Roadmap to Victory - 7.1.08

In this issue

Youth Spotting
4th of July Events
Tom Allen offers universal health care plan; will unveil aggressive energy plan Wednesday
Intern Invasion
A Tribute to Maine Women Leaders
Wish List
Office Openings in Presque Isle and Damariscotta!
Reminder: Muskie Lobster Bake Set!
Allen wins more endorsements
Get your tickets for Bonnie Raitt’s concert to benefit Allen campaign!

Youth Spotting

Youth-Spotting The voices of young people across Maine and the nation are making sure their voices are heard this election year! Spread the word to the young people you know to help our cause by attending Coordinated Campaign youth events around the state. We’ll be sending information on more events down the road, but here are a few for now:

• Portland: Every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m., youth-to-youth calling with discounted bowling to follow.
• Sanford and Biddeford: Every Tuesday from 5-7 p.m., youth-to-youth calling.
• Damariscotta: Every Thursday from 4-8 p.m., youth-to-youth calling.
• Rockland: Wednesday, July 2 from 5:30-8 p.m., youth-to-youth calling.
• Bath: Monday, July 7th, from 4-8 p.m—youth-to-youth calling and BBQ with future state Senator Seth Goodall!
• Bangor: Last Friday’s Youth Kick-Off with local business, The Exchange, was a huge success—with 50 young people showing up to hear three different bands. Stay tuned for more information on the next Youth Friday in Bangor, which will be held July 11th. Also, there will be youth-to-youth calling every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and Fridays from 4-6:00. Youth Call volunteers will not be asked to donate at the door at the Friday night arts events.
• Skowhegan, Rumford, Fryeburg, Machias, Belfast, Presque Isle: Regularly scheduled youth-to-youth call nights will begin next week. Contact Nicole Brown (942-2293) if you're in the area.

For more information call Vanessa Macoy in the 1st congressional district at 272-7110, or Nicole Brown in the 2nd at 942-2293.

4th of July Events

Friday is Independence Day! What better day to share our message about the need for change in November than our nation’s birthday! The Victory 2008 staff and Democratic volunteers will have a phenomenal presence at 4th of July activities in every corner of Maine, including marching in at least 20 parades!

We’d love you to join us. So find your sneakers and call your local office for meeting time and location if you’d like to join the Coordinated Campaign Staff in showcasing the power of Democratic Activism that is sweeping Maine this year.

Parades in which we’ll be participating: Houlton, Freeport, Rangeley, Farmington, Bar Harbor, Deer Isle, Winslow, Augusta, Thomaston, Round Pond, Waterford, Brewer, Bath, West Athens, Brooks, Searsport, Eastport, Machias, Old Orchard Beach, and Sanford.

If you don’t see your community listed above and would like to set up a parade presence, call your local county office.

Also, if you’re in the Bangor area, head out to the Bangor office (73 Central Street) this Wednesday, July 2nd from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. to make t-shirts, posters and banners for the parades. You may even get lucky with an appearance from a special guest!

Tom Allen offers universal health care plan; will unveil aggressive energy plan Wednesday

As you’ve probably heard, Tom Allen is the only U.S. Senate candidate this year to offer a universal health care plan.

Tom’s plan targets Maine’s specific needs, notably the financial challenges for small businesses in providing employee health coverage, access to medical care in rural areas, and relief for middle-class families and individuals who are struggling to afford health insurance. Please read more about his plan on his web site.

Tom will unveil his bold new energy plan in a Bangor press conference on Wednesday, July 2nd. His plan addresses the immediate needs of helping Mainers cope with soaring home heating fuel costs now, along with a sensible but aggressive long-term strategy.

Intern Invasion

We are proud to announce that our youth team has recruited a whopping number of 35 interns across the state to help our outreach efforts and get a taste of the campaign life. Please welcome them all!

A Tribute to Maine Women Leaders

The Maine Democratic Party will be holding a Tribute to Maine Women Leaders at the home of Mrs. Mimi Clegg on Thursday, July 31st. Joined by a host of prominent Maine women leaders, including Diana Allen and Chellie Pingree, the event will honor visionary and dedicated Maine Women Leaders for their contributions to our communities. For more information, contact: Whitney Clegg and 772-4353 or wclegg@mainedems.org – or click here to nominate a Maine women leader.

Wish List

We’re looking for additional TracPhones for our volunteer callers. If you have one to donate, contact your local county office.

Office Openings in Presque Isle and Damariscotta!

We are rapidly nearing our goal to open an office in every county of Maine. Two more Grand Openings to announce: July 18th – Aroostook County Office Opening in Presque Isle, 404 Main Street (for more information, call 769-2008), and July 19th – Lincoln County Office Opening in Damariscotta, 466 Main Street (for more information, call 563-2527).

Reminder: Muskie Lobster Bake Set!

The 2008 Annual Muskie Lobster Bake is set for Sunday, August 3rd in at Campa Ketcha in Scarborough from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendars! For questions or to reserve your ticket today, contact Sean MacWilliam at 207-772-4353 or smacwilliam@mainedems.org.

Allen wins more endorsements

The Maine Council of Senior Citizens has endorsed Congressman Tom Allen. The Maine Council of Senior Citizens is the Maine affiliate of the Alliance for Retired Americans.

American Postal Workers Union. South Portland-based Local 458, which includes southern Maine (and the new distribution center), has endorsed Congressman Tom Allen.

Democracy for America (DFA) just announced its endorsement of Allen, bringing support from progressives and providing volunteers to participate in door-to-door, grass-roots outreach. DFA has helped elect over 550 progressives to office—from Governor Deval Patrick in Massachusetts to Rep. Jerry McNerney in California’s 11th Congressional District.

Get your tickets for Bonnie Raitt’s concert to benefit Allen campaign!

Legendary singer, guitarist and musician Bonnie Raitt is scheduled to headline an August 11th concert at Merrill Auditorium to benefit the U.S. Senate campaign of Congressman Tom Allen.

Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are on sale and available exclusively at www.tomallen.org. No tickets will be sold through the Merrill Auditorium box office or Porttix for this event. Reserved orchestra, terrace and grand tier tickets are $85. Reserved balcony tickets are $60. There are no service charges. You can go to the campaign web site for more information:

Thanks to everyone for another great week. Our amazing volunteers across the state made an incredible 100,000 phone calls in the last three weeks alone! If you haven’t yet volunteered for a shift—or are ready to call again—call your local office, and bring a friend or relative to join the effort.

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