A message from the Hancock Country Democrats (1/31):

Background:  There’s been a lot of discouragement in recent years with the Democratic party, and it’s not without justification. “Conservadems” just haven’t risen to the occasion. They don’t seem to understand the urgency of what we all see, that our representative democracy, based in the constitution and the rule of law, is under vicious and effective attack from would-be fascists and plutocrats. 

It’s silly just to sit back and complain.  It is past time for us to rise up and defend the principles that the Democratic Party supposedly stands for.  That’s where you and I come in.  It’s literally up to us to energize and remake the party from the ground up, starting here at home.

In Maine that is relatively easy to do.  The state’s population is only about 1.4 million.  40 states have more people than we do, and far more backward-thinking people.  78% of us (i.e. 1.1 million Mainers) are voters, split roughly 33% Democratic, 33% unenrolled, 29% Republican, and 4% other party.  With the right priorities, and effectively communicating them, our Maine Democrats should be able to gather in a significant portion of the unenrolled, and even a few upstanding Republicans who have become disgusted with their party.  The simple truth is, at the current moment, the stronger our party becomes, the better for the country.  This is why realistic reformers like Graham Platner are running as Democrats rather than third party candidates.  The midterms are coming, the national situation is dire, and we need all hands on deck.

Action:  

1. On the local level, support – or take a leadership role in organizing – your local Democratic Committee.  If you are in Hancock County and you don’t know who to contact, a good place to start is the person sending you these action items.  Or, send an email to the Municipal Committee Coordinator (Joyce Schelling) c/o secretary@hancockdems.org

Municipal leaders are now holding monthly meetings to share and develop strategies.