Roadmap To Victory 7.30.08
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Roadmap to Victory - 7.30.08 |
In this issue
Maine Supreme Court Rules in favor of MDP Chairman John Knutson |
Maine Supreme Court Rules in favor of MDP Chairman John KnutsonAfter persisting with his claim that prospective Independent Senate candidate Herbert Hoffman did not obtain a sufficient number of petition signatures, MDP Chairman John Knutson’s voice was heard this past Monday when the Maine Supreme Court ruled in his favor. The court ruled that Mr. Hoffman violated the legal requirement that he witness individuals sign petitions, knocking the number of valid signatures he’d obtained under the required 4,000 threshold. The case was very important for the U.S. Senate election in November. Because Tom Allen’s race against Susan Collins could come down to a few percentage points, we did not want the outcome affected by someone who (intentionally or not) did not play by the same rules as everyone else to get on the ballot. We also felt strongly that the lower court’s ruling could have dramatically changed Maine’s process for getting one’s name on the ballot. Click here to read the MDP’s latest public statement on the case.
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Join Rep. Tom Allen for Community Suppers in Sanford, Bath, Saco, and WindhamCongressman Allen wants to hear what changes YOU want to see in this country, and he's going to buy you dinner to boot! He will be appearing throughout the state in a series of Community Suppers in August, and the first set begins next week in Sanford/Springvale, Bath, Saco and Windham. Please call or email the organizer in charge of each supper if you want to attend, want to help out, or -- most importantly -- want to come in to our offices and help invite the whole community!
SANFORD Community Supper
BATH Community Supper
SACO Community Supper
WINDHAM Community Supper |
Stop By and See Chellie Pingree at the 61st Maine Lobster FestivalThe Maine Lobster Festival opens Wednesday morning, and of all the wonderful fairs and festivals in Maine every summer, the Lobster Festival occupies a special place in Chellie's heart. As the former State Senator from Knox County, Chellie has marched in more Lobster Festival Parades than she can remember. Chellie will be part of the parade Saturday morning, and the Knox County Democrats will be a presence throughout the festival at their booth. Stop by and say hello! |
Hancock and Waldo County EventsCome march in the Sullivan Daze parade this Saturday, August 2nd, in downtown Sullivan. Parade line-up is at 10 am on the Quarry Road. Sat. Aug 9th is the Winter Harbor Lobster Festival Parade line-up is at 5:00 pm out by the golf course, come march with the Dems! Save the date for the Aug 16th, 4th Annual Great Democracy Auction & Ice Cream Social -- 4-8 p.m. at the Pierre Monteux School in Hancock State Senator Dennis Damon will serve as Auctioneer. With attendance of state and local candidates and volunteers, the event is sure to be a ton of fun. Click here for a list of phone-calling and canvassing events in Hancock and Waldo counties, including Southwest Harbor, Lamoine, Bucksport, Ellsworth, Blue Hill and Belfast. |
Victory 2008 to Open 3 More Offices this Week in Rumford, Farmington and Sanford!25 offices were simply not enough for this year’s campaign. We’re adding three more this week! Come celebrate with our special guests at the Grand Opening Celebrations!
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This Thursday is the Long-Awaited Tribute to Maine Women Leaders!It’s not too late to join Special Guests Sen. Beth Edmonds, Chellie Pingree, Diana Allen, Rep. Hannah Pingree, Sen. Libby Mitchell and The Maine Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign for A TRIBUTE TO MAINE WOMEN LEADERS this Thursday, July 31, 6-8 pm, at the Home of Mrs. Mimi Clegg in Portland. The Maine Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign celebrates women who are rolling up their sleeves, taking initiative, and solving problems in their neighborhoods and communities. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE NOMINEES! For more information, click here. |
Social Workers Endorse Chellie PingreeThis week Chellie received the endorsement of the National Association of Social Workers--the organization representing hundreds of thousands of social workers across the country and 3,600 in the First District alone. "I'm honored to have the endorsement of the Social Workers," Chellie said. "It signals that a community deeply engaged in social justice, wellness and civil justice thinks I am the right person to represent Maine’s First District. I know that NASW is a very well respected organization and the Maine NASW community is engaged and active." Chellie worked with the Maine NASW community throughout her time in the State Senate, where she sponsored or cosponsored bills to extend family leave, extend Medicaid coverage, assure equitable delivery of mental health services and fought for many other issues important to the that community. |
Top Democratic Strategist to Headline Muskie Lobster Bake is This Sunday, August 3rd in ScarboroughTad Devine, one of the top Democratic strategists in the nation, will be the guest speaker at the 2008 Annual Muskie Lobster Bake this Sunday, August 3rd at Campa Ketcha in Scarborough (www.campketcha.com) from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Devine’s DC-based firm Devine Mulvey provides campaign consulting, media strategy, and overall communications services for some of the leading Democratic candidates in the nation, and includes a portfolio of international clients as well. Click here to read more about Tad Devine. For questions, contact Sean MacWilliam at 207-772-4353 or smacwilliam@mainedems.org. To reserve your ticket today, go to: http://www.actblue.com/page/muskie. |
Wilton Blueberry Festival on August 2ndCome eat blueberries and have some fun! All Democrats are welcome to stop by the Franklin County Democrats’ Booth and walk with us in the parade at 9 a.m. this Saturday, August 2nd. The Blueberry Festival in Wilton to be followed by the Farmington office opening (see above for details). |
Andover Olde Home Days on August 2ndHave a fun-filled day in Oxford County! Come march with the Oxford County Democrats in the Andover parade at 10 a.m., and then come by our office opening in Rumford (see above for details). |
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For More Local Phone-Bank Opportunities and Door-to-Door Canvasses, Click Here. Thank you all for the hard work that went into making our 100 Days, 100 Towns, 100 Reasons for Change Canvass last weekend an overwhelming success! When we all come together to do our part in each small town, in each county, amazing things are possible. Keep it up everyone, and spread the word to friends and neighbors about how they can get involved at an event near you! |
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