Dallas County Democratic Party
Weekly Roundup
Democratic news from Dallas County
and beyond.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 |
It's Next Week: The DCDP's
Annual Johnson Jordan Dinner
Honoring the Elected Officials of Dallas County.
Benefiting the Dallas County Democratic Party.
Each year, the Johnson Jordan Dinner (formerly known as the Jefferson Jackson Dinner) honors the elected officials of Dallas County, including our civil, family, probate and criminal judges, county officials and administrators, and officials who represent the Dallas area on the state and federal level.
2014's Johnson Jordan Dinner will be one of the year's premier political events, attracting hundreds of citizens, attorneys, professionals, elected officials and members of the judiciary. WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
5:30 pm VIP Reception for Event Sponsors and Elected Officials
6:30 pm Dinner and Program
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Dallas - Reunion Ballroom
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75207
 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mark J. Geragos of Geragos & Geragos PC is a well known celebrity attorney who has represented clients such as Michael Jackson and Winona Ryder. He hosts the legal program Making the Case for CNN and has appeared as a legal commentator for the Today Show, Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper 360 and Larry King Live.
This is traditionally our biggest fundraising event each year. Sponsorship details are on our website at this page. Individual tickets for $100 each are at this page.
RSVP questions? Email jjdinner AT dallasdemocrats.org.
|
Dallas Demo Forum: David Alameel
The Dallas Democratic Forum presents Dr. David Alameel, candidate for United States Senate, as he shares his vision for representing Texas in Washington.  Tuesday, May 20, 2014 The Belo Mansion -- Ross and Olive 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201 11:30 am Registration/Buffet 12:00 Noon Program 2014 Patron & Sustaining Forum Members -- Free 2014 Regular Forum Members -- $25 Non Members -- $40 Table of Up to Ten - $300 (Preferred seating and sponsorship recognition optional for full table purchases) RSVP by Monday, May 19th by email to dallasdemforum AT sbcglobal.net
|
Early Voting Starts Monday for Democratic Runoff
In Texas candidates must get a majority of the votes in the primary or the top two have to be in a runoff. This year that will be on May 27. Early voting will be one week only, Monday May 19 to Friday May 23. Times and locations are on this pdf. These will be the runoffs we will see in Dallas County: US Senator: David M. Alameel and Kesha RogersCommissioner of Agriculture: Jim Hogan and Richard "Kinky" FriedmanState Board of Education, Dist 13: Erika Beltran and Andrea HilburnState Representative, Dist 105: Terry Meza and Susan Motley Judge, Co Criminal Court No. 5: Lisa Green and Etta J. MullinDistrict Clerk: Felicia Pitre and Tarsha HardyCounty Treasurer: Bennie Elnora Brown and Pauline Medrano JP, Pct No. 4, Pl 1: Norris 'Stretch' Rideaux and Mary AbeytaJP, Pct No. 4, Pl 2: Fred Jackson and Katy Hubener JP, Pct No. 5, Pl 1: Melissa J. Bellan and Sara Martinez Constable, Pct No. 5: Michael Orozco and Beth Villarreal Precinct Chair 4035: John Tackaberry and Roberto Junior AlonzoYou can find links to other sites and the contact information for these candidates at our primary candidate filings page. They are shown here in their ballot order for the runoff. NOTE: Our lists do not show websites, Facebooks, or other contact information for some of these because they have none or have not given them to us. But for US Senate, see the next article about Kesha Rogers. For Agriculture Commissioner, Jim Hogan has no sites because he has not raised or spent any money, and says he will continue not doing so if he wins the runoff, according to this article. UPDATE 4/08: Hogan has now taken a position on one issue: "...vis a vis public school lunch programs, which are overseen by the Agriculture Commissioner. "He said what poor people need to do is plant gardens and that would solve a lot of problems with the lunch programs,""...., according to this article. |
Warning: Don't Vote For Kesha Rogers
One candidate in the runoff for US Senator is Kesha Rogers, a follower of convicted felon Lyndon LaRouche. Please pass this information on to everyone else you know. Our Texas Democratic Party State Chair Gilberto Hinojosa sent out this notice: "Kesha Rogers is one of the candidates on the ballot for U.S. Senator in the Democratic primary -- but do not be fooled. Kesha Rogers is not a Democrat. Ms. Rogers is part of the "LaRouche Movement," which has a history of violent rhetoric. The focus of her campaign is impeaching President Obama. Rogers has even paraded around Texas with a poster of the President with a Hitler mustache. Rogers believes that the U.S. economy is secretly controlled by London financial institutions and she has advocated for colonizing Mars. That's not what real Democrats stand for. The Texas Democratic Party does not support the candidacy of Kesha Rogers or anyone that aligns themselves with the LaRouche Movement. Our State Democratic Executive Committee even issued a resolution against her campaign. Do not vote for Kesha Rogers in the primary. Rogers' candidacy is a insult to our Party, our President, our state, our Democratic values, and to all the work you are doing to move our state forward. Do not vote for Kesha Rogers. All my best --Gilberto Hinojosa" Read the Texas Democratic Party's State Executive Committee Resolution on Kesha Rogers as a pdf at this page.
You can see a photo of one of her US Senate campaign posters with her call for impeaching Obama and her picture of him with a Hitler moustache here.
See links to more and a video of her attacks on Obama here.
|
If there was any doubt, the leader of Kesha Rogers' political "movement" has now weighed in on her behalf: "...Lyndon LaRouche, the leader of the resilient fringe movement to which she has belonged for a decade, offered a most dire endorsement of her candidacy. "The United States will be destroyed unless Kesha is elected in her campaign," said the 91-year-old LaRouche, who ran for president eight times, including one campaign conducted from a prison cell. "Anyone who is opposed to her is an enemy of the United States. It's true."" --From the Austin American Statesman Read more about LaRouche's vicious nonsense at these links: Right-Wing Populism in America: Too Close for Comfort by Berlet and Lyons The LaRouche NetworkThe Lyndon LaRouche Network: The Canadian ConnectionShe supports impeaching Obama: "...as he's supporting Wall Street financial interests, as he's supporting this drive toward thermonuclear war, and as he's destroying the physical economy of this nation," Ms. Rogers said during a recent speech in Houston." --From The Texas Tribune
|
Kesha's Latest Battles With Reality:
Kesha Rogers continues her bizarre extremist crusade against the President, common sense, and science: "Rogers' website features an image of President Barack Obama with a Hitler mustache and the candidate calls for his impeachment for crimes committed "in service of Wall Street fascism." "The president has earned his Hitler mustache," she said Thursday, adding that the comparison stems from supposed similarities between Obama's signature domestic legislation, the Affordable Care Act, and a Nazi euthanasia program."-- The Monitor, May 8 "She sees Obama's suspension of the Constellation program, along with his support of the Affordable Care Act, which was passed by Congress, as impeachable offenses against the U.S. Constitution. ... "There's no man-made climate change," she said, instead suggesting other factors, like sunspots or changes in sun activity, could more easily explain the changes in weather being observed all over the globe." -- Brownsville Herald, May 11
|
What's The Alternative?:
David Alameel For U.S. Senator
 Fortunately there is a much better candidate in the runoff for the Democratic nomination than the LaRoucheite Rogers. David Alameel (shown here speaking to the Preston Hollow Democrats in Dallas -- thanks to Tom Blackwell for the photo) almost won the primary without a runoff, but now he needs voters to give him the nod to challenge John Cornyn this fall. Every paper I've seen is endorsing him, like this from the San Antonio Express: "He would bring to the Senate solid positions on sensible budgeting, immigration reform, raising the minimum wage, bringing the troops home, holding banks and Wall Street accountable and protecting Social Security and Medicare. ... "In the runoff, there is simply no question about the better choice: We recommend Alameel for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate."You can hear him on these two recorded interviews on SoundCloud: Senate Hopeful David Alameel Makes His Case to Win the Democratic RunoffDavid Alameel Interview (longer, but recorded in a restaurant and noisy; with Houston Democratic blogger Charles Kuffner, who adds "He has my vote in the runoff and I hope he'll have yours.") Another blogger questionnaire about him: Texpatriate's Questions for David Alameel
|
Join Our Team
Now Hiring Full-time Field DirectorThe Dallas County Democratic Party is seeking a full-time Field Director to join our team. The Field Director will help design and execute programs for another successful Dallas countywide coordinated campaign for 2014, and expand the Party base for future election cycles. For more information about the job description, see this pdf. To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé (PDF) by email to taylor AT dallasdemocrats.org. Internship Opportunities Available Now The DCDP has an immediate opening for spring interns. We are hiring now through June 1, 2014. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, Democratic Primary Runoff Election work and field operations. Summer interns will be hired from June 8 through August 15, 2014, and positions include field and get out the vote operations, communications and special projects. Interns will: Learn the ins and outs of campaigns Organize their community for Democratic causes, candidates, and efforts Gain valuable skills that will help on future campaigns Résumés with cover letter should be sent by email to exec AT dallasdemocrats.org. Volunteer Volunteers are always welcome. If you're not an intern candidate, sign up here to volunteer with the DCDP. You can also volunteer to help at the State Convention here in Dallas June 26-28 at this page. Become A Sustaining Member If you can't give time, but can contribute $10 or more each month, become a Sustaining Member and help support all our local party activities. Sign up at this page.
|
We Need Your Help Again In The Runoff
Once more, the Democratic Party will need lots of Election Judges and clerks for the May 27 Runoff. Not everyone who could help in the primary will be available to do it again. You can sign up on line to assist us at our Election Worker Registry page here.
|
Upcoming Events and Meetings
(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.)
|
Tuesday, May 13:
 Fundraiser for Erika Beltran -- Candidate for State Board of Education District 13.Light appetizers and beverages. Valet parking available. (12 noon to 1 pm, Wild Salsa - Downtown Dallas, 1800 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75201)
 Reception for Jennifer Bennett -- Democratic nominee for 265th District Court. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided. (5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, The Barley House, 5612 SMU Blvd, Dallas)
Community Conversation on DISD -- Discuss how to improve DISD with a newly formed coalition of parents, community members, activists, leaders, civic organizations, faith groups and others called Our Community, Our Schools (OCOS). Refreshments served. For more information e-mail jobswithjusticetexas AT gmail.com. (5:30 - 8 PM, Dallas County Schools Technology Center at 5151 Samuel Blvd., Dallas)
Dallas County Young Democrats -- Guest speaker Taylor Holden, Executive Director for the Dallas County Democratic Party, will be coming to let us know what the DCDP is up to and what we will need to do to contribute to the coordinated campaign. We will also have Kavita Khandekar Chopra, Marketing & Development Director for the Human Rights Initiative Dallas and Elisabeth Hagberg, Volunteer and Communications Coordinator for the Human Rights Initiative Dallas to enlighten us on the services HRI Dallas offers and what volunteer opportunities are available with HRI in the area. (6:30 - 8:30 pm, Sunset Lounge, 3030 Ross Ave., Dallas)
(6:30 PM, Thurgood Marshall Rec. Center, 5150 Mark Trail, Dallas) Irving Democratic Club -- Note location: the Irving Democrats meet at different locations in even and odd months. (7 PM, Midori Sushi, 4020 N MacArthur Blvd #114, Irving, TX 75038) Dallas Drinking Liberally -- (7:30 pm, Uptown Bar, 3605 McKinney Ave, Dallas) Wednesday, May 14:  Reception for Leigh Bailey -- Democratic nominee for State Representative District 108. (Shown at right with Senator Wendy Davis.) Co-hosted by State Representative Rafael Anchia. General admission: $100. Sponsorships $500 - $2500. (6:00 - 7:30 p.m., 4241 Bordeaux, Dallas, Texas 75205)
North Texas Jobs with Justice -- Come and be a part of the planning to expose the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and its agenda of putting profits and right-wing political power before the needs of working people. Read the Proposed Resolution to Oppose the American Legislative Exchange Council's Profit over People Agenda at this page. ALEC is coming to Dallas July 30 - August 1. For more information e-mail jobswithjusticetexas AT gmail.com. (7 PM, 1408 N Washington Ave, Dallas) Thursday, May 15: Rockwall Dem Dames -- (6:30 PM, La Madeleine, 987 East Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087)  Coppell Valley Ranch Democrats -- Our guest speaker is Paul Stafford, candidate for State Representative House District 115. (7 PM, Siena's Pasta And Pizza, 780 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell 75019) Friday, May 16: Drinking Liberally for McKinney -- (6:30 PM, Cafe Malaga, 107 South Church Street, McKinney 75069) Saturday, May 17: North Oak Cliff Democrats Breakfast -- (9 am, Norma's Cafe - Oak Cliff, 1123 W. Davis St., Dallas) Southwest Dallas County Democrats -- (10 AM, Southwest Center Mall - Community Room Suite 1027 [entrance near Golden Corral], 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas TX 75237) Sunday, May 18:  Meet and Greet for Leigh Bailey -- Democratic nominee for State Representative District 108. (Shown at right with her daughter.) (2 - 4 PM, 4312 McKinney Ave., # 16, Dallas 75205)
Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23:
Early Voting for the 2014 Democratic Primary Runoff -- Sample ballot is at this pdf. (Hours and locations are posted at this pdf.) Monday, May 19: Rockwall County Democratic Party Meeting -- (7PM, Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall) Tuesday, May 20:  Dallas Democratic Forum presents Dr. David Alameel -- Candidate for United States Senate. 2014 Patron & Sustaining Forum Members -- Free, 2014 Regular Forum Members -- $25, Non Members -- $40. RSVP by Monday, May 19th by email to dallasdemforum AT sbcglobal.net. (11:30 am Registration/Buffet, 12:00 Noon Program, The Belo Mansion -- Ross and Olive, 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas 75201)
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas -- (6:30 pm, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave, Dallas) Wednesday, May 21: Garland Democratic Woman's Club -- (11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Siciliano's Italian Restaurant, 2210 W. Buckingham, Garland)
 DCDP Annual Johnson - Jordan Dinner -- Honoring the Elected Officials of Dallas County and Benefiting the Dallas County Democratic Party. The photo is of President Lyndon Johnson and Congresswoman-elect Barbara Jordan in 1972 (with National Urban League President Vernon Jordan). Named to honor President Lyndon Johnson and Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, this is our biggest fundraising event of the year. Keynote speaker: attorney Mark J. Geragos, host of the legal program Making the Case for CNN. Individual tickets are available for $100 at this page. More information and link to Sponsorships at this page. RSVP questions? Email jjdinner AT dallasdemocrats.org. (5:30 pm VIP Reception for Event Sponsors and Elected Officials; 6:30 pm Dinner and Program; Hyatt Regency Dallas - Reunion Ballroom, 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas) Northwest Dallas Democrats -- (7:30 PM, Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch) DCYD Johnson Jordan After Dark Party -- Hosted by Dallas County Young Democrats. Join us after the JJ Dinner for the "JJ After Dark" cocktail party. Tickets are available online at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/jjafterdark for $25 or tickets will be available at the door for $30. Proceeds will benefit the 2014 Democratic party coordinated campaign. Each ticket includes two complimentary drinks. Join the ranks of our early bird donors and become a "JJ After Dark" sponsor by visiting us at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/jjafterdarksponsors. (? 8:30 or 9 PM? -- following JJ Dinner earlier that evening, Sunset Lounge, 3030 Ross Avenue, Dallas; Valet Parking will be available on location.) Thursday, May 22: Dallas Drinking Liberally -- (6 PM, Social House, 2708 Routh St., Dallas) North Dallas Texas Democratic Women -- A presentation from Emily's List by Laura Rose. (6:45 pm, Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas) Saturday, May 24: Lake Highland/White Rock Democrats Annual Picnic -- Hot dogs, beans, chips, & drinks provided. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. $5 (kids 12 and under no charge). (11 AM, Flag Pole Hill Pavilion, east Northwest Hwy. at Buckner Blvd., Dallas) Rowlett Democratic Club -- (5 PM, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd. at Chiesa Rd., Rowlett)
Sunday, May 25:
International Children's Day and May Day Parade -- Free event with lots of activities for children and help carry your union's or organization's banner in the parade. The Dallas AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, the UFCW, and DFW International are sponsors. For program details and more information go to www.dfwinternational.org or e-mail jobswithjusticetexas AT gmail.com. (1 PM to 5 PM, Windspear/ATT Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St., Dallas)
Tuesday, May 27:
2014 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RUNOFF -- Sample ballot is at this pdf. (7 AM - 7 PM, Local precinct polling places will be posted later at this page.)
Drinking Liberally Addison -- (5:30 PM, The Londoner Addison, 14930 Midway Road, Addison, Texas 75001)
Dallas County Texas Democratic Women -- Enter parking garage at corner of Hi Line & Edison. Park on the second floor and take elevator to the first floor to check-in with staff. Meeting is held in the sixth floor Club House. (6:30 PM, 1400 Hi Line Drive at 35E, Dallas 75207)
Wednesday, May 28:
I Do Film Benefit for Equality Texas -- Read more at this page. (6:30 pm, Angelika Plano, Shops at Legacy, 7205 Bishop Road, Plano 75024)
Dallas County East Democrats -- (7 PM, Martinez Restaurant, 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite)
Friday, May 30:
Healing the Wounds of War -- Reception, dinner and program to benefit for Iraq Veterans Against the War and Under the Hood Café. Keynote speaker: Army Col. (ret.) Ann Wright, former US diplomat who resigned her State Department post in opposition to the Iraq War and author of "Dissent: Voices of Conscience". Closing comments by Rev. Dr. Rita Brock, Founding Co-Director of the Soul Repair Center at Bright Divinity School at TCU and author of "Soul Repair: Recovering from Moral Injury After War." Hosted by Veterans For Peace Chapter 106. Co-sponsored by the First Unitarian Social Action Council; Code Pink Greater Dallas; Dallas MoveOn; Ft. Worth MoveOn Council; North Texas Light Brigade; DFW System Change Not Climate Change; Texas Action Coalition for the Environment; Dallas Peace Center; Pax Christi Dallas. $25. Limited seating; get tickets here. (6 - 9 PM, First Unitarian Church of Dallas 4015 Normandy Avenue, Dallas)
Rockwall Democrats Braying Donkey Coffeehouse Benefit -- An Evening Of Fun And Entertainment Benefiting the Rockwall County Democratic Party. (7:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall)
Monday, June 16:
Dallas County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting -- This is the meeting at which newly elected and reelected Precinct Chairs can be sworn in, as well as others (including some incumbents) who may be elected to fill vacancies where no one filed in the Primary due to ice storms etc. If you need to verify your status, call Carmen at the DCDP office 214-821-8331. (6:30 PM, Communications Workers of America union hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas 75204)
Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28:
Texas Democratic Party State Convention -- Dallas Convention Center. Sign up for more information at this page. Volunteer to help at the convention at this page.
Tuesday, November 4:
GENERAL ELECTION FOR 2014 -- (7 AM - 7 PM, Local precinct polling places)
|
|
|
Contact:
|
Dallas County Democratic Party
4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas TX 75223
Phone: 214-821-8331 Fax: 214-821-0995
Website: www.dallasdemocrats.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DallasDemocrats
Twitter: twitter.com/dallasdemocrats
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
