MAINE: THIS IS IT

[carterm]

We have all agreed that Maine was and is now more than ever a must win. So let's start. PFH, call your friends, hit the webs, spread the message. Those nearby do work. Funnel the focus. One state at a time, especially here.

 

[Razmear]

If you are doing phone from home, have a list of what towns have already voted (I think most already have) so you don't waste calls to areas that have already caucused.

 

[Karsten]

Not trying to put a damper on this, but aren't we polling last in Maine?

 

[freneticentropy]

Not trying to put a damper on this, but aren't we polling last in Maine?

We are? I've only heard that much of Maine has already voted and we're doing very well and may win.

 

[ssjevot]

Yeah it's a two man race in Maine between us and Romney. We really need to keep fighting hard there.

 

[centure7]

Not trying to put a damper on this, but aren't we polling last in Maine?

Irrelevant. We were polling as low as 9% in MN a few days before the vote. Then we got 27%, our highest number yet.

Go Maine!!!

 

[RickyJ]

Not trying to put a damper on this, but aren't we polling last in Maine?

I have heard of nothing of the sort. Where did you get this from?

 

[TheTexan]

RCP's last poll for Maine is from October...

<wishfulthinking><tinfoilhat>methinks they don't poll Maine because they know we're winning</tinfoilhat></wishfulthinking>

 

[Freeberty]

No polling is being done due to the unpredictability of a caucus with extremely low turnout. It can't be accurately predicted by polls so even if one were to come out I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[Kregisen]

Why is it a 7 day caucus? I don't get it.

 

[coffeewithchess]

I agree. RP needs/must win a 1st in one state...before they change the rules of the debates.
He needs to win 1st, and he needs it soon.

Facebook ads for Maine?

 

[LibertasPraesidium]

Ok, I am in MN what does maine need that doesn't require me coming out there. One thing I do know is Phone from home, and scanning the few million Ron Paul supporters on facebook, who might live in Maine. BTW Ron Paul's Page should be at 1 million likes by then. Anything I can do just tell me.

 

[PauliticsPolitics]

Not trying to put a damper on this, but aren't we polling last in Maine?

You are thinking of MN (Minnesota) maybe? We were polling last there but got a strong second at 27%

Regardless, there have been absolutely no polls for Maine this year.
We can seriously win, but it could be close.
There are likely only 5000 or so people caucusing, in other words, every 50 votes basically means 1%.

We have to do everything to get every single vote.

 

[parocks]

Not trying to put a damper on this, but aren't we polling last in Maine?

I'm in Maine.

I voted already.

We didn't win mine 3/2/2/1 - we were in 2nd, and we got 2 delegates.

We are getting clear wins in a lot of towns. The results are being kept secret.

Here's what is being said:


From what we have learned of the Preference Poll results so far, the race for First Place in Maine a dead heat between Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. Many counties have been decided by as few as 2 votes! These are very narrow margins, every vote counts, and we need to Score a Solid First Place Finish for Dr. Paul.

Historically Androscoggin County has a very low turnout for Caucuses. Androscoggin County is allowed 286 delegate spots with an equal number of alternates, the best that Androscoggin has ever done is to fill 115 of those spots.The race for Maine will be decided in this Saturday and Dr. Paul needs all hands on deck to ensure victory.

Caucus day is Saturday, Feb. 11
Voter registration will take place from 9:00-10:00 AM Independent and Unenrolled voters may register during the registration hour only.
Program will begin at 9:00 AM with line up of distinguised speakers.
All Towns Caucus individually at 11:00 AM

Geiger Elementary School, 601 College St., Lewiston
All towns in Androscoggin County come's together on the same date, time and location.

Its Now or Never.
Let's Win This for Dr. Paul

Please attend the Caucus this Saturday to vote in the Straw Poll and consider becoming a delegate. It is important that we know who is planning on attending, please respond to this with your intentions.

 

[J_White]

27% in Maine ? when ? which poll ?

Irrelevant. We were polling as low as 9% in MN a few days before the vote. Then we got 27%, our highest number yet.

Go Maine!!!

 

[PauliticsPolitics]

27% in Maine ? when ? which poll ?

Nope, the person said 27% in MN, meaning Minnesota.

 

[J_White]

omg, this debate thing just gave me goosebumps ! scary.
dont give the MSM any ideas ! that would be a very easy way to axe Paul.

I agree. RP needs/must win a 1st in one state...before they change the rules of the debates.
He needs to win 1st, and he needs it soon.

Facebook ads for Maine?

 

[freneticentropy]

I hope the grass roots is active as hell in Maine. With the staggered caucuses, seems like they could organize it so that there are people going door to door in each district just a day or two before they each vote.

 

[J_White]

oh, but getting 27% is MN, may not change much for us in Maine.
but the three wins might give Santorum a bump, hopefully taking from Romney and not from us (wishful thinking)

Nope, the person said 27% in MN, meaning Minnesota.

 

[RPit]

And for GOD SAKE if you know they are RP supporter AT THAT MOMENT help them identify the time of their caucus and location, and when they have to go and what they have to do. Don't just 'convert'/identify people and leave them. Caucuses are hella confusing. Most don't know when they are, where they are, and how they work. All of this you have to teach them before hand. Coming here and telling everyone how you 'converted' people doesn't mean you helped get votes. You just helped open people to Ron Paul, great, now help them cast that all important vote.

GOTV fails because when we find or convert people, we don't tell them anything about voting. We need to do this at the time of finding/converting them. Get their number or something, find out their caucus detail for them, call them and tell them. Don't just call and say 'please vote', they DON'T know where to, how to, and when to. All of this is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. This is how you get out the vote! Make sure they know when and where, and some basic details. And then you REMIND them of this. Unfortunately all this time we just call them 'phone from home' and say vote, but they don't know anything else. GOTV means you remind them. But we never even tell them where and when. Reminding means you have already told them this information before, and most of the time we haven't.. So PLEASE tell them this information before, and then a day before and on the day of the caucus you call them up and remind them, and make sure they know at what time they have to be there (door close so before that time) and where and when!!.