A Note from Congressman Mike Michaud

Dear Helen -- This is a big week for Mainers who are working hard for change. When Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination in Denver on Thursday, the grassroots movement you've helped build will be in the spotlight. We need to build our momentum in Maine as we get to the final stretch of this campaign. This Labor Day weekend, I'm asking you to join me and the Maine Campaign for Change during our Weekend of Action. We'll honor Mainers' rich tradition of hard work by reaching out in our communities and introducing Barack's message of change. Sign up for a Weekend of Action event in your community and turn your enthusiasm into action. Throughout my tenure as Representative of the 2nd district, I've fought for the issues that are important to middle class Maine families, like raising the minimum wage, ensuring equal pay for all workers, and fighting for fair trade deals. And as a lifetime union member, I know firsthand the pride that working Mainers take in their jobs. Labor Day is a special holiday for me and my family. It's also a great opportunity to reflect on the generations of Americans who, by their dedication and sacrifice, have helped build the backbone of our nation. Right now, these traditions are in danger. More than ever, working families are feeling the crunch of high energy, gas, and home heating oil prices -- we need change, and we need it now. During our Weekend of Action, we'll be reaching out to voters across Maine and talking face-to-face with our friends and neighbors about the work we can do to create the changes we need. Celebrate this holiday with other hard working Mainers and help grow our movement: http://me.barackobama.com/WOAevents We've come this far by working together. I hope you'll join me for a Weekend of Action event to celebrate the holiday and continue building this movement. Thanks, Rep. Mike Michaud P.S. -- This Thursday, supporters are opening up their homes to friends, family, and undecided voters for Convention Watch Parties to see Barack accept the Democratic nomination in Denver. Find a Convention Watch Party in your area and join fellow supporters to learn about our campaign for change: http://me.barackobama.com/convparty