Jeff Candura · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Making progress!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Goal Update: As I’m writing this, it looks like we have raised $11,488 -- which puts us just over half way to our goal of raising $21,000 before our Weekend of Action! That means we have a long way to go before hitting the streets on Saturday talking to vote…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Am I doing enough?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Do you remember how you felt on November 9, 2016?  I do. I was heartbroken, I was angry, I was scared. But most of all, I had this aching feeling that I didn't do enough.  I never want to feel that way again. That’s why I’ve spent the last four years organiz…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 3:43 PM

We’re running out of time

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, There simply isn’t much time left. The next few weeks will be a flurry of activity - contacting voters to make sure they have a plan to vote, chasing absentee ballots to make sure every voter has their ballot counted, and talking to as many voters as possibl…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 8:11 PM

3 weeks left

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today marks 21 days to election day. We are working every moment of every day to reach out and talk to voters during this final stretch. Control of the Senate and the White House may come down to Maine and we need to make sure Democrats win up and down the b…

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  Jared Golden · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 12:48 PM

I’m asking you personally

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Here’s the deal: the Maine Democratic Party needs our help to reach voters before election day. They are working around the clock to get Democrats across Maine elected up and down the ticket. Can you chip in $20.20, or whatever you can, to help the Maine Dem…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

October 12, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Updated 538 Forecast (Me-Sen)

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, There is no path to flipping the Senate that doesn’t go through Maine -- and according to 538 we are in the middle of one of the tightest races in the Country. If you want to make a gift where your donation will have the biggest impact in flipping the Senate…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 9:47 PM

Run for the People! Virtual 5K - 10K - 20k

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Maine Dems are joining forces with Portland, Maine-based Runaways Run Club for a virtual race! This is a great way to get you out and running, while helping to support your voice and vote. Run for the People! is our grassroots virtual event happening Oct…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Elizabeth Warren: We will hold you accountable, Donald Trump

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Yesterday, Elizabeth Warren visited Maine to help rally voters to defeat Trump and Collins. And boy, did she deliver. “On November 3rd, we are going to hold Donald Trump accountable,” Warren said. “And on November 3rd we are going to hold Susan Collins accou…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

October 10, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Washington Post: Maine Senate Race a Toss-Up

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Yesterday, the Washington Post called Maine’s Senate race a toss-up. Chip in now to help us make sure we take back control of the Senate and elect Maine Democrats up and down the ticket! This race is shaping up to be one of the tightest contests in the coun…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 6:42 PM

A vote for Susan Collins is a vote for Mitch McConnell

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Mitch McConnell likes to call himself the “Grim Reaper of the Senate.” He has let legislation passed by the House on everything from the minimum wage to health care to Covid relief sit without so much as a vote in the Senate. He has completely re-shaped the …

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 10:52 PM

New Poll Alert (Maine Senate)

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Bangor Daily News just released a new poll showing that Sara Gideon is leading Susan Collins by only one point. This is one of the tightest  -- and most pivotal -- races in the country. We have just 26 days left to show Maine voters that Sara Gideon is t…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Event Reminder! Help Maine, Kentucky, and South Carolina flip the Senate!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We all know how important it is going to be for Democrats to take back control of the Senate. That’s why we have partnered with two of the most vital states in this upcoming election for this unique event. We need to be united if we want to win the White Hou…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 5:21 PM

POLITICO: If Susan Collins goes down, the Senate Republican majority may go with her.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, A new piece from Politico lays it out plainly: Susan Collins’ career is on the line. We have a chance in Maine to flip the Senate, but we need to make sure we keep the pressure on for the next 27 days. Chip in $20.20 right now to help the Maine Dems defeat C…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 8:08 PM

The answer is “Never.” Here is the question...

Maine Democratic Party     Here is the question, John: How many times has Susan Collins cast the deciding vote against a Trump judicial nominee? The Answer: Never. Susan Collins is helping Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell reshape the federal judiciary in their image. But we have a chance to st…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Kavanaugh was the last straw

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Two years ago, Susan Collins turned her back on us. She ignored Mainers who begged her not to put reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and your health care at risk and fell in line with Mitch McConnell to cast a decisive vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh. Two y…

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  Susan Rice · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 7:18 PM

We have the chance to defeat Susan Collins

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Two years ago today, I pledged to myself that I would do whatever I could to make sure Susan Collins did not win another term in the United State Senate. I know many of you felt the same way. Well, our chance to defeat Senator Collins and elect Sara Gideon i…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Two years ago

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Two years ago today, Susan Collins delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate announcing her support for Brett Kavanaugh. To me, and to so many women, it was the moment we knew that Collins had turned her back on us. It sucked the air out of our lungs, bu…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

October 4, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Reminder! A Conversation with Janet Mills, Chellie Pingree, and Barney Frank

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I want to make sure you don't miss out on this great virtual event we have scheduled with Governor Janet Mills, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, and Former Congressman Barney Frank.   These three leaders will be discussing the challenges of leading in 2020 and…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

October 4, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Totes disappointing

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We are less than a month away from the election and you can be sure that Susan Collins is disappointed in the way her campaign is going. You know what might make her even more concerned? Troubled, even? Seeing these pop up all over ahead of election day. He…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 5:24 PM

October 3 🔜 November 3

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, One page on the calendar. One month. Thirty-one days. That’s how long we have left to win this election. Ballots are starting to make their way into the hands of Mainers and now is the time to do whatever you can to help make sure every voter can cast a ball…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Meet Susan Collins' Donors

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Susan Collins once bragged about the support she received from donors in Maine. She has long lamented the role of “dark money” in politics. But, as is often the case with Collins, she says one thing and does another. Corporate PACs and Special interests have…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 10:19 PM

59

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I have an exciting update to share with you: we are only 59 donations away from hitting 3,000 donations this month! We’ve never even come close to that before. It’s a testament to the incredible energy on the ground here in Maine. Click here and rush in a do…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Act NOW for a 7000% MATCH and TITANIUM MAINE DEMS MEMBERSHIP CARD!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, If you think that doesn’t sound like us, you’re right. It doesn’t. I get sent a lot of Trump Fundraising emails (for research purposes only, of course) and couldn’t resist making fun of them. Donald Trump is a bad joke, and after last night’s debate it’s mor…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 2:11 PM

it doesn't have to be this way

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Last night, Donald Trump acted like a petulant child. He talked over both Joe Biden and the moderator; he lied constantly, refused to disavow white supremacists, and called our elections a “fraud.” It doesn’t have to be this way.   Chip in now to help us bui…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 11:18 PM

It’s not up for debate

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, There is only one candidate taking the stage this evening with the character, empathy, honesty, and vision to lead our country: Joe Biden. And that’s not up for debate. Chip in now to show Joe Biden that Maine has his back! Donald Trump is trying as hard as …

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 2:43 PM

We need your help before tomorrow’s end of quarter deadline

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Tomorrow is the last end of quarter deadline before the election. Like sports references? This is the bottom of the ninth. The shot clock has been turned off. We’re about to run our two minute drill. We are in the final turn. Don’t like sports references? We…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 8:36 PM

we don’t have much time

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Mainers who requested them will start receiving their absentee ballots in a few days. That means our Get Out the Vote program is about to kick into high gear. We need to make sure we have all the resources we need to take back the White House and defeat Susa…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Help Maine, Georgia, Kentucky, and South Carolina flip the Senate!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The stakes just got a lot higher. The importance of flipping the Senate is crystal clear. That’s why we have partnered with three of the most vital states in this upcoming election for this unique event. This is your opportunity to hear from the Chairs of th…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 26, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Control of the Senate

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The importance of flipping the Senate is crystal clear. Protecting the Affordable Care Act, reproductive health, LGBTQ+ Rights, and control of the legislative agenda for the next two years are all on the ballot. Donate $20.20 for us to keep the pressure on M…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 7:12 PM

BREAKING: Trump doubles down on supporting Collins

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Yesterday afternoon, Donald Trump doubled down on his support for Susan Collins. After rambling about how he has “done more for Maine than just about anyone” (Fact Check: not true) he said that he hopes Susan Collins “does well” in her reelection. Susan Coll…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Reminder: Saturday Night!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, If you are anything like me, the news today either makes you want to cry or scream. It’s about time we all had a good laugh. We are partnering with Humor for Humanity for a night of comedy with award winning comedian, actor, and commentator, Jimmy Tingle. I …

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Trump REALLY wants to win Maine

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Trumps just keep coming. Yesterday Donald Trump Jr. flew in for a photo op... just one week after his brother, Eric stopped in Maine. Why do they keep coming to Maine? Well, it’s not just for a lobster roll and some Moxie. Donald Trump thinks that he can…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Washington changed Susan Collins

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Here in Maine, we are used to Susan Collins saying one thing and then doing another. It started all the way back in her first run for Senate when she pledged to only serve two terms. Now she wants to be re-elected for a fifth term. So you’ll forgive us if we…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Vox: “The future of the Senate may come down to Susan Collins”

Maine Democratic Party     Vox: “The future of the Senate may come down to Susan Collins” Hi John, We already knew the stakes in this election were high, but the importance is now crystal clear. Maine has always punched above its weight when it comes to politics, and the election in six weeks …

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 8:47 PM

🗳️ Election Alert: New Rating Changes for Maine

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Maybe we will start calling this Maine-mentum! Sabato’s Crystal ball made two huge changes to its ratings in Maine. It moved the Maine Senate race from "Toss-up" to "Lean Democratic" and the Second Congressional District from "Lean Republican" to "Toss-up" f…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 3:38 PM

two hundred thousand

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, It didn’t have to be this way. Over 200,000 Americans are dead. Businesses are shuttered. Schools are struggling to re-open safely. Millions are out of work. Donald Trump’s chaotic and unprepared leadership, his dismissal of science, and his embrace of consp…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

September 20, 2020 at 5:19 PM

This will be Donald Trump’s Supreme Court

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Donald Trump is about to nominate his third Supreme Court Justice. Make no mistake, your health care, your reproductive rights, your freedom to love who you love and be who you are are all in jeopardy. The next generation will be defined by a Supreme Court f…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

September 19, 2020 at 5:44 PM

“Fight for the things you care about” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I was devastated last night to learn about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing. She was a giant in the fight for a more just and fair society, a trailblazer who advanced the cause of justice and equality for all. As a litigator and Supreme Court justice, s…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 5:48 PM

538 tags Maine as closest Senate race in the country

Maine Democratic Party     This is huge, John: 538 just named Maine as the #1 tightest Senate race in the country. If you want to make a gift where your donation will have the biggest impact in flipping the Senate, chip in now to defeat Susan Collins and elect Maine Democrats up and down the t…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Eric Trump is in Maine right now

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Eric Trump is in Maine this afternoon for a photo op (apparently Ivanka and Don Jr. were busy). While he is in town performing for the cameras, we’ll be reaching out to voters and putting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on track for victory. With 47 days left un…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 2:28 PM

🚨Breaking: Susan Collins votes to confirm two more Trump judicial nominees

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Instead of working to secure COVID relief for Mainers, Susan Collins just voted to confirm two more of Trump's anti-choice judges. That’s six judges confirmed in 48 hours. Donald Trump is completely re-shaping the American Judiciary and Susan Collins is help…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Washington Post names Maine one of top 5 Senate seats most likely to flip!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We knew this wasn’t going to be easy. Defeating a four term incumbent is hard. But we can do it. The Washington Post just named Maine as one of the top five Senate races most likely to flip. Now, we need to do everything we can to make sure that happens. Wil…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Free gift with your donation!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We are halfway through the month but we still have a long way to go if we want to meet our goals. That’s why we are offering this small incentive to make your gift today! The next 200 people to give to the Maine Dems will get a FREE bumper magnet to show the…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 11:38 PM

A Night of Comedy to Support the Maine Dems

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We could all use a laugh right about now. That’s why we are excited to partner with Humor for Humanity to announce a night of comedy with award winning comedian, actor, and commentator, Jimmy Tingle. Need to find a way to have a laugh while also making a dif…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Fifty. Days. Left.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, 50 days until election day. 50 days until election day. 50 days until election day. I have been repeating that to myself all morning. It is hard to believe that this election is so close. It also means that we are running out of time. Will you donate $5 (tha…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

September 11, 2020 at 11:29 PM

BREAKING: Collins again dodges question about her support for Trump in Debate

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Ooops, she did it again.   Susan Collins was once again asked -- this time on the debate stage -- if she would vote for Donald Trump and she once again refused to give a straight answer. That’s at least the 15th time Susan Collins has refused to tell Mainers…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 11, 2020 at 7:48 PM

About to take the debate stage

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Tonight, Sara Gideon will take the debate stage against Susan Collins. It will be clear who will fight for Mainers, who will defend reproductive health, who will be an advocate for the environment, who will look out for our seniors, and who will work for sma…

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  The Core Four · [email protected]

September 10, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Forecasters agree: We NEED these four states

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Election forecasters across the country agree: if Democrats want to flip the Senate then we need to win in the “Core Four” key states: Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and North Carolina. That’s why all the “Core Four” State Democratic Parties have come together to…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 8, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Slate: “Collins has changed”

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, A new article out today from Slate goes inside on the race to defeat Susan Collins in Maine. What they found were countless Mainers who voted for Susan Collins in the past, but won’t do so this election because Collins has turned her back on Mainers and chos…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Workers' rights are on the ballot

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today, we are celebrating everyday workers. It takes hard work to pave our roads, teach our children, build our cars and ships, and provide the basic services we all rely upon. It’s often required that workers demand fair compensation and good working condit…

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