Roadmap To Victory 7.15.08
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Roadmap to Victory - 7.15.08 |
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Teachers (MEA) endorse Tom Allen in the U.S. Senate race! |
Teachers (MEA) endorse Tom Allen in the U.S. Senate race!Congressman Tom Allen has won the backing of the Maine Education Association (MEA) for his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. "It is time for a change in policy toward our public schools, and Tom Allen is best suited to work for that change in the United States Senate representing Maine," said MEA President Chris Galgay. "His views are closest to the hearts of educators and his record of support for our issues is outstanding. He is committed to giving teachers the respect they deserve and the time and resources they need to do their job well," Galgay added. MEA said it based its endorsement upon the voting records and interviews with the candidates. MEA's vote was then forwarded to the National Education Association (NEA), which agreed with the state association’s endorsement. MEA represents 25,000 members in Maine. |
Bethel Parade for Mollyockett DayThis Saturday, July 19th is Mollyockett Day in Bethel, and we want to draw a huge volunteer turnout for the parade. Lineup begins at 10:30 a.m. for the 11:00 a.m. parade. We’ll also have a booth on the village green, so stop by. For more information on the parade, contact Zeke Davisson at zdavisson@mainedems.org or call the Rumford office at 364-7289. |
Things are cooking in The County!There’s a new Houlton Phone Bank set up. Head to the Carpenter Law Office (560 North Street) every Tuesday and Thursday, starting July 22nd and 24th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to help do your part in the Houlton area. For more information, call Jeralyn Cave at 207.769.2008 or email her at jcave@mainedems.org. Thursday, July 17th is “Family and Friends Night” at the Aroostook County Coordinated Campaign Headquarters in Presque Isle (404 Main Street). From 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., bring a friend or relative (or several of them) for phone-banking and a Pizza Party! Contact Jeralyn Cave at jcave@mainedems.org or 769-2008 for more information. Friday, July 18th is the Grand Opening for the Presque Isle office. Come by to celebrate the biggest Democratic campaign organization effort that Aroostook Democrats have seen in recent memory. The event will take place from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. at 404 Main Street in Presque Isle. The next day is, of course, the Annual Potato Blossom Festival Parade! The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19th, leaving from Fort Fairfield Middle High School, High School Drive (Off Rt. 1A). Meeting time is 12:00 noon. We need a strong presence in this parade to show the whole state the activism that’s sweeping The County this year, so contact Virginia Manuel at 532-7153 or virginiamanuel@msn.com for more information. Special guests include Diana Allen and Rep. Mike Michaud! |
Damariscotta Office Opening July 19thDon’t forget, Lincoln County Democrats, to head to Damariscotta on July 19th for the Office Opening at 466 Main Street! For more information, call 563-2527. |
Allen Campaign Raises $1 million in the 2nd QuarterThe campaign of Congressman and U.S. Senate nominee Tom Allen raised more than $1 million for the period ending June 30, showing that voters are hungry for change in November. The Allen campaign reported a second quarter total of $1,000,874.84 with cash on hand at $3,128.080.99. Of Allen's 4,587 contributions for the quarter, more than half came from new contributors. The most common contribution was $100, closely followed by $25. |
Kennebec Dems Dial and March!The Kennebec Dems this week are phone-banking for two State House candidates, Henry Beck (House District # 76) on Tuesday, July 15th at 4:00 p.m. and Priscilla Jenkins (House District #82) on Wednesday, July 16th at 4:00 p.m. There also will be a Youth Night Phonebank on Thursday, July 17th at 4:00 p.m. All events will take place at the Augusta MDP Headquarters (19 Winthrop Street). Contact Jonathan Hillier at 446-0303 or jhillier@mainedems.org for more information. There also will be a Waterville Canvass this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Call Dustin Hilt at 446-2253 or email him at dhilt@mainedems.org for more info. And don’t forget to come march in the Old Hallowell Day Parade on the morning of Saturday, July 19, 2008. Contact Caitlin at 232-5986 for more information. |
Senator George Mitchell Event Coming Soon!
Join Senator George Mitchell for an event in support of Victory 2008, the
Maine Democratic Party’s Coordinated Campaign, on Tuesday, July 22nd. The
event will be held at the home of Elizabeth Mitchell and Alex Krieckhaus in
Portland from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (NOTE THE TIME CHANGE!) |
Hancock County EventsHancock County has several important events coming up this week:
Hancock County
Saturday, July 19
Saturday, July 19 For more information on any Hancock County events, contact Heather Martin-Zboray at 460-1587 or email her at hmartinzboray@mainedems.org. |
Get Involved in Your CountyThe Maine Democratic Party now has an office in every county and is working to contact voters across the state, to inform them of our bold message of change and progress. To learn more about how you can get involved in your county click here. |
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