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Request to help with voter registration in homeless shelters

Can you help register homeless people living in shelters to vote on any of the following days? Fri 5/18 @ 10am-? Tues 5/22 @ 12pm-1pm Sat 5/26 @ 10am-1pm If so, please contact Maureen Johnston  at maureenjohnston988@gmail.com

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 …

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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.

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).

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A musical tribute to the financial accomplishmets of Mitt Romney

Some humor for you:

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. …

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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

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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

Message flagged Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:32 PM 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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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A special event to benefit the work of the Northwest Progressive Institute

https://www.nwprogressive.org/gala/ Featuring Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressman Adam Smith, Andrew Villeneuve and Gael Tarleton from NPI, plus speakers to be announced 2012 Spring Fundraising Gala: Buy tickets What: A special event to benefit the work of the Northwest Progressive Institute When: Thursday, April 12th, 2012 Reception starts at 6:30 PM, main program at 7:15 PM Where: …

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Precinct Caucus – Surrogate Affidavit Form

Can’t make it to the precinct caucus on April 15th because of a disability, military service, or religious reasons?  You can fill out a surrogate affidavit form so your vote will still count even though you cannot make it to the caucus. A copy of this form properly completed and signed must be sent either …

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