A Call for Civility in CD 33 Race
May 17th, 2012 by Kathleen Thompson, Communications Director
May 17, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
817.335.8683
A CALL FOR CIVILITY IN CD 33 FROM CHAIRMAN STEVE MAXWELL:
The creation of a Democratic-leaning Congressional District in North Texas has created a great deal of enthusiasm among North Texas Democrats. When eleven motivated candidates ended up filing for the seat, I was delighted at the thought of the spirit and energy that these candidacies would create for our Party. Until yesterday, the race for Congressional District 33 was turning out to be everything I thought, and hoped, it would be — a lively contest pitting a large number of very qualified and very committed individuals.
And then the campaign took a turn for the ugly. Yesterday, when one candidate referred to another as an “errand boy”, the disgusting side of political campaigns raised its nasty head.
I condemn this kind of terminology and this kind of tactic. The Democratic Party is better than this. Our Party is an all-inclusive and progressive organization. The use of terms that raise the specter of the dark side of our prejudiced past have no place in the Democratic Party of today. While I applaud the energy and the dedication of the candidates who seek this Congressional seat, neither I, nor the Tarrant County Democratic Party, will sit back and allow inappropriate campaign remarks. We have moved far past such things. Let’s remember who we are, where we have been, and where we are headed.
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The Donkey Speaks: Go Vote!
May 16th, 2012 by Kathleen Thompson, Communications Director
Dear Friend,
Have you cast your ballot in the Democratic Primary? Early voting began Monday and continues through Friday, May 25, and Election Day is Tuesday, May 29. Depending on your voting districts, you may be voting for a number of contested Democratic races, but all of Tarrant County will have the opportunity to vote for their choice in the U.S. Senate race and for our President Barack Obama. Before you vote, confirm your voting location online and use the same documents that you’ve used in the past to vote. No new ID is required.
The Tarrant County Democratic Party still needs ten election judges for the Democratic Primary. It is essential that Democratic voters be greeted by Democrats running the Democratic Primary. Otherwise, a Republican runs the Democratic election. This is a service to your Democratic Party and includes training and pay. Please contact Ann McClure today at 817.759.7820 or nce_acmcclure@tarrantcounty.com.
Our annual sustaining membership drive is just around the corner. We will mail to thousands of Democrats, urging them to financially support our headquarters, our small professional staff and our Roadmap to Victory. The Tarrant County Democratic Party is solely responsible for turning out the Democratic Base in Tarrant County. We do so by registering and activating new voters, protecting the right to vote, and personal, direct voter contact. Your county party gets its funding only from your donations. You can donate early and save us the costs of mail, by
becoming a sustaining member today. This sustaining membership level is $150 annually, or $0.42 a day. We happily accept a one-time $150 donation or 12 monthly donations of $12.50.
The Texas Democratic Party’s State Convention is just around the corner. Mr. Jimmy Killingsworth is working to organize a party bus to the
State Democratic Convention, traveling to Houston Thursday, June 7, and returning to Fort Worth, Saturday, June 9. Costs to ride will be between $75 and $95, depending on the bus company chosen and the number of riders. We must know how many Tarrant Democrats are interested in the bus. Please complete this
online form if you’d like to ride on the State Convention Party Bus.
Finally, today is Senator Wendy Davis’ birthday. Her daughters Amber and Dru are preparing a birthday cake with one candle for each $10 donation received.
You can donate and fill that cake! I wish Sen. Davis the happiest of birthdays!
Best,
Steve
Chairman Stephen C. Maxwell
Tarrant County Democratic Party
P.S. A final special thanks to the Voter Registration Subcommittee of the Voter Readiness Committee. Mr. Jimmy Killingsworth and subcommittee volunteers have registered more than 200 high school students at Dunbar, Everman, North Crowley, Polytechnic, and Trimble Technical High Schools. You can help register voters too by contacting Jimmy at
jkillingsworth82@att.net.
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The Donkey Speaks: Let the Walking Begin!
May 9th, 2012 by Kathleen Thompson, Communications Director
Dear Friend,
The Tarrant County Democratic Party is solely responsible for turning out the Democratic Base in Tarrant County, so let’s get started! We need at least 100 volunteers for our first County Canvass, Saturday, June 2. In coordination with Organizing for America, we will knock on doors and talk to Democratic Base voters, make sure they are registered to vote, know about our upcoming events and invite them to get involved. We can’t do all this if you aren’t there. Save the morning of June 2, for your Tarrant County Democratic Party. After months of planning and hard work, this will be our first chance to prove how committed we are to really getting out the Democratic vote in Tarrant County. I hope we can do ourselves proud!
Grassroots clubs across Tarrant County want you to be informed before casting your Democratic Primary ballot and invite you to attend “The Great Debate” tonight, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Tarrant County College downtown campus. Join hosts Southwest Democrats of Tarrant County, Tarrant County Stonewall Democrats, Tarrant County Democratic Woman’s Club, Tarrant County Young Democrats, Tejano Democrats of North Texas, 820 Corridor Democratic Action and the Mid-Cities Democrats, with Bob Ray Sanders and Bud Kennedy moderating, to hear candidates in contested races from County Commissioner to Congressional Representative.
I’m pleased to let you know that First Lady Michelle Obama is coming back to North Texas, next Monday May 14. If you are interested in tickets for the reception, please contact Mary Pharris at 512.505.4497. Here is the link to reserve your spot today.
I look forward to seeing you at these exciting upcoming events. I’m dusting off my walking shoes and I hope you will too. Please save the date and invite a friend!
Thanks,
Steve
Chairman Stephen C. Maxwell
Tarrant County Democratic Party
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