#mepolitics Republicans are definitely using paid canvassers. To be fair, I also looked for paid Dem canvassing jobs in ME. Field organizers get paid $19/hr for 55 hrs/wk, but there are no paid canvassing jobs. We do it b/c we're passionate about the cause. www.canvassamerica.com/safapplyme?f...

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I was knocking on doors today in Farmington - someone I talked to said that a Collins canvasser had been there a few days ago. When she asked the canvasser a question he said "I don't know, I'm from Colorado." So she is using out-of-state money to pay for out-of-state canvassers. #mepolitics

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Susan Collins Concerned That Maine Voters Might Remember Things She Has Done

“I want voters to know that I’m concerned that they’re concerned," she said.

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Cyclospora, which causes explosive diarrhea that can last for weeks, was one of the 6 pathogens Trump and RFK removed from the mandatory tracking list. Ultra-wealthy ag owner Trump donors benefited. Susan Collins voted to confirm RFK. Susan does not care if you poop in your pants. #MEpolitics

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.gov · 3w ago

Today I made an unannounced visit to ICE’s facility in Scarborough, Maine. What I heard was unacceptable: no body cameras, no training, and no accountability. Johan Guerrero should be alive. Congress must act. Abolish ICE. End qualified immunity.

Delegate vote results from Franklin caucus: From Jackson slate - 7 of 9 (77%) From Maine People Power Movement "Unpledged and open-minded" flyer (available at meeting) - 3 of 5 (60%) Only one elected who was not in either of those two groups (a well-respected county commissioner). #MEpolitics

I'll support/canvas for Jackson if he's the candidate, but given the Jackson delegate slate machinery already in place, clearly connected to former Platner supporters, it looks like the reason Platner dragged his feet was so he could turn over all of volunteer/supporter info to Jackson. #MEpolitics

Another graph - this one is of the Platner primary votes vs the primary votes of the Governor candidates seeking to replace him (aggregated by county). Trends look pretty level, i.e. there are not any strong relationships. between the by-county percentages and any of the governor ca… #MEpolitics

I wondered which candidate for Sen has the most support in the counties where Collins got >50% of the 2020 vote. Governor candidates have received the most vetting to date and are my top choices. Created this graph from scratch b/c the governor primary results by county were not posted. #MEpolitics

850 protesters showed up in Farmington, Maine today and lined up on both sides of Main Street! (Pop ~15,000.) That’s over 5%! #NoKings #mepolitics

Susan Collins's nothing-burger "Tuesday Report" this week features 9 pictures of Susan. I'm going to start keeping track of this statistic.

#NoKingsDay #maine #mepolitics please tell @golden.house.gov that the 600 people out today in Farmington,Maine were not paid by anyone. Didn’t have very many MAGAs giving us the finger either.

He seriously cannot remember what he did yesterday. Completely terrifying. Trump backs Putin’s proposal for Ukraine talks, undermining allies

Could Jared Golden's staff kindly share his pub crawl schedule with the rest of us? There's a few things I'd like to talk to him about. #mepolitics

On Tues I wore my long underwear, on Wed I wore a fleece jacket, on Thursday I did not wear a jacket, today I wore my long underwear again. The Maine weather changes almost as much as Trump's tariff policies. #mepolitics

When a judge tells you, "No, you *can't* kidnap people and traffic them out of the country because you have photoshopped 'evidence.'"

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Are you better off now than you were 100 days ago?

100 Days of Chaos

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Trump is the first US president to lose a Canadian election.

Honestly, I think it is more than a little disturbing than 10% of voters think that Trump should be able to send US citizens to a jail in El Salvador.

China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washington from undermining global rules. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...

From Fox News: Overall approval of Trump’s job performance comes in at 44%, down 5 points from 49% approval in March. That’s lower than the approval of Biden (54%), Obama (62%), and G. W. Bush (63%) at the 100-day mark in their presidencies. I love this for him!

As of 2 PM April 24, the AACU statement "Call to Constructive Engagement" had 435 signatures. www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...

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As of 9 PM April 22, the AACU statement "Call to Constructive Engagement" has 269 signatures. www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...

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Federal funding for the Women’s Health Initiative, which as one of the largest research projects in women’s health has shaped treatment of menopause, osteoporosis, and nutrition, will stop in September.

Women’s Health Initiative, known for hormone therapy trials, to lose federal funding

The Women's Health Initiative, the enormous study that shaped treatment of menopause and other conditions, is on the verge of shutting down.

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This is kind of hilarious. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...

Kristi Noem’s Purse, With Security Badge and $3,000, Is Stolen

The homeland security secretary was dining at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. She also lost her passport and keys.

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As long as we’re deporting people with tattoos.

If you hate the Pope because he is too “liberal”, I have some very bad news for you about Jesus.

We’ll have estimates later today, but small towns are really showing up. You can tell, it’s catching local media off guard. Reporters are like, “Wow, we didn’t expect this kind of turnout here.” As for the comments on those stories, ignore the usual MAGA noise.