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You're correct, I'm not accepting campaign contributions. It was an April Fool's joke.
However, if you want me to run for Senate...you can make that part real. It will take a little bit from each of you in the most crowd-sourced campaign possible.
However, if you want me to run for Senate...you can make that part real. It will take a little bit from each of you in the most crowd-sourced campaign possible.
Here's what we are up against:
Susan Collins has about 500k followers on twitter alone.
She has access to near-unlimited financial resources.
Susan has a very favorable relationship with the media (particularly local) and can get any TV/radio/newspaper coverage she wants.
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Susan Collins has about 500k followers on twitter alone.
She has access to near-unlimited financial resources.
Susan has a very favorable relationship with the media (particularly local) and can get any TV/radio/newspaper coverage she wants.
😬
Wait, Tiffany, you aren't taking money - how the heck can you combat that?
You. The person reading this tweet. Be an advocate.
Take 5 minutes a week to RT, like, comment, share.
If you see anyone talking about Susan, tell them the good stuff - #Readthebill, #MaineRaising
You. The person reading this tweet. Be an advocate.
Take 5 minutes a week to RT, like, comment, share.
If you see anyone talking about Susan, tell them the good stuff - #Readthebill, #MaineRaising
This week has been so entirely soul-sucking and gross. Let's find ourselves again. Will you help me help Maine?
If you are angry, sad, and miss politics feeling human, do a #MaineRaising.
Do one or both of the following (and pass it on) - we make make politics kind together...
If you are angry, sad, and miss politics feeling human, do a #MaineRaising.
Do one or both of the following (and pass it on) - we make make politics kind together...
Go shopping!
Buy anything from any small business anywhere in Maine.
When you shop, use the special instructions/comments to let them know I sent you, make sure to add #MaineRaising.
Screen shot your message and share your #MaineRaising on social media to help it spread.
Buy anything from any small business anywhere in Maine.
When you shop, use the special instructions/comments to let them know I sent you, make sure to add #MaineRaising.
Screen shot your message and share your #MaineRaising on social media to help it spread.
Want to make a teacher feel like they've gotten lucky for St. Patrick's Day?
Let's help clear some projects.
Mrs. Netzer has a donor match, needs $83 to help with Math. Can you throw $5 at this project?
Mention #MaineRaising in your after-donation note.
donorschoose.org/project/game-o…
Let's help clear some projects.
Mrs. Netzer has a donor match, needs $83 to help with Math. Can you throw $5 at this project?
Mention #MaineRaising in your after-donation note.
donorschoose.org/project/game-o…
I'd like to send my big THANK YOU out to everyone today.
I left last week to the men to celebrate or lick wounds.
I started with 2 goals, both accomplished:
✔️ Incumbent no longer making law
✔️ Find a way to make campaigning not suck while getting $ OUT
#mepolitics #TWPSB
I left last week to the men to celebrate or lick wounds.
I started with 2 goals, both accomplished:
✔️ Incumbent no longer making law
✔️ Find a way to make campaigning not suck while getting $ OUT
#mepolitics #TWPSB
Quick recap of what we accomplished.
Final 1st round vote count looks like 16,260; 5.73% of the votes.
I spent <$800 of my own money, accepted no campaign contributions (probably <$750, I rounded up on stamps - I'd rather estimate high).
<$.05 per vote.
#TWPSB #mepolitics
Final 1st round vote count looks like 16,260; 5.73% of the votes.
I spent <$800 of my own money, accepted no campaign contributions (probably <$750, I rounded up on stamps - I'd rather estimate high).
<$.05 per vote.
#TWPSB #mepolitics
We problem-solved to fix all the things we don't like about politics.
🚫NO CAMPAIGN SIGNS!
Bad for the planet, expensive and annoying.
👊Instead we made our own or had signs that could be downloaded, printed on a regular printer, taped in windows, then recycled.
#TWPSB
🚫NO CAMPAIGN SIGNS!
Bad for the planet, expensive and annoying.
👊Instead we made our own or had signs that could be downloaded, printed on a regular printer, taped in windows, then recycled.
#TWPSB
Check out the newest #MaineRaising!
It's starting to get chilly in #Maine.
Instead of contributing to my campaign, contribute to one of the organizations that helps struggling Mainers make it through our gorgeous but brisk winters.
#MaineRaising4Bond #TWPSB #mepolitics
It's starting to get chilly in #Maine.
Instead of contributing to my campaign, contribute to one of the organizations that helps struggling Mainers make it through our gorgeous but brisk winters.
#MaineRaising4Bond #TWPSB #mepolitics
If #MaineRaising online, this is how you note the campaign.
If you are mailing in a check for your #MaineRaising, here is an example. Please make sure to include a note that your contribution is for heat.
Hey #mepolitcs...Since I'm stuck for a bit, want to go with me on a journey?
Let's picture what the job and future elections looks like if I win.
Aka, what can you expect from a rep who does not perma-campaign.
#TWPSB
Let's picture what the job and future elections looks like if I win.
Aka, what can you expect from a rep who does not perma-campaign.
#TWPSB
In this hypo traditional campaigning requires around $1+ million per year to get and/or keep a house seat (plus all the other energy you have to expend to keep the peanut gallery PACs happy).
Let's assume they're at it 5 days/week and take a couple weeks off per year.
#TWPSB
Let's assume they're at it 5 days/week and take a couple weeks off per year.
#TWPSB
$1,000,000/50/5 = $4,000/day
Whew, that's a fundraising nut!
How much energy do you think it takes to rake in an extra $500 each work hour while doing important stuff like making laws?
That's more per hour than you make for the actual job. How would you prioritize?
#TWPSB
Whew, that's a fundraising nut!
How much energy do you think it takes to rake in an extra $500 each work hour while doing important stuff like making laws?
That's more per hour than you make for the actual job. How would you prioritize?
#TWPSB
Let's have a chat #mepolitics.
While I was Downeast with my boys enjoying Milbridge and not being online there was a conversation about me it was interesting to read.
Rather than reply to all the tweets, I'll give you a #SundaySoapbox for #TWPSB.
While I was Downeast with my boys enjoying Milbridge and not being online there was a conversation about me it was interesting to read.
Rather than reply to all the tweets, I'll give you a #SundaySoapbox for #TWPSB.
Side note for those who have never run for office - super weird to read about yourself on twitter.
It's like being at your own funeral and sitting in on the after eulogy chatter by the shrimp dip.
#TWPSB
It's like being at your own funeral and sitting in on the after eulogy chatter by the shrimp dip.
#TWPSB
The way my head works may never be gratifying or specific in the ways @ASFried is looking for. I think it may one day work for @CollinsWatch, though I would imagine I would have much less exciting material than Susan.
I do believe it will work for Maine.
#TWPSB
I do believe it will work for Maine.
#TWPSB
New #MaineRaising!
Instead of giving $ to my campaign, help #ME02.
Change $ spent on nasty ads to special interest stories on the news about helping our community. It's the story politics is missing.
Join in, from anywhere, and change politics.
#mepolitics #bond2018 #TWPSB
Instead of giving $ to my campaign, help #ME02.
Change $ spent on nasty ads to special interest stories on the news about helping our community. It's the story politics is missing.
Join in, from anywhere, and change politics.
#mepolitics #bond2018 #TWPSB
Let's use this #MaineRaising to help support those struggling with addiction.
Prefer to help with food insecurity instead of donating to addiction support?
Go retro with the last #MaineRaising!
Prefer to help with food insecurity instead of donating to addiction support?
Go retro with the last #MaineRaising!
If you are more of a shopper, try a shop #MaineRaising. Support this campaign by supporting small business in #ME02.
Today's challenge - write a letter to the editor for your local paper with what you like about the campaign.
Not in #ME02? That's fine! Help introduce the world to #MaineRaising, and encourage your local politicians to think outside the box.
#bond2018 #TWPSB
Not in #ME02? That's fine! Help introduce the world to #MaineRaising, and encourage your local politicians to think outside the box.
#bond2018 #TWPSB
Here is your out of area sample:
Everyone should check out this new way of campaigning Tiffany Bond is doing in Maine. She focuses financial resources back to the community instead of campaign ads. We should do this here! Check it out bond2018.com
#bond2018 #TWPSB
Everyone should check out this new way of campaigning Tiffany Bond is doing in Maine. She focuses financial resources back to the community instead of campaign ads. We should do this here! Check it out bond2018.com
#bond2018 #TWPSB
Now accepting pissed off volunteers.
Contributions starting at 5 minutes or $5 per week. Shoes optional.
Inquire within.
#bond2018 #TWPSB #DoNOTunderestimateWomen
Contributions starting at 5 minutes or $5 per week. Shoes optional.
Inquire within.
#bond2018 #TWPSB #DoNOTunderestimateWomen
Join me @RoArquette.
2018 will be better with a relationship mortician in your feed.
Come for the bill shreds, stay for the momisms.
2018 will be better with a relationship mortician in your feed.
Come for the bill shreds, stay for the momisms.
In the interest of brevity, I have caused concern.
$5 per week comes in 2 #MaineRaising forms:
1. Contribution to charity (see pinned tweet)
2. Save it up and buy something once a month fron the district.
Still no $ to me. Still not for sale.
$5 per week comes in 2 #MaineRaising forms:
1. Contribution to charity (see pinned tweet)
2. Save it up and buy something once a month fron the district.
Still no $ to me. Still not for sale.
Seems innocuous. It's a short bill.
Promotes education? Sounds good
Clarify? Well, seems reasonable
Notice and cure? That seems like a prudent course
Why are people all upset?
Promotes education? Sounds good
Clarify? Well, seems reasonable
Notice and cure? That seems like a prudent course
Why are people all upset?
Our first hint that something more nefarious is afoot comes pretty swiftly. Reform is a strong word for the title given the description. Adding a little education, clarification and a notice/cure seems fairly wimpy to earn a bold word like "reform". 
...want to see what's in it?
I'll only have time to read one tonight, so let's do H. Res. 724
#ReadtheBill #mepolitics #ME02 #Bond2018 #TWPSB
I'll only have time to read one tonight, so let's do H. Res. 724
#ReadtheBill #mepolitics #ME02 #Bond2018 #TWPSB
Disclaimer, I do not work in employment law. Were I actually voting on this bill, I would phone a friend(s) to make sure I am not missing anything. First page is nothing sensational - title, sponsors, etc. 
P. 2 - There are a lot of references throughout that reference the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, without appropriate citations or specificity. A bit sloppy to me. A good use of staff is looking up references for efficient bill reading, it shouldn't take this long. 
This level of attention is what you should expect from congress when they are discussing our laws.
#mepolitics #TWPSB #Readthebill #bond2018
#mepolitics #TWPSB #Readthebill #bond2018
We should not elect ANYONE who does not demonstrate a capacity to read laws and does not appear to enjoy doing so. That's *the* job.
I wish everyone would take a step back from positions to notice many of our legislators are not proficient in the basic skills of the job. #TWPSB
I wish everyone would take a step back from positions to notice many of our legislators are not proficient in the basic skills of the job. #TWPSB
If someone has not read and/or does not understand the text of a bill and the consequences that flow from that bill, then their opinions on positions are moot...because they cannot tell you if the bill accurately reflects those positions or addresses their championed problems.
