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House Democratic Candidates to Follow and Retweet
@DelgadoforNY19 in #NY19
@Abby4Iowa in #IA01
@Lizzie4Congress in #TX07
@GinaOrtizJones in #TX23
@ScottWallacePA in #PA01
@JenniferWexton in #VA10
@wildforcongress in #PA07
@LUnderwood630 in #IL14
@XochforCongress in #NM02
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@DelgadoforNY19 in #NY19
@Abby4Iowa in #IA01
@Lizzie4Congress in #TX07
@GinaOrtizJones in #TX23
@ScottWallacePA in #PA01
@JenniferWexton in #VA10
@wildforcongress in #PA07
@LUnderwood630 in #IL14
@XochforCongress in #NM02
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@HarleyRouda in #CA48
@katieporteroc in #CA45
@DebbieforFL in #FL26
@sharicedavids in #KS03
@Morse4America in #CA04
@MikeLevinCA in #CA49
@SusieLeeNV in #NV03
@StevenHorsford in #NV04
@KatieHill4CA in #CA25
@joshua_harder in #CA10
@AngieCraigMN in #MN02
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@katieporteroc in #CA45
@DebbieforFL in #FL26
@sharicedavids in #KS03
@Morse4America in #CA04
@MikeLevinCA in #CA49
@SusieLeeNV in #NV03
@StevenHorsford in #NV04
@KatieHill4CA in #CA25
@joshua_harder in #CA10
@AngieCraigMN in #MN02
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@TJCoxCongress in #CA21
@Axne4Congress in #IA03
@ColinAllredTX in #TX32
@karaforcongress in #NE02
@GScott4Congress in #PA10
@LucyWins2018 in #GA06
@danielfeehan in #MN01
@Ann_Kirkpatrick in #AZ02
@JahanaHayesCT in #CT05
@laurenbaer in #FL18
@SeanCasten in #IL06
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@Axne4Congress in #IA03
@ColinAllredTX in #TX32
@karaforcongress in #NE02
@GScott4Congress in #PA10
@LucyWins2018 in #GA06
@danielfeehan in #MN01
@Ann_Kirkpatrick in #AZ02
@JahanaHayesCT in #CT05
@laurenbaer in #FL18
@SeanCasten in #IL06
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Now endorsed by @BarackObama:
@sharicedavids - #KS03
@JasonCrowCO6 - #CO06
@ElectLong - #WA03
@LucyWins2018 - #GA06
@Carolyn4GA7 - #GA07
@SusanPalmerOH - #OH16
@Axne4Congress - #IA03
@lisa4congress - #WA05
@MaxRose4NY - #NY11
@ChrisPappasNH - #NH01
@Lizzie4Congress - #TX07
@sharicedavids - #KS03
@JasonCrowCO6 - #CO06
@ElectLong - #WA03
@LucyWins2018 - #GA06
@Carolyn4GA7 - #GA07
@SusanPalmerOH - #OH16
@Axne4Congress - #IA03
@lisa4congress - #WA05
@MaxRose4NY - #NY11
@ChrisPappasNH - #NH01
@Lizzie4Congress - #TX07
Obama endorsements cont’d:
@IronStache - #WI01
@DrKimSchrier - #WA08
@ScottWallacePA - #PA01
@nancysoderberg - #FL06
@JahanaHayesCT - #CT05
@Abby4Iowa - #IA01
@BetsyforIL - #IL13
@laurenbaer - #FL18
@golden4congress - #ME02
@ElissaSlotkin - #MI08
@HaleyLive - #MI11
@IronStache - #WI01
@DrKimSchrier - #WA08
@ScottWallacePA - #PA01
@nancysoderberg - #FL06
@JahanaHayesCT - #CT05
@Abby4Iowa - #IA01
@BetsyforIL - #IL13
@laurenbaer - #FL18
@golden4congress - #ME02
@ElissaSlotkin - #MI08
@HaleyLive - #MI11
Obama endorsements cont’d:
@danielfeehan - #MN01
@AngieCraigMN - #MN02
@Clint4Congress - #NV02
@karaforcongress - #NE02
@dana_balter - #NY24
@BetsyRaderOH - #OH14
@LindaForNC - #NC02
@HoulahanForPa - #PA06
@SpanbergerVA07 - #VA07
@JenniferWexton - #VA10
@deanbphillips - #MN03
@danielfeehan - #MN01
@AngieCraigMN - #MN02
@Clint4Congress - #NV02
@karaforcongress - #NE02
@dana_balter - #NY24
@BetsyRaderOH - #OH14
@LindaForNC - #NC02
@HoulahanForPa - #PA06
@SpanbergerVA07 - #VA07
@JenniferWexton - #VA10
@deanbphillips - #MN03
🚨“CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND” THREAD🚨
As Green Day once sang: “Do You Know Your Enemy?”
If not, we need to have a talk about the Congressional Leadership Fund (@CLFSuperPac).
THEY ARE THE ENEMY of the 2018 Midterm Elections and they WILL cost us seats IF we let them.
As Green Day once sang: “Do You Know Your Enemy?”
If not, we need to have a talk about the Congressional Leadership Fund (@CLFSuperPac).
THEY ARE THE ENEMY of the 2018 Midterm Elections and they WILL cost us seats IF we let them.
The CLF is a right-wing SuperPAC spearheaded by Paul Ryan. It’s goal is to lie about and smear as many Democratic candidates as possible.
They have raised more than $100Million from billionaires looking to keep the GOP in power.
opensecrets.org/news/2018/08/w…
They have raised more than $100Million from billionaires looking to keep the GOP in power.
opensecrets.org/news/2018/08/w…
Back in May, Paul Ryan personally solicited billionaire Sheldon Adelson for $30Million for the CLF. He made the pitch and then walked out of the room so that someone else could make the actual “ask”, in order to avoid campaign finance violations.
esquire.com/news-politics/…
esquire.com/news-politics/…
Hey #mepolitcs...Since I'm stuck for a bit, want to go with me on a journey?
Let's picture what the job and future elections looks like if I win.
Aka, what can you expect from a rep who does not perma-campaign.
#TWPSB
Let's picture what the job and future elections looks like if I win.
Aka, what can you expect from a rep who does not perma-campaign.
#TWPSB
In this hypo traditional campaigning requires around $1+ million per year to get and/or keep a house seat (plus all the other energy you have to expend to keep the peanut gallery PACs happy).
Let's assume they're at it 5 days/week and take a couple weeks off per year.
#TWPSB
Let's assume they're at it 5 days/week and take a couple weeks off per year.
#TWPSB
$1,000,000/50/5 = $4,000/day
Whew, that's a fundraising nut!
How much energy do you think it takes to rake in an extra $500 each work hour while doing important stuff like making laws?
That's more per hour than you make for the actual job. How would you prioritize?
#TWPSB
Whew, that's a fundraising nut!
How much energy do you think it takes to rake in an extra $500 each work hour while doing important stuff like making laws?
That's more per hour than you make for the actual job. How would you prioritize?
#TWPSB
Hey #mepolitics, I found my inspiration for a #SundaySoapbox a day late. It's a holiday, right?
I had someone compare me to @BarackObama last week and minutes ago I had someone reference hope and change.
Let's talk about hope and change.
I had someone compare me to @BarackObama last week and minutes ago I had someone reference hope and change.
Let's talk about hope and change.
Change I'm all for, we'll get back to that.
Let's start with hope.
I have to confess, I don't love hope.
Hope...can be kind of a dick.
It teases you.
You *think* something maybe, kind of can happen.
If you just hope enough it'll be right?
MUST. HOPE.
#SundaySoapbox
Let's start with hope.
I have to confess, I don't love hope.
Hope...can be kind of a dick.
It teases you.
You *think* something maybe, kind of can happen.
If you just hope enough it'll be right?
MUST. HOPE.
#SundaySoapbox
It's probably my family law background.
Too many really lovely people hoping for their partner, child, parent, etc to be the person they could be if that partner, child, parent, etc if they only changed, which of course they have no desire and/or resources to do.
#SundaySoapbox
Too many really lovely people hoping for their partner, child, parent, etc to be the person they could be if that partner, child, parent, etc if they only changed, which of course they have no desire and/or resources to do.
#SundaySoapbox
Paul Ryan’s super PAC is under fire for weaponizing @SpanbergerVA07’s private personal records from her service in the CIA and law enforcement.
She’s not the only candidate that needs your help facing lies from that same super PAC.
Let’s take a look👀
cnbc.com/2018/08/31/dem…
She’s not the only candidate that needs your help facing lies from that same super PAC.
Let’s take a look👀
cnbc.com/2018/08/31/dem…
In Colorado, Paul Ryan’s super PAC came after @JasonCrowCO6.
REALITY CHECK: “Republicans know Jason Crow’s service with and for veterans is an asset, so they’re attacking it. If this is the best they’ve got, shame on them.”
#CO06 #TakeItBack #RedToBlue
denver.cbslocal.com/video/3926852-…
REALITY CHECK: “Republicans know Jason Crow’s service with and for veterans is an asset, so they’re attacking it. If this is the best they’ve got, shame on them.”
#CO06 #TakeItBack #RedToBlue
denver.cbslocal.com/video/3926852-…
In Maine, Paul Ryan’s super PAC came after @golden4congress.
His super PAC’s ad zooms in on Golden’s tattoo to “tie it to his politics” even though his tattoo pays tribute to his tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
#ME02 #TakeItBack #RedToBlue
newsweek.com/jared-golden-m…
His super PAC’s ad zooms in on Golden’s tattoo to “tie it to his politics” even though his tattoo pays tribute to his tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
#ME02 #TakeItBack #RedToBlue
newsweek.com/jared-golden-m…
New #MaineRaising!
Instead of giving $ to my campaign, help #ME02.
Change $ spent on nasty ads to special interest stories on the news about helping our community. It's the story politics is missing.
Join in, from anywhere, and change politics.
#mepolitics #bond2018 #TWPSB
Instead of giving $ to my campaign, help #ME02.
Change $ spent on nasty ads to special interest stories on the news about helping our community. It's the story politics is missing.
Join in, from anywhere, and change politics.
#mepolitics #bond2018 #TWPSB
Let's use this #MaineRaising to help support those struggling with addiction.
Prefer to help with food insecurity instead of donating to addiction support?
Go retro with the last #MaineRaising!
Prefer to help with food insecurity instead of donating to addiction support?
Go retro with the last #MaineRaising!
If you are more of a shopper, try a shop #MaineRaising. Support this campaign by supporting small business in #ME02.
Hey @TwitterGov, @TwitterSupport, @jack -
I've been ballot-qualified for over 45 days, 12 days longer than this Maine candidate, with more than 34x the followers, much more content to twitter, and with at least as good of odds to win as Mark.
Where is my candidate designation?
I've been ballot-qualified for over 45 days, 12 days longer than this Maine candidate, with more than 34x the followers, much more content to twitter, and with at least as good of odds to win as Mark.
Where is my candidate designation?
So we clearly aren't going for chronological order. Huh. 😐
You know what's super weird #mepolitics? The two GOP challengers, both total long shots, have gotten their tags.
The Independents in our federal races (who qualified before anyone), not.
The @MaineDems challengers, also not.
Why @twitter, @TwitterGov, @jack, @TwitterSupport?
The Independents in our federal races (who qualified before anyone), not.
The @MaineDems challengers, also not.
Why @twitter, @TwitterGov, @jack, @TwitterSupport?
Time for a new shop #MaineRaising.
Tired of being hit up for $? Shop instead!
Support my congressional run by buying self-care items from a #Maine seller. Our economy gets better, you get great stuff.
Show off your lotions, balms, soaps!
#buymaine4bond #mepolitics #ME02
Tired of being hit up for $? Shop instead!
Support my congressional run by buying self-care items from a #Maine seller. Our economy gets better, you get great stuff.
Show off your lotions, balms, soaps!
#buymaine4bond #mepolitics #ME02
Feeling extra noble?
Contribute to organizations that work to support those struggling with food insecurity.
#MaineRaising
Contribute to organizations that work to support those struggling with food insecurity.
#MaineRaising
Make sure to include a personal note about the campaign with your #MaineRaising!
Today's challenge - write a letter to the editor for your local paper with what you like about the campaign.
Not in #ME02? That's fine! Help introduce the world to #MaineRaising, and encourage your local politicians to think outside the box.
#bond2018 #TWPSB
Not in #ME02? That's fine! Help introduce the world to #MaineRaising, and encourage your local politicians to think outside the box.
#bond2018 #TWPSB
Here is your out of area sample:
Everyone should check out this new way of campaigning Tiffany Bond is doing in Maine. She focuses financial resources back to the community instead of campaign ads. We should do this here! Check it out bond2018.com
#bond2018 #TWPSB
Everyone should check out this new way of campaigning Tiffany Bond is doing in Maine. She focuses financial resources back to the community instead of campaign ads. We should do this here! Check it out bond2018.com
#bond2018 #TWPSB
Hey #Maine!
Your #PrimaryElection is June 12th.
You have Election Day Registration!
Here’s your LIST OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS & REGISTRARS (ELECTION OFFICIALS)
maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/m…
THREAD of all Democratic Candidates for Congress & Governor with Website Links.
AND Voter Info links!
Your #PrimaryElection is June 12th.
You have Election Day Registration!
Here’s your LIST OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS & REGISTRARS (ELECTION OFFICIALS)
maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/m…
THREAD of all Democratic Candidates for Congress & Governor with Website Links.
AND Voter Info links!
VOTER REGISTRATION
To register: be a U.S. citizen, 17+, & resident
A 17 year old may vote in Primary Election, if he/she will be 18 by the General Election.
Register with ELECTION OFFICIALS listed here:
maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/m…
VIDEO on Registering to Vote:
maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/v…
To register: be a U.S. citizen, 17+, & resident
A 17 year old may vote in Primary Election, if he/she will be 18 by the General Election.
Register with ELECTION OFFICIALS listed here:
maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/m…
VIDEO on Registering to Vote:
maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/v…
ABSENTEE VOTING
Request Absentee Ballot BY June 7th here: www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online…
Return by June 12.
Overseas? maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/v…
•Overseas Ballots available by April 27, 2018
•You must register to vote and/or request your ballot by 5:00 p.m. June 12 & return by 8pm.
Request Absentee Ballot BY June 7th here: www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online…
Return by June 12.
Overseas? maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/v…
•Overseas Ballots available by April 27, 2018
•You must register to vote and/or request your ballot by 5:00 p.m. June 12 & return by 8pm.
Seems innocuous. It's a short bill.
Promotes education? Sounds good
Clarify? Well, seems reasonable
Notice and cure? That seems like a prudent course
Why are people all upset?
Promotes education? Sounds good
Clarify? Well, seems reasonable
Notice and cure? That seems like a prudent course
Why are people all upset?
Our first hint that something more nefarious is afoot comes pretty swiftly. Reform is a strong word for the title given the description. Adding a little education, clarification and a notice/cure seems fairly wimpy to earn a bold word like "reform". 
...want to see what's in it?
I'll only have time to read one tonight, so let's do H. Res. 724
#ReadtheBill #mepolitics #ME02 #Bond2018 #TWPSB
I'll only have time to read one tonight, so let's do H. Res. 724
#ReadtheBill #mepolitics #ME02 #Bond2018 #TWPSB
Disclaimer, I do not work in employment law. Were I actually voting on this bill, I would phone a friend(s) to make sure I am not missing anything. First page is nothing sensational - title, sponsors, etc. 
P. 2 - There are a lot of references throughout that reference the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, without appropriate citations or specificity. A bit sloppy to me. A good use of staff is looking up references for efficient bill reading, it shouldn't take this long. 
