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  The Maine Dems · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Get your tickets for OUR Chair’s Welcome

Maine Democratic Party Happening in-person for the first time since 2019!     Hi John, We are excited to announce our 2023 Chair’s Welcome is scheduled for Thursday, March 30th at 5:30pm, held in person for the first time since 2019! Reserve Your Spot Please join us at Three of Strong in…
  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 5:46 PM

We’re breaking records

Maine Democratic Party Democratic women are leading our state     Hello John, Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, which means today is (unofficially) “Gal-entine’s Day” – an opportunity to celebrate fellow women. From friends, to coworkers, to our elected officials, there are so many amazing Maine wom…
  Tim Grose · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Announcing our 2023 Municipal Organizing Program!

Maine Democratic Party Local organizing is the key to future success     Hi John, Two years ago, the Maine Democratic Party launched a “Sixteen County Tour” where we solicited feedback from volunteers and local leaders. One of the big themes raised across multiple forums was the importance of r…
  Jacob Stern · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Last chance to sign Drew Gattine’s thank you card

Maine Democratic Party We’re inviting all Maine Democrats to join us in signing Drew’s “thank you” card, so we can let him know just how much we appreciate what he’s done for our party!     Hi John, Just wanted to make sure you had a chance to sign Drew Gattine’s thank you card. We want to make…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 1:57 PM

Psst.. sign Drew Gattine’s thank you card

Maine Democratic Party We’re inviting all Maine Democrats to join us in signing Drew’s “thank you” card, so we can let him know just how much we appreciate what he’s done for our party!     Hi John, We’re inviting all Maine Democrats to join us in signing a “thank you” card for our former chair…
  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Introducing our new Executive Director...

Maine Democratic Party Organizing, fundraising, and managing messaging across all sixteen counties is no small task.     Hello John, I am thrilled to announce that, starting immediately, Tim Grose will be leading our staff as the next Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party. I know man…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
January 29, 2023 at 5:17 PM

ME GOP elects new, extreme leadership

Maine Democratic Party MAGA Republicans’ grip on their party is growing every year     Hi John, On Saturday afternoon, Maine Republicans voted to oust longtime GOP Chair Demi Kouzounas. Instead, the GOP State Committee elected former legislator Joel Stetkis of Cannan. Here are 4 facts you shoul…
  Julian Rogers · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 6:49 PM

Every Mainer deserves a seat at the table

Maine Democratic Party I was hoping I could quickly introduce myself today. Although I had the chance to meet many of you during the 2022 election cycle, for those of you I have yet to cross paths with, my name is Bev Uhlenhake.     Good afternoon friends, If it’s alright, I was hoping to take…
  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Honored to lead the Maine Democratic Party

Maine Democratic Party I was hoping I could quickly introduce myself today. Although I had the chance to meet many of you during the 2022 election cycle, for those of you I have yet to cross paths with, my name is Bev Uhlenhake.     Hello friends, I was hoping I could quickly introduce myself …
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Maine Republicans’ latest attempt to restrict abortion

Maine Democratic Party     John, did you see the news this week? While Governor Mills and other Democrats have announced plans to help Mainers seeking abortions due to extreme medical situations, Republicans responded with scorn. Just this month, GOP legislators filed nearly a dozen bills to r…
  Jacob Stern, Maine Dems · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 8:01 PM

“A historic embarrassment”

Maine Democratic Party     John, did you follow the failed attempts by Republicans in Congress to elect a Speaker of the House last week? In case you missed it, despite Republicans controlling a narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, the GOP failed on fourteen successive attempt…
  The Maine Dems · [email protected]
January 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM

We won’t leave Mainers in the cold

Maine Democratic Party Yesterday’s vote was a big win for the Maine people     Good morning John, In case you missed it, yesterday Maine Democrats delivered a big win: passing bipartisan emergency heating legislation that will help keep Mainers warn this winter. Thanks to Democratic leaders i…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 3:15 AM

Trump announces 2024 run

Maine Democratic Party The fight back starts now.     John, It’s official — Trump has announced he’s running for president again in 2024. Our country and our state are still recovering from Trump’s first four years as president. Congress is still investigating the extent of his involvement i…
  Drew Gattine, Maine Dems · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 3:58 PM

Thank you, John

Maine Democratic Party This fight wouldn’t be possible without you.     Thank you, John. In many ways, elections are like marathons. The key isn’t just to keep the pace, but you need to finish strong as well. And let me tell you, we finished strong this year – with record turnout across the st…
  Gaetan Davis, Maine Dems · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 2:30 PM

It’s not too late to make an impact

Maine Democratic Party We’re still talking to voters.     John, Today is it — Election Day 2022! Polls are open until 8:00 pm, which means that we still have crucial time ahead of us for a final push of voter outreach to keep up momentum all day. We’re only $3,529 short from our Election Day g…
  Drew Gattine, Maine Dems · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Why I’m asking you, John

Maine Democratic Party Tomorrow is our biggest fight yet.     John, I wrote to you one year ago and told you that I wanted you to wake up on November 8, 2022 feeling confident that you did everything you could to keep Paul LePage and the GOP’s divisiveness out of Maine politics. Now, we’re fin…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 4:30 PM

our most important deadline yet

Maine Democratic Party We’re counting on you.     John, Election Day is only two days away and political experts are still calling Maine a toss-up. Sabato’s Crystal Ball declared Maine “one of the GOP’s prime opportunities for a legislative takeover.” In just over 48 hours, polls will close. Y…
  Drew Gattine, Maine Dems · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 7:41 PM

LePage: “I am pro-life. I’ve attended pro-life rallies.”

Maine Democratic Party We need pro-choice politicians.     John, Last night was the final gubernatorial debate and it cemented what Mainers already know: Paul LePage will take Maine backwards and put us all at risk. Mainers just can’t trust Paul LePage. LePage got on stage last night, proudly …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 11:09 PM

BREAKING: Ron DeSantis endorses Paul LePage

Maine Democratic Party Keep Florida’s politics out of Maine.     John, Just hours before the final Maine gubernatorial debate, radical Republican Ron DeSantis took to Twitter to rally support for Paul LePage. As Governor of Florida, DeSantis has passed extreme laws — like banning all abortions…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 3:05 PM

New $600k dark money attack – can you help fight back?

Maine Democratic Party We have less than one week.     John, There’s less than one week until the election and dark money groups are ramping up their attacks on Janet Mills and Maine Democrats. An out-of-state anti-LGBTQ+ group is spending more than $600,000 to blast a hateful, deceitful, and …
  Gaetan Davis, Maine Dems · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 4:09 PM

still a toss-up

Maine Democratic Party We can’t risk slowing down.     John, Election pundits consider the Maine State Legislature a “toss-up” this year. That means we only have days to keep talking to voters or risk a GOP takeover of Maine’s politics. Maine is one of the only toss-up states this year. From i…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 6:26 PM

One week countdown

Maine Democratic Party The clock is ticking.     This is it John – one week until Election Day. This is a pivotal moment in our fight for Maine’s future. If we want to defeat Paul LePage and his extreme Republican allies, we can’t risk leaving anything on the table during this final stretch. W…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 7:25 PM

We need 33 donors TONIGHT

Maine Democratic Party Time is running out to get your donation in before midnight.     Let us make this brief. Tonight is our LAST fundraising deadline before Election Day. Our LAST chance to hit our goal and send a message to LePage and the Maine GOP that we won’t go back. And we’re still 33…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 10:15 PM

We still need 200 donors

Maine Democratic Party There are only 9 days left until Election Day.     John, The time is here — we finally have the chance to stop Paul LePage once and for all and re-elect a pro-choice, pro-democracy governor here in Maine. There are only NINE days left until Election Day and only ONE day b…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 3:15 PM

this election is closer than you think

Maine Democratic Party “resurgent” GOP gaining momentum before Election Day     USA TODAY: ‘Republican support rises ahead of Election Day’ John, New polls show that Republicans are gaining momentum with less than two weeks left to go. The GOP is “resurgent” — and renewing their hopes of a red …
  Drew Gattine, Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 12:32 AM

Maine deserves better than Paul LePage

Maine Democratic Party His leadership style hurts us.     John, Paul LePage’s leadership style has made headlines in Maine and across the country for over 10 years. Who can forget when the former governor left a voicemail calling me “a socialist c*cksucker” and challenged me to a duel? He’s st…
  Jacob Stern, Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 7:09 PM

LePage caught in his lies — again

Maine Democratic Party Here’s the truth on LePage’s election denial.     John, Paul LePage is lying once again. This time LePage is attempting to cover up his past comments about the election being “stolen.” Watch the video where we catch LePage in a bold-faced lie — then donate now to keep Mai…
  Drew Gattine · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 4:08 PM

last night’s debate

Maine Democratic Party Paul LePage is wrong for Maine.     John, At last night’s debate, Janet Mills proved once again why she is the right choice in this election. And Paul LePage? Constant lies. Personal attacks. Ignorance on the issues. Still supporting failed policies. LePage reminded us of…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 10:30 PM

we need 42 people from xxxxxx

Maine Democratic Party We’re still short.     John, Tomorrow night is the next gubernatorial debate and we are still short of our goal. Dark money groups are backing Paul LePage and ready to prop up his baseless attacks on Governor Mills and Maine Democrats. We need your help fighting back. We…
  Gaetan Davis, Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 2:32 PM

What will LePage say next?

Maine Democratic Party Tomorrow’s debate.     John, During the last gubernatorial debate Paul LePage made national headlines for his bungled abortion answer and for repeating debunked conspiracy theories and lies.. If you missed it last time, Monday night is the second televised debate and you…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 9:15 PM

“Is Maine ready to welcome back the ‘Trump before Trump’?”

Maine Democratic Party LePage's legacy.     “This is not a new LePage. This is the old LePage.” John, No matter how much Paul LePage tries to run from the past, Mainers aren’t ready to forget “Trump before Trump.” And we’re not the only ones — The Guardian released a new article this week high…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM

we need your help to fight dark money

Maine Democratic Party GOP mega-donors are standing by LePage.     John, National right-wing groups are using sketchy tactics to spend almost $1 million worth of dark money on ads to attack Governor Mills and prop up Paul LePage. This isn’t the first time this dark money group has engaged in q…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Here’s how we protect abortion

Maine Democratic Party We can’t leave anything up to chance.     John, President Biden has made it clear: the best way to protect abortion for millions of Americans is to codify protections into law. If we elect a pro-choice majority this November, the first bill he sends to Congress will codif…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM

don’t wait

Maine Democratic Party     John, This is our last mid-month goal before Election Day and we are still $1,284 short. We need to hit every goal between now and November 8th to stay on track and keep Paul LePage and the MAGA Maine GOP out of our politics. Will you help us protect the future of Ma…
  Gaetan Davis, Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Tax breaks for Paul LePage, but not for Mainers

Maine Democratic Party     John, In case you missed it, last month the New York Times dropped a bombshell report revealing that while Paul LePage was governor, he claimed a homestead exemption on his home in Florida while trying to eliminate the same tax exemption for 200,000+ Mainers. That’s …
  Megan Hyson, Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Paul LePage gets backing of radical anti-abortion group

Maine Democratic Party An anti-abortion endorsement.     John, A dangerous anti-abortion group in Maine has doubled-down on their endorsement of Paul LePage. The Christian Civic League declared “Paul LePage as the clear choice for voters who are committed to the sanctity of life here in Maine.”…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Maine’s biggest bully

Maine Democratic Party October is Bullying Prevention Month     John, October is National Bullying Prevention Month, but that hasn’t stopped Maine’s biggest bully from being a national embarrassment. Paul LePage spent eight years as governor shouting slurs, threatening violence, and bull-dozing…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Maine people can’t trust Paul LePage with abortion rights

Maine Democratic Party Portland Press Herald: Abortion rights are on the ballot     John, During last week’s debate, Paul LePage tried to downplay the likelihood that he and his Maine GOP allies would restrict Maine women’s abortion rights. According to LePage, when he was governor, “never onc…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Less than a month to go

Maine Democratic Party Here's what we've been up to     John, Election Day is less than a month away and Maine Dems have been organizing across the state, talking to voters, and helping us protect the future of our state. We’ve been organizing in every corner of Maine since the beginning of the…
  Jacob Stern, Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 4:29 PM

LePage’s top 5 lies from Tuesday night

Maine Democratic Party     John, Tuesday night’s debate showed us once again that Paul LePage hasn’t changed one bit. He won’t hesitate to distort the truth and outright lie if he thinks it will help him score political points. And that’s just what he did on Tuesday. For voters, keeping track …
  Drew Gattine, Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 2:02 AM

LePage’s rants and raves: what just happened

Maine Democratic Party The first Maine gubernatorial debate just wrapped up.     John, The first Maine gubernatorial debate just wrapped up and one big takeaway is clear: Paul LePage has no place in Maine politics. He kicked off the night by doubling down on the same failed policies he proposed…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Are you watching tomorrow night's debate?

Maine Democratic Party     Tomorrow is a big night, John. Gov. Janet Mills will face off against former Gov. Paul LePage in the first debate of 2022. The only thing that these two have in common is being governor — the similarities stop there. LePage is known best for making threats, cutting s…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 4:31 PM

final countdown

Maine Democratic Party     John, We are only hours away from our final end-of-quarter filing deadline before the election. Paul LePage has repeatedly shown Mainers he doesn’t care about us. He’s a brash bully who is ready to take away our freedoms if we let him. We are only weeks away from Ele…
  Gaetan Davis, Maine Dems · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM

recap - Paul LePage NYT story

Maine Democratic Party Here’s what happened and why it matters.     John, The only things certain in life? Death, taxes, and Paul LePage putting himself before Mainers. A New York Times report dropped over the weekend showing Paul LePage benefited from Florida tax breaks while living in the Bl…
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 11:30 PM

the GOP abortion playbook

Maine Democratic Party Paul LePage’s plans.     John, The GOP will do anything to hide their true agenda and get your vote. Supreme Court justices denied involvement in plans to overturn Roe for years, then rushed to restrict abortion as soon as Republicans like Susan Collins gave them the chan…
  Drew Gattine, Maine Dems · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 8:18 PM

this race is closer than you think

Maine Democratic Party Anything can happen.     John, Polling from the summer has shown Gov. Mills with a small lead over Paul LePage, but remember – anything can happen between now and November. A lot can change in the last month of an election. Let’s not forget that in 2014 Mike Michaud held…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
September 24, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Breaking: LePage claimed Florida residency while Governor of Maine

Maine Democratic Party NYT reports LePage benefited from tax breaks for permanent Florida residents.     New York Times: How Paul LePage, Running to Lead Maine, Benefited From Florida Tax Breaks “Mr. LePage, a former governor who is seeking to reclaim the office, has along with his wife benefit…
  Gaetan Davis, Maine Dems · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 2:31 PM

12 governor races to watch

Maine Democratic Party     John, Reuters just added Maine to its list of “12 Governor Races to Watch” and all eyes are on our fight to stop Paul LePage and a GOP takeover. It’s not just the governor’s race making headlines – Sabato’s Crystal Ball named the Maine legislature a toss up this Nove…
  Aubrey Powers, Maine Dems · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 8:39 PM

How you can celebrate

Maine Democratic Party     John, Today is National Voter Registration Day! As the Voter Protection Director for the Maine Democratic Party, I’m always looking for a chance to celebrate voting–and there’s no better day than today. We’re officially 7 weeks out from Election Day and the clock is …
  Maine Dems · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 6:04 PM

50 days from today

Maine Democratic Party     John, The election is exactly 50 days away. We’re in the final stretch now, and the stakes just keep getting higher. National organizations like the Republican Governors Association and the Republican State Leadership Committee are pouring dark money and resources in…