For the past several months, Maine People's Alliance and Mainers for Accountable Leadership partnered with dying father Ady Barkan of Be a Hero to beg Senator Collins to vote "no" on Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Senator Collins betrayed the public trust when she voted in favor of Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

The people of Maine have been clear with you, Senator Collins: the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Justice is a threat to all Mainers. Kavanaugh is committed to ending healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions. He is committed to overturning Roe v. Wade. His confirmation poses a danger for millions of families in Maine and across America.

Senator, your deciding vote was a rubber-stamp for Trump’s anti-healthcare, anti-woman, anti-environment and anti-labor agenda.

For failing to stand up for the people of Maine and ignoring the voices of your constituents, and for endangering the lives of millions of Americans, we will work to elect a new senator to represent the State of Maine. 

Every dollar donated to this campaign will be used to fund your eventual Democratic opponent in 2020.  Mainers deserve a senator who will fight for a country that works for all of us.

Be A Hero Team
Maine People's Alliance
Mainers for Accountable Leadership


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    “For those concerned about if the money was ever passed along, the FEC filings for the PAC (ID C00630012) shows that a 3,457,085.24 payment was made to “S-ME-02-D Nominee Fund 2020” on 07/23/2020. You can find this in the PAC’s August 2020 Monthly Filing on the FEC website, SCHEDULE B, ITEMIZED DISBURSEMENTS Line #: 29.”

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    “Was this money ever given to Sara Gideon? We deserve an update.”

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    “From Mainers for Accountable Leadership "The money was transferred on July 24th to Sara Gideon.”

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    “Can you please give us an update on when this money will be sent to Sara Gideon? I want this money to be used to beat Susan Collins ASAP. The primary was nearly a month ago already.”

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    “I gave multiple times... now when the hell is Sara Gideon getting all this money? It’s been a week since the primary ended. How about at least a brief post to explain the timing you have in mind?”

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    “Susan Collins says one thing, and then does another. Kavanaugh lied to her, she knew he was lying, and she voted to confirm him anyway.”

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    “She ia a traitor to democracy/ an enabler of Trump’s anti American behave”

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    “I support Collins' future opponent because moderate Republicans like Collins who have tolerated Trump's egregious violations of the constitution, flouting the rule of law, need to be held accountable for their complicity in the rise of authoritarianism in this country. She's got to go!”

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    “Collins has totally sold out to Trump. My understanding is she votes with him 94% of the time. She is NOT "moderate" nor "independent"! COLLINS MUST GO!”

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    “Not quite sure what you're doing here, or why these funds haven't been donated to Sara Gideon, who is running against Susan Collins. I gave to this campaign last year, and assumed you would have already donated to Gideon's campaign.”

September 25, 2018

The Hill: “Kavanaugh’s fate rests with Sen. Collins”

Our campaign to pressure Susan Collins on her vote is more important than ever: Members of the press are starting to realize what we already know: Susan Collins is the most important vote for Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.

She alone can stop his nomination dead, and she alone could put him on the bench.

Alexander Bolton, a reporter at The Hill, a news organization that covers Congress, just published a story with the headline “Kavanaugh’s fate rests with Sen. Collins”. Here is an excerpt:

"Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), a prominent moderate voice and one of the Senate’s most conscientious members, is poised to make or break Brett Kavanaugh’s chance at becoming a Supreme Court justice.

"A big reason for that is several Senate colleagues are waiting to see what Collins will do before announcing their positions."

Survivors are speaking out all week as we wait to hear Dr. Ford’s testimony. And Susan Collins is her most important audience.

Will you pledge $20.20 one more time now, at this crucial moment, to help us meet our goal of $2,000,000 pledged to go to Collins’ future opponent if she votes for Kavanaugh?

Thanks for your support.

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  • endorsed

    “For those concerned about if the money was ever passed along, the FEC filings for the PAC (ID C00630012) shows that a 3,457,085.24 payment was made to “S-ME-02-D Nominee Fund 2020” on 07/23/2020. You can find this in the PAC’s August 2020 Monthly Filing on the FEC website, SCHEDULE B, ITEMIZED DISBURSEMENTS Line #: 29.”

  • endorsed

    “Was this money ever given to Sara Gideon? We deserve an update.”

  • endorsed

    “From Mainers for Accountable Leadership "The money was transferred on July 24th to Sara Gideon.”

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  • endorsed

    “Can you please give us an update on when this money will be sent to Sara Gideon? I want this money to be used to beat Susan Collins ASAP. The primary was nearly a month ago already.”

  • endorsed

    “I gave multiple times... now when the hell is Sara Gideon getting all this money? It’s been a week since the primary ended. How about at least a brief post to explain the timing you have in mind?”

  • endorsed

    “Susan Collins says one thing, and then does another. Kavanaugh lied to her, she knew he was lying, and she voted to confirm him anyway.”

  • endorsed

  • endorsed

    “She ia a traitor to democracy/ an enabler of Trump’s anti American behave”

  • endorsed

    “I support Collins' future opponent because moderate Republicans like Collins who have tolerated Trump's egregious violations of the constitution, flouting the rule of law, need to be held accountable for their complicity in the rise of authoritarianism in this country. She's got to go!”

  • endorsed

    “Collins has totally sold out to Trump. My understanding is she votes with him 94% of the time. She is NOT "moderate" nor "independent"! COLLINS MUST GO!”

  • endorsed

    “Not quite sure what you're doing here, or why these funds haven't been donated to Sara Gideon, who is running against Susan Collins. I gave to this campaign last year, and assumed you would have already donated to Gideon's campaign.”

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    “Never heard of this woman until 2018. Now I've donated twice to put her out of a job.”

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    “The vote for Brett Kavanaugh said it all - even aside from his revolting history, his behavior and comportment during his hearing was not even close to being up to par for any public office, much less the SCOTUS.”

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    “She endorse Brett K for the Supreme Court, which threatens the right of all citizens of Maine and the entire U.S. and then she does refuses to act to allow the TRUMP impeachment to go forward. She is a disgrace to all woman and the State of Maine. She should resign now before she gets thrown out!!!”

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