Coordinated Campaign 2008 - Harris County Democratic Party

With the Democratic Convention in full swing, Click2Houston has a story about how energized and motivated Democrats in Harris County are. 

“We’ve seen what our leadership has done and we’re not happy with it, so I think you’re going to see that energy not only in Denver but definitely here in Harris County locally,” said Bill Kelly with the Harris County Democratic Party. 

For longtime party volunteer Karen Kaufman, the amount of enthusiasm and confidence is noticeably higher this election cycle. 

She senses the attitude change with every phone call she answers at the party’s headquarters and every time she hands out a yard sign to a voter. 

“The time has come. It’s our time now to be able to promote some of our Democratic ideals with statewide candidates and with our judicial candidates,” she said.

For the video, click here.

As the Democratic National Convention convenes in Denver August 25-28, a number of local events are planned to allow Democrats here to participate in the enthusiasm, excitement, and history-making activities of the convention:

Monday, August 25 Theme for the day is “One Nation.” Michelle Obama and Senator Ted Kennedy will address convention.

Tuesday, August 26 Theme for the day is “Renewing America’s Promise.” Senator Hillary Clinton will address convention. Senator Mark Warner will deliver keynote address. Watch proceedings at East End Satellite Office, 201 Broadway, starting at 7:00 o’clock p.m.

Wednesday, August 27 Theme for the day is “Securing America’s Future.” President Bill Clinton and Vice-Presidential Nominee Joe Biden will address convention. Watch proceedings with Spring Branch Democrats at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 11623 Katy Freeway at Kirkwood, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 28 Theme for the day is “Change You Can Believe In.” Senator Barack Obama will receive the party’s nomination for President of the United States and deliver his acceptance speech. Al Gore will also address the convention. Convention watch parties are scheduled for the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom, 6 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, 77046 (click HERE to make reservations) starting at 7:00 o’clock; at the Bay Area New Democrats campaign headquarters, 568 El Dorado, starting at 6:30 p.m.; at Maxwell’s – The Club, 9255 S. Main, Houston 77025, starting at 5:00 p.m.; and in the Cy-Fair Democrats area at the home of Jennifer and Andy Lorenz, 14526 Cypress Falls in Fairwood Subdivision, starting at 7:00 p.m.

You can also follow the convention, including streaming video, online at http://www.demconvention.com.

Check out Fox 26’s coverage of Senator Obama’s VP Pick on Saturday morning, from HCDP’s own Midtown Campaign Office!

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7270010&version=1&locale=EN-US

For those not able to attend Monday’s meeting, we will be having two additional meetings this week:

Wednesday, August, 27th at 7pm
and
Saturday, August 30th at 1pm

Harris County saw a record number of voters attend their precinct’s primary & caucus. The Precinct Coordinator position will be an integral key through November, ensuring we get the word out and return those same voters to the polls to elect fair-minded Democrats up and down the ballot!

The election will be here before you know it, but it’s not too late to get involved! We need excited Democrats to keep their precinct fired up! If you’re interested in getting involved as a Precinct Coordinator, please fill out this form. Then, RSVP for either meeting by contacting:

Felicity Pereyra
Northeast Harris Field Organizer
cell: 281.250.0984
email: felicity@hcdp.org.

Yard signs will be available for pick up at the Crosby location starting Saturday, August 23 at 12pm!

We need these up all over the county, so come on in and get your sign and show off your Democratic pride!

PRECINCT COORDINATOR ORIENTATION MEETING
Monday, August 25, 2008
7:00 pm
6500 FM 2100
Suite 210
Crosby, TX 77532
(map)

Join fellow Precinct Coordinators as we learn about the campaign and our objectives this election season. If you haven’t done so already, fill out this form if you’re interested in becoming a Precinct Coordinator, and RSVP for Monday’s meeting with Felicity Pereyra: 281.250.0984, or felicity@hcdp.org.

Democratic presidential nominee Barak Obama has selected Delaware Senator JOE BIDEN to be his vice-presidential running mate.

First elected to the United States Senate in 1972 at the age of 29, Biden serves as the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He is widely respected as a leader on foreign policy and international relationships and is one of the nation’s leading experts on terrorism. He has championed such causes as ending the war in Iraq, preventing genocide in Darfur, and regaining American prestige and status in the world through robust and strengthened diplomacy.

Biden has also served as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he led the fight to keep Robert Bork off the Supreme Court and strongly opposed the confirmation of John Roberts and Samuel Alito. He has been the author of much far-reaching and significant legislation, including the Biden Crime Bill, which put more than 100,000 additional police on the streets, the Violence Against Women Act, corporate corruption bills, and anti-torture legislation.

Harris County Democratic Party Chair Gerry Birnberg made the following statement: “With Joe Biden, Barack Obama has made an excellent choice for Vice President. Senator Biden is a dedicated public servant, who brings a wealth of experience to the Democratic ticket. He is widely respected as a leader on foreign policy and international relationships and is one of the nation’s leading experts on terrorism. Joe Biden has worked tirelessly to make our communities safer and will reinforce Senator Obama’s message of change that so many voters want.”

Married to a teacher, Biden has three children, one of whom currently serves as the Attorney General of Delaware and will be deploying to Iraq in September to serve a tour of duty in the Army National Guard.

Biden was also the keynote speaker at the Harris County Democratic Party’s very first Johnson-Rayburn-Richards dinner in 1980.

Starting this Saturday, August 23, you will be able to pick up our new “Vote Democratic Be The Change” yards signs.  You can pick up a sign at the East End Office located at 201 Broadway, Houston, TX 77012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.  As part of a national program, we want these signs to go up this Saturday, so come get one!

Thank you,

Marina N. Hernandez-Quiroz

East End Field Organizer

713-926-1334 office

Candidate for 152nd District Court

Trial Attorney/Mediator Robert Schaffer has been practicing law in Houston for 24 years and for 16 of those years he has served as a mediator working to get lawsuits settled. He has been elected to lead local bar associations as president and received the highest possible rating in legal ability and general ethical standards in confidential ratings from other lawyers and judges in the legal community. He is committed to community service which is reflected in his volunteer work, for instance as the Chair of a State Bar Grievance Committee, as a member of the Southwest Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League and volunteering at local schools. As the Judge of the 152nd District Court he will work hard to ensure that cases are moved to conclusion in a fair and expeditious manner.

IMPORTANT: DATE CHANGED TO OCTOBER 4, 2008

Retired Army General Wesley Clark, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and former Democratic presidential contender, will be the featured guest and keynote speaker at the Harris County Democratic Party Johnson-Rayburn-Richards Dinner on its new date of October 4, 2008.

General Clark graduated valedictorian of his West Point class and is a former Rhodes Scholar. He spent 34 years in the Army, winning numerous awards and medals, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The Johnson-Rayburn-Richards Dinner will be held on Saturday evening, October 4, at the Westin-Galleria Hotel, beginning at 6:00pm. The theme for this year’s event is This Is Our Time. Chris Bell will serve as master of ceremonies, and event chair Herman Litt and his committee have an exciting and energizing evening planned. Click here to access more information about the event or order tickets.