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 he’s gotten (and will get). Learn more about the threat by reading our breaking news alert.
May 15
Congressional District Caucuses this weekend
Hi all, I’ve posted the time / address information about the congressional district caucuses this Sunday, May 20th, on our calendar. I’ve posted what details I have. Any updates / information can also be found here:
http://www.wa-democrats.org/content/congressional-district-caucus
May 15
Obama ladies night event – join 1000+ women to help
Calling all women and friends of women who care about the quality of our future.
On June 7th at the Showbox SODO, please join me and invite others to join at least 999 other women at the Seattle Women for Obama Ladies Night out. We are hoping to get at least 1,000 women to attend this fund/friend/people raiser.
This is a very different model from other events in that we aren’t asking you to make a big upfront contribution – but are asking you to both reach out to your network AND bring your check books/credit cards. It should be amazingly fun and inspiring!
Early registration is open for this now (register here) – so be sure to do that to ensure your spot in this historic Seattle event (we haven’t done this kind of thing before here at this scale). If you can’t make it, still share with your network and, please make a donation for this “Seattle Women for Obama” event in order to show the support for women and the administration’s amazing support of women (and that we won’t stand for the other side’s policies against women). It’d be great if you could email me if you do make that contribution so that I can track it and help apply it to future events (again – only if you can’t make this one on June 7th).
May 14
PCO Filing Week Reminder
It’s PCO Filing week! If you want to be a PCO, you can file online here: http://info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/pcocandidatefiling
Also, your precinct boundaries may have shifted. The latest updated list is posted on King County’s website. You can find that information here: http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/gis/maps/leg/Leg11.pdf
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). Continue reading
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. Whole. F#@ing. Sentences.
May 02
PCO Filing – Declaration of Candidacy
Online filing begins on May 14, 2012, at 9 a.m. and ends on May 18, 2012, at 4 p.m.
Go to here to file online: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx
or fill out the form the old-fashioned way:
http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/candidate/pdfs/PCO-declaration.pdf
Apr 30
11th LD Democrats Caucus Photos – 04/28/2012
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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 again!
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 2012 and May 4th, 2012 at 5pm if you’re going to run as a District Level National Delegate. PLEOs and At-Large delegates have a different deadline (follow the link).
Apr 26
11th District Democrats’ PCO Nominating Convention – Official Call
Welcome to the 11th District Democrats’ PCO Nominating Convention:
Saturday April 28, 2012 – following legislative district caucus IAM Hall – 9125 15th Place South – Seattle 98108
The nominating convention will begin immediately after the legislative district caucuses. All PCOs that were elected/appointed before March 15.2012, are eligible to vote. Weighted precinct values will be used. (Those values are the same as the number of delegates/precinct used on April 15th and are found on attachment one).
Please see the attached PCO list that contains the weighted number: nomconventionlist_public
The convention rules are available here: Washington State Democrats – Rules – Nominating Conventions – 090926
Apr 25
Summer organizing with Barack Obama
(Message from OFA)
I’m writing because Barack needs you out there this summer.
Through the Organizing Fellowship program, you can work in a full-time volunteer position, learn the principles of field organizing, and then carry out important grassroots activities on the ground.
This summer, thousands of these organizing fellows are going to help lead our grassroots organization — recruiting volunteers and running events to help more people make their voices heard.
It’s an amazing experience — one that could change your life while shaping this country for decades to come.
Apr 24
11th Legislative District – 2012 LD Caucus Official Call
The official call is attached here: 201211officalcall_ldcaucus
All 11th Legislative District Caucus Delegates and Alternates:
Attached is the official call to the District Caucus:
Saturday April 28, 2012 – 10:00 am
IAM Hall – 9125 15th Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98108
The proposed agenda and rules are included in the attachment.
See you on Saturday,
Azziem Underwood
11th District Democratic Chair
