We need your help on Election Day to keep PA Blue!
Download the PA Democratic Statewide Judicial Candidates Voter Guide at this link:
http://www.padems.com/Officials/Candidates/PA_Dems.pdf
A simple resolution to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives was halted by Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, a Republican representing Butler. Why? Because, he said, “It has a homosexual agenda.”
On the same day, also on the House floor, he made matters worse. The House was about to vote on increasing marriage license fees from $3 to $28, with the increased amount going to a fund for victims of domestic abuse. Metcalfe opposed the measure, calling the funding a domestic violence programs “a slap in the face to family values.”2 The bill passed despite his outrageous claim.
More information at this link:
http://keystoneprogress.blogspot.com/2009/09/rep-metcalfe-domestic-violence-family.html
Metcalfe information:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=13
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Friday night, Keith Olbermann led his show talking about the PCCC's latest campaign:
"More than 200 former Obama staffers, 13,000 Obama volunteers, 23,000 Obama donors on a petition: A bill without a public option would not be 'change we can believe in.'"
And those numbers are increasing! All weekend, former Obama organizers are putting their skills to use -- calling and emailing other Obama organizers to get them involved in this campaign.
Will you add your voice to theirs -- and join the thousands of Obama voters, donors, and organizers who still believe we can defeat the insurance interests and bring real change to the health care system?
Please sign the petition at this link:
http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5649/t/4951/content.jsp?content_KEY=2802&tag=pod_e2-non
Then, please forward this to friends. Time is of the essence. This Wednesday, President Obama will speak to Congress about his health care priorities.
We're making a national ad that will highlight the voices of former Obama staffers who want the public option -- and it will include the number of petition signers. So let's get the number as high as possible.
We need to make sure President Obama (and any White House staff urging him to capitulate) knows that the overwhelming majority of Americans want a public option -- and that includes those who worked hardest to get him elected. Can you add your name to the petition?
Thanks for being a bold progressive. -- Adam Green, Stephanie Taylor, Michael Snook, Evan Miller, Andrew Perez, and the PCCC team
http://boldprogressives.org/
Pennsylvania Democratic Party State Committee Meeting June 5 - 6
June 5-6, 2009The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
We still have tickets for the Inaugural Catherine Baker Knoll Dinner, scheduled for Friday, June 5th, available at PA Dems Party Headquarters and padems.com. Call Rachel Moore at 717-920-8470 to order by phone or click here to order your tickets online.Join Governor Ed Rendell, Sen. Bob Casey, Sen. Arlen Specter and PA Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney for what promises to be an unforgettable night honoring an unforgettable public servant.
And don't miss the FREE workshops on Friday afternoon. All workshops will be held in the Westmoreland Room and are open to all registered Democrats in Pennsylvania
Organizing for America Health Care Kickoff – Beginning June 6
Organizing for America is looking for volunteers to host Health Care Kickoff events in Centre County. These programs are very similar to the program that was held by Health Care for American Now on May 15, 2009 at the Schlow Library in State College. Everything you need to host the event is available online at the link provide by David Plouffe. In addition Gregg Potter potterfb@msn.com from Health Care for America Now and Neal Gorfinkle nealgorfinkle@hotmail.com from Change That Works are willing to provide assistance.
Message from David Plouffe – Organizing for America
“On June 6th, in thousands of homes across the country, we'll gather to launch our grassroots campaign for health care. We'll watch a special message from the President. We'll build the teams and draw up the plans for winning health care reform the same way we won the election: Building support one block, one neighbor, one conversation at a time. And we'll put those plans into action.”These kickoffs are so crucial that President Obama will join confirmed hosts and attendees on a live conference call. Sign up today to host or attend a Health Care Organizing Kickoff.
State College Area School Board – Vote for Four
Obama supporter Jim Leous is running for State College Area School Board. Jim provided hours of technical assistance for our wonderful Obama Headquarters in State College.
Jim is committed to providing excellence in public education and we urge you to vote for him. Jim is a registered Democratic appearing on both ballots in this cross–filed race.
Jim Leous for State College Area School Board: http://leous.org/
Jim is joined on the ballot by three other Democratic candidates committed to excellence in public education.
Gowen Roper for State College Area School Board: http://gowenroper.com/
David Hutchinson for State College Area School Board: http://www.geocities.com/dxh10/
Penni Fishbaine for State College Area School Board: http://www.penniforschoolboard.com/
Primary Election Tuesday May 19, 2009
Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please forward this information to your friends and family
A Personal Message for Obama Supporters from Judge Anne Lazarus
Democratic Candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court – Vote Tuesday May 19,2009
My name is Anne Lazarus and I am a Democratic candidate for Superior Court. I'm asking for your support on May 19th.I began my career as a judge nearly 20 years ago when I was appointed by Governor Robert P. Casey as a merit selection judge to the Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. On the Court of Common Pleas, I have served as a judge in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions and currently on the Orphans’ Court. I remain as excited today about the opportunity to dispense justice fairly and equally as I was when I first joined the court.For the past four years, I have served as Chair of the Ethics Committee of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges, a role that requires me to provide guidance to judges throughout the Commonwealth on standards of ethical behavior as directed by the Code of Judicial Conduct. I am proud to say that no judge that has sought an advisory opinion from the committee, and has followed our advice, has ever been disciplined for misconduct.As committed as I have been to the law, I have been equally committed to the community and volunteering. I have served as a board member of the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program and in 2006, the Pennsylvania Bar Association recognized my work with the first-ever Judicial Pro Bono Award. I also serve as an adjunct professor at the Widener University School of Law, the National Judicial College, and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. I believe it was for all of these reasons that I was again given the Bar Association’s highest rating “Highly Recommended” for this campaign. They wrote that I am “intelligent, thoughtful, candid and scholarly, … and demonstrate superior writing ability, knowledge of the law and exceptional judicial temperament.” I am the only Democrat running for Superior Court who won the Bar’s highest rating. I hope I can count on your vote on May 19th. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me at anne@lazarusforsuperiorcourt.org or 215-687-6348.Thank you.
http://www.lazarusforsuperiorcourt.org/
Dear Centre County Democrats,
The race for Centre County District Attorney is one of the most important races in the May 19, 2009 Democratic Primary. One of the most difficult yet crucial decisions in any Democratic Primary is deciding which candidate to support. I believe we must nominate a highly qualified candidate who will restore our confidence in the office of District Attorney and select our best candidate.
I believe Stacy Parks Miller is that candidate!
Stacy will bring much needed change to the Centre County District Attorney’s office. Stacy served as First Assistant District Attorney where she gained experience as a prosecutor and as an administrator. We will benefit from her 15 years of experience in criminal law. But most importantly I believe she possesses the temperament to lead a District Attorney’s office that we all can be proud of and will restore fair and impartial justice to Centre County.
I strongly support Stacy Parks Miller for Centre County District Attorney and urge you to join me in volunteering for her campaign and voting for her on May 19, 2009
Sincerely,
Greg Stewart
Chair, Centre County Obama
Co-Chair, Obama Pennsylvania Field Team
PA At-Large Obama Delegate Democratic National Convention
Stacy Parks Miller for Centre County District Attorney
Ways to Help: ·
Put a Sign in Your Yard·
Distribute Literature ·
Work Election Day·
Donate Your Time·
Make a Contribution
Volunteer at this link: http://www.parksmillerforda.org/4873.html
Campaign information at this link: http://www.parksmillerforda.org/4801.html
Obama Supporters the PA Democratic Judicial Candidates Need Your Help
Judge Jack Panella for Supreme Court http://votejackpanella.com/
Judge Anne E. Lazarus for Superior Court http://www.lazarusforsuperiorcourt.org/
Judge John Milton Younge for Superior Court http://www.judgejohnyounge.org/
Judge Robert J. Colville for Superior Court http://www.judgecolville.com/
Dan Bricmont for Commonwealth Court http://danbricmont.com/
Judge Jimmy Murray Lynn for Commonwealth Court http://www.padems.com/node/1765
Reminder it is petition time in Pennsylvania.
First day to circulate and file nomination petition February 17
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions March 10
PA Democratic Municipal Primary May 19, 2009
Obama supporters stay active and engaged at the local level.
Your local Democratic Party needs your help and ideas.Use the PA Democratic Party map to locate your local party website.
PA Democratic Party County Map: http://www.padems.com/about/map
If the local county party does not have a website listed on the PA Democratic Party Map contact the PA Democratic Party for local contact information.
PA Democratic Party: http://www.padems.com//
http://www.padems.com/about/staff
Wal-Mart Actively Working Against Senator Obama and Democratic Candidates
Wal-Mart
Sam’s Club
From the Wall Street Journal
The Wal-Mart human-resources managers who run the meetings don't specifically tell attendees how to vote in November's election, but make it clear that voting for Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama would be tantamount to inviting unions in, according to Wal-Mart employees who attended gatherings in Maryland, Missouri and other states.
"The meeting leader said, 'I am not telling you how to vote, but if the Democrats win, this bill will pass and you won't have a vote on whether you want a union,'" said a Wal-Mart customer-service supervisor from Missouri. "I am not a stupid person. They were telling me how to vote," she said
Wall Street Journal article at this link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121755649066303381.html
Please remember this when shopping!
Let Wal-Mark know how you feel!
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
702 S.W. 8th Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72716
(479) 273-4000
Obama Fellowship Activities: House Parties & Voter Registration
The Obama Campaign recently launched a new program called the Obama Organizing Fellowship. We are here to organize for the general election and reestablish the base of Obama network volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for the campaign, please contact Mark Donovan at (860) 301-0641.
Here are a few of our upcoming events: · On June 28th, the Obama Campaign is holding the National Unite for Change Day. House parties are a powerful way to bring the community together and build momentum. It's a chance to reactivate previous volunteers and empower new ones. We're asking for hosts that are willing to invite friends, neighbors and Hillary supporters into their homes. ·
On Saturday, June 21st we will be conducting voter registration, canvassing, and volunteer recruitment in high traffic areas as well as surrounding neighborhoods. We are meeting at 110 Hub for shifts from11 am - 2:00pm, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, and 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Through our efforts here we can create the change we want to see not only in Centre County, but across the country. We can hope for a better future; and together, we can unite and accomplish all our goals. Yes we can!
The Centre County Obama Organizing Fellows
Krishna Esteva
(814)-321-2133
kesteva@gmail.com
A message from Ruth Luse and Greg Stewart
While we worked diligently for our respective candidates this past spring in Centre County, we strongly agreed that each of us would support the Democratic nominee. The primaries are over and we now have the presumptive nominee of our party. Senator Obama surpassed the required number of delegates to win the nomination.
Now, we need your help. As we move forward as a unified Democratic Party, let us agree that as Democrats we have a responsibility to our nation to work tirelessly for our nominee. We cannot afford four more years of the Bush economic policies and a flawed foreign police that lead to the disastrous war in Iraq that cost so many lives and has made our nation less safe.
Let us not forget that the future of the Supreme Court as the protector of our individual right to privacy is in our hands. We need to move forward together to win in November.
Ruth Luse, Chair - Centre County Hillary
Greg Stewart, Chair - Centre County Obama
