Apr 23

McKenna’s Workers’ Compensation Plan: Pay Private Insurance Companies, Leave Workers Behind

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For Immediate Release:

April 19, 2012

Contact: Benton Strong

206-552-0156

McKenna’s Workers’ Compensation Plan: Pay Private Insurance Companies, Leave Workers Behind

Seattle — Today, the Washington State Democrats are releasing “Fraud,” a video showing the dangers of Rob McKenna’s plan to privatize workers’ compensation insurance. In 2010, nearly 60 percent of voters in Washington State rejected an initiative which would have allowed private insurance companies like AIG to reap profits from the state’s workers comp program. Rob McKenna’s plan would do the same, leaving workers at the mercy of his friends in the insurance industry. Continue reading

Apr 21

LD Caucus & County Convention – Updated Convention Time

Saturday & Sunday 4/28-29/2012
The LD Caucus and the King County Convention are scheduled soon. There has been a bit of confusion over the start time for these events. King County Democrats and the State Democratic Party negotiated King County start times. The following times, 10am on Sat & 1pm on Sunday, are the most current.

2012-04-April Special Editon

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Apr 20

Grassroots Meeting with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick

https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/meeting/gpb5h4

Grassroots Meeting with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Saturday, April 21st.

Now that we have a Republican opponent, it’s more important than ever that we build a strong grassroots campaign across our state of Washington to make sure that President Obama and other Democrats are elected in November.

On Saturday, April 21, please join Organizing for America – Washington supporters as we hear from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. This will also be a really great opportunity to hear about how to be involved in our grassroots team as we will also give a presentation about what ways you can be involved!.

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Apr 19

President Obama coming to Seattle in May

President Obama is coming to Seattle on May 10th for a fundraising luncheon with Dave Matthews as the musical guest.

Details of the event can be found at: http://bit.ly/May10Obama and tickets start at $100.

Apr 19

State Farm and ALEC

People for the American Way is asking people to write to State Farm Insurance about their affiliation with ALEC. This will have extra impact if you are a policy holder and add your policy number.

State Farm Insurance
PO Box 5000
Dupont, WA

To Whom It May Concern:

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Apr 18

Endorsements

The 11th LD Democrats have voted to make the following endorsements tonight (4/17/2012)

  • President: Barack Obama
  • Governor: Jay Inslee
  • US Senator: Maria Cantwell
  • US Representative, CD 7, Jim McDermott
  • State Auditor: Craig Pridemore
  • Attorney General: Bob Ferguson
  • State Representative, Position 1: Zack Hudgins
  • State Representative, Position 2: Bobby Virk
  • State Representative, Position 2, Steven Bergquist
  • Secretary of State: Kathleen Drew
  • King County Superior Court, Position 19, Bill Bowman
  • King County Superior Court, Position 20, Scott Johnson
  • King County Superior Court, Position 29, Sean O’Donnell
  • King County Superior Court, Position 40, Ken Schubert
  • King County Superior Court, Position 46, Judy Ramseyer

Apr 17

General Meeting is tonight

Just as a reminder, our general membership meeting is tonight.  It’s at the usual time (7pm, 4/17) and location (Renton Carpenters’ Hall).  Tonight, the Endorsements Committee will present its recommendations.

Apr 16

Working Washington’s Tax Day

Tax day is almost here, and people all across the country are getting ready
to figure out what they owe and pay their share. Join us to tell the big
corporations and the top 1% it’s time they paid their fair share too.

Foreclose on Wells Fargo
11:00 am • Westlake Park
(4th & Pine, Seattle)
Foreclose on Wells Fargo for
$21 billion of corporate tax dodging

Pie-eating contest at Amazon.com
4:30 pm • Denny Park

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Apr 14

Caucus Day is almost here! The Caucuses are tomorrow, April 15th, at 1:00pm.

Caucus Day is almost here! The Caucuses are tomorrow, April 15th, at 1:00pm.

Find the location of your Caucus today at http://www.wa-democrats.org/caucuses.

Here’s why you should caucus:
To show support for President Obama and help kick off the 2012 campaign
To meet and discuss politics with your neighbors
To become a delegate and start down the road to the National Convention in Charlotte
To shape the Party Platform

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Apr 12

Caucus Update (State Convention)

As you know the precinct caucuses are this Sunday, April 15th.

It is possible that at that time you might be asked some questions about the schedule, timing and location of the 2012 Washington State Democratic Convention. This email should assist you in answering some of these questions and perhaps some of your own.

The State Convention is being held from Friday June 1st to Sunday June 3rd, 2012 at the Washington State Convention Center (800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101). The host hotel is the Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101). The Westin and the Convention Center are both union facilities. It is less than ½ a mile between the Convention Center and the Westin.

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Apr 11

Newsletter – April 2012

The newsletter for April 2012 has been posted.  You can find it here:  2012-04-April

Apr 10

Endorsements committee interviews

On Wednesday, April 11th, we will be interviewing all six announced candidates for Pos. 1 and 2 for State Representative. (We have already endorsed Bob Hasegawa for State Senate, so there is no need to interview for that position.)

Schedule of interviews:

6:30        Jim Flynn (Pos. 1)

7:00        Rob Holland (Pos. 2)

7:30        Steven Bergquist (Pos. 2)

8:00        Bobby Virk (Pos. 2)

8:30        Zach Hudgins (Pos. 1)

9:00        Stephanie Bowman (Pos. 2)

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Apr 08

Bob Hasegawa Senate Campaign Kickoff

Bob Hasegawa is kicking off his campaign for State Senate.

Tukwila Community Center in the Banquet Room
12424 42nd Ave S
Tukwila, WA

Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:30 – 3:30pm 

Apr 06

Where’s my precinct caucus?

Unsure of where to caucus on April 15th for the precinct caucuses?  The Washington State Democrats have posted their caucus finder.  If you’re unsure of where to go, use their web page: http://www.wa-democrats.org/caucuses

Apr 03

Transit changes at King County Metro

For you transit buffs… time to provide your feedback on the latest proposed transit changes at King County Metro:

In recent months, we’ve heard from nearly 10,000 transit customers about our proposals to restructure bus service to be more productive and meet the needs of more people. That public input has helped shape the final September 2012 plan being submitted to the Metropolitan King County Council next week. This plan is aimed at being equitable, fair, and balanced regionally using the limited resources available.

Most of the final recommendations support the launch of the RapidRide C and D lines that will connect downtown Seattle to Ballard and West Seattle starting on Sept. 29. For that reason, the changes primarily affect service in Seattle and adjacent communities. Some of the revisions, such as the recommended changes to the routes 10, 11, 12, 123, and 125 will also improve the flow of buses through downtown Seattle, which will produce significant efficiencies for Metro’s overall system.

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