The Great 2020 Free-For-All (Gameplay Thread)

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Lisa Murkowski Speaks to Supporters

"New Hampshire, we didn't win tonight, but we sure made a splash! I want to thank all of you for supporting my candidacy, even though I represent a state across the country. To Governor Scott, congratulations on tonight's victory, and I look forward to continuing a spirited, positive campaign that's issue focused. To my supporters, do not fret, you've worked hard for a strong showing in both Iowa and here. Now we will go onward to Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, and the entire country! Thank you so much for your support."

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Lisa Murkowski Runs Ad “Hope” in Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Online

“Our country is united by our strongly held hope for our future. We do not allow divisiveness, partisanship, or hardship muddy that hope.”

“What we need right now is a leader that holds that hope as a guiding light, and doesn’t allow outside interests to pull them away from the will of the people. We need someone who prioritizes our safety, independence, and freedom.”

“That’s what inspired me to run for President, and keeps me moving onward. It’s the hope that I share with all of you that we can be a free country, that is independent and prosperous. I believe that we should work for a more hopeful future because we not only deserve the best, but we are willing to work for it.”

“I’m Lisa Murkowski, and I support this message because I believe in a hope filled future, and I’m willing to do the work to push us in that direction.”

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Lisa Murkowski Nevada Schedule

February 12th: Campaign lands in Grand Forks, followed by a rally on the opioid epidemic, and the need for a task force to address the problems at hand

February 13-14th: RV tour of rural North Dakota, speaking with farmers on lowering regulatory thresholds to allow the growth from urban parts of the state to flow into rural areas, ended with a town hall in Dickinson on the need for stewardship of public lands

February 15th: Campaign arrives in Reno, Nevada for a joint rally with Mark Amodei on cutting regulations for small businesses to spur growth

February 16-17th: Tour of ranches and farms across northern Nevada, speaking with workers on the need for stability in trade to keep their incomes secure

February 18th: Tour of schools in Washoe County, meeting with teachers on education reform, followed by a rally in Sparks on Murkowski's independent record on education

February 19th: Rally in Carson City on the need to be stewards of public lands, followed by a town hall focused on tax reform

February 20th: Tour of Creech Air Force Base, speaking on the need for a strong, modern armed forces, followed by a town hall in Indian Springs on veterans issues

February 21st: Rally in Henderson on the need for an independent President, unbound by partisanship, rally in North Las Vegas on spurring economic growth with low regulations and taxes

February 22nd: Rally in Las Vegas on energy independence, followed by a coordinated GOTV effort across Clark County

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Lisa Murkowski Surrogate Schedule

Vice President Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan held rallies in Colombia and Charleston, South Carolina, before heading back to Washington for Vice Presidential duties. He later joins Lisa Murkowski in the GOTV effort in Henderson, NV to target suburban voters with outreach focused on the work Murkowski has done to lower regulation along with the Romney administration.

Representative Mark Amodei

Mark Amodei greeted Lisa Murkowski to the state with a joint rally in Reno. Representative Amodei spent his time rallying his district in support of Murkowski, with a focus on outreach to rural communities such as the miners, farmers, and ranchers in the region. On caucus day, he continued the focus on getting rural voters out to caucus in Washoe County. Finally, he joined the caucus watch party with Senator Murkowski in Vegas.

Senator Mia Love

Mia Love joined the final week in Nevada and assisted with the GOTV effort in her neighboring state. The Senator focused her efforts on events in the suburbs in Clark and Washoe counties, speaking with voters on Lisa Murkowski's maverick record, and why that's a great fit for western states like Utah, Alaska, and Nevada. The Senator surprised supporters by attending the watch party in Las Vegas.

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Lisa Murkowski Runs Ad “Support” in Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota, and Texas

“Senator Murkowski is an independent thinker. I learned early on that she’s not willing to give up a fight that she believes strongly in, or principles that she holds dearly. This means we don’t always agree, but no one can say that she doesn’t have the best interests of Americans at heart. That’s why I’ve been happy to support her campaign, and proud to call her a friend.”

“At home, I get asked sometimes, ‘What made you support Lisa?’ And well, there’s plenty of reasons. Lisa is a true maverick, and won’t let anyone but the people tell her what she should or shouldn’t stand for. She believes in our right to own a gun, that the government to stay out of the way of small business growth, and that we should all have cheap, reliable energy. I know this is what Nevada wants, and I believe it’s what America wants too.”

(Message on caucus support added in Nevada)

“Hi, I’m Lisa Murkowski, and I endorse this message from my friends, because they know my principles and values. I respectfully ask for your support at tomorrow’s caucus, because we believe in a better way for America.”

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Murkowski Campaign GOTV in Nevada

The Murkowski campaign’s GOTV in Nevada is focused on outreach to rural and suburban voters who are friendly to her pro-energy, independent policy plans, alongside heavily targeting supporters of Mitt Romney from 2012, with Murkowski personally in the Clark county suburbs. The campaign’s strategy  to hone in on a positive message, highlighting Murkowski’s energy policy, support of second amendment rights, and maverick nature in the Senate, is to help garner support of voters who are tired of politics as usual. Phone banking and canvassing efforts included details of where to and how to caucus in one’s precinct, this included a robocall from Vice President Paul Ryan, urging Romney supporters to caucus for Murkowski.

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Lisa Murkowski Speaks to Supporters About Caucus Results

“Nevada, I know this isn’t the result we hoped for, but this is still very much a race! We kept it close, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done together on this campaign. I want to congratulate Representative Amash on his win tonight, and I look forward to the debate of ideas ahead in this primary. This is far from over, and we will keep working hard in North Dakota, South Carolina, and across this country to send a message that we are through with politics as usual, and ready for a new voice to represent the American people. We have a winning coalition that will push us ahead in this primary, and to the White House. Thank you all for putting your faith and support in me, and this campaign is all of ours to share.”

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Lisa Murkowski Campaign Schedule

February 23rd: Land in Bismarck, North Dakota, speech at Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce

"I've made it my job in the Senate to fight for business interests, in particular, fighting to balance the budget to protect our economic strength as a country. We must continue to simplify our tax system, reduce spending, and ensure a stable economy to protect our dollar's strength and to increase the creation of higher paying jobs. That's one of the most pressing issues we have today, the stability and growth of our economy."

February 24th: Tour of oil rigs outside of Minot, meeting with workers on the economic growth from energy production in the state, followed by a rally in Minot on the need for good stewardship of public lands

February 25th: Meeting with tribal leaders in Fort Berthold and Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation, followed by rallies in each, speaking on the need to pass Savanna's Act and her work with the community in the Senate, particularly passing the Tribal Law and Order Act

February 26th: Fly to Columbia to speak at the Chamber of Commerce on a balanced budget, watch North Dakota results with volunteers in Columbia

February 27th: Rally in Rock Hill on energy independence, town hall in Greenville on economic policy

February 28th: Tour of the Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve, followed by a rally on Murkowski's work on public land protection. The campaign then swings to Sumter, allowing the Senator to hold a town hall on veterans affairs

February 29th: Rally in Charleston on the need for free trade deals and their impact on the economy, GOTV operations in Charleston

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Lisa Murkowski Runs Ad "Second" in ND, SC, TX, TN, and WY

"I've been hunting for as long as I can remember, I think it's just what you do when you're from a more rural area. Being able to hunt for your own food is something that has long bonded my family, friends, and I, and I can not imagine dismantling such an American tradition."

"I believe in protections against the attacks being levied at the Second Amendment, which enshrines the right for us to keep and bare arms, free of infringement. This isn't just an issue of protection and safety of Americans, but also an issue of livelihood, sportsmanship, and of sustainability."



"As President, I will continue the work I've done in the Senate to not only advance the Second Amendment, but also identify attempts to inhibit it. I support this message because I believe in protecting your constitutional rights."

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Lisa Murkowski Re-Airs Ad in ND, SC, TX, NC, and VA

Lisa Murkowski Runs Ad, “Our Veterans” in IA, ND, SC, and NH

“The US military is the strongest in the world. We have maintained a powerful, agile, and adept force that keeps us safe from threats at home and abroad.”



“This is why I’ve fought so hard in the senate to not only garner funding for bases and projects, but also for improving family support and preventing sexual assault.”



“Too often, politicians use our armed forces as a political football, but when it’s time to take a stand for funding or oversight on veterans issues, they’re nowhere to be found.”



“That’s why I have lead the fight  for independent oversight of the VA, fought for the return of “Care Closer to Home,” and been uncompromising in my support of our veterans.”



“I’m Lisa Murkowski, and I support this message, because our veterans deserve the best.”

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Lisa Murkowski North Dakota GOTV Operations

Lisa Murkowski will focus on laying the groundwork for the GOTV operation in North Dakota the day before the election. Murkowski will not only hold rallies and speak with Native communities, asking for their support, she will also record a robocall to be sent the following day. Shelley Moore Capito will fly in to Fargo the day before the election, speaking with Murkowski supporters in the city. Senator Capito will then spend her time targeting rural voters, focusing on Murkowski's work on public lands and energy. The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce will also coordinate GOTV throughout the state, highlighting the Senator's work on low taxation and balancing a budget. Finally, Governor Kim Reynolds will spend some time in the state speaking with voters in Minot on Murkowski's energy independence plan, directing them to go support her at the polls.

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Lisa Murkowski Tweets Out Response to ND Results

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@LisaforUS:

I’m so grateful for the incredible support out of North Dakota tonight. It’s wonderful to see candidates taking rural areas seriously this year. Onward to South Carolina!

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Lisa Murkowski Runs Ad "Leadership" in SC, TX, CA, VA, and NC

"The United States is the strongest, most independent country in the world. We have incomparable respect from our allies abroad due to this strength."

"While in the Senate, Lisa Murkowski has made this international leadership a cornerstone of her legislative focus. She has not only voted to keep funding up to maintain peace abroad, but has also fought for reforms to handle sexual assault and increase veterans' healthcare coverage."

"Senator Murkowski has fought tirelessly to be sure that our freedoms are secure, and to maintain the United States' position as the leader of the free world."

"I'm Lisa Murkowski and I support this message."

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Lisa Murkowski South Carolina Surrogate Schedule and GOTV

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Senator Lisa Murkowski spent most of election day in North Charleston, meeting with voters on energy independence and balancing environmental and economic concerns when it comes to a national energy profile. Senator Murkowski surprised volunteers and supporters by joining them in both a canvassing and later phone bank shift. The Senator highlighted her maverick views, support of the second amendment, and work with veterans and the military. Finally, Senator Murkowski watched results from her hotel in Columbia, before joining supporters at the watch party.

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Lisa Murkowski Speaks to Supporters in Columbia

“South Carolina! This is so wonderful, isn’t it? I’m so proud of the campaign we’ve created together, and this is a hard fought victory for us to share and celebrate. Our campaign has been aggressively positive, hopeful, and forward looking, and it looks like that’s the message that resonated across this great state. I want to congratulate the other candidates in both this party’s primary, and the other’s, for their work in this race, let me tell you, running for President isn’t for the faint of heart, but neither is actually being President. I look forward to the ability to share my vision of economic stability, energy independence, and a more freedom focused federal government with voters on Super Tuesday. However, tonight, we get to celebrate what all of you worked so hard to achieve, thank you!”

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Lisa Murkowski Super Tuesday Schedule

March 1st:

Rally in Greenville, NC on the need for a balanced budget and economic stability

Town hall in Norfolk, VA on trade

Rally in Virginia Beach on Murkowski's plan for modernization of the military and expanding veteran programs

March 2nd:

Rally in Dallas, TX on energy independence

"Texas is one of the biggest energy producers in the country, and I think that is precisely why there's been such a robust population and economic boom right here. While politicians choose optics and showboating over solutions, real Americans are concerned with the cost of utilities, transportation, and good paying jobs. We do not need an 'either or' approach to energy, we need a 'yes, and' approach that prioritizes diversity in our energy portfolio. Texas, you know this is beneficial to not only keep costs of living low, but to also stimulate economic growth and allow us to rely on ourselves for energy production."

Town Hall in Arlington, TX on public lands

Joint rally in Fort Worth with Kay Granger on national security

Rally in Waco, TX on the need for low regulations to promote business growth

March 3rd:

Joint rally with Mimi Walters in Irvine, CA, speaking on the need for a pragmatic leader in Washington

Town Hall in Santa Ana, CA on education reform

Rally in Anaheim before holding GOTV operations there

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Lisa Murkowski Surrogate Schedule

Mia Love

Senator Mia Love spent the time before Super Tuesday campaigning in California, targeting the suburbs, holding events across the Fresno metropolitan area. At rallies, Senator Love focused on Lisa Murkowski's independent nature in the Senate, and her push for stewardship of public lands. Senator Love focused her GOTV efforts in the suburbs, working with volunteers there to get supporters to the polls to support Murkowski.

Mimi Walters

Representative Mimi Walters worked across Orange County to get supporters to the polls for Lisa Murkowski. Representative Walters held a joint rally with Senator Murkowski, followed by joining volunteers in Irvine to phone bank and canvass for the Senator. Walters stuck to Murkowski's message of low regulation and lower taxes at rallies across the county.

Mark Amodei

Representative Mark Amodei joined the campaign in El Dorado County, owing higher name recognition here due to it sharing a media market with his congressional district. Representative Amodei worked to highlight Murkowski's positions on the second amendment and protection of public lands. On election day, he joined with volunteers to canvass for Murkowski, before heading to Reno to watch the results come in.

Mike Dunleavy

Senator Murkowski's home state governor participated in GOTV events and rallies across Juneau in preparation for the caucus. The governor focused on Murkowski's representation of the state in the Senate, and her positions on the second amendment and energy independence. On caucus day, Governor Dunleavy worked with volunteers to get supporters to their caucus site, including making a robocall for Murkowski that went out the morning of the caucus.

Liz Cheney

Representative Liz Cheney kicked off the Murkowski campaign early in Jackson, Wyoming, and had spent time laying groundwork by speaking with supporters and attending HQ openings across the state. In the run up to Super Tuesday, Representative Cheney held events in Rock Springs, Rawlins, and Laramie, highlighting Murkowski's work on agricultural issues, trade, and protecting public lands. Cheney joined volunteers back in her hometown of Jackson to phone bank and canvass in the morning, before going to the caucus site.

Kay Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey focused her campaigning and GOTV efforts on the Southern portion of the state, holding rallies for Murkowski on her support of the second amendment, fiscal conservatism, and work for rural communities. The Governor participated in phone banking and met with volunteers in Montgomery on Super Tuesday.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator Shelley Moore Capito spent the lead up to Super Tuesday campaigning across Virginia, particularly honing in on the Northwestern portion of the state. Senator Capito held rallies in Winchester, Woodstock, and Harrisonburg, mostly speaking on Murkowski's independent record in the Senate, and the bipartisan solutions she's worked to accomplish. On election day, Senator Capito worked on the GOTV efforts in Winchester, speaking with supporters about Murkowski's record supporting the second amendment. On election night, Senator Capito hosted a watch party for supporters in Winchester.

Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham worked to build support in Southwestern North Carolina before Super Tuesday, with rallies in Asheville, Charlotte, and Concord, all focused on issues pertaining to veterans and the military. On election night, Senator Graham worked to canvass and meet with volunteers in Asheville, before hosting a watch party there.

Tim Scott

Senator Tim Scott spent the lead up to Super Tuesday in coastal North Carolina, holding town halls and rallies in Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Fayetteville, focusing on Murkowski's record on energy independence and trade. On election day, Senator Scott worked to get voters to the polls in Fort Brag, highlighting Murkowski's support of the military before hosting an election watch party there, rallying supporters.

Kay Granger

Representative Kay Granger focused her efforts in her congressional district, with Fort Worth and the surrounding suburbs targeted heavily in the days leading to Super Tuesday. A rally with the Senator was followed by campaign events on Murkowski's plan for lower taxes and regulations to grow the economy.

Kay Bailey Hutchinson

Former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson rallied supporters across Galveston, Houston, and its suburbs. The theme of the former Senator's message was veteran's issues and Murkowski's maverick nature in the Senate. The former Senator held the watch party in Houston, alongside a GOP Women for Lisa group.

Bob Corker

Former Senator Bob Corker kicked off the Super Tuesday efforts in Tennessee in Chattanooga. Corker spent his time touring the Eastern portions of the states, with most of the effort going towards ginning up suburban turnout by highlighting Murkowski's record of results in the Senate, while supporting conservative values such as free trade and protection of the Second Amendment.

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Lisa Murkowski Runs Ad "Results" in CA, VA, NC, MI, OH, and ME

"Washington is known for gridlock, partisanship, and a glacial operating speed. What we need is a President that understands how to beat back this ineffectiveness, someone with a proven track record of results, someone like Lisa Murkowski."

"Lisa Murkowski has helped cosponsor legislation to allow consumers to have transparency with prescription drug prices, expanding infrastructure for Alzheimer's treatment, and modernizing our energy and resource policies. She has worked to end the gridlock by cosponsoring legislation that provides results, not based on what party bosses tell her."

"Lisa Murkowski has spent her career listening to the concerns of her constituents, working to fight for the rights of the individual over the party politics of Washington."

"I'm Lisa Murkowski, and I approve this message, because Americans deserve a better, results driven Washington."

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Lisa Murkowski Remarks at GOP Women's Event in Irvine, CA

"Something I'm really grateful for is that the support for our campaign has really quieted the argument that the GOP somehow isn't a party supportive of women. In the Senate, I've worked to extend the deadline for the ERA, fought for reform to the way the military handles sexual assault, and expanded benefits to spouses of veterans. We are the party of Margaret Chase Smith, in fact, my friend, Susan Collins, sits at her very desk. We know that women don't vote on their gender, we vote on results and solutions to our problems. That's what this campaign has been all about, tried and true results to problems facing this country, protecting the rights of the individual, and maintaining economic growth through low regulation and taxes."

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Lisa Murkowski GOTV Strategy

On top of the coordinated efforts of her surrogates around the country, Lisa Murkowski herself participated in the GOTV efforts on Super Tuesday. Lisa Murkowski spent her time canvassing Orange County, California, targeting suburban voters on her record of results, alongside a low taxation policy and energy independence. The Senator met with voters, spoke at a GOP Women's event, and rallied volunteers on the campaign trail. As the polls closed, Murkowski attended a watch party in Anaheim, awaiting the results from Super Tuesday.

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Lisa Murkowski Runs Ad “Business As Usual” in CA, TX, VA, NC, OK, TN, ME, and KS

“America is known as the land of opportunity, a place where your economic destiny isn’t designated at birth. It’s a place where business thrives and there’s plenty of success to go around.”

“That’s why my plan includes not only a tax cut for both the middle class and small business, but an audit of our regulations to ensure they working without harming our opportunity for prosperity. That’s what every American deserves.”

“I’m Lisa Murkowski and I support this message because Americans deserve more than business as usual, we deserve prosperity and opportunity.”

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Lisa Murkowski Releases Statement on Maduro

“In a free and fair society, every vote should be counted, and we should all be able to rest easy knowing our leaders are legitimate. Unfortunately, that was not the case with Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. The irregularities in his election, the extremism of his regime, and the crisis he has created in Venezuela are all disqualifying on there own, and are especially together. I am hopeful that the country can move on with its rightful President Juan Guaidó, and I look forward to working together to heal the rifts Maduro left on relations between our great nations.”

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Lisa Murkowski Speaks to Supporters on Super Tuesday Results

“Your hard work paid off! Wow! As the results have come in, I have been more humbled by the coalition we have built together. From Alaska to Wyoming, here in California, in Virginia and Alabama, primary voters have put their support and trust into not just me, but the vision supported by all of you. Even where we didn’t win, we kept it close enough to grab the delegate lead. Naysayers have claimed that the Republican primary is unwinnable by an independent thinking woman from Alaska, but tonight, we proved them wrong! This primary is far from over, but Super Tuesday has put the wind at our backs, and together, we will win. Thank you!”

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Lisa Murkowski Re-Airs Ad in KS, ME, LA, OH, FL, and ID

Lisa Runs Ad “Independent Energy” in Iowa, North Dakota, New Hampshire, and Nevada

“This country was founded on independence. We don’t like to have to rely on anyone else in order to function as a nation.”



“As an Alaskan, I understand this also carries over to our energy production.”



“We must pursue all energy production types if we are truly to be independent. This means using our natural resources effectively, with oil, natural gas, solar, and wind all working hand in hand to power our industry and our homes.”



“I’m Lisa Murkowski, and as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, I have worked to push the United States into an energy policy as independent as her people. I can promise you I will carry this effort into the White House to keep your energy costs down, and standards up. I endorse this message because a truly energy independent country is within our reach.”

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Lisa Murkowski Campaign Schedule

March 4th:

Tour of Westerm Kansas, beginning in Garden City

Stop in Dodge City for a town hall

Visit to Kansas Soldiers' Home

Stop in Hutchinson for a rally on energy independence

End Tour in Salina with a town hall

March 5th:

Rally in Wichita on trade

Visit to Fort Riley, speaking on the need for a strong military

Town hall in Topeka on low regulation, followed by a meet and greet with supporters

Tour of public schools in Overland Park, speaking about education reform

Rally in Kansas City on the need for an independent voice in the White House

March 6th:

Joint Rally with Susan Collins in Bangor, Maine

Town Hall in Orono on the opioid crisis

Rally in Augusta on the need to protect the First and Second Amendments

Town Hall in Lewiston on education

Town Hall in Portland about economic issues

Rally in Portland on being an independent leader

"Maine, like Alaska, doesn't tend toward partisanship. We like results, solutions, and independent thinking. That's what my candidacy is offering, a new path forward. We don't need more gridlock and divisiveness in Washington, we need someone to fight for Americans, not powerful political interests. I will fight for low taxes and regulations as hard as I will fight for the ERA. I will prioritize energy independence, veteran care, and ensuring expansion to the US economy."

March 7th:

Rally in South Portland on trade

GOTV in South Portland