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Maine Needs
Courage, Not
Just Concern
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THE REFORMER MAINE NEEDS
MEET JORDAN
Jordan is running for the US Senate because he believes America is in a make-or-break moment. Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress are subverting our Constitution and turning our government into a tool for the wealthy at the expense of regular Mainers.
Jordan’s Reform Promise
We can’t wait for Washington to fix itself. We need to restore trust and transparency in our government:
Jordan will never take any Corporate PAC money or lobbyist donations
So you know he is working for Mainers first and foremost
As a Senator, he will not trade individual stocks
Because members shouldn’t get wealthy on insider trading
Jordan will never become a lobbyist
And he will not hire anyone who has lobbied for a for-profit corporation in at least the last 5 years
As a Senator, he will publish his meeting calendar
So you know where he is getting his information
As a Senator, he will hold at least one public town hall a quarter
Because he is accountable to Mainers, not DC insiders
As a Senator, he will not allow his family members or family of staff to lobby the office
Because public servants shouldn't use their position to enrich themselves
Priorities
Fight Corruption in Washington, Fix Our Democracy
Wealthy donors, big corporations, and lobbyists have been corrupting Washington for far too long. They use their power and wealth to purchase influence and tax breaks that hurt regular Mainers. It’s left us with a system that works for them, not us. In the Senate, Jordan will work to:
- Ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks;
- Ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists after their public service;
- End the dark money loopholes that let billionaires and corporations buy elections;
- Overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court case that allowed dark money super PACs to form in the first place;
- Ban corporate PACs and lobbyist donations to Washington politicians.
This fight will be hard, but Jordan has been standing up to the powerful and well-connected all his life. This is the only way to make Washington work for us, not them.
It is long past time to overhaul our broken campaign finance system, to end partisan gerrymandering, and pass a federal Right to Vote. The bedrock of our democratic republic is the confidence of our citizens that the United States has safe, secure, free and fair elections. No eligible citizen should be denied their right to vote, every vote must be counted, and the peaceful transfer of power secured.
Protecting Maine’s Middle Class
Jordan grew up in a middle-class family in Lewiston that mostly lived paycheck to paycheck, his mom was a teacher and his dad a pastor. Today, the middle class is being squeezed like never before. Costs keep rising, but paychecks aren’t keeping up. Jordan is focused on raising wages, supporting Maine’s small businesses and bringing in new ones to create jobs, and ensuring everyone has access to a good-paying job. That means less tax breaks and special perks for big corporations and more money for trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and community colleges so folks can learn the skills necessary for high wage, high skill careers right here in Maine. It also means guaranteeing that workers have the right to organize. Jordan knows that backing unions and supporting the Protecting the Right to Organize Act is essential to building a stronger middle class.
A Safe and Secure Retirement
Medicare and Social Security aren’t handouts. They’re promises. Promises we’ve made to people who worked hard their whole lives and paid into a system they expect to be there when they need it. Jordan will fight to protect both, starting with expanding Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices to lower costs for Maine seniors. And to keep Social Security strong, Jordan will oppose any attempts to privatize Social Security and work to make sure the Social Security Trust fund is solvent for the next generation of retirees. Jordan knows that ensuring seniors can stay in the communities they’ve built is essential. That’s why Jordan will work to protect our health care providers, hospitals, and nursing homes in rural Maine from closing.
Childcare That Doesn’t Break the Bank
For years, DC politicians have paid lip service to the childcare crisis, but Maine families are still drowning in costs, leaving many families without an affordable option. Let’s stop pretending childcare is a luxury. It should be easy to find, affordable, and treated like the necessity it is. And every Maine family deserves childcare that isn’t exorbitantly expensive or impossible to find, including in rural communities.
A Maine for Generations to Come
We all love Maine’s natural beauty, and protecting it doesn’t happen by accident. We can thank leaders like our own Senator Ed Muskie, who helped pass the Clean Water Act and made sure we had something worth passing down. Jordan wants to build on that legacy. He’ll fight to protect our land, water, and forests from corporate polluters. And he knows we don’t have to choose between good jobs and a clean environment. Maine can lead the way on clean energy and lower energy costs, all while protecting the industries and way of life that make this place home.
Healthcare That Focuses on People, Not Profits
It’s time to fight for a health care system that actually works for people. Jordan will protect rural hospitals and clinics, because in Maine, access to care too often depends on where you live. He’ll defend the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid from attacks and push to expand coverage and services so more people can get the care they need close to home. Jordan won’t take a dime from pharmaceutical or insurance companies, because it’s time to put Mainers first.
Standing With Our Veterans
Mainers have a long history of serving our country and we owe it to our service members to provide the best healthcare and benefits we can to those who served. Over the decades we have learned that combat injuries are not only physical, but also mental and emotional. The Department of Veterans Affairs in the 21st century must be equipped to help veterans struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorders, so that they can return to civilian life with every opportunity to thrive. Making sure that veterans in Maine can receive as much treatment as possible in Maine will always be a priority for Jordan. As Senator, he will make sure that the GI Bill, which has allowed so many veterans to earn a quality education, remains focused on the educational opportunities of the future. Jordan is also a strong supporter of job training programs for our veterans so that they can quickly transition to good paying, civilian jobs that take advantage of their skills.
Restoring Reproductive Rights Nationwide
Jordan knows that all Mainers should be able to make their own reproductive health decisions, free from political interference. Despite the heroic efforts of Governor Mills and the state legislature to protect reproductive healthcare and access to abortion in Maine, these rights are under threat. Donald Trump and Congress could strip these rights overnight –even in Maine– thanks to Trump’s appointments on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. That’s why Jordan will fight to codify Roe v. Wade into law, restore and improve funding to Planned Parenthood, and ensure women across Maine and the country have access to the reproductive healthcare they need.
