow evening. Trump postponed the rally because of the “big storm” coming in. The forecast is 78 degrees and partly cloudy. What I think really happened is that Trum…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Trump on my doorstep

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, This weekend, Donald Trump is bringing his traveling circus to my doorstep. Trump will be holding a rally on Saturday in Portsmouth, NH...only a few miles from my home in Kittery. In doing so, he is showing complete disregard for the health and safety of the…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 6:03 PM

This can't be right

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Did you know that the Trump administration is actively working to strike down the ACA...in the middle of a pandemic...at a time of record unemployment? That would kick 23 million Americans off of their health care. Who would go along with this plan? Well, Su…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 3:16 PM

55% disapproval

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, A new poll just dropped and, boy, is it bad news for Susan Collins. The poll shows that 55% of Mainers disapprove of the job Collins is doing, with only 36% approving. Whoah. But there is a long way to November, and we need your help if we are going to close…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 2:31 PM

the rights we celebrate

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate our nation’s independence this weekend, please take a moment to read this speech from Frederick Douglass, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are some of the rights we ce…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 10:43 PM

"midnight tonight"

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Look, I know you are getting overwhelmed by all these “midnight tonight” and “just a few hours left” emails. I get it. But I also see every day what your donations do and am so hopeful about what our work together will be able to accomplish. Your donations m…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 2:41 PM

I don't trust Susan Collins

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, In the fall of 2018, I joined a group of women who had dropped everything to take an overnight bus to Washington D.C. We were there to urge Susan Collins not to confirm Brett Kavanaugh. She didn’t listen. We told her he was going to endanger our health care,…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Kavanaugh just voted against reproductive rights

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Brett Kavanaugh ruled against reproductive rights. Brett Kavanaugh is on the Supreme Court because of Susan Collins. It is time to defeat Susan Collins. Chip in $20.20 today to help the Maine Dems defeat Collins and flip the Senate. When Susan Collins gave h…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 8:07 PM

She gave us Kavanaugh

Maine Democratic Party     We tried, John. Mainers tried calling Susan Collins, writing to her, even going so far as to drive down to her office and tell her face to face that confirming Brett Kavanaugh would mean putting reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and our health care at risk. She d…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

June 27, 2020 at 1:56 PM

Cruel

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Trump Administration wants to kick 23 million Americans off of their health plans. In the middle of a global pandemic. With millions out of work. This is cruelty. This past Thursday, the Trump administration filed a brief to the Supreme Court telling the…

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  Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Why we need to win in Maine

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I’ll get straight to the point: This is a time of tremendous crisis for our nation and the world. Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak has been cruel, reckless, and incompetent. He tear-gassed peaceful protesters to clear the way for a photo-o…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 10:25 PM

It’s been one month since George Floyd’s murder

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, It’s been one month since George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis. Since then, millions of people across the entire nation have raised their voices to say one thing: Black Lives Matter. Anti-Black racism is alive and well today throughout the coun…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 8:41 PM

fake moderate

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Susan Collins a fake moderate. She is loyal to Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell when it matters, and “bipartisan” when convenient. Need examples? Collins supported EVERY SINGLE ONE of Trump's right wing judicial nominees in 2017 and 2018, including Brett Kav…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 11:12 PM

Defeat Collins

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Did you catch our live US Senate Forum? We saw three passionate and powerful Democratic candidates -- Speaker Sara Gideon, Bre Kidman, and Betsy Sweet -- all ready to take on Susan Collins and help flip the Senate. But this will be no easy race. Whoever come…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Trump’s rally plan: sign a COVID waiver

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Later today Donald Trump will hold his first “rally” in months. Just another piece of evidence that Donald Trump cares about one thing -- himself. He has no problem tear-gassing peaceful protesters so he can get a photo op. He won’t wear a mask because he is…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Maine left behind by PPP

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Susan Collins loves to brag about her role in the Paycheck Protection Program -- but new research shows that Collins’ pet project left her home state behind. New reporting from Axios shows that despite having the second highest increase in unemployment natio…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 7:38 PM

empty words

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, In her infamous floor speech defending her decision to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Susan Collins argued that Kavanaugh would defend LGBTQ+ rights. Oops. Donate $20.20 to the Maine Dems today to help make sure we defeat Collins and defend th…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Fighting injustice in Maine

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Since George Floyd’s horrific murder a few weeks ago, Maine people have joined in protests expressing anger and frustration at the atrocities Black and Brown communities across the nation, including right here in our state, have faced at the hands of law enf…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 3:49 PM

A historic day!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today is a great day for LGBTQ+ Americans. It is a great day for all Americans that believe in equality and fight against discrimination. The Supreme Court just decided in a 6-3 decision that you can not be fired from a job due to your sexual orientation or …

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

June 14, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Birthday present for Trump

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Did you know that today is Donald Trump’s Birthday? Donate $20.20 to the Maine Dems today to help make sure this is Trump’s last birthday in the White House. We all know Trump will be getting lots of gifts, from Mar-a-lago to Moscow. And what do you get a ma…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 2:08 PM

lessons learned?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Four months ago Susan Collins said she thought that Trump learned a “pretty big lesson” from the impeachment trial. It’s increasingly clear that Collins either had the wool pulled over her eyes or willfully stuck her head in the sand. Either is unacceptable.…

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