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Happy Thanksgiving from Missaukee County (Michigan) :)

Written by: Richard Renner on Nov 26, 2008 7:30 PM EST

To all my friends at Democracy for America,

May your Thanksgiving be filled with Love, Faith and Laughter.

Best wishes,

Richard Renner

Missaukee County Commissioner-elect

Membership Chair, Missaukee County Democratic Party

“Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of others...for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy. Many times a day, I realize how much my outer and inner life is built upon the labors of people, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.”

- Albert Einstein

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"...let's not forget all the hard-working, progressive Democrats who are running for local offices..." - Democrats.com

Written by: Richard Renner on Nov 17, 2008 9:41 PM EST

"...let's not forget all the hard-working, progressive Democrats who are running for local offices...Local and state offices have an enormous impact on our lives, and also produce our future national leaders..." - Democrats.com

CHALLENGE: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to raise $380! Help the only Democratic County Commissioner in Missaukee County (Michigan).

On Tuesday, November 4th, history was made in Missaukee County. I was fortunate enough to defeat a Republican incumbent for County Commissioner in the second most Republican county in the state of Michigan. However, as with many campaigns, I have debt to pay off, and several final expenses to pay. I need to raise $380 in 3 days. Can I count on you? Making a contribution is easier than ever. Just click on the link below, and make a secure, online contribution using PayPal...

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OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY MID-MICHIGAN DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA (MMDfA)!
“Richard REALLY knows his stuff and has specific plans for improving his county.”

As I was quoted in our local daily, the Cadillac News, following my victory...

"The voters...have made a determination that the status quo is no longer acceptable, that we expect more accountability, greater openness, and transparency in county government."

Please, help me pay off my debt by raising $380 in 3 days. Just click on the link below, and make a secure, online contribution using PayPal...

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Victory '10,

Richard Renner

Missaukee County Commissioner-elect

"...public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people...with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration."

- Margaret Chase Smith, U.S. Senator from Maine, 1949-1973

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Petition Delivery to Congressman Wexler

Written by: Louise Friedman on Mar 10, 2008 1:03 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Palm Beach County

The Congressman will be speaking at Century Village, Hillsboro Rd.,Deerfiled Beach. I think we should have a DFA presence in attendance as we deliver the Super Delegates petition. He was not available in his office on the Big Day but his assistant recommended, since he would not be back in his office for over a week, that we hand deliver it personally.

Anyone who has buttons, signs, whatever, please bring them along.

Don't miss this opportunity = no doubt there will be press coverage and it would be great advertising for DFA.

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The Legacy of the Roosevelts

Written by: Louise Friedman on May 19, 2007 11:04 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Palm Beach County

One of the main missions of GWB has been to destroy the legacy of social consciousness and Democracy in it's truest form ... for the people, by the people, etc.

JFK is turning in his grave (Bobby too) to see this nation so divided and the practice of involving Church and State in governing America.

I believe that there is an answer right around the corner and that DFA should get behind it - that would be urging Al Gore to run for 2008. He's come a long way baby - he's the superstar Howard Dean would have been but for the vicious tongue of Karl Rove, et al.

Al Gore is a man of the people and the planet and would restore this country to it's originally validated Constitution.

Are you ready to get together and take action? If not you, who?

Louise Friedman

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Written by: Gwynne Chesher on Nov 14, 2006 5:05 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Palm Beach County

For the past year, I have been involved in several liberal organizations, attending and organizing rallies, attending and hosting parties and meetings for MoveOn.org and our local Democratic Party and, for the past few weeks I have been canvassing and phone banking. All of these activities put together are not as important as progressive radio and the one or two progressive TV hosts (like Stewart, Colbert and Olbermann). Corporate TV news networks need to be pressured to stop caving into Karl Rove talking points and tell the truth .The few allies we have in the media should be thanked and encouraged to continue and, in the case of Air America, supported with $$.

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Attend Regular Meetup on September 6!

Written by: Hillary Keyes on Sep 1, 2006 1:50 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Palm Beach County

Dear Member,

Please attend Regular Meetup on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=108...

What: Regular Meetup
When: Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Christina's Restaurant
65 NE Second Avenue, Suite 610
Delray Beach FL 33444

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Attend HOUSE PARTY FOR MARK PAFFORD! on August 26!

Written by: Hillary Keyes on Aug 22, 2006 2:16 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Palm Beach County

Dear Member,

Please attend a HOUSE PARTY FOR MARK PAFFORD! on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=117...

or call 561-876-1008

What: HOUSE PARTY FOR MARK PAFFORD!
When: Saturday, August 26, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Barbara's
129 Dayton Rd.
Lake Worth FL 33487

Democracy for America, Palm Beach County has officially endorsed Mark Pafford for Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 6

Mark is grassroots candidate that needs our help! Mark is running for County Commissioner to make a difference and lead the county in the right direction. Mark has a tremendous amount of Integrity. This is a very important strength because District 6 has suffered recently due to Tony Massilotti, our sitting Commissioner. He has been absent from meetings, lobbied for land deals he silently made millions of dollars on, and has other ethics concerns which are currently under investigation. Mark has been in public service his entire career--he has never been a developer unlike two of the other Democratic Candidates in the race. Once elected, Mark's only job will be our "full time" commissioner.

Mark has both the Leadership and the Experience to represent us well. Working for both a US Congressman and Florida State Representative Mark has acquired a strong background in the legislative process. For the past 10 years, he has worked as the chief executive officer of the Alzheimer's Association Southeast Chapter. He is also endorsed by the North Palm Beach County National Organization for Women, Palm Beach County Human Rights Coalition, and the AFL-CIO.

Mark's entire VOLUNTEER campaign team is made up of DFA members and union members! Let's show him that DFA can win this election. Please show your support by attending this event. Any contribution will be greatly appreciated. If you can not attend, but would still like to contribute, please send contributions to:

Mark Pafford Campaign
Mark Pafford
872 Balfrey Drive South
West Palm Beach , FL 33413

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Clay Shaw - Part of "Tom's Tainted Team"

Written by: Alexander Patrick Johnson on Aug 8, 2006 1:04 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Palm Beach County

WASHINGTON, DC - The League of Conservation Voters re-released it's "Tom's Tainted Team" report (PDF) of ten members of Congress who are financially beholden to former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX), and called upon each of them to return campaign funds given to them by Rep. DeLay until his legal issues involving alleged illegal campaign finance practices are resolved.

Each of the ten members of "Tom's Tainted Team" earned the designation by exercising remarkably bad policy judgments, starting with their votes for a special interest provision in the original House energy bill to protect the makers and refiners of the dangerous chemical, MTBE from pollution liability. They cast these votes despite the fact that each represents districts and states with drinking water supplies contaminated by MTBE and pending lawsuits against the MTBE polluters.

These members also took campaign cash from the oil and gas industries that knowingly manufactured and sold this defective product while at the same time taking at least $20,000 dollars in contributions from the Political Action Committee (ARMPAC) of Congress' biggest MTBE Champion, Rep. Tom DeLay. Adding to insult to injury, these 10 members also turned a blind eye to Rep. DeLay's ethics issues by voting in January to change House Ethics Rules to help shield DeLay from investigations.

"While this latest ethical cloud hangs over Congressman Tom DeLay, the decent thing for these members to do would be to return the money they took from him until this issue is resolved," said LCV President Deb Callahan. "If they cannot be shamed into that, perhaps they could put the money in a trust and donate the interest to hurricane relief until Rep. DeLay's case has worked its way through the courts."

The 10 Members of "Tom's Tainted Team" and their campaign contributions from Rep. DeLay are as follows:

Rep. Heather Wilson (NM-1) - $46,959
Rep. Chris Chocola (R-IN) - $40,000
Rep. Clay Shaw (Fl-22) - $30,020
Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-1) - $30,000
Rep. Bob Beauprez (R-CO) - $30,000
Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-3) - $30,000
Rep. Mark Kennedy (MN-06) - $29,500
Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-32) - $26,644
Rep. Phil Gingrey (GA-11) - $25,000
Rep. Katherine Harris (FL-13) - $20,000

"It's worse enough that these members are siding with MTBE and big oil polluters over their constituents, but the fact that they continue to support one of the most ethically challenged members of Congress in history and take his 'tainted' money is unconscionable," said Ms. Callahan.

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Attend Town Hall Meeting with Mark Pafford on August 10!

Written by: Hillary Keyes on Aug 3, 2006 12:48 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Palm Beach County

Dear Member,

Please attend Town Hall Meeting with Mark Pafford on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 7:00 PM.

Mark Pafford, Candidate for Palm Beach County Commissioner District 6, will be holding a Town Hall Meeting to hear what you have to say about the most important issues to the community. Please come and discuss your concerns with Mark.

While not a DFA event, this should be of interest to DFA members in Palm Beach County, especially those in District 6.

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=110...

What: Town Hall Meeting with Mark Pafford
When: Thursday, August 10, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Wellington Community Center
12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington FL 33414

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Attend Candidate Forum on July 31!

Written by: Hillary Keyes on Jul 9, 2006 2:27 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Palm Beach County

Dear Member,

Please attend Candidate Forum on Monday, July 31, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=103...

What: Candidate Forum
When: Monday, July 31, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Pompey Park Recreation Center
1101 NW 2nd Street
Delray Beach FL 33433

Candidates running for several local offices will be speaking about their campaigns. Each candidate will speak for approximately 15 minutes, followed by a question and answer session. Confirmed candidates are: Ted Deutch, Joseph Abruzzo, and Anne Gannon.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Missaukee County (Michigan) :)

"...let's not forget all the hard-working, progressive Democrats who are running for local offices..." - Democrats.com

Petition Delivery to Congressman Wexler

The Legacy of the Roosevelts

Attend Regular Meetup on September 6!

Attend HOUSE PARTY FOR MARK PAFFORD! on August 26!

Clay Shaw - Part of "Tom's Tainted Team"

Attend Town Hall Meeting with Mark Pafford on August 10!

Attend Candidate Forum on July 31!

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