Bobby Virk’s campaign is hosting an election night party for the primary. Details are in the graphic below:
Aug 03
Accurately Summarizing Rob McKenna’s Lousy Month
From Publicola:
DC political site Politico says Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee won the month of July, accurately summarizing Rob McKenna’s lousy month: Tweetgate, Essex Portergate (or should we say gait), and the Supreme Court’s Obamacare ruling, which went against cocky plaintiff McKenna and led to sometortured exchanges with the press.
Politico says the next test is who wins the August primary, which we say will most certainly go to McKenna. The low-turnout August vote favors the Republican and the candidate with statewide name ID. In both instances, that’s Attorney General McKenna.
Read more here: http://bit.ly/RjQq3P
Aug 03
Why Are Charter Schools Advocates Spending Heavily on a Candidate Who Says She Doesn’t Support Charter Schools?
From the SLOG:
We kinda liked Stephanie Bowman at our 11th Legislative District SECB interview, but gave our endorsement to Rob Holland for a number of reasons, not the least of which being our unease over Bowman’s endorsement by charter schools advocate Stand for Children. Bowman told us she opposed charter schools. But in politics, money tends to follow votes.
Well, since her SECB interview our suspicions have only been further confirmed by generous “independent” expenditures on Bowman’s behalf. Stand for Children has spent $18,749 supporting Bowman, and the pro-charter Education Voters PAC $19,269… both through media consultant Amplified Strategies. In fact, Bowman is by far the number one beneficiary of Stand for Children’s many independent expenditures this cycle on top of the maximum $1,800 they also contributed to her campaign.
Read more at the slog here: http://bit.ly/QkQ2F5
Aug 03
Bezos Family Funds Four PACs in Charter Schools Shell Game
At first it was a bit remarkable to see four separate charter school PACs—Stand for Children WA PAC, Democrats for Education Reform WA PAC, Revising the Status Quo PAC, and Education Voters Political Action Fund—all spending money in a handful of Seattle area legislative primaries. Remarkable, that is, until I peeked behind the PDC curtain and pretty much found one PAC masquerading as four.
Stand for Children, the best financed of the three, has raised $163,800 from just 17 contributors, with almost half its money coming from Jeff Bezos’ dad. Education Voters has raised $75,190 from just four contributors, almost all of it coming from Bezos’ parents. Democrats for Education Reform comes off as only slightly more democratic, raising $55,450 from 20 contributors, including $15,000 from Bezos’ parents. And Revising the Status Quo has raised $8,915 from 21 contributors, $6,000 of which came from Stand and Democrats for Education Reform.
Read more on The Slog: http://bit.ly/N6C4nn
Aug 02
E-board meeting reminder, 8/2/2012
Reminder:
Executive Board Meeting
This Thursday August 2nd 7:00pm
Renton Carpenters Hall
231 Burnett Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Also, this pdf has info for our summer picnic: Picnic8112
Jul 24
Renton River Days Parade
As usual, the 11th LD will be participating in Renton River Days. Come out to join us and check out the parade this Saturday! Details on Renton River Days can be found here: http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=1138
Jul 21
CAN event VASS
Hi Team,
A Hi Team,
A CANVASS event is tomorrow Saturday July 21. Please meet Vincent at Renton Village Starbucks, 601 South Grady Way, Renton, WA at 10:30 am for his orientation and to get your “Walk Packets.” The Team will canvass from 11 am to 4 pm. If you don’t finish your Walk Packet and want to finish later, Vincent will make arrangements to get it later. Wear sunscreen, comfortable shoes and dress in layers. Prepare for any kind of weather tickling Mother Nature’s fancy.
For new Team members, please email Kathleen at gksisson@gmail.com if you want a copy of Scott Laeser’s CANVASSING suggestions. Continue reading
Jul 20
Five upcoming local campaign events
I’m writing to encourage you to join me and GET INVOLVED in local political activities this summer. It is easy and fun. Below is a list of five upcoming local campaign events I am hosting or co-hosting for other Democratic candidates in the next three weeks. If you are willing to join me at one of these events, simply reply to this email and I will personally follow up with you to get you connected. I appreciate the support. Thanks for helping make our community a better place.
Rep. Dave Upthegrove
Tuesday, July 24th
6:30-8:00pm
Fundraiser for Bob Ferguson for WA Attorney General
Join me for a BBQ at the Lake Burien home of John & Cyndi Upthegrove
Introduction by Burien Mayor Brian Bennett.
Donations of any amount gratefully accepted.
Please RSVP for address.
Thursday, July 26th
5:30-7:30pm
“Green House” fundraiser to benefit the House Democratic Campaign Committee. Join House Speaker Frank Chopp and other environmental leaders and activists to elect Democrats to the WA House of Representatives to help keep the state clean and green.
Hosted by Rep. Dave Upthegrove and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon.
South Lake Union Discovery Center (101 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle).
Suggested contribution of $50, although all are welcome. Food and drinks will be provided.Please contact Mina Mercer at mina@hdcc.org or 206-381-1220 to RSVP.
Friday, July 27th
6:00-8:00pm
Join us for an evening of dinner and jazz to support the re-election campaign of State Representative Tina Orwall.
Also hosted by Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, Kent Councilmembers Elizabeth Albertson and Dennis Higgins, and Kent School Board member Tim Clark.
Enjoy live jazz music from the Charles Jones Trio, a three course “Surf or Turf” dinner and drinks.
Kona Kai Coffee (124 4th Ave S., Suite 180) in downtown Kent.
Sponsor levels are $50 to support, $100 for a host and $150 for a host couple.Space is limited, so please RSVP to Abby Cutter (206-330-5964) by July 20th.
Saturday, August 4th
10:00am-2:00pm
Join the WA Conservation Voters as they knock on doors in support of Bud Sizemore for State Representative (47th District- East Kent).
Bud is running in the district next door to mine and he represents the best opportunity for the Democrats to pick up a seat in the State House this year, but he needs our help.
Respond to this e-mail if you are willing to help us in this effort.
Monday, August 6th
6:00 – 8:00pm
Italian Dinner to benefit UpthePAC.
Kent Holiday Inn & Suites (22318 84th Avenue South in Kent)
Enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Mama Stortini’s Restaurant in Kent.
Keynote Speaker: Dave Ross (710 KIRO talk show host)
Tickets $50. Space is limited.
Jul 20
Medicare Birthday Party event
Dear Friends:
On July 28th, Medicare celebrates its 47th Birthday. Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid are the “crown jewels” of our national social insurance system. Despite widespread public support, politicians in Wasshington DC want to privatize or outright eliminate Medicare, and severely cut Medicaid and Social Security.. WA State Alliance for Retired Americans (WASARA) & Physicians for a National Healthcare Program-Western Washington (PNHP) will join with others to call for the protection of these programs.
WE’RE BACK! Join us for the 2nd Annual Medicare Anniversary Celebration: Saturday, July 28th, Noon-2pm Sidewalk Parade – Seattle Center thru Downtown Seattle
STAND UP & SPEAK OUT for FUTURE GENRATIONS-Improved Medicare for All! Noon: Seattle Center (NW of the fountain/E of Key Arena@ Flagpole) for music and street theatre
Sidewalk Parade: S. from Seattle Center on 4th Ave. to Westlake Park; then Pike Place Market; music, balloons, street theatre
Rally: Victor Steinbrueck Park, W. of Pike Place Market
Bring your family and friends!
Please see the attached flier for details. Contact one of our organizers if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jo Jacobson, WASARA Field Representative, 253-549-3033, washingtonalliance@gmail.com
Jul 17
The August 7th primary
I’m not talking about the weather. I’m talking about Washington State’s early August primary election – now only 21 days away. Ballots will arrive in your mailbox later this week.
The August 7th primary is right in the middle of the Dog Days of Summer – a difficult time to campaign and a very tough time to hold an important election.
Republicans love to manipulate low turnout elections. That’s why our candidates and our grassroots teams are feeling the heat.
They know the August election results will be watched carefully and interpreted as a barometer of things to come. It will dictate the amount of money invested in our state by national committees and super PACs.
Can you donate $5 today and support our work as we get ready for the August 7th primary?
Part of my job as the Executive Director of the Washington State Democrats is to monitor our grassroots election teams. Believe me, they’re doing a great job – at work every day, pushing through the long summer days and staying focused on the important primary election 21 days from now.
But when they need help, it’s also my job to ask our donor base for support. That’s what I’m doing today.
The primary election is just 21 days from now. Please support the important efforts of our grassroots teams with a “Summer 2012” contribution:
https://www.wa-democrats.org/contribute/feelingtheheat
Our Democratic candidates count on the Washington State Democratic Party’s community-based grassroots campaign teams and our voter contact programs. Your individual donation is critical to the success of our effort.
Your donation of $5, $10, $15, or more will help ensure success for our Democratic candidates 21 days from now.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Jaxon Ravens
Executive Director
Washington State Democrats
Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Paid for by Washington State Democratic Central Committee
615 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 – (206) 583-0664 – http://www.wa-democrats.org
Not authorized by any federal candidate or candidate’s committee
Jul 17
Congressman Jim McDermott To Join 7th Annual AM1090 Forum
July 16, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Paul Van Erem
Office: 206/805-1090
Email: paul@am1090seattle.com
Congressman Jim McDermott To Join 7th Annual AM1090 Forum
AM1090 SEATTLE ADDS TO ALL STAR LINE UP: JIM MCDERMOTT, RON REAGAN,
THOM HARTMANN, RANDI RHODES & MORE TOGETHER ON ONE STAGE TO DISCUSS
THE MAJOR POLITICAL AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING OUR COUNTRY TODAY
The 7th Annual AM1090 Forum once again comes to the Kent ShoWare Center on Saturday July 21, 2012
at 6pm.
The Annual Forum brings the biggest nationally syndicated progressive talk radio hosts together on one
stage to discuss the major political and public policy issues facing our country and what we as citizens
must do to put our nation on a path toward progress and prosperity.
The topic of discussion for the 2012 Forum is “Showdown 2012: Recapturing Democracy”. Questions
from the audience will guide the discussion, moderated by former Seattle Times Chief Political Reporter
David Postman.
With unlimited corporate campaign spending taking center-stage in the 2012 elections, individuals and
grassroots organizations face an unprecedented uphill battle to make our voices heard amongst the
“Super PACs” and un-ending corporate money. Our panel will layout the strategies we must follow,
starting in our own communities, to our role in our democracy and build a better future for us all.
This year’s lineup featuring Thom Hartmann, Randi Rhodes, Norman Goldman, Mike Papantonio, Sam
Seder and Ron Reagan. With a special keynote address by Congressman Jim McDermott
For ticket information & event details, visit AM1090’s website at seattle.cbslocal.com.
Progressive Talk, AM1090 is a news and information station, featuring dialogue with some of the nations
most informed and compelling talk show hosts including Stephanie Miller, Thom Hartmann, Ed Schultz,
Norman Goldman, Randi Rhodes, Mike Malloy and more.
KPTK-AM is owned and operated by CBS RADIO, one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States. A division of
CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 127 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation’s top 50 markets. CBS RADIO also
owns and operates KMPS, KJAQ and KZOK.
protect
Jul 13
Fundraising for our National Delegates
Hey folks, we need your help! Our delegates to the national convention could use some help raising funds for the convention in Charlotte, NC. How can you help?
- Donate $20.12 to our organization. All of these $20.12 donations will be donated to our delegates: Donate online here: http://bit.ly/xxeazd
- Donate raffle prizes for our July meeting / August BBQ.
- Buy raffle tickets during our July meeting / August BBQ.
- Donate directly to the delegates
Thanks and we hope you can help support our delegation to the national convention!
Jul 13
Mobile web site
For the time being, I’ve disabled the mobile-friendly version of our website. Why? Another website I maintain was hacked through the plugin that detects mobile browsers. Until I’m satisified that the plugin in safe (or I find another one), I’m going to leave it disabled for now. Sorry about any inconvenience that might cause.
Jul 06
Voter Registration Deadline for August 7th Primary is Monday, July 9th
ATTENTION WASHINGTON VOTERS: The deadline for voter registration, address change, and other updates for the Aug. 7th primary is Monday:
http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/default.aspx
Jul 06
11th LD August Picnic at Crystal Springs Park Noon- 4:00pm
https://docs.google.com/open?id=1QK8etS4LiSeEc1iPjzHIsqbAGQL-Pp_32MWtQ5OjEPZ-0K0Qkk1h1YNwE6OC
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday 8/18/2012
11th Legislative District
(425)652-9549 Azziem H. Underwood, Chair
Suggested Donation $20.12
August Picnic at Crystal Springs Park
Noon until 4:00pm
Location: 15832 51st Avenue South This 11 acre park is located on a hillside with views of the Cascade range to the east and the City of Seattle to the north. www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/recreation/pkcrystl.html
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