NTDO NEWS
September 23, 2009 |
In the past few days, President Obama seems to have been everywhere at once -- speaking on every major Sunday morning political show in support of health care reform, speaking to the U.N. about climate change, appearing jointly with the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian State. Some people opine that he is becoming over-exposed. But, a President's "bully pulpit" is a powerful policy tool, and we have a Democratic president who knows how to use it. We should be pleased our nation's leader is so visible and out-spoken about his agenda instead of hiding in the Rose Garden or cutting brush somewhere in Texas.
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The Democratic Primary race for the Hamos seat now has five competing candidates.
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On September 14, Edmund Moran Jr., an attorney and former long-time Evanston City Council member, announced his plans to run in next February's Democratic
primary to succeed Julie Hamos as 18th District state representative. Mr. Moran joins Robyn Gabel, a 20-year executive director of the Illinois Maternal & Child
health Coalition, Jeff Smith, an attorney and president of the Central Street Neighbors Association, Eamon Kelly, an attorney and onetime chief of staff with the Illinois State Board of
Education, and Patrick Keenan Devlin, a Legislative Director of Citizen Action/Illinois and former Health Policy Advocate at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law. All of these candidates have shown their willingness to be politically active and involved in public service. NTDO members are urged to learn more about them in preparation for the NTDO December 13 general meeting and endorsement session.
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Upcoming events for
Democratic Primary candidates:
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Patrick Keenan-Devlin (candidate for State Representative of the 18th District [the Hamos seat]) and
Dr. Quentin Young will discuss health care reform in Illinois -- Tuesday, September 29 in Evanston.
The event is in support of Patrick Keenan-Devlin's candidacy. Dr. Quentin Young, is a renowned health care policy expert and social justice advocate. The fund-raising event promises an evening of stimulating discussion.
Tuesday, September 29 @ 7pm
1027 Greenwood Avenue, Evanston.
Tickets are $20. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to: Healthcare@PatrickForIllinois.com. Or, RSVP and purchase tickets online by visiting:
www.actblue.com/page/newwayhealthcare.
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Petition forms for most Democratic Primary candidates are available at the NTDO office.
If you would like to help a candidate you support, call the office Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 9 a.m and noon to find out which petition forms are available. 847-446-8030 |
About Us:
The New Trier Democratic Organization is made up of hundreds of grassroots volunteers dedicated to advancing progressive ideals through the political process. We welcome your participation.
Sincerely,
Bill Crowley, Committeeman New Trier Township
We are located at 800 Oak Street in Winnetka, IL. Ph: 847-446-8030
Office hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. -- 9am-Noon
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