Happy Holidays to All! contributed by DougPeterson 12/20/2008 As we swing into the holiday season, the Bay Area New Democrats want to wish everyone a fantastic holiday celebration and new year that brings us all those things we've worked so hard for over the last year(s)!
My thanks to everyone that worked in BAND; the board (CJ, Louisa, Don, Mohammed, Diane, and Vicki), new volunteers from the Obama and Clinton campaigns, Senate District 11 folks, and literally hundreds of new Democrats who came out to help and be a part of history. I think you all for standing up for what is right and taking steps to bring about the bright future that's around the c...read
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BAND Holiday Celebration Dec. 10! contributed by DougPeterson 11/20/2008 Please join our holiday fellowship at BANDs Holiday Celebration for the historic year of 2008 at the Villa Capri December 10.
Once again, the work of several charity organizations will be featured.
Cash bar begins at 6 pm for social with dinner at 7 pm.
The dinner features Villa Capri's excellent Italian buffet (chicken w/pasta, eggplant entrees and more) with desert.
The Villa Capri is on Clear Lake at 3713 NASA Parkway, Seabrook.
The meal is $25 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance.
To ensure a seat(s), your check for tickets must be received by Thur...read
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It Feels So Good contributed by DougPeterson 11/19/2008 NEW YORK TIMES
November 9, 2008 Op-Ed Columnist
It Still Felt Good the Morning After By FRANK RICH
ON the morning after a black man won the White House, America's tears of catharsis gave way to unadulterated joy.
Our nation was still in the same ditch it had been the day before, but the atmosphere was giddy. We felt good not only because we had breached a racial barrier as old as the Republic. Dawn also brought the realization that we were at last emerging from an abusive relationship with our country's 21st-century leaders. The festive scenes of liberation that Dick Cheney ...read
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We WIN!!! contributed by DougPeterson 11/18/2008 All that work paid off. We won the White House, in the State House, and the county courthouse!!
Barack Obama and the blue Democratic wave are returning America to the people and reminding the world what America stands for.
Congratulations to everyone who worked hard for these historic victories!
GET TO WORK! Make History NOW!!! contributed by DougPeterson 10/31/2008 ... just 5 days to Election Day at 7 pm Time's running out to help make history! HELP launch the Democratic VOTE!
First, vote before 7pm this Friday! Next, you can help make history by working for all Democratic candidates at Bay Area Democratic HQ!
Volunteers are needed desperately to deliver door hangers to Democratic homes around Clear Lake. Volunteers are needed to hand out Obama/Straight Ticket push cards at the Early Voting polls at Freeman Library . Phone bankers are still needed to continue the "Get Out the Vote" drive; a lot of phone calls still need to b...read
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