Given the past four years, we urgently need to elect a Governor supported by a majority of Maine's people, and bring our state together. While many of us voted for Eliot Cutler in 2010, and believe he is well-intended, his campaign can now only saddle us with another four years of embarrassing antics and destructive policies. This current administration has caused real harm to the people of this state: our neighbors, friends, and family - and to the qualities that we hold dear in Maine: our sense of community, love for Maine's natural resources, and deep desire to build a future where all of us can thrive.

As another election nears, the tremendous peril of repeating Election Night 2010 looms large. Eliot Cutler alone, whom we truly believe cares about our great state of Maine, has the power to lift up our state or thrust it into another four years of tumult and disgrace. He needs to hear not just from the voices of a few, but from the many. He needs to hear a collective call to be his best self, to step out of this race, and play a unique and essential part in saving Maine and securing our future. It’s never an easy thing to let go of a dream, but this time is not the time to be a party of one, or to heed the siren song of personal ambition rather than the common good. At this critical juncture in our state's history, it is imperative for Eliot Cutler to remind us how to take the high road, lead the charge towards cooperation, and unify voters around the common goal of putting our state back on the right track.

Eliot Cutler, please take the best and boldest action you can. An act which will benefit beyond measure our beloved state, to which you've proclaimed your lifelong commitment: Step out of this race. We will applaud you and work together beside you to continue to make Maine stronger!