Maine Democratic Party chairman Charles Dingman implored party activists to "buckle down for the next 100 days together." While a far less polished orator than Platner, Jackson spoke with an air of authenticity about the challenges facing working Mainers. Collins' campaign entered July with over $11 million cash on hand, while Jackson is effectively starting from scratch. Those reports were featured prominently in the debut ad against Jackson from the Senate Leaderhsip Fund, the top GOP super PAC in Senate races. Jackson did not mention Platner on Saturday but appealed to the Democrats that he energized in his campaign.