Will you join us? Hundreds of volunteers are working hard to help Pat win what some observers are calling a two-way race between LaMarche and Baldacci on November 7th. Here's how you can join in what could be a historic upset:

• Vote Early
  Go to your local polling place and vote (in Maine, allowed 21 days before the election if you will be unable to get to the polls on November 7th)
• "Gimme Five" to Get Out the Vote
  Send an email to five of your friends or family members, and then give them a call. Urge them to vote for Pat. Send them to the website for details. And then offer to help them get to the polls on or before November 7th. Be persistent!
• Pat Mobile
  Text the word "pat" to the number 30644. As a member of Pat's Immediate Response Team, you will receive the latest insider news and tips on how you can help Pat win. Don't just complain about the professional politicians. Help to elect someone you can trust!

Last Wednesday night, for the first time in American political history, an instantaneous poll was taken after a televised debate using American Idol style voting techniques. Voters watched the televised debate on Maine Public Broadcasting and then voted via cell phone by texting the word "pat" to 30644. A ballot was sent that allowed voters to easily choose their favorite. Within minutes, over 100 people had voted. By 8:00 the next morning, 220 votes had been received. The totals were as follows:

LaMarche 120 votes, 54%
Baldacci 44 votes, 20%
Woodcock 28 votes, 13%
Merrill 16 votes, 7%
NaPier 12 votes, 6%
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Total = 220 votes

Voters who do not have or use a land line are routinely left out of supposedly-scientific polls that are used by many polling operations. This poll, by comparison, measured the opinions of those who watched the debate, decided to vote, and had cell phone technology and skill. The results show that, when approached and encouraged to participate, mobile voters enthusiastically respond.

The LaMarche campaign is thrilled by the active participation of Maine voters, both young and old alike. Based on the high volume of traffic on www.pat2006.com, word on the street, and now this cell phone poll, Pat LaMarche is on course to be the next governor of Maine.

All this week, Pat's web team will be featuring student supporters on her website, so send a photo of yourself (either headshot or doing something to help Pat's campaign) along with a few words about why you support Pat (former students are also welcome to join in).

Hundreds of volunteers are going to be working hard every day to implement Pat's Nine-Day Victory Plan. Here's how you can help:

• Start Voting
  Go to your local polling place and vote (in Maine, allowed 21 days before the election if you will be unable to get to the polls on November 7th)
• "Gimme Five" to Get Out the Vote
  Send an email to five of your friends or family members, and then give them a call. Urge them to vote for Pat. Send them to the website for details. And then offer to help them get to the polls on or before November 7th. Be persistent!
• Pat Mobile
  Text the word "pat" to the number 30644. As a member of Pat's Immediate Response Team, you will receive the latest insider news, campaign ringtones, and tips on how you can help Pat win. Don't just complain about the professional politicians. Help to elect someone you can trust!