We are looking for letters from City Democrats expressing why this election is so important and why they intend to vote for Barack Obama and Jay Nixon on Novemeber 4th. Some of these letters will be published in the election edition of the St. Louis Democrat Press which will be published in late October.
So if you want to share your thoughts on the importance of voting and voting Democrat this year, please send us an email at brian@citydems.org
YD 1st Debate Watch Party
JOIN MEMBERS OF THE YOUNG DEMOCRAT OF ST. LOUIS AND THE ST. LOUIS AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS FOR THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
Friday September 26, 2008 7pm – 10:00 PM
Harris Stowe State University Emerson Performance Center
3026 Laclede Ave St. Louis MO 63103
Help the Yound Dems, Help the Senior Dems. Donate to the Life Essentials Drive, charity drive for needy Seniors. DONATE Food Personal Care Hygiene Items Clothing Linens Donations are being taken from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Harris Stowe State University Emerson Performance Center front entrance. After you donate stay for the debate.
There’s a long, interesting feature on Jay Nixon at the St. Louis Beacon, penned by Robert Joiner.
Looking for a way to make sure the McCain-Palin sleaze-o-rama doesn’t derail Barack Obama’s historic candidacy?
With a few hours of your time, you could produce a bunch of new Obama volunteers in Ohio, Michigan, or on one of the other key swing states. Here’s how:
This Sunday, we’re throwing parties where we’ll get together, hop on the phone and call 200,000 swing-state MoveOn member to get ‘em out talking to voters.
And since this week is MoveOn’s 10th birthday, we’ll celebrate with cake and ice cream after we hit the phones.
There’s a party in Saint Louis—can you make it on Sunday?
Here are the details:
Host: David L—fellow MoveOn member
Where: Arbor Road Olivette (in Saint Louis)
When: Sunday, Sep. 21, 2008, at 4:00 PM
Here’s the link to get the full address and RSVP:
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=72176&id=13889-10151460-g2bWXpx&t=3
If you’re looking to help Obama this weekend, here’s your best chance to do it. These parties are the next step in our massive MoveOn for Obama project—our effort to mobilize huge numbers of MoveOn members to be a part of the Obama campaign. Plus, they’ll be a great opportunity to have fun with other Obama supporters near you.
So sign up to attend a party, bring your cell phone and charger, and drag a few friends along to the event!
Hope you can join us, and thanks again for all you do.
–Adam, Lenore, Matt, Ray and the rest of the team
P.S. Can’t make this event? Here are a few other events near you:
MoveOn for Obama Party
800 Madison Ave, Lovejoy at 4:00 PM—RSVP
MoveOn for Obama Party
Affton, MO at Mackenzie and Heege, Saint Louis at 4:00 PM—RSVP
MoveOn for Obama Party
840 N 71, East Saint Louis at 4:00 PM—RSVP
MoveOn for Obama Party
3404 W.Lime Kiln–our home, Saint Charles at 4:00 PM—RSVP
Want to support our work? We’re entirely funded by our 3.5 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.
Advance ticket sales call Alan Hopefl @ 314.966.2962
$20 Advance Tickets, $25 at the door
KIM MASSIE Band at 8:00 p.m.
Silent Auction, wine tasting, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
A great new video featuring Barack Obama is on the web, ready for you to share with friends and associates who may not be as certain of their Presidential choice as they should. The two-minute video captures the Democratic candidate at his best, talking directly to the viewers about the need for change in American politics.
The Holden Public Policy Forum at Webster University will host former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, with a 7:15 lecture at the Winifred Moore Auditorium, 470 East Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO, 63118. The vent takes place on Thursday, September 18. For those unable to attend, but interested in the content, a webcast will go live at 7:45.
For more information on both the live event and the webcast, check the HPPF website.
Yes, that John Cusack.
He blogs occasionally for the Huffington Post and he’s got some things to say about the Republican ticket.
Here’s the posting.
If you’re suffering anxiety from the daily swings in poll numbers, you might want to read a solid piece by Seth Colter at the Huffington Post, which examines the mechanics of polls and poll-taking.
Click on this link to “Poll Madness: McCain Takes Lead Even as Democrats Out-Register Republicans?”
Lots of features, commentaries and analysis, both of today’s electoral season and politics in general.
It’s added to our blogroll. Or you can click Truthout.org here.
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