Coordinated Campaign 2008 - Harris County Democratic Party

Dear Fellow Democrats,

Harris County is slowly but surely recovering from Hurricane Ike, and good folks like you have been front and center in helping your fellow residents of Harris County through these tough times. Since it may be a long time before life returns to normal for many, and though politics has — with good reason — been pushed to the back of people’s minds, some of our friends and neighbors might miss one of the most important events of this political season: the first presidential debate this Friday, September 26th.

With the same spirit of community and unity shown by Harris County residents after the storm, the Harris County Democratic Party would like to open our offices and extend an opportunity to everybody, those of us with utilities and those of us without, to come together and watch the first presidential debates with us.

One of our debate-watching gatherings will be at Cotton Exchange, 202 Travis Street, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002 (map) at 7:00pm this Friday, September 26. There will also be events at our Westside office and our Bay Area office, both starting at 7:00pm.

Make sure you extend this invitation to people you know without power! The last week has been hard for all of us, and we all deserve a break to see what’s happening on the national scene.

The offices are up and running, the yard signs are in, all we need is you!  Click here to find the local satellite offices in your area.  By calling your Field Organizer, you can hook up with other great Democrats in your precinct.  We’ve got everything you need, including call lists, scripts, and phone lines.

So “Be the Change,” and help turn Harris County Blue!

Click2Houston has a great story up about our hugely successful official Celebrate Obama Watch Party held last night at the Renaissance Hotel. We had an amazing turnout - it was truly an inspiring sight to see hundreds of Houston Democrats come out to raise the roof in support of the Obama-Biden ticket (and raise money for the Coordinated Campaign) and watch Senator Obama simultaneously make history, lay out his agenda, reinforce his call for change, and silence his detractors.

http://www.click2houston.com/news/17333295/detail.html

Thanks to the Stonewall Democrats for throwing the event!

With the nationwide excitement surrounding the Democratic National Convention and Senator Obama’s amazing acceptance speech, Channel 2 stopped by our Midtown Office to see just how motivated and energized local Democrats are.

Channel 2 News: “Houstonians Look Forward to Obama’s Speech”: http://www.click2houston.com/news/17333295/detail.html

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.

Candidate for State Senate and former U.S. Congressman Chris Bell
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 12:00 p.m.

Chris Bell

Chris Bell has a long history of public service in Texas starting in the Houston City Council from 1997 to 2002, then in the United States Congress from 2003 to 2005, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2006. His race represents the best chance that Democrats have to gain a seat in our State Senate.

What are you doing for lunch Tuesday, August 12th? You bring your lunch. We provide the drinks. Enjoy your lunch with fellow Democrats, hear dynamic speakers and become informed about important issues and events! For more information, please contact HCDP at 713-802-0085 or hcdp@hcdp.org. Brown Bag Luncheon Series is a monthly event at the Harris County Democratic Party headquarters located at 1445 North Loop West, Ste. 110, Houston, Texas 77008 (exit Ella Blvd.).

This year, the Harris County Democratic Party wants you to be involved in our Coordinated Campaign, and invites you to visit our brand new website at www.hcdp08.org.  You can see our new look, as well as get  information on candidates, campaign events, and donate to our cause!

We hope you will visit www.hcdp08.org to find the latest information on the campaign.  You can find a Field Office in your neighborhood, sign up to volunteer, or read our blog entries that focus on first hand accounts of our campaign activities.  This page was designed to give you easy to find information on the candidates and areas that you care most about: your own!

Hope to see you around the site,

Coordinated Campaign Team