HEY PEOPLE IN THE TECH COMMUNITY (or folks w/Tech friends) Please join Tech4Obama on Wednesday, May 30th at 6:30pm to hear about tech & the Obama campaign from Steven Van Roekel and Michael Slaby (Obama for America’s Chief Integration & Innovation Officer). Logistics: Where: Portage Bay Café, South Lake Union, 391 Terry Ave N. Seattle …
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May 30
Sign Up for June Voter Registration: St. Martin’s Shelter, Fremont Fair, Pride Parade, and more!
We had a packed schedule in May with events including Cinco De Mayo, the U District Street Fair, Folklife Festival, phone banking with Win Win, and other events that OFA volunteers hosted – thank you all for making each of these events a great success! June is an important month for voter registration as the …
May 28
2012 Democratic State Convention
Note: National Convention Delegates and State Convention Committee Members are not automatic delegates to the State Convention. To be a delegate or alternate to the State Convention you must have been elected as such at your legislative district caucus or county convention during the weekend of April 28th and 29th. If you are not a …
May 25
Washington Conservation Voters names Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-11) 2012 Legislator of the Year
Zack Hudgins is 2012 Legislator of the Year May 23, 2012 Seattle – Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, today named state Representative Zack Hudgins (D-11, Tukwila) its 2012 “Legislator of the Year” for his outstanding leadership during the legislative session. “Rep. Zack Hudgins demonstrated exceptional leadership on several critical issues affecting …
May 22
Arthur L. (“Mac”) McDONALD
Arthur L. (“Mac”) McDONALD Age 92. Born August 29, 1919 in Oroville, WA; died May 8 in Des Moines, WA. Graduate of Kent High School, 1937, and a WWII vet, Mac lived for 50 years in Tukwila, and for the past sixat Judson Park Retirement Community. Memorial service will be at Riverton Park United Methodist …
May 21
8th Congressional District Caucus results
May 20, 2012 Presidental Elector Elector, Elizabeth Satiacum Alternate Elector: James Green =============================================== Delegetes elected for President Barack Obama Women: Nisha NariyaKaren Keleman Dorothy Willard =============================================== Men: Azziem Hassan Underwood, Ricardo Polintan, Dan Carpita, Jon Ferguson Azziem Hassan Underwood, Chair 8th &11th Legislative District 425-652-9549 Cell & Text Please don’t print this unless you really …
May 15
BP and ConocoPhillips revealed as the big money behind Tim Eyman’s I-1185
Bad news, everyone. We’ve just learned that Tim Eyman’s latest initiative, I-1185, is being bankrolled by BP – yes, THAT BP – and ConocoPhillips. They’ve each sent Eyman $100,000 checks. And there’s more money where that came from. Eyman’s I-1185 is likely going to be on the ballot thanks to all of the corporate cash …
May 11
Candidate List for National Delegate Posted
The Washington State Democrats has posted the list of people running for delegate to the National Convention. http://www.wa-democrats.org/content/candidates-national-convention-cd-delegate These people could use your support. The majority of the national delegate spots will be filled at the Congressional District caucus, followed by the At Large positions being filled at the State Convention.
May 10
Monday, May 14th is the first day of filing week
May 10, 2012 Dear Democrat, Monday, May 14th is the first day of filing week in Washington State. Between now and the filing deadline of Friday, May 18th you have a rare opportunity to stand for election as a Democratic Precinct Committee Officer (PCO).
May 03
Koch Brothers launch $6.1 million attack ad against Obama, Obama campaign responds
The story is here: http://bit.ly/JFg6rb The Obama campaign’s awesome response is here: And the public response has been good: Did anyone else just see a political campaign director talk to us as if we were adults capable of understanding 3 dimensional concepts? I swear she used a cohesive argument, like, more than just a soundbite. …
Apr 30
11th LD Democrats Caucus Photos – 04/28/2012
[flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157629930581971″] 11th LD Democrats Caucus – 04/28/2012, a set on Flickr. Congratulations to all delegates, alternates, and candidates! Thank you for a fine caucus day and now let’s get ready for the next round, the Congressional District caucuses on May 20th. Here are some wonderful pictures that were captured of the caucus. Thanks …
Apr 28
If you want to go to the national convention
If you want to go to the national convention as a Delegate, you must fill out a Statement Of Candidacy with the Washington State Democratic Party. Fill out this form: Statement of Candidacy and follow the instructions on how to submit it (included in the form). This form must be turned in between April 9th …