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NTDO NEWS
December 9, 2009 |
The New Trier Dems Endorsement Meeting is now history. The meeting drew more people than any past meeting in memory. The results are headlined below. It was great to see so many people engaged in this grassroots gathering. Now the next challenge for everyone who participated in the meeting will be figuring out how to divide their time over the next 8 weeks as they work for their favorites candidates in several close Primary races.
This time of year is always hectic. Having a Primary Election so soon after a long Holiday season adds to the time crunch. The lateness of this NTDO News issue is one small example of too little time. So, before things get too crazy, the NTDO News is taking a break next week (and maybe the week after that). In the meantime, if you need information about any of the Democratic Primary candidates or want to give them your support, visit their websites. They'll be happy to hear from you.
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NTDO membership endorses Quinn, Hoffman, Seals, Keenan-Devlin, Preckwinkle and Brandt
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On
Sunday, December 6 the general membership of the New Trier Dems
gathered at the Winnetka Community House to hear presentatations from
Democratic Party candidates for Illinois Governor, the U.S. Senate, the
10th Congressional District seat, the Illinois 18th Legislative
District seat, Cook County Board President and 10th
Congressional District Committeeman. The candidates were seeking the
endorsement of the NTDO. A super-majority of 60% was required for
endorsement. In two contests, the 10th Congressional District seat and
the 18th Legislative District seat, a 60% endorsement was not reached
on the first ballot. A runoff vote between candidates Dan Seals and
Julie Hamos and candidates Patrick Keenan-Devlin and Eamon Kelly
resulted in Seals and Keenan-Devlin then receiving enough votes for an
endorsement. Among
all the speakers, the candidates receiving the highest percentage of
votes was Preckwinkle with 83.9% and Hoffman with 79.4%.
Democratic Primary candidates endorsed by the NTDO:
Pat Quinn: Governor
David Hoffman: U. S. Senator
Dan Seals: 10th Congressional District
Patrick Keenan-Devlin: 18th Legislative District
Toni Preckwinkle: Cook County Board President
Bill Brandt: State Central Committeeman
Unfortunately, the time required to hear the candidates vying for these important offices (22 speakers plus comments from the floor) made
it impossible to include more races in the endorsement meeting.
However, a motion was made and approved by the membership to endorse a number of unopposed Democratic candidates whose names will be on the February Primary ballot:
Unopposed Democratic candidates endorsed by the NTDO for the general election:
Janice D. Schakowsky, 9th U.S. Congressional District
Lisa Madigan, State of Illinois, Attorney General
Jesse White, State of Illinois Secretary of State
Daniel K. Biss, 17th State Representative District
Karen May, 58th State Representative District
David D. Orr, Cook County Clerk
Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer
Jennifer Bishop Jenkins, County Board Commissioner 14th District
Dean Maragos, New Trier Township Committeeman
Lauren Beth Gash, State Central Committeewoman
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Campaign materials for endorsed Democratic Primary candidates
to be available at the NTDO office.
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The NTDO office has announced that they will have a supply of Dan Seals Yard signs available during office hours -- M.W.F. 9am-noon. Materials for other endorsed candidates may also soon be available.
 Dan Seals (NTDO endorsed 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.
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
 Patrick Keenan-Devlin (NTDO endorsed candidate for 18th Illinois Legislative District seat)
To get involved in Patrick's campaign go to: (www.patrickforillinois.com)
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Tenth Dems looking for Election Law Committee volunteers
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The Tenth Dems are looking to add a few more volunteers
to their Election Law team. If you are a lawyer/paralegal/law student
interested in getting more politically involved, or if you have
friends, kids, parents in the legal profession, feel free to let the
Tenth Dems know. A significant time commitment is not necessary.
Election law (ballot challenges, election signage laws, voter
protection, etc.), the Federal Election Commission and the Illinois
State Board of Elections are intriguing areas of involvement. To learn more, email: volunteers@tenthdems.org or call (847)266-VOTE (8683).
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Wilmette's Bob Spriggs selected as
"an outstanding election judge of 2009"
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Bob Spriggs was one of two New Trier Election Judges to receive an award as "an outstanding election judge of 2009." The award was given on November 4 by David Orr at an event M.C.'d by Linda Yu. In commenting on his award Bob said, "I was recruited a few years ago by Joan Berman and I am pleased to reflect well on the New Trier Dems."
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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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