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.”

  • 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?”

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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, 2020

#YOUARENEXT2022

We are furious, and these Senators think they are untouchable — we need to show them they are not safe. 

Back in 2018, Ady and all of us at Be A Hero had a bold message for Maine Senator Susan Collins: If you vote yes on Brett Kavanaugh, then we're going to raise money to defeat you. 

Well, thanks to you we piled up more than $4 million and she voted yes. And now, 12 points down in the polls, Susan’s feeling the full force of our small-dollar donations. 

We find ourselves at another pivotal moment. While we mourn the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mitch McConnell wasted no time committing to bring Donald Trump's appointee to a vote on the Senate floor. The Affordable Care Act, Roe v. Wade, even our democracy — it's all in jeopardy if they have their way.

That is why, once again, we are drawing a line in the sand. Starting today, we are calling on four swing state Republican Senators up for election in 2022 — Chuck Grassley, Marco Rubio, Pat Toomey, and Ron Johnson — to either vote NO on Trump's nominee for SCOTUS, or else we'll donate all of the funds we raise to their Democratic opponents in 2022.

We know that Republican Senators respond to one thing and one thing only: money. Can you pledge $20.22 right now and tell these Republican Senators not to vote for a new Justice before the election or face consequences for their actions? You will ONLY be charged IF one of these Republican Senators votes for Trump's SCOTUS pick.

The hypocrisy is nothing short of astounding. In 2016, Senate Republicans refused to vote on Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court in February — yes, FEBRUARY — of an election year. 

Mitch McConnell himself said, "The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president."

It's maddening they've changed their tune with just 39 days to go until Election Day, but we're hopeful we can turn the tide. According to a new Data for Progress poll, 53% of voters believe that Republicans should wait until after the election before Trump fills the seat. 

We believe that if we can harness this frustration and anger into a real threat against vulnerable Republican senators who aren't feeling as much heat as their colleagues up for re-election this year, there's a good chance they may reconsider their position.

So Chuck, Marco, Pat, and Ron: Do you want to be the next Susan?

Pledge $20.22 to the Democratic nominees facing Marco Rubio, Ron Johnson, Pat Toomey, and Chuck Grassley in 2022. Your card only gets charged if one of the senators votes YES to confirm a new Trump SCOTUS pick. And all the money you pledge goes straight to the Democrats running against them.

This is our opportunity to show Republican Senators the strength of our grassroots movement — let's not waste it. Too much is at stake.

Thanks for joining us in this fight,

All of us at Be A Hero

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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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    “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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