Today is the 158th anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment, which, as we all know by now, contains these words: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling to uphold this amendment, but Trump and his MAGA people will continue to work to take that away. Stay tuned.
Graham Platner, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, speaks at a news conference in Augusta at the Governor Hill Mansion on April 30. Credit: Linda Coan O’Kresik / BDN
We all know what has been happening with the Graham Platner campaign. Many of us have worked hard to support this campaign and message and it is heartbreaking to see it end like this.
Yes, this whole thing was a big blow to many of us. But, this is the best decision. We still have the time to win in November and say “See Ya Susan.” We just need to find the best possible candidate to carry us to the finish line.
The Maine Democratic Party has issued a press release on the next steps:
“Today, the Maine Democratic Party held a meeting with over 100 state committee members who voted to hold a nominating convention to choose a new nominee if there is a vacancy to fill. We will announce the full timeline, details for how the nomination process will move forward, information about how to participate, and requirements for candidates soon. We will keep the public informed throughout the process – transparency is of the utmost importance.
“There is an unprecedented amount of energy and enthusiasm among Maine Democrats, driven in part by many of the dedicated volunteers and supporters who were inspired by Graham Platner’s campaign. We look forward to coming together and harnessing that energy around our new nominee as we work to defeat Susan Collins in November.”
– Charlie Dingman, MDP Chair
– Imke Schessler, MDP Vice Chair
– Devon Murphy-Anderson, Executive Director
Read more from the Maine Democratic Party here. And please follow our Blue Sky and Facebook accounts for further updates.
Please Consider:
Volunteering!!!
There are statewide races that need our help!
Our US House Congressional District 2 candidate, Matt Dunlap, has all sorts of opportunities for volunteering.
And for governor, Hannah Pingree is our candidate! Find out more information about Hannah’s campaign here, with volunteer information here.
Both campaigns have multiple ways to help, from writing letters to the editor from the comfort of your own home, to going out and knocking on doors and speaking to voters! Whatever your comfort level is, there is something you can do for Matt, Hanna, and our next candidate for senate! (Watch this space!)
Take Action
❗We are disappointed in Jared Golden for being one of 22 House Democrats who voted against the Lebanon War Powers Resolution bill. His vote fuels the escalation of the massive killings in Lebanon by Israel, and detracts from the potential final ending of Trump’s war with Iran. We urge Representative Golden to reconsider and vote for the Lebanon War Powers Resolution bill the next time that the vote comes up. Please consider signing this petition.
❗Stay tuned for tips and ideas for writing letters to the editor of local newspapers like The Bangor Daily News, The Portland Press Herald, and The Ellsworth American. A good number of older Mainers (like me!) read the printed newspaper and they read the LTEs!
❗Sign up to volunteer with the Maine Democratic Party here.
❗Tell Congress to pass 100% Tax on payouts from Trump’s $1.8 Billion MAGA slush fund here.
❗Tell Congress to say no to payouts for insurrectionists here.
❗Tell Congress to protect the right to abortion, including medication abortion, and guarantee meaningful access to abortion for everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live, here.
❗Connect in person and virtually with these upcoming events from Indivisible, here.
❗Head over to take action on our site, or visit 5calls.org to demand Congress take action NOW!
❗Learn how to have a successful district office visit with the resources provided by Indivisible! Check it out here.
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