"Red County Challenge"

Written by: Jim Nichols on Jun 16, 2008 3:57 PM

Linked to groups: Democracy for America - Georgia Chapter, Georgia for Democracy, Blogs United, Jonesboro DFA, Morrow DFA, Peachtree City DFA, Stockbridge Progressives, Atlanta DFA - Voter Registration & Education, California for Democracy, DFA Atlanta Alumni Crew, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007

There seems to be an apathy in some of the more Red areas of this country that Democrats--myself included are susecptible to.

I've come up with the idea of a "Red County Challenge"  to try to inspire Democrats throughout the country to not give up.

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"Red State Challenge"

Written by: Jim Nichols on Jun 14, 2008 10:45 PM

Linked to groups: Democracy for America - Georgia Chapter, Georgia for Democracy, Blogs United, Jonesboro DFA, Morrow DFA, Peachtree City DFA, Stockbridge Progressives, Atlanta DFA - Voter Registration & Education, DFA Night School, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007, DFA Atlanta Alumni Crew

I hope every "Red State" will do what we will be doing here in GA.

I say we... but I just came up with the idea today at our election year kickoff here in Henry County GA. My idea is the "Red county Challenge"

The goal is for every "Red county" to compete with each other to have the largest turnout for Obama in November. If you went for Bush in 04 you are a "Red county" for definitional purposes.

Even bigger each of the "Red States" can join together to recruit all of their "red counties" and unite to try to win the "Red State Challenge" Where all the Red States compete to have the largest overall turnout. I guess some math person can explain how we can weight this so small and large states can compete on equitable ground for this game. But I came up with the challenge others can figure the rules out as we spread the word.

The goal is to get every single "red" county in this nation to be knocking on doors, holding house parties, and registering new voters. So that we can Get out the Vote this november and make history!

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I'd like to ask for your vote to grow as an activist

Written by: Jim Nichols on Jun 13, 2008 2:26 PM

Linked to groups: Democracy for America - Georgia Chapter, Georgia for Democracy, Blogs United, Jonesboro DFA, Morrow DFA, Peachtree City DFA, Stockbridge Progressives, Atlanta DFA - Voter Registration & Education, DFA Night School, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007, DFA Atlanta Alumni Crew

Please consider a vote for me to gain a scholarship to the Net Roots Nation event coming up this July. Economist Paul Krugman and other bloggers will be speaking.  Consider it a 28th birthday present (July 13th baby!)
 
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/netroots_nation_scholarships/124-jim-nichols

Help me grow as a progressive activist who advocates for issues that matter not political politics.
 
Jim

p.s. please contact friends and family to help my efforts!

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You are a political expert...

Written by: Jim Nichols on Jun 13, 2008 2:21 PM

Linked to groups: Democracy for America - Georgia Chapter, Georgia for Democracy, Blogs United, Jonesboro DFA, Morrow DFA, Peachtree City DFA, Stockbridge Progressives, Atlanta DFA - Voter Registration & Education, DFA Night School, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007, DFA Atlanta Alumni Crew

A flier I'm printing up for our County Party Picnic.  Please comment if I should change something.. Also help spread the message that voters are the Political experts.

You are a Political Expert!

Don't let the talking heads on tv and politicians promoting apathy and divisiveness win. You are needed in the political process. You are the political expert. Take a moment to write a list of things you see in your community that need to be fixed, addressed, or improved. Look around and pay attention to those around you who are struggling to play by the rules and stay above water. The Republican "every man for themself" mentality, their "government can't address the problem" policies, are meant to keep people apathetic, disengaged, and fighting amongst each other for the scraps left over. In a Democracy WE are the government and we should NEVER vote for someone who says WEcan't find ways to address problems in our country!! Our political culture tells us when we see a man beaten by the side of the road that you pass on the other side and don't look back. Its up to us to be leaders in the community who say in one united voice: "That's not our style. Those aren't our values. America can be better than that. That's why we are Democrats!"

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Send Elliot Anderson to Netroots Nation!

Written by: Teresa Crawford on Jun 13, 2008 12:46 AM

Linked to groups: Las Vegas Democracy For America, Henderson NV Democracy For America, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007

    Our own DFA member and hard-working veteran's activist, Elliot Anderson, applied for a  DFA scholarship to Netroots Nation. The third annual convention for the vibrant Daily Kos community takes place late July in Austin. I voted for Elliot because I know he will derive maximum benefit from the networking and exchange of ideas that happens when progressive thinkers and writers from around the nation gather.

      Please log on and vote for Elliot, too. It takes a quick minute. I could tell you all he's done in the two years I've known him, but check out his resume for yourself. Here's a link to his application page:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/netroots_nation_scholarships/117-elliot-anderson

And here is his Daily Kos diary on his bid for the scholarship.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/6/12/171718/587/53/534891

Thank you!

Teresa Crawford

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Important Action Alert

Written by: Kenneth Quinnell on Jun 12, 2008 10:08 AM

Linked to groups: Florida DFA, Democracy for Florida, Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM), DFA Tallahassee, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007

If you are a DFA-Link member (and why wouldn't you be), we need your help.  There are several Floridians signed up in the competition for Netroots Nation scholarships.  This is the national Netroots Conference that used to be Called Yearly Kos.  It's in Austin and getting there won't be cheap.  DFA is offering at least 20 scholarships to help people attend.  One of the key factors in the scholarships is grassroots support from DFA members.  You can help one or more of us win those scholarships simply by going to our pages, logging in, and click on the link on the right-hand side under our pictures "Add Your Support."  That's all you have to do.  Two familiar names are on the list:

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Help St. Joseph County Indiana Democrats With Act Blue

Written by: Dustin Blythe on May 21, 2008 8:52 PM

Linked to groups: Democracy for Indiana, Indiana Progressives, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007

We recently had quite a bit of presidential activity here with both the Clinton and Obama campaigns in town for about six weeks.  Each group had occasion to use our county headquarters and each commented on how lucky we are to have a permanent headquarters located in the heart of downtown South Bend.  I realize how fortunate we are.  Just here in Indiana I know of many communities that do not have the funds to have a permanent headquarters.  When election time runs around the Democratic Party rents space on a short term basis then has to turn around and move out after election day. 

However, keeping a headquarters up and running is not easy.  It takes time, dedication and money.  The first two we have plenty of; we need help with the third.  That is why I have set up an Act Blue page for donations to the St. Joseph County Democratic Party:

http://www.actblue.com/page/stjoeindianademocrats

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DFA Academy Grads Elected Delegate

Written by: Kate Donaghue on May 15, 2008 1:59 PM

Linked to groups: Acton Area Democracy for America, Democracy For America - Metro West of Boston, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007

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In MEMORY OF DAVID O. DEPKER ST.LOUIS DFA

Written by: Retta Crawford on Mar 20, 2008 1:00 AM

Linked to groups: Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007

I BARE THE NEWS OF THE LOSS OF A BELOVED DFA MEMBER  DAVID  (DAVE)   O. DEPKER

WE HAVE LOST A DEDICATED MEMBER OF DFA DAVE DEPKER ST LOUIS,MISSOURI

DAVE WENT ALL THE WAY BACK TO STU SYMINGTON HERE IN MISSOURI  AND THE YOUNG DEMOCRATS.  HE TRAVELED WITH SENIORS FOR HOWARD DEAN  PRESIDENT IN IOWA. I SO ENJOYED THE TRIP ACROSS IOWA WITH HIM AND OTHERS FROM DFA . DAVE ORGANIZED ST.LOUIS DEMOCRATS MEETUP YIL HIS HEALTH BROKE.  I WAS LUCKY TO CALL HIM A FRIEND AND MENTOR.  DAVE HAD HEATLH PROBLEMS AND DIDN't OVERCOME THEM.  HE WAS IN THE MILITARY AND AN ATTORNEY WHO WORKED FOR HEALTHCARE AND PROGRESS IN AMERICA .  HE LEAVES A MOM, DAUGHTERS, FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS THRUOUT THE U.S.A. BUT WE ARE RICHER FOR HAVING KNOWN HIM AND I ASK OF ALL WHO READ THIS PRAY FOR HIS FAMILY AND LET'S DO VICTORY 2008  FOR DAVE.  HE WILL BE MISSED FOR HIS JOKES, STORIES ,AND GUIDANCE AND LOVE OF DEMOCRACY.   THANK YOU FRIENDS....

 RETTA CRAWFORD

MISSOURI  WOMEN'S COUNCIL FOR HILLARY CLINTON

Help our neighbors in the Maryland 4th Congressional

Written by: Larry McNeely on Jan 11, 2008 11:30 AM

Linked to groups: Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007

With the endorsement of Democracy for America, community activist Donna Edwards is taking on incumbent Al Wynn in the Maryland's Democratic Primary this February 12th.

This is a nationally significant test of whether grassroots power can take on a pro-war, weak-on-the environment, corporate Democrat. The district is overwhelmingly democratic and needs a real democrat to stand up for the citizens. And Donna came very close to beating Wynn in 2006.

I'm a DFA member who attended the DFA Training this past summer in Fairfax. And I am volunteering with the Donna Edwards campaign. The campaign could use some of the volunteer talent that helped turn the VA Governor's Mansion and statehouse blue.

Until the Feb 12th primary, the campaign needs some individuals who have experience with phone banks to help with their phone program, who wouldn't be afraid to drive 15 minutes to help elect a true progressive to Congress. Help is needed as soon as possible. Please call Mike Hamby @573-529-1054 or email him at mike@donnaedwardsforcongress.com.

You can also speak with Gina at the Montgomery County office at 301-871-5302

Thanks,

Larry McNeely Arlington resident

301-385-4340