I hope that everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend and that you took some time to honor those brave men and women who are defending our country today, and those who have given their lives so that we may live in freedom.
I have been spending a fair amount of time over the past week in meetings with staff, consultants and supporters, preparing for the post-Primary campaign. We enter a whole new phase of the campaign after next Tuesday and it will be good to know who my partisan opponents are going to be. I am ready to take them on and to offer Maine voters a strong alternative to politics as usual.
I was pleased to be profiled in the Portland Press Herald last Wednesday, and I had a great time participating in their live online chat. It was a great way for people all over the state to come together and ask me questions. You know that I never shy away from answering tough questions, so keep them coming! You can submit additional questions to our website here.
Yesterday, I spoke with a group of seniors at the Atrium, a retirement community in Portland. My mother lived there for a while, and loved every minute of it. Many of the folks I met remembered my mom — one even beat her at Bridge (which was rare) — and I was grateful for the opportunity to visit with them. The staff at the Atrium does a great job, and we would all be lucky to live in such a caring place when we get older.
I have another busy week coming up, with stops in Augusta, Hallowell, the Greater Portland area, and on up to Mount Desert Island for a ”meet and greet” on Saturday. Can’t wait!
See you out on the campaign trail.
P.S. Have you donated yet? You can do so online here.
Respected Columnist Praises Eliot’s “Combination of Insight, Political Savvy, and Intellectual Resilience”
Ron Bancroft, a highly respected business consultant and weekly columnist for the Portland Press Herald had some words about Eliot is his column this week, “With Election Day Looming, Some Views on Voting Preferences.”
“I should also note that my choice in November, based on what I have seen of the candidates so far, is Eliot Cutler, an independent, and therefore not subject to a public vote on June 8. I believe Cutler has that combination of insight, political savvy, and intellectual resilience to address the formidable challenges Maine faces.”
Continued National Press Coverage
Eliot once again received national press coverage this past week as the momentum for the independent movement continues to build. Noted Pollster, Doug Schoen, mentions Eliot in his NY Daily News commentary on the growing strength of independents:
The entire article, “The Center Can Hold — And Prevail, Even in the Empire State, Independents will Decide Elections” can be found here.
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As a privately funded campaign, we are depending on you to help us raise the funds we need to be successful. Please contribute online today or mail your check to Cutler 2010, P.O. Box 15277, Portland, ME 04112. The maximum contribution is $750, but every contribution helps.
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