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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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 08
Newsletter – May 2012
The newsletter for May 2012 has been posted. You can find it here: 2012-05-May
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. …
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
[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 …
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 …
Apr 23
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Apr 11
Newsletter – April 2012
The newsletter for April 2012 has been posted. You can find it here: 2012-04-April
