In This Issue
18th IL District Debate a Success
Candidate Events
NTDO Endorsement Meeting
The New NTDO Website
NTDO NEWS
November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday afternoon was a beautiful example of how politically engaged so many of our area's voters are. The article below describes a very successful debate.

Also in last week's events: Comcast blocked the distribution of last week's NTDO News until late Wednesday night and delayed a Friday reminder about the Nov. 18 debate until Nov. 19. The disruption was caused by someone abusing the Constant Contact system with a huge overload of emails. Comcast then labled everything sent through Constant Contact as SPAM. The problem has now been resolved and we hope it won't happen again.
The 18th District Candidate debate was a great success.
The debate between 5 Democratic candidates for the IL 18th Legislative District seat -- Democrats Robyn Gabel, Patrick Keenan-Devlmon Kelly, Edmund Moran and Jeffrey Smith drew more than 500 people to Kingsley school. This kind of interest in political affairs is the reason our communities continue to have representation by some of the sharpest people in Illinois' and U.S. government.

All of the candidates at the debate presented themselves well. They were in general agreement on almost all issues with thoughtful, informed and varied ideas and degrees of emphasis on specific issues. Perhaps the only divergent view on a major issue came from candidate Edmund Moran concerning Choice.

The moderator Bill Smith, Editor of Evanston Now,  did a remarkable job of keeping the debaters' comments within the time allotted. The meeting actually ended a few minutes ahead of schedule!

(To learn more about the candidates' positions, visit their websites listed in the article below.)
Useful Information on
Democratic Primary candidates: 
The races to be the Democratic nominee for the 10th Congressional District seat and the Illinois' 18th Legislative District seat have attracted a crowd of candidates. Because the 18th District includes a number of communities beyond New Trier's borders and the 10th District stretches from Palatine to Waukegan, many candidate activities will be happening in areas outside New Trier Township. The NTDO News will try to provide specific information for activities occurring within New Trier. Information on all other candidate activities or events can be found at the each candidate's website. Their web addresses will be provided here each week.

Four Democrats are running in the 10th Congressional District Primary race:
Julie Hamos, Dan Seals, Elliot Richardson and Milton Sumption.
 
Elliot Richardson (candidate for 10th Congressional District seat)

To learn more about Elliot Richardson, his positions or to volunteer in his campaign go to: http://elliotrichardsonforcongress.com/




Dan SealsDan Seals (candidate for 10th Congressional District seat)

On Monday, December 14, from 7:00-8:30 pm, the Seals campaign is having a meet and greet with Dan Seals featuring Terry Walsh, lead direct mail consultant in the Obama Presidential campaign. The event will be held at a private residence in Winnetka. -- For details and to RSVP, call 847-945-8900 or email tmayfield@dansealsforcongress.com. You are invited to come as a guest, but contributions are welcome.

Canvassing for the Seals Campaign continues:
Seals campaign volunteers are canvassing throughout  the district. If you want to get involved in the Seals' canvass contact Erik at esmith@dansealsforcongress.com
For complete information on all the events and volunteer opportunities coming up in Dan Seals' Campaign, click here.
The Dan Seals campaign headquarters are at:
405 Lake Cook Road, Suite 205A, Deerfield. 847-945-8900


Dan SealsJulie Hamos  (candidate for 10th Congressional District seat)

Canvassing for the Hamos Campaign continues:  Julie Hamos and her campaign volunteers are canvassing throughout the district. If you want to join the Hamos team this weekend, contact Alex for Cook County or Ben for Lake County at campaign headquarters or call (847) 550-3777.
For complete information on all the events and volunteer opportunities coming up in Julie Hamos' Campaign, click here.
The Julie Hamos campaign headquarters are at:
3100 Dundee Road, Suite 109, Northbrook. 847-550-3777

Milton Sumption of Lake Bluff does not yet have a website or an available photo.

Campaigns for the five Democrats  in the Illinois' 18th Legislative District race are now in full swing:
Coffees, discussion groups and forums are happening across the district. To learn more about upcoming events with these candidates, or to learn their positions or volunteer in one of their campaigns go to:

Robyn Gabel (www.robynforrep.com)

Patrick Keenan-Devlin (www.patrickforillinois.com)

Eamon Kelly (www.eamon2010.com)

Jeff Smith (www.electjeffsmith.org)

Edmund Moran (Former Evanston Alderman Moran  presently does not have a campaign website.)
If you are a NTDO member in good standing, don't miss the Dec. 6th Endorsement Meeting.  
The general membership meeting to endorse a number of the 2010 Democratic Primary candidates will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2pm. at the Winnetka Community House. 

Members will hear presentations from Democratic candidates for Illinois governor - the Illinois' junior U.S. Senate seat - the 10th Congressional District seat - the Illinois 18th Legislative District seat - President of the Cook County Board.

This will be your chance to hear all of these candidates present their views and positions. It is very important that NTDO members attend this key meeting.

Only "members in good standing" will be eligible to vote.
To vote you must be:
  • A registered voter in New Trier Township
In addition, as of Dec. 6, 2009, you must have done one of the following:
  1. Paid dues or paid to attend a NTDO fundraiser in the preceding 12 months. (If you dues aren't paid up, please do so by November 21, 15 days before the December 6 Endorsement Meeting.)
  2. Worked as an NTDO volunteer within the preceding 24 months.
  3. Worked as an election judge in New Trier Township within the preceding 24 months
NTDO members  who have changed their voter registration address to outside New Trier Township may continue to be "members in good standing" if they continue to comply with criteria 1, 2 or 3 above.

Endorsement requires a 60% vote of all NTDO members attending the meeting. Candidates who are endorsed will receive the public support of the NTDO including our grassroots efforts.
The New Trier Democrats have a brand new website ntdo.org. Check it out.
The New Trier Democratic Organization has a new website -- ntdo.org. The site's new design is aimed at making our Internet home more usable for site visitors -- whether they are a politically active volunteers, someone interested in a specific issue or simply a New Trier resident looking for voting information. Because the underlying structure of the site allows editing of the website's content directly by NTDO volunteers, the goal will be to keep information fresh and involving with frequent updates, encouraging regular returns by site visitors.
     "All politics is local" and the more grassroots involvement our website inspires, the better the chances for electing progressive candidates across our state and our nation.
     You're invited to explore the site and think about ways we might make it an even more effective tool in our battle to strengthen progressive government. Send your suggestions here.
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