Dispatch from the Grassroots

I'm working hard here at the Baldacci headquarters, recruiting volunteers to help us out at the Maine Democratic Party Convention; which will be June 2nd and 3rd at the Augusta Civic Center, and will feature Senator Russ Feingold as the keynote speaker. Team Baldacci is working on top secret plans for an amazing booth in the convention hall, and we need people to help us staff it. Anyone who is interested in coming to the convention and helping us tremendously should email me at marc@governorbaldacci.com or call at 699-2140.

Also, please contact me if you would like one of our lovely lawn signs. They help beautify anyone's front yard, and express that you want to keep Maine headed in the right direction. We would love for people to be able to put up signs to show their support for Governor Baldacci before the upcoming Primary Elections on June 13.



It's been an exciting first couple weeks for me here at the Baldacci Campaign. I've been putting a ton of miles on my car already, traveling around Southern Maine. I have met dedicated Democrats in every corner; making my faith in the state and our party stronger than ever.

At the York County Democratic Committee meeting (chaired by Maxine Adams of Biddeford), I learned about Dem Corps, a non-profit organization created by local Democratic Party activists that helps build strong communities through service and civic engagement. Co-founded by Greg Dumas of Saco, Dem Corps is proof of the Democratic Party's committment to enacting change through empowerment.

At the Portland Democratic City Committee meeting at King Middle School, I met with the Chair, Sive Neilan, and the Vice-Chair, Corey Hascall. This meeting featured a fascinating forum on Immigration where I had the honor to hear from Beth Stickney of the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project and Burt Wartell of the Machinists Union and the Southern Maine Labor Council. I left the meeting enlightened about an issue that affects millions of people nationwide in a profoundly personal way.

Special thanks to everyone I met. I look forward to continuing to build relationships with people in all of Southern Maine's communities. By working together, we can re-elect John Baldacci, build a lasting Democratic majority, and empower people who used to feel as though they had no voice.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered...They Could be Yours!

The signs are here!

Come one! Come all! Get your very own John Baldacci lawn sign today!

Last evening, a bunch of volunteers (including my fiance and my sister!), and team Allen helped unload our 2006 lawn signs.

Special thanks to Jim Trott and Local 340!

If you're interested in decorating your rard with Governor John Baldacci's red, white, and blue signs for the upcoming primary, please email me at marc@governorbaldacci.com and we will make it happen. Signs and merchandise will also be available at the upcoming Maine Democratic Party Convention on June 2nd and 3rd.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Meet the Newest Member of Our Team!

Hi everyone! My name is Marc Malon; I'm the newest member of the Baldacci team.

I'll be working in the field in Southern Maine, recruiting volunteers and spreading the word about our campaign. The Governor has a great deal of grassroots support around the state, so I'll be working to expand that support base.

I'm very excited to travel across Southern Maine - its the area I'm proud to call home. I was born and raised in Biddeford, and recently have been attending graduate school in Washington, DC. I never thought I would take time off from school, as I would not want to delay graduation - but this situation was different.

This was John Baldacci.

When I thought about how many great things the Governor has done for this state, from Dirigo Health to increased access to higher education, my decision was easy. As a lifelong Mainer who intends to move back and raise a family here someday, I want Maine to keep headed in the right direction. I had to come back and help the Baldacci campaign.

So whether its a Democratic club meeting or a parade, a town fair or a town hall meeting, you'll probably see me there with my clipboard, handing out stickers and signing up volunteers. I look forward to meeting you!