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Dallas County Democratic Party
Weekly Roundup              
Democratic news from Dallas County 
 and beyond. 
Tuesday September 27 2016   
    
Coverage of the Debate
  
Our Dallas debate watch also got three pictures featured on Buzzfeed, including one of our Debate Watch bingo players:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewtucker/emotional-photos-of-people-watching-the-presidential-deba?utm_term=.nq0ZRK7aN7#.ijbgZ215G1

The first Trump-Clinton presidential debate transcript, annotated
Post-debate poll: Hillary Clinton takes round one [CNN poll]
Clinton Won The Debate, Which Means She's Likely To Gain In The Polls
5 pieces of evidence that Hillary Clinton won the big presidential debate [WOW!]
Voters Nationally Say Clinton Won Debate 51/40
It looks like Congress thinks Hillary Clinton won the debate
Insiders: Hillary won
Google searches for "registrarse para votar" hit all-time high during debate
The first debate featured an unprepared man repeatedly shouting over a highly prepared woman
Obama weighs in on the debate
When Trump said that not paying taxes 'makes me smart,' undecided voters in N.C. gasped
Ranting Bully Donald Trump Came Unglued in First Presidential Debate
Trump's debate incompetence a slap in the face to his supporters
Donald Trump has already flip-flopped on Lester Holt's debate performance
Trump points fingers after shaky debate
Giuliani: I'd skip next debates if I were Trump
Giuliani: I wouldn't debate again after Holt's 'interference'
This Saturday: Deep Fried Doorknocks For Democrats
  
Deep Fried Doorknocks!

This Saturday --
TWO Meetups at same times: 9:30 am and 12:30 pm

Block Walk for Terry Meza in HD105 and Dorotha Ocker in HD115
Terry Meza HQ (next to Sonic)
1421 N. Loop 12
Irving 75061

Block Walk for Laura Irvin in HD102 and Jim Burke in HD114
Cafe Brazil Addison
4930 Belt Line Rd #100
Dallas, TX 75254

RSVP Which Walk You'll Be At:
https://form.jotform.com/62696193636165



By donating a few hours of your time this week, we will elect our great Democratic slate, from the top to the bottom.

Tuesday Phone Bank (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Home of Carolyn Morris, 887 W Wintergreen Rd., Lancaster 75134 
AND AT 
Home of Eric Cole, 9246 Forest Hills Blvd., Dallas 75218
Bring a charged cell phone.

Wednesday Phone Bank (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
17201 Hidden Glen Drive
Dallas, Texas 75248
Bring a charged cell phone.

Thursday Phone Bank (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
639 Hartin Circle
Irving, Texas 75061
Bring a charged cell phone.

RSVP online to: https://form.jotform.com/62696193636165

For more information call Zach at 214-821-8331 or email to zach@dallasdemocrats.org.
 
Clinton Office Open In Dallas
  


On Saturday the Clinton campaign opened a north Texas campaign office here in Dallas. Above are State Representative Roberto Alonzo, State Senator Royce West, and Dallas County Judge Clay Smothers at the grand opening.

Hillary north Texas HQ
2639 Walnut Hill Lane
(east of IH35 and west of Harry Hines)
Dallas Texas 75229
469-844-0119

For more information email Chris Nguyen:
CNguyen @ victory2016.org

BRAND NEW Hillary Signs At The Party Office
      

We now have these brand new "Clinton Kaine 2016 -- Vote Straight Democratic" signs at the party office for $5. This one is held by our newest employee at the DCDP office, Sidonia Browhow. Welcome!


Whose Campaign Yard Signs Do We Have At The Office?
   
President -- Clinton - Kaine  [these are $5 -- the others are FREE]
Congress 33 -- Marc Veasey (incumbent)


Supreme Court 5 -- Dori Contreras Garza [NEW!]
State Representative 102 -- Laura Irvin
State Representative 103 -- Rafael Anchia (incumbent - no opponent)
5th Dist. Ct. of Appeals 7 -- Dennise Garcia


14 Jud. Dist. -- Eric Moye (incumbent)
95 Jud. Dist. -- Ken Molberg (incumbent - no opponent)
162 Jud. Dist. -- Maricela Moore


254 Jud. Dist. -- Darlene Ewing
Crim. Dist. Jud. 2 -- Nancy Kennedy
Crim. Dist. Jud. 3 -- Gracie Lewis (incumbent - no opponent)
Sheriff -- Lupe Valdez (incumbent)
County Commissioner 1 -- Theresa Daniel (incumbent)

(Above are a few samples of the signs we now have. You can contact other campaigns through the links and information on our Candidates Filing page.) 

DCDP Voter's Guides Now Available
       

The Dallas County Democratic Party now has our Voter's Guide for this year's fall election.

This 26-page tabloid has information about voting and our local Democratic candidates.

(Yes, it has both of our nominees for special elections this fall!)

Get them for passing out from the DCDP office for FREE.


It's DCDP Fish Fry Time Oct. 14!
 
DCDP Fish Fry donkey This year's Dallas County Democratic Party Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser will be on Friday, October 14, from 6 to 9 PM at the usual place, the Sokol Hall at 7448 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231. Individual tickets will go on sale later.

Help support the party's activities in this crucial year by becoming a Fish Fry sponsor at the highest level you can! Printing deadlines are quickly approaching. Please get your reply in by September 30. All sponsorship levels will be recognized on the invitations.

DEADLINE for sponsorships is September 30.

The sponsorship levels are:

Killer Whale - $5,000 and up: includes 10 event tickets, recognition on the website, in the newsletter and from the podium at the event.
Piranha - $2,500: includes 8 event tickets, recognition on the website and in the newsletter.
Barracuda - $1,000: includes 6 event tickets, recognition on the website and in the newsletter.
Shark - $500: includes 4 event tickets and recognition on the website and in the newsletter.
Swordfish - $250: includes 2 event tickets and recognition on the website and in the newsletter.
Sailfish - $125: includes 2 event tickets and recognition on the invitation.

To sponsor contact Carmen by email to carmen@dallasdemocrats.org or 214-821-8331.

Dallas County Judicial Reception 


Honoring the Judiciary of Dallas County.

 
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Norton Rose Fulbright
2200 Ross Avenue  #3600
Dallas, Texas 75201

Complimentary Beverages & Hors d'oeuvres.

Become A DCDP Fall Fellow
      
The Dallas County Democratic Party Fall Field Fellowship program offers a great opportunity to breed new young activists. Fellows will learn about local Democrats, registering voters, organizing volunteers, Democratic events, block walks, phonebanks, and together help elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
Apply today: https://form.jotform.com/62145217595155



(Above, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson visited in her office in DC by local Democrats.)  
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, September 27:

Drinking Liberally Addison -- (5:30 pm, The Londoner, 14930 Midway Rd., Addison)

Tuesday Night Phone Bank for Victoria Neave for HD107 -- If you can join us, please contact Ramiro at 214-497-2135 or ramirodallasluna@gmail.com. (EVERY Tuesday, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Campaign Headquarters, 1934 Pendleton, Garland, Texas 75041)


Jack Blackshear for HD112 Phone Bank -- (EVERY Tuesday 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, 3629 W. Miller Road, Garland TX 75041)

Rhetta Bowers for HD113 Block Walk -- Contact Passion Jackson by email to bowers4tx@gmail.com for meet up info. (Tuesday Shift: 6 pm - 9 pm.)

DCDP Phone Banks -- TWO phone banks tonight! Bring a charged cell phone. RSVP online to: https://form.jotform.com/62696193636165 (Both from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, at  9246 Forest Hills Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75218 AND AT 887 W. Wintergreen Rd., Lancaster 75134)

Dallas County Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 pm, Sixth floor clubhouse, 1400 Hi Line Drive at 35E, Dallas 75207)

Wednesday, September 28:

Rhetta Bowers for HD113 Phone Bank -- (9:00 am to noon, 675 Town Square Blvd. #200 [second floor, through the glass doors], Garland, Tx 75040)

Wednesday Night Phone Bank for Victoria Neave for HD107 -- If you can join us, please contact Ramiro at 214-497-2135 or ramirodallasluna@gmail.com. (Every Wednesday, 5 pm - 8 pm, Campaign Headquarters, 1934 Pendleton, Garland, Texas 75041)

Phone Bank with Terry Meza for House District 105 -- Bring a phone, a charger, and a laptop (if available). For more information email to info AT voteterrymeza.com. (Every Wednesday, 6 - 9 pm, 1421 N Loop 12 [next to the Sonic], Irving, TX 75061)

DCDP Phone Bank -- Bring a charged cell phone. RSVP online to: https://form.jotform.com/62696193636165 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, 17201 Hidden Glen Drive, Dallas, Texas 75248)

Thursday, September 29:

Rhetta Bowers for HD113 Phone Banks -- Contact Passion Jackson by email to bowers4tx@gmail.com. (9 AM to Noon, AND 6 - 9 PM, 675 Town Square Blvd. #200 [second floor, through the glass doors], Garland, Tx 75040)

DCDP Phone Bank -- Bring a charged cell phone. RSVP online to: https://form.jotform.com/62696193636165 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, 639 Hartin Circle, Irving 75061)

Friday, September 30:

Deadline for sponsoring DCDP Fish Fry.

Saturday, October 1:

Dallas County East Democrats Coffee Social --
(8 am - 10 am Every Saturday at Panera Bread, 18641 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy., Mesquite 75150)

Laura Irvin for HD102 Block Walks -- Every Saturday and Sunday until the election. For more info call 214-415-4761. (9 AM Saturday, 10 AM Sunday, from 6305 Duffield, Dallas 75248)

Rhetta Bowers for HD113 Block Walk -- Contact Passion Jackson by email to bowers4tx@gmail.com for meet up info. (Saturday Shifts: 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 4 pm, 5 pm - 8 pm)

Dallas Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- Hosted by LULAC Chapter 102. (9 AM, El Ranchito Restaurant,  610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas 75208)

DCDP Deep Fried Doorknocks! TWO Block Walks -- RSVP online which walk you'll be at to https://form.jotform.com/62696193636165 
(Shifts: 9:30 am & 12:30 pm, either: Block Walk for Terry Meza in HD105 and Dorotha Ocker in HD115, from Terry Meza HQ [next to Sonic], 1421 N. Loop 12, Irving 75061, or: Block Walk for Laura Irvin in HD102 and Jim Burke in HD114, from Cafe Brazil Addison, 4930 Belt Line Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75254)

Saturday Block Walk & Phone Bank for Victoria Neave for HD107 -- Feel free to bring the kiddos to our Kids Corner! We need volunteers who can help in several ways including: Block-Walking (talk to voters in person); Phone-Banking (talk to voters over the phone); Driving (Drive our Block-Walkers); Voter Registration (Volunteer Deputy Registrars); Spanish Speakers; and Data Entry. . If you can join us, please contact Ramiro at 214-497-2135 or email ramirodallasluna@gmail.com. (10 AM, Campaign Headquarters, 1934 Pendleton, Garland, Texas 75041)

Block Walk with Terry Meza for HD105 -- Bring a comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a smart phone (if available). For more information email to info AT voteterrymeza.com.  (Every Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm, Meza Campaign HQ, 1421 N Loop 12, Irving, TX 75061 [next to the Sonic])

Block Walks for Dorotha Ocker for HD115 -- (10:00 am to 4:00 pm, meet at Josey Ranch Library, 1700 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006)

Coffee and Politics 101 -- Coffee and Politics 101 will broadcast live DNC vs GOP -- Carol Donovan to explain why Dallas County is BLUE and will stay BLUE. https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandpolitics101/  (10 AM, Park South YMCA, 2500 Romine Ave., Dallas, TX 75215)

Park Cities Central Dallas Dems --
(10:30 am, University Park Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, University Park)

Sunday, October 2:

Laura Irvin for HD102 Block Walks -- Every Saturday and Sunday until the election. For more info call 214-415-4761. (9 AM Saturday, 10 AM Sunday, from 6305 Duffield, Dallas 75248)

Block Walk with Terry Meza for HD105 -- Bring a comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a smart phone (if available). For more information email to info AT voteterrymeza.com.  (Every Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm, Meza Campaign HQ, 1421 N Loop 12, Irving, TX 75061 [next to the Sonic])

Sunday Block Walk & Phone Bank for Victoria Neave for HD107 -- If you can join us, please contact Ramiro at 214-497-2135 or ramirodallasluna@gmail.com. (Every Sunday, 2 - 5 PM, Campaign Headquarters, 1934 Pendleton, Garland, Texas 75041)

Block Walks for Dorotha Ocker for HD115 --
(2 PM,  meet at Josey Ranch Library, 1700 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006)

Muslim Democratic Caucus of Dallas County --
(2:00 pm, Texas King Restaurant, 3455 N. Belt Line Rd. #103, Irving 75062)

Monday, October 3:

Dallas County Tejano Democrats --
(6:30 pm, La Calle Doce Oak Cliff, 415 W 12th St., Dallas 75208)

Tuesday, October 4:

Tuesday Night Phone Bank for Victoria Neave for HD107 --
If you can join us, please contact Ramiro at 214-497-2135 or ramirodallasluna@gmail.com. Sign Up to Volunteer Here: https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-7807288352320714752 (EVERY Tuesday, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Campaign Headquarters, 1934 Pendleton, Garland, Texas 75041)

Jack Blackshear for HD112 Phone Bank -- (EVERY Tuesday 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, 3629 W. Miller Road, Garland TX 75041)

Rhetta Bowers for HD113 Block Walk -- Contact Passion Jackson by email to bowers4tx@gmail.com for meet up info. (Tuesday Shift: 6 pm - 9 pm.)

DCDP Phone Bank -- Bring a charged cell phone. (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, 9246 Forest Hills Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75218)

Wednesday, October 5:

Rockwall County Bar Association Candidates' Forum -- Local Democratic Candidates Karen Jacobs and Tim Wells will be participating as will Democrats Amanda Rudolph and Dennise Garcia. Moderating for the event will be former WFAA-TV Channel 8 News Anchor Gloria Campos. Free. Light refreshments will be served. (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, in Liberty Hall [the Central Jury Room], Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 East Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas 75087)

Thursday, October 6:

Dancing With The Stars in District 111 with State Representative Yvonne Davis -- Donation $60. To RSVP call 972-274-1627. (7 PM, Edison's, 1724 Cockrell, Dallas 75215)

Friday, October 7:

Eric Johnson 7th Annual Texas/OU Birthday Fundraiser -- Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Renee at 972.207.0664 or info@johnsonfortexas.com for more information. (11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Mattito's Tex-Mex, 3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201)

Reception for State Representative Toni Rose -- Host Committee Sponsors Platinum:  $2,500, Gold:  $1,000, Silver:  $500, Bronze:  $250, Individual Ticket:  $50. For More Info Call:  (214) 280-1869. Click Here to Donate On-Line: https://donateway.com/donate/xD1Ub7AK/reelect-toni-rose-to-house-district-110/payment
(12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, Clutch Bar, 2520 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, Texas 75201)

2016 Dallas GOes West Fundraising Reception for Senator Royce West -- (2:00 p.m. -  4:00 p.m., Hilton Anatole Hotel, Wedgwood Room, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207)

Saturday, October 8:

Citizens Civil Academy -- The purpose of the program is to educate citizens about the civil court system that deals with breach of contract, personal injury, malpractice, family and probate. Details and Registration at www.ccadallas.com RSVP at info@ccadallas.com or call 214-509-6229. (Saturday, October 8th, Saturday, October 15th, and Saturday, October 22nd, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Highland Hills Library, 6200 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, Texas 75241)

Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet -- Our keynote speaker is Dr. Freddie Haynes of Friendship West Baptist Church. (7 pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7050 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, Texas 75247)

Monday, October 10:

Metrocrest Democrats -- Presenting the 1st Champion of Democracy Award to Judge Ken Molberg. Martinis, Tapas and live music (Beer and wine also available). Levels of support available online and by mail see link below: $250 Cosmopolitan - Includes: Full page ad in program and 2 tickets; $150 Blue Moon - Includes: Half page ad in program and 1 ticket; $50 Appletini - Includes: 1 ticket. Link to purchase: http://www.metrocrestdemocrats.com/levels_of_support_tickets.htm (6:30 - 8 pm, SOHO Lounge, 5290 Belt Line Rd., Addison)

Tuesday, October 11:

Last day to register to vote for November election.

Thursday, October 13:

Preston Hollow Democrats --
Mary Beth Rogers will be the featured speaker at the October meeting of the Preston Hollow Democrats and will discuss her most recent book, Turning Texas Blue, What It Will Take to Break the GOP Grip on America's Reddest State.  Ms. Rogers is the last person to run a successful campaign to put a Democrat, Ann Richards, in the governor's office. (6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Preston Royal Library Auditorium, 5626 Royal Lane, Dallas 75229) 

Friday, October 14:

DCDP Fish Fry --
For sponsorships, see article above. Individual tickets on sale later. (6 - 9 PM, Sokol Hall, 7448 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231)

Sunday, October 16:

Lake Highlands/White Rock Annual Chili Supper -- Tickets are $15 and Sponsorships are available at the following levels: Habanero Pepper - $150 - 6 tickets; Jalepeno Pepper - $1000 - 4 tickets; Serrano Pepper - $50 - 2 tickets; Poblano Pepprt - $25 - 1 ticket. Please make checks payable to LH/WR Democrats, PO Box 180598, Dallas, TX 75218-0598, or use our Paypal account: https://www.paypal.me/LHWRDemocrats.  Come meet and greet other Democrats and many of our candidates and elected officials. There will also be our annual Silent Auction.  (5:00 pm, Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake, 950 East Lawther, Dallas)

Monday, October 17:

DCDP Executive Committee Meeting --
Meeting of Dallas County Democratic Party Precinct Chairs. (6:30 pm, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas)

Tuesday, October 18:

Dallas County Judicial Reception --
Honoring the Judiciary of Dallas County. Complimentary Beverages & Hors d'oeuvres. Sponsorships available. See article above. (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Norton Rose Fulbright, 2200 Ross Avenue  #3600, Dallas, Texas 75201)

Monday, October 24 through Friday, November 4:

Early Voting for the 2016 General Election -- Dallas County locations and times for early voting will be posted at http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Tuesday, October 25:

DCDP Comedy Show -- Details later.
 
Tuesday, November 8:

General Election -- 7 AM - 7 PM. Local precinct polling places will be posted at http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

Friday, January 20, 2017:

Hillary Clinton Inaugurated As President
 
It's Party Time! Start (Or Renew) Your Sustaining Membership In the Dallas County Democratic Party
      
Sustaining Members of the DCDP make it possible for Democrats to have an office open year-round as a base for our efforts to register, educate, and organize voters to keep Dallas County BLUE. Your regular donation of as little as $10 a month is an investment in the future of the local Democratic Party.

BUT did you know that we have several levels of Sustaining Memberships, each with its own category name and benefits, ranging from Horned Frog to Yellow Dog? Read about them all and choose your level to get (or renew) your Sustaining Membership at this page


Contact:
Dallas County Democratic Party
Carol Donovan, County Chair
4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas TX 75223
Phone: 214-821-8331     Fax: 214-821-0995
Website:  www.dallasdemocrats.org
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