Democratic Party

In 2004 and 2006, I supported Leonard Boswell, Congressman from Iowa's third Congressional district. Boswell has been heavily targeted by the Republican party and tends to squeak by to victory. His age and health were issues in 2006. I supported him through it all.

This year I am supporting a primary challenger to Boswell with some reluctance. Bottom line is I am tired of having to defend the district against increasingly aggressive Republican challenges just waiting for Boswell to retire. The time for him to retire is now and there is an excellent alternative.

Lowndes County Democratic Party Annual BBQ
Start Time:
Jul 7 2008 - 6:00pm

Knights of Columbus Hall
306 N. St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, GA, 31601
United States

Lowndes County Democratic Party Annual Barbecue draws hundreds of Democratic activists from across south Georgia. Lowndes County Democratic Party headquarters is located at 1008 Slater Street, Valdosta, GA 31601. For more information, call LCDP HQ at 229-241-1694 or email lowndesdems_at_bellsouth.net or visit our website at http://campaignwindow.com/lowndescountydemocraticcommittee

Mayor Tom Barrett's Restaurant Roundtable
5/8/2008 at 5:00 PM

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
325 W Walnut Milwaukee, WI 53212

Featuring more than 20 restaurants

Tickets will be sold at the door. You can RSVP here.

To our Ohio readers:

Come join Jennifer Brunner, the person who has restored fair elections in Ohio, as she is honored with the Profiles in Courage award from the JFK Library Foundation:

Hillary Clinton won in Indiana by by 1.39%. In North Carolina though, Obama trounced her by a 14% margin.

As I called it during my live twitter stream, HRC went from a double digit lead to 1-2% win. She squeaked it and it looks like the TV pundits finally have caught on to the fact that Ms. Clinton would have to get the superdelegates to decide the election in her favor.

I'll update later with the highlights of the night. Until then, good night!

IdeaRaiser with Mark Udall (Idea Raiser)

Join Mark Udall and special guests State Treasurer Cary Kennedy and John McConnell (Earth Day Founder) at an IdeaRaiser.

Friday, May 9 at 6:30 PM
Host: Russ Green
Contact Phone: 303-393-1816
Location:
East High School (Denver, CO)
1545 Detroit St
Denver, CO 80206

What is an IdeaRaiser?

IdeaRaisers are conversations that bring people together to talk about their experiences and ideas for how to make Colorado and our country better. They provide an opportunity for people to have direct input to federal candidates and to drive policy. It is a great way for people to participate in the democratic process.

You have the power. This is a great way to be part of the process.

DFL Women's Hall of Fame Luncheon
May 31, 2008
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m
St Paul Hotel
St Paul

Event info: Al Franken will be attending this event celebrating this year's honorees into the DFL Women's Hall of Fame. For more information, email womenshalloffame_at_yahoo.com

Dan & Ronnie Burton Dinner
May 16, 2008
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mankato Alltel Civic Center
Mankato

Event info: Al and Franni Franken will be attending this fundraiser supporting the SD 23 DFL. For more information, contact Judi Gauch at 507-625-3395 or jgauch_at_charter.net.

Women Winning Annual Luncheon
May 14, 2008
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Depot
Minneapolis

Event info: Franni and Thomasin Franken will be attending this event supporting Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund. Keynote Speaker: Katty Kay. For more information, email info_at_mnwcf.org.

Concord City Democrats Yard Sale
May 10, 2008
8:00am-12:00pm

The Concord City Democrats will hold a yard sale fundaiser at 21 Stone St. Ext. in Concord, NH. Please come by and find a bargain!