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October 24, 2013
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DCDP Roundup Bulletin
Democratic news from Dallas County and beyond.
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Reminder: Fish Fry Tomorrow Friday Oct. 25 |
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Each year the Dallas County Democratic Party's Fish Fry is our largest gathering of Democratic voters, officeholders and candidates, coming together for food, fellowship, and fun. This year's 13th Annual Fish Fry celebration will be on Friday, October 25, at 6 PM, at the same location as last year, the Sokol Hall, 7448 Greenville Ave. (at Walnut Hill), Dallas.
Individual tickets are now on sale for this year's DCDP Fish Fry. These are $35 each, but only $25 for a DCDP Sustaining Member.
Tickets include a catfish dinner with all the fixings. Beer & soft drinks are available. Please feel free to bring desserts to share! (Call or email and let us know if you're bringing some.) We'll also have our new DCDP tee shirts for sale, and some 2014 bumper stickers.
You can buy tickets on-line at this page, or mail your payment to or bring it by the party office, or call 214-821-8331 to charge your credit card. You will not receive physical tickets in the mail: we will have a list to check off at the door of the event. (Yes, you can pay at the door -- while the food lasts.)
You can still be a Sponsor of the Fish Fry, but the invitations have been mailed out. If you still want to help the DCDP as a Sponsor, we will thank you very much, and we can list you on the website, and in the Roundup, and on the printed flyer at the event. Become a sponsor today at this page or call the DCDP office!
Our Sponsors for the 13th Annual DCDP Fish Fry are:
- The Dallas County Democratic Party Leadership Council, and
- Killer Whales ($5000) -- Jason Mattox, Joe Kendall, Lake Highlands/White Rock Democrats, Baron & Budd PC
- Piranha ($2,500) -- Judge Dale Tillery 134th District, Communications Workers of America Local 6215
- Barracuda ($1,000)-- Robert L. Book and Marcy Helfand, Bob Peck, Commissioner Elba Garcia and Hon. Domingo Garcia, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins
- Sharks ($500) -- Hon. David Bradley for Dallas County Treasurer and Hon. Susan Bradley, Judge Mark Greenberg County Court At Law 5, Scottie H. Ashley, Judge Gena Slaughter 191st Dist., UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local No. 100, Judge Marty Lowy 101st Dist., Judge Carl Ginsberg 193rd Dist., Judge King Fifer County Court At Law 2, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel and Mike Daniel, Judge Ken Molberg 95th Dist. and Linda Molberg, Judge Martin Hoffman 68th Dist., Jane S. Hoffman, Dorotha Ocker, State Representative Helen Giddings Dist. 109, Judge James Martin 254th Dist., State Representative Yvonne Davis Dist. 111, Jennifer Bennett for Judge 265th Dist., James Blume, Craig Berendzen and Ben Bradshaw, Jeff & Amanda Dalton
- Swordfish ($250) -- Kathleen Irvin, Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats, Justin Lord for Judge 283rd Dist., Judge Mark Stoltz 265th Dist., Jack and Cathy Robertson, Randall Grubbs for Judge 330th Dist., Steven Engwall, Nancy Mulder for Judge County Criminal Court 4, Dallas County East Democrats, Deborah Floyd, Trey Bunch for Judge County Criminal Court 5, Naomi Aberly, Mac and June Leftwich, Kathi and Tom Lind, Katherine and Brian McGovern, Richard Dobson, Hon. Lorraine A. and Grier Raggio, Judge Tonya Parker, Hon. Shannon Bailey and Marlon Cortez, Judge Brenda Hull Thompson County Probate Court 1, Judge Michael E. Miller County Probate Court 3, Janice L. Mattox, Hon. Bill and Betty Coker, Justice of the Peace Katy Hubener and David McKamey, Dr. Catalina Garcia and Rollin Gary, Lisa McKnight, Hon. J. Darlene Ewing, Busch Ruotolo & Simpson LLP, State Representative Toni Rose Dist. 110, Bruce Anton, Clinton Swingle and T. Brian Mumey
- and sixty-seven Sailfish ($125).
UPDATE: Since we sent the list to the printer October 14, we have received payment for sixteen more Sponsorships, one Barracuda (Senator Royce West), one Shark (Samuel Wenning), nine Swordfish (Judge Rick Magnis 283rd Dist., UAW Region 5 Southwestern States CAP Council, Susan Anderson for Judge 291st Dist., Judge Teresa Tolle County Criminal Court 4, Judge Gracie Lewis Criminal Dist. Court 3, Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, Judge Sally Montgomery County Court at Law 3, Judge Emily Tobolowsky 298th Dist., North Dallas Texas Democratic Women) and five Sailfish, three from clubs, plus two more pledges (one Shark and one Swordfish). We will post them as we receive payments. Thank you and please keep them coming!
Sponsors, including the Leadership Council, are all entitled to two (or more) tickets. All sponsorship levels that made the printing deadline were recognized on the invitations. All of them, deadline or not, will be on the program flyer at the event. Swordfish and above are also recognized on our website and here in our newsletter. Killer Whales will also be recognized from the podium at the Fish Fry.
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New: Turning Texas Blue T-shirts |
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Hot off the union printing presses!
Take a Turning Texas Blue T-shirt home today. Available at the headquarters, at upcoming events (Fish Fry!) and online. $25 in person or $30 online and shipped to your home.
These American Union-made tees come in adult sizes from small to 4XL.
Help us Keep Dallas Blue and Turn Texas Blue.
Online orders click here.
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Early Voting Continues |
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Early Voting for the November 5, 2013 Constitutional Amendment Election will go on through Friday, November 1. For a list of the specific days, times, and locations, see this pdf. The voting locations for Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, are at this pdf. (Note: some locations were consolidated because of expected low turnout.)
Besides the nine state Constitutional Amendments, there is a special election for one DISD Board seat, and several suburbs also have elections to fill vacancies or amend local charters. The text of the state amendments is in the Sample Ballot at this pdf (fortunately just on the first three pages). For more information, see The Texas Tribune, which takes no sides in this; Burnt Orange Report, which on Oct. 17 endorsed all of them except three and seven [their other comments are linked at the top right margin of their home page]; the Houston Chronicle, which is for all of them; the House Research Organization, with a 24-page analysis; and the Texas Legislative Council, with both a 13-page Condensed Analysis, and a 69-page full Analysis which goes into backgrounds, pros and cons, and legislative history until the mind reels.
Only one of these amendments has gotten much attention, almost all favorable. State Representative Eric Johnson wrote an op-ed in favor of this proposed amendment 6, which deals with water, in the News on July 8, called "Water main breaks remind us what's at stake". It's behind their subscriber wall now, if you want to search, or or I copied the text at this page. On the other hand, some Tea Partiers and others have objections.
And, yes, Virginia, there is a voter photo ID law in effect, even though Congressman Veasey, the Dallas County Commissioners, and lots of other people are suing in federal court to have it thrown out. Until the courts declare that un-Constitutional, take your driver's license or something else acceptable (the list is here). If you know some good Democrat who doesn't have one of the items on that list, let's help them get one before the March 4 Primary.
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Upcoming Meetings And Events |
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(For the latest updates on local events, and links to more info about these, check out the DallasDemocrats on Facebook and Twitter, and the DCDP website Calendar. To add an event or make a change or correction, contact the party office or email the editor: BillHowellDCDP AT Yahoo.com.)
Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 1: - Early Voting for November 5 Election For a list of locations and times, see the Dallas County Election Department.
Thursday, October 24:- North Dallas Texas Democratic Women Finding Your Way Around the Health Care Law -- A lot of the confusion about ACA will be cleared up in this important meeting. We will get an overview of the key benefits and protections within the Affordable Care Act for several groups: those who have insurance, those who do not have insurance and people on Medicare. Information on how to get insurance via the new marketplace will also be provided. Our speaker is Susan J. Williams, Associate State Director of AARP, Texas. She will address members' questions and concerns about themselves and also about unemployed, underemployed children and grandchildren vis-a-vis the ACA. (6:30 pm, Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas)
- Rowlett Democrats The topic will be Obamacare, it's here what will it mean for US and what do we need to know. We will have an industry expert (Rache Perry) to give us the in's and out's on this most important improvement on our national healthcare system. Please come to this meeting and bring a friend or a relative, we need to get the word out that Obamacare is good for US! If you live in the Metroplex, please consider taking DART Light Rail, simply hop on the Blue Line to Downtown Rowlett and you will be right across the tracks from the Library. Again, please bring a friend! Ms. Rache Perry will be able to answer your questions about the ACA, and give you vital information to add to your knowledge about the new law. Please bring food donations that are taken to the local food pantry, and clothing donations which are taken to the local organization for those in need. For more information, call Jeff Sheldon at 972-475-1836. (6:30 pm, Rowlett Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett)
Friday, October 25:- Dallas County Democratic Party Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser [see article above]. Individual tickets now on sale. (6 PM, Sokol Hall, 7448 Greenville Ave. [at Walnut Hill], Dallas)
- Liberally Spooky Halloween Bash WOW Dems and the Collin County Young Dems are co-sponsoring this fun event. There will be music and dancing, complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages, cash bar, silent auction, a crazy costume contest, a haunted house/Republican policy maze, and much more. Tickets are available here for $15 through October 20. (7:30 pm to 11:30 pm, Fairview Farms, 3321 N. Central Expwy, Plano)
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Saturday, October 26:- Senator Royce West's Eggs And Issues Breakfast Forum Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Darlene Ewing delivering a "state of" address on the status of the county party. (9:00 am, The Rushtaurant at IBOC, 7701 S. Westmoreland, Dallas)
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Tuesday, October 29:- Campaign Reception for Judge Chris Wilmoth County Probate Court 2. Appetizers & Beverages. (5:30 - 7:30 pm, The Ashmore Law Firm, PC, 3636 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219)
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- Reception for Carol Donovan For State Representative, Dist. 107. Friend $500 - Supporter $250 - Individual $100. RSVP by e-mail to Amy AT CowanRoberts.com or by phone to (214) 823-1400. (5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, 728 W Colorado Blvd., Dallas)
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Wednesday, October 30:- Campaign Reception and Petition Signing for Judge Larry Mitchell 292nd Judicial District Court. Complimentary Barbecue and Beverages. (5 - 7 PM, Babb Brothers BBQ & Blues, 330 Bedford St., Dallas)
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- Campaign Reception for Judge Jeff Rosenfield Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals 2. (5 - 7 pm, Law Office of Rosenthal & Wadas, McKinney Green Building, 4500 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 3100, McKinney, Texas 75070)
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- Birthday Party and Reception for Melissa J. Bellan For Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1. Complimentary Beverages & Appetizers. RSVP by email to BellanForJustice AT gmail.com. (5:30 - 7:30 pm, Matt's Rancho Martinez - Lakewood, 1904 Skillman Street, Dallas, Texas 75206)
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- Annual Hats Off to Helen Reception and Fundraiser Honoring State Representative Helen Giddings. RSVP 214.943.1068 Free parking at the corner of Ross & Arts Plaza. Contact Tamara Hobbs at 469.658.1158 or email to monihobbs1 AT yahoo.com for questions or more information. (5:30 pm, The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, 2700 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201)
- Dallas County East Democrats (7 PM, Martinez Restaurant on 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite)
Saturday, November 2:- Park Cities Central Dallas Democrats Sandra Lewis, from the North Texas Food Bank, is going to give a presentation on hunger in Dallas. We will have a special "I was there" remembrance for the JFK 50th anniversary. (10:30 AM, Oak Lawn Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas)
Tuesday, November 5:- Texas Constitutional Amendments And Local Election Day (7 AM - 7 PM, local precinct polling places - some may be consolidated)
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- Fundraiser For Jennifer Bennett Candidate for the 265th District Court. (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sammy's Bar-B-Q, 2126 Leonard St., Dallas)
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- Reception for Judge Jim Jordan 160th Civil District Court. Beverages, Appetizers, Live Music and Valet Parking. RSVP by email to JudgeJordanCampaign AT gmail.com. (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Dallas Chop House, 1717 Main Street #100, Dallas)
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Wednesday, November 6:- Reception to Re-elect Judge Julia Hayes Dallas County Criminal Court 2. (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Dee Lincoln's, 2101 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75201)
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Thursday, November 7:- Campaign Kickoff & Birthday Reception for Tammy Kemp Candidate for 204th Judicial District Court. Please RSVP at 214-335-4472 by November 4, 2013. (5 - 7:30 PM, Saint Martin's Place, 2603 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215)
Saturday, November 9:- First Day To File For Public Office (Other than Precinct Chair) For the 2014 Democratic Primary. (9:30 AM, DCDP HQ, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas)
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Thursday, November 14:- Reception for Leigh Bailey Candidate for State Representative District 108. (6 PM, location to be determined)
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Wednesday, November 20:- Campaign Reception for Stephanie Mitchell Candidate for the 291st Judicial District Court. (5 - 7 PM, location to be determined)
Monday, December 9:- Filing Deadline For the 2014 Democratic Primary. (6 PM, DCDP HQ, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas)
- DCDP Filing Night Party (6 - 11 PM, Salon Las Americas, 1004 Ft. Worth Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75208)
Tuesday, March 4, 2014:- 2014 Democratic Primary [Also Mardi Gras.] (7 AM - 7 PM, local precinct polling places)
Tuesday, May 27, 2014:- 2014 Democratic Primary Runoff (7 AM - 7 PM, local precinct polling places)
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Contact Information
phone:
214-821-8331
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