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| May 12, 2008 |
DCDP Weekly Roundup
Democratic news from Dallas County and beyond. |
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From Saturday's L.A. Times: "... both Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama probably would win the White House against presumptive GOP nominee John McCain if the election were held now, according to a new Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll.
"Arizona Sen. McCain remains competitive, but the poll identified one important vulnerability: Voters ranked him lowest among the three candidates on who could best handle the nation's economy -- by far the most pressing concern for the public irrespective of party, gender or income. ...
"In a hypothetical matchup, the poll gave Illinois Sen. Obama 46% to McCain's 40%, with 9% undecided. Clinton led McCain 47% to 38%, with 11% undecided. The nationwide poll, conducted May 1 through Thursday and released Friday, had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points." |
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Drawing For Guest Passes At State Convention | |
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Usually there is room for Democrats who are not delegates or alternates to watch our state conventions. This year there is so much more enthusiasm that the state party expects to run out of room for observers in the convention hall in Austin, even with an extra spillover room with closed circuit TV. So they've started a drawing for guest passes. (They're still free, just limited in number.) Read more about it and apply on line here. |
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Upcoming Meetings & Events | |
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(For the latest updates on local events, and links to more info about these, always check the DCDP website Calendar.)
Tuesday, May 13:
- PVL - A New Era (6:30 PM, Thurgood Marshall Rec Center. 5150 Mark Trail, Dallas)
- Dallas County Young Democrats Danielle Ayers with Friendship West Baptist Church will discus the church's role in the quest for social justice and in organizing the community. (7 PM, Zubar, 2012 Greenville Ave., Dallas)
Thursday, May15:
- Drinking Liberally Addison (6 PM, The Quarter, 15201 Addison Rd, Addison)
- North Dallas Democrats HD 102 "Why State Representative Races are extremely Important this election cycle and How we are going to win in HD 102" (6:45 PM, Chuck's, Arapaho and Coit)
- Coppell/Valley Ranch Democrats (7 PM, Everybody Fits , 200 Fitness Court, Coppell)
Saturday, May 17:
- North Oak Cliff Democrats Breakfast (9 AM, Norma's Cafe 1123 W Davis St., Dallas)
- Precinct Chair Training RSVP to Francis Sarmiento 469-363-6163 or email to F62sarmiento AT yahoo DOT com (10 AM to 1 PM, Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb, Mesquite)
- Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats (10 AM, Dancemasters, 10675 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas)
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- Stonewall Democrats fundraiser for Emil Reichstadt for State Representative Dist. 108. Tickets $50 per person, sponsorships $125 and up; available on line at this page. (5 PM, Havana's, 4006 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas)
Monday, May 19:
- DCDP Information Technology Committee Contact Richard Wayne 214.402.5130 or email to richard_wayne AT yahoo DOT com. (6:30 PM, DCDP HQ, Dallas)
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Tuesday, May 20:
- Ken Molberg For Judge Campaign Fundraiser RSVP to 214.544.0381 or email to service AT democracytoolbox DOT com. Contributions are encouraged.(5:30 to 7:30 PM, The Angry Dog Bar & Grill, 2726 Commerce Street, Dallas)
- Screening of "Recount" HBO film about the 2000 Presidential election, sponsored by the World Affairs Council. Read more here. Link to tickets here. (5:45 PM Reception, 6:45 PM Discussion & Film Screening; at Rosewood Center for Family Arts - Baker Theater, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas)
- Stonewall Democrats of Dallas Our featured speaker is Kathy Collier of the local PFLAG chapter [Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays]. (6:30 PM, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Avenue, Dallas)
- Irving Democratic Club Congressional candidates Tom Love (District 24) and Eric Roberson (District 32) will speak. (6:30 PM, Glass Door Banquet Hall, 1735 N Story Road in the Plymouth Park Shopping Center, Irving)
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Thursday, May 22:
- Judge John Creuzot General Election Campaign Kickoff The ribs and the fun are on us! Contributions are encouraged. RSVP to 214.544.0381 or email to service AT democracytool.box DOT com. (5:30 to 7:30 PM. Sammy's Bar-B-Que, 2126 Leonard Street, Dallas)
Saturday, May 24:
- Stonewall Democrats of Dallas Summer Kick Off Celebration This is a FREE event that will feature grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, a volleyball competition, and more fun activities. (2 to 5 PM, Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Avenue, Dallas)
Saturday, May 31:
- Precinct Chair Training RSVP to Peggy Henger 972-276-5944 or email to pjhenger AT tx.rr DOT net (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Garland Nicholson Memorial Library, 625 Austin St., Garland)
Friday, June 6 through Saturday, June 7:
- Texas Democratic Party State Convention Details, including a reception Thursday evening, are at this page. (Austin)
Monday, August 25 through Thursday, August 28:
- Democratic National Convention (Denver)
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Contact Information
phone: 214-821-8331
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