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VIDEO:
Pres. Obama's Weekly Address
In his weekly address, President Obama talks his proposed fees
for large banks and financial institutions that benefited from
the government assistance program known as TARP.
Length: 6 min.
Published: Saturday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Joe Biden's Remarks on Relief Efforts for Haiti
Vice President Biden spoke to Haitian-Americans and political
leaders about the U.S. commitment to help rebuild Haiti in the
wake of this week’s earthquake. He was joined by Homeland
Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Florida Senator Bill
Nelson.
Length: 25 min.
Published: Saturday at 12pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Fmr. Rep. Glen Browder (D-AL), Author, “Stealth Reconstruction”
Glen Browder talked about his book Stealth Reconstruction and
southern politics during the civil rights movement. He is the
former United States Representative from Alabama and his book
is about bipartisan policy-making during the civil rights movement.
Length: 45 min.
Published: Saturday at 8:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Obama Campaign For Coakley
This coming Tuesday, Massachusetts will hold a special senate
seat election, due to the recent vacancy left by the late Sen.
Ted Kennedy. With the senate race narrowing and both parties
working around the clock, Pres. Obama will be in MA today to
campaign for Atty. Gen. Martha Coakley.
Length:
Published: Sunday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Karen Finney, Democratic Strategist
Karen Finney, Democratic Strategist, and Kevin Madden, Republican
Strategist, talked about the major news developments of the week
including this Tuesday's Massachusetts Senate race; jobs and
economy policies; Democratic anxiety over 2010 and Republican
midterm strategy; health care; national security and other issues.
Length: 1 hr. 10 min.
Published: Sunday at 7:45am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA)
Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA) discussed the special election in Massachusetts
to fill the late Sen. Kennedy's seat, as well as health care
and other issues.
Length: 27 min.
Published: Sunday at 9:30am (ET)
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Senate
race in Mass. draws millions to pay for ads
by By STEVE LEBLANC
BOSTON (AP) -- Millions in campaign cash are flooding into Massachusetts
in the final days of the race to fill the late Edward M. Kennedy's
Senate seat, funding an all-out ad war between Democrat Martha
Coakley and Republican Scott Brown....
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Biden
calls Iraqi leaders about national elections
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Joe Biden's office says the vice president
has been in touch with the top three Iraqi political leaders
about their upcoming national elections...
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Massachusetts
Working Families Mount Big Weekend Push for Coakley
by Mike Hall
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U.S.
commander in Haiti: We'll be here as long as needed
Posted: January 17th, 2010 11:06 AM ET
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Obama
speaks at Washington church day before King holiday
Posted: January 17th, 2010 01:38 PM ET
President Obama spoke at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church on
Sunday.
Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama says the health care
bill he is pushing through Congress will be "a victory for
dignity and decency for our common humanity."
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With
health bill at risk, Obama rallies Massachusetts Dems
Posted: January 17th, 2010 05:14 PM ET
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Democrats
consider backup plan for health care reform
Posted: January 17th, 2010 05:49 PM ET
From CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent
Dana Bash, CNN Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry
Washington (CNN) – Faced with the
once-unthinkable prospect of losing the Massachusetts Senate
race, Democratic officials on Capitol Hill are quietly talking
about options for passing health care reform without that critical
60th Senate vote.
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Obama
Fired Up
President Obama this month "has shifted from the measured
tones he used throughout 2009 to push his policies, reviving
his fiery campaign rhetoric that helped him win the White House,"
reports The Hill.
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Missouri
Court Hears Challenge to Malpractice Limits
Posted: 13 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
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Additional
U.S. Troops Arrive for Relief Effort in Haiti
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
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Arizona
'Ground Zero' of Immigration Fight
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST
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Friend --
There's a crucial Senate election in Massachusetts
in just three days. We need your help to win it.
The polls are tightening as right-wing
money floods the state, and one even shows the race to be a dead
heat between progressive champion Martha Coakley and her extreme
opponent. The truth is, special elections often have very low
turnout and are notoriously unpredictable.
The stakes are just too high to leave Martha's
victory to chance.
If we lose, Sen. Ted Kennedy's seat will
be in the hands of someone who opposes everything he fought for.
We'll lose a key vote for the President's agenda in the Senate
-- and put all the progress we've made toward health reform at
risk.
That's why OFA is putting together a massive
voter turnout effort to make sure Obama voters get back to
the polls this time around -- but we need your help to pay for
it. Please donate
$5 or more to OFA to help fund our organizing, including our
work to elect Martha Coakley.
OFA is going all out in Massachusetts --
we're sending organizers, knocking on doors, and making phone
calls by the tens of thousands to make sure that folks know how
to participate.
It's a huge effort, it's expensive, and
time is short. But with the outcome uncertain and the stakes
sky high, I don't want to wake up the morning after the election
thinking that we could have done something more. If you feel
the same way, please donate $5 or more to help us make Martha
Coakley the next senator from Massachusetts:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Coakley
Thanks,
Mitch
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
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Congratulations!
Pennsylvania Young Democrats,
Everyone is involved in this group for
different reasons, some for policy and some to pursue a career
in elected office.
Well, we just wanted to call your attention
to and congratulate some of our members who were elected to public
office.
Congratulations and thank you to the following
elected officials!
Please let me know if I missed anyone!
Patrick Murphy
United State Congressman, 8th District
Tony Payton
State Representative, 179th District
Chelsa Wagner
State Representative, 22nd District
Mike Gerber
State Representative, 148th District
Jaret Gibbons
State Representative, 10th District
Brendan Boyle
State Representative, 170th District
Kenyatta Johnson
State Representative, 186th District
Matt Bradford
State Representative, 70th District
Bryan Lentz
State Representative, 161st District
Jesse White
State Representative, 46th District
Frank Burns
State Representative, 72nd District
Chris King
Former State Representative
Steve Barron
Northampton County Controller
Mark Smith
Bradford County Commissioner
Chad A. Reiner
Northumberland County Sheriff
Dave Balint
Greene County Controller
Stacey Parks Miller
Centre County District Attorney
Adam Coleman
Clinton County Commissioner
Luke Ravenstahl
Pittsburgh Mayor
Josh Maxwell
Downingtown Mayor
Dan Knorr
Bloomsburg Mayor
Jenny Lynn Barger
Sligo Mayor
Chris Seeley
Linesville Mayor
Chris Morrison
Tamaqua Mayor
Jeff Dunkle
Mount Carbon Mayor
Luke Matthews
Warrior Run Mayor
Tony Matulewicz
Mount Carmel Council President
Rodney L. Horton
Middletown Borough Council President
Chris Dietz
Millersburg Borough Council President
Natalia Rudiak
Pittsburgh City Council
Peter Schweyer
Allentown City Council
Mike Schlossberg
Allentown City Council
J. William Reynolds
Bethlehem City Council
Mike Fleck
Easton City Council
Jeff Warren
Easton City Council
Vince Gillen
Plymouth Township Council
Tim Scott
Carlisle Council
Robert Orth
Ashland Borough Council
Susan Kiskis
Mechanicsburg Borough Council
Bryan Allen
Bensalem Borough Council
Mike Handwerk
Phoenixville Council
Mike Hayes
Spring City Council
Brad Geyer
Connellsville City Council
Yvonne Rush
Connellsville City Council
Matt West
Lansdale Borough Council
Kevin Sidella
Swatara Township Commissioner
Josh Young
Caln Township Commissioner
Brian Canfield
Cass Township Supervisor
Dave Tidd
Magistrate District Judge
Scot Pothering
Minersville School Board
Chris Benson
Loyalsock Township Auditor
David Marshall
Newtown Township Inspector of Elections
Tony Thomas
Judge of Elections
Alan Kennedy-Shaffer
Upper Allen Township Inspector of Elections
Tiffany Penn
Harrisburg School Board
John Caltigirone
Judge of Elections
Nate Kleinman
Jenkintown Constable
Stephanie Odell
Judge of Elections
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Defense
Department Authorizes Up $20 Million in Immediate Haiti Relief
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:24:00 -0600
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Moody
Campaign Kickoff and Rally
What: Rally
Start Time: Saturday, January 30 at 3:00pm
End Time: Saturday, January 30 at 6:00pm
Where: The Tower at Alto Mesa Hall - 6633 N. Mesa Ste. 400
To see more details and RSVP
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Near
East: Egyptian Arrests
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:06:27 -0600
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Dinner
Before Daschle Discussion + Ticket Swap
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, January 19 at 9:00pm
Where: Tijuana Flats
To see more details and RSVP
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LACYD
Activities Committee Meeting
"Want to create fun, amazing political events for 2010?"
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, February 2 at 6:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, February 2 at 7:30pm
Where: Kay n' Dave's Culver City
To see more details and RSVP
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Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day. This federal holiday honors the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize
winner, who advocated for social change through nonviolent action.
Visit MLKDay.gov
to learn more about King and to search for volunteer opportunities
on January 18 and beyond.
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The
Future of the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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State
Department Remarks to the Press, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:46:55 -0600
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Moving
the Food
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:02:39 -0600
DoD Report Fred Baker talks about getting the food out of the
Port-au-prince airport
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Talk
with the Commander
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:42:53 -0600
LTG Ken Keen, Commander of Task Force Unified Response, describes
operations in Haiti
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State
Department Interview With Kate Snow of ABC's Good Morning America
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:14:20 -0600
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State
Department Interview With Sanjay Gupta of CNN
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:06:04 -0600
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Highlights:
Secretary Clinton Visits Haiti
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0600
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Time to step up - keep the 60 in the
Senate
It's Time to pick up the phone for a couple
hours and make a difference for the country. The right is mobilizing
and we need to unite to support our candidate. OFA is organizing
phone banks and can also get you lists.
Here is the message from Amanda Mack, SD
OFA Director:
If you are in Sioux Falls, please come
to the office and phone bank. We will be here at these times:
Sunday 3-8 (TODAY), Monday 12-8, and Tuesday 10am until the polls
close. WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you are not in Sioux Falls, you
can phone bank from home, or get a group of activists together
and do it as a group. If you want to do this, please email or
call me ASAP and I will get you the lists to call from. If you
have ANY questions, please call me at 605-237-0278.
http://my.barackobama.com/CoakleyN2N
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Keep 60 in the Senate
We stand at a critical moment in history,
when one seat in the senate can affect whether or not we get
healthcare passed, whether or not we can pass other progressive
bills without a Republican fillibuster. And in order to do that,
we must keep Ted Kennedy's seat.
Can you dedicate just a small piece of your time to make phonecalls
for Martha Corkley?
Here is the message from Amanda Mack, SD
OFA Director:
If you are in Sioux Falls, please come
to the office and phone bank. We will be here at these times:
Sunday 3-8 (TODAY), Monday 12-8, and Tuesday 10am until the polls
close. WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you are not in Sioux Falls, you
can phone bank from home, or get a group of activists together
and do it as a group. If you want to do this, please email or
call me ASAP and I will get you the lists to call from. If you
have ANY questions, please call me at 605-237-0278.
http://my.barackobama.com/CoakleyN2N
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On-the-Record
Briefing En Route Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:20:53 -0600
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HAITI RELIEF- From our Philadelphia
YD's
Haiti Relief- “Our feet are in Philly
but our hearts are in Haiti”
Dear Friends, Family, and Partners:
The Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia
would like to thank the City of Brotherly Love and all who have
supported the organization by making donations and volunteering
their time. We are pleased and humbled by the out pour of support
for the Haitian community. Below, please find updates on the
relief effort made possible by YOU, the community:
VOLUNTEER TODAY WITH HPP
Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Portuguese American Rosary
4900 Pale Thorp Street| Philadelphia PA|19115
Service: Packing, sorting and loading first shipment to Haiti
Contact: Natalie Catin, HPP Administrative Chair
845-893-2641
Time: 10:00am- 1:00pm
Location: Martin Luther King Highschool
Service: Volunteer training, Packing, sorting and loading supplies
to in conjunction with the Red Cross
Contact: Natalie Catin, HPP Administrative Chair
845-893-2641
Time: 11:00am- 1:00pm
Location: African American Museum
701 Arch Street|Philadelphia PA|19106
Service: 107.9 & the African American Museum are requesting
donations for Haiti
Contact: Natalie Catin, HPP Administrative Chair
845-893-2641
Time: 5:00pm- 8:00pm
Location: Vivant Art Collections
60 North 2nd Street| Philadelphia PA|
Contact: Natalie Catin, HPP Administrative Chair
845-893-2641
Please visit our events page for more information.
HPP Jumbo Jet Provided by Blue Star Jets:
The private jumbo jet that has been donated to transport medical
professionals and supplies to Port-Au-Prince is slated to leave
contingent upon funding for fuel. HPP has received clearance
to fly out of Philadelphia International Airport, has a pilot,
and the medical professionals ready to embark on the relief mission,
however we cannot depart without the remaining funds for fuel.
As of January 18, 2010 we have raised half the money needed to
acquire the fuel. We need to achieve our goal of $100,000 to
pay for fuel as soon as possible! Please help us fundraise so
we can get the plane off the ground.
Fundraising Status:
Generous donations have been made in increments
of $10 to $30,000. We have almost reached our goal of $100,000.
The community has raised $50,000, thus far. We urge you to DONATE
NOW to help us send medical professionals to Haiti. Send this
email to friends and call 20 people you know and ask them to
personally donate to www.hpphilly.org
Volunteer Needs:
Medical Professionals
We will be holding a meeting with medical professionals who have
contacted HPP and are interested in going to Haiti shortly. There
are constant developments as to how and when medical volunteers
will be utilized. To ensure that you receive the latest updates
please register to volunteer now using our online form. This
will allow us to contact you as we receive updates. Due to the
high call volume, please fill out the form above.
Local Volunteers
“Our feet are in Philly but our hearts are in Haiti.”
HPP’s registered volunteers have been working on transporting
donated items from the drop off sites to our warehouse and sorting
the donations. If you are interested in lending your time and
efforts please register online. As we receive large shipments,
an email will be sent out to request help. We also are in need
of engineers, teachers, construction workers and technical professionals
for long term relief. Registering to volunteer on line is the
best way for us to contact professionals and for you to receive
the latest developments from HPP.
Sponsors & Partners: Visit our updated
page for sponsors and partners. Special thanks to Stephane Jean
Baptiste, CEO of Nouveau Concepts for donating his company’s
resources to keep our website updated on the hour.
Media: 107.9 has partnered with HPP to
get donations to Haiti. See our events page for details. Also
see HPP board members in the news., follow us on Twitter and
Facebook.
Our website is updated FREQUENTLY, so please
visit frequently.
Humbly yours,
Yve-Car Momperousse
Yve-Car Momperousse, Board Chair
Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia
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State
Department Interview With Jeff Glor of CBS
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:45:06 -0600
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Colonel
Describes Orderly Traffic at Haiti Airport
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:57:00 -0600
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State
Department Interview With Greta van Susteren of Fox News
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:04:52 -0600
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Kansas Young Democrats Can you help
out?
Folks,
We are at a critical moment in our Nation's
history.
One seat in the senate can affect whether
or not we get healthcare passed, whether or not we can pass other
progressive bills without a Republican fillibuster. And in order
to do that, we must keep Ted Kennedy's seat in the hands of a
Democrat.
Can you dedicate just a small piece of
your time to make phonecalls for Martha Corkley?
Make calls from home for Martha Coakley:
http://bit.ly/4BwR0j
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Obama
Permits Reserve Activations for Haiti Effort
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:37:00 -0600
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Phone
Bank for Coakley!
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Tomorrow, January 18 at 3:00pm
End Time: Tomorrow, January 18 at 6:00pm
Where: Alachua County DEC Office
To see more details and RSVP
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Connecticut Young Democrats Statewide
Meeting and Elections NEXT Monday (1/25) due to MLK Holiday
Hello All!
This is just a friendly reminder that our
regular monthly meeting will be pushed back one week due to the
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday tomorrow (Monday).
Our Statewide Monthly Meeting will be held:
Where: State Central 330 Main Street, 3rd
Floor, Hartford
When: Monday, January 25, 2010 at 7:00pm
We will be holding elections for our National
Committeeman & National Committeewoman positions at this
monthly meeting. *Note: The election of National Committeewoman
in September was to fill a vacancy.
In Order to be eligible to run in the election
you must submit an email declaring your intention to run to Stephanie
Podewell at ctydsecretary@gmail.com by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday January
19, 2010.
Here is a description of the position:
The National Committeeman & National
Committeewoman
The National Committeeman & National
Committeewoman shall attend all meetings of the National Young
Democrats to present the official position of the CT Young Dems
to the National YDs, or find appropriate proxy to do so if unable
to attend. They must also prepare materials as necessary to maintain
the State Organization's current membership in the Young Democrats
of America, and give an oral report concerning national issues
to the State Caucus each meeting.
Competitive elections are healthy for an
organization. Please consider submitting your name to run. If
you have any questions about the position, please contact us
at ctyoungdemocrats@gmail.com .
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TUESDAY MEETING - Mark your calendars!
Valley Democrats United
Presents the official book release and signing party for
Left Turn Only:
Dispatches From The Progressive Underground
By Brad Parker
Left Turn Only includes a history and analysis
of the current political era - Republicans, Democrats, Blue Dogs
and Progressives - futuring economics and The Power of the Positive
Progressive Proposal
After a look inside the book presentation
there will be a panel discussion by the contributors to Left
Turn Only: Margie Murray, Ahjamu Makalani, Mark Pash, Wayne Williams
and Jo Olson
Join us for a Progressive Chautauqua: Multi-media,
Music, Video, Food, Refreshments and a Democracy In The Round
group conversation
Next Meeting
TUESDAY, 7 PM Sharp
January 19, 2010
Encino Community Center
4935 Balboa Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
Kicking off the NEW YEAR
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Reid:
Ushering compromise, powering green industry - Sunday, Jan. 17,
2010 | 2 a.m. - Las Vegas Sun
www.lasvegassun.com
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 | 2 a.m. - The news conference was made
for the cameras: The proud senator. The rival businessmen who
had struck a deal. The towering construction equipment as backdrop.
But last ...
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Pima County Working Young Democrats
Ronald McDonald Service Project!
Remember guys that our service project
is this Wednesday! Please meet at the Ronald McDonald House at
5:00 pm. We will be feeding about 35 families and they are really
counting on us!
Our monthly meeting will be right after
our service project.
Give me a call to let me know that you
will be attending and helping us!
Deya Nevarez
President
Pima County Working Young Democrats
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Joint
Communique of the Governments of the United States and Haiti
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:38:47 -0600
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HCYD
GOTV: Help Coakley from Deep in the Heart of Texas
""the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still
lives, and the dream shall never die" - Ted Kennedy"
What: Rally
Start Time: Tomorrow, January 18 at 12:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00pm
Where: Where you are or OFA Texas' Houston HQ
To see more details and RSVP
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Harris County Young Democrats: Save
healthcare! Get Out the Vote for Martha Coakley
Fellow Young Democrats,
The future of Health Insurance Reform is
now up to the voters of Massachusetts. The election to fill the
late, great Ted Kennedy’s senate seat is tomorrow. Without
victory on Tuesday, Democrats will not have the 60 vote majority
needed to defeat a Republican filibuster of the healthcare bill
when it returns to the Senate for a vote.
Martha Coakley is the current Attorney
General of Massachusetts. She is an incredibly talented woman
ready to serve in the US Senate.
So, here’s what you can do to help:
1. Pledge to make an hour of phone calls
in the next 36 hours. Go to http://tinyurl.com/CoakleyGOTV
to login for remote phonebanking.
Want company? Join OFA Texas at 1102 Pinemont
Dr, Houston TX, 77018 noon-8 PM on Monday and 9AM-7PM on Tuesday.
Call 281-529-5090 for info.
2. Donate your status. Suggestion: “I’m
helping preserve the legacy of Ted Kennedy by Getting Out the
Vote for Martha Coakley. Join me! http://tinyurl.com/CoakleyGOTV
3. Click attending and invite fellow Democrats
to the Facebook event, HCYD GOTV: Help Coakley from Deep in the
Heart of Texas. It should be waiting for you on your invitations
page now!
We have our own primary coming up and important
races right here in Harris County, but please take a moment to
make a difference for all of us by helping elect Martha Coakley
the next Senator from Massachusetts!
Democratically yours,
John Canales Gorczynski
HCYD Political Director
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