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Message from the Chair
I hope you had a chance to review the most recent performance of Senator Ted Cruz this week. As one of the new leaders of the GOP, Sen. Cruz pretended to filibuster to an empty chamber, and spent nearly the whole time speaking about...himself. Majority Leader Harry Reid even graciously offered Sen. Cruz an additional hour, probably because Sen. Reid enjoyed seeing the party in obstruction cowering in the back halls to their hide their embarrassment. Some of the more outlandish Nazi references were denounced by none other than Sen. Cruz's own Republican colleague to the west, Sen. John McCain. I'm getting used to the outrageous fictions of this farcical faction, but Sen. Cruz's rendition of Green Eggs and Ham was frightening. If the children ever hear him read that book aloud, they will never go to sleep.
If you want to support rational and serious legislation that supports your middle class family, don't forget to support your rational and serious Democratic candidates before the end of this reporting period. (Joe Neguse--This Saturday!) There are only a few days left before September 30th. Do what you can, as soon as you can, for your Colorado state and local Democratic candidates. (Joe Nugese! See the details below).
--William Russell
"I resoundingly reject that allegation, to allege that there are people today who are like those who, prior to World War II, didn't stand up and oppose the atrocities that were taking place in Europe, because I have an open and honest disagreement with the process ... is an inappropriate place for debate on the floor of the United States Senate."
--Senator John McCain
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 Campaign News
Saturday, September 28:
Reception for Joe Neguse at Avogadro's Number
Please join Jeni Arndt, Bob Bacon and Bev Schmitt, Senator John Kefalas, Representative Joann Ginal, the Honorable Betsy Markey and Jim Kelly, William Russell, Paul Schnaitter, Anne Wilseck and Gary Wockner (host committee in formation) for a reception and conversation with Regent Joe Nugese, candidate for Colorado Secretary of State.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins
Suggested Contribution: Hosts: $250, Guest: $100; donate online at https://secure.actblue.com/page/ftcollinscolo
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Community News
Saturday, September 28:
Sen. Kefalas, Rep. Fischer and Rep Ginal Host Community Issue Forum: Developing the Colorado Water Plan: Ensuring Public Interests Have a Voice in Planning Colorado's Water Future
Senator John Kefalas will co-host a Community Issue Forum, "Developing the Colorado Water Plan: Ensuring Public Interests have a Voice in Planning Colorado's Water Future" with Representatives Randy Fischer and Joann Ginal on Saturday, September 28, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Old Town Library -- Community Room 1 (201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524).
Guest speakers will include: John Stulp, Special Policy Advisor to the Governor for Water; Mark Easter, Save the Poudre Board of Directors; Reagan Waskom, Ph.D., Director of the Colorado Water Institute; Robert Sakata, Brighton farmer; and Drew Peternell, Colorado Director for Trout Unlimited. All members of the public are encouraged to attend and engage in a robust dialogue, ask questions and share input. All Community Issue Forums are free, nonpartisan and open to the public.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Old Town Library - Community Room 1: 201 Peterson St., Ft. Collins
Sunday, September 29
PrideFest @ Avo's
Come celebrate the Fort Collins LGBT Community with another round of Pride! We're bringing live acts, DJs and a little comedy to Avogadro's Number in the heart of the Fort Collin's LGBT Community.
Doors open at 6 pm. Entertainment starts at 7 pm with GLITTER Drag Cabaret hosted by Alanna Filipina, followed by Jill Brzezicki at 8 pm and Dj Mandy Lix and Adam Patzer at 9 pm.
Date & Time: September 29, 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Location: Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins
For more info, visit: http://www.glbtcolorado.org/events/pridefest-at-avos/
Saturday, October 5:
Rep. Ginal's first Fall Community Conversation
Please join Rep. Joann Ginal for coffee and a conversation about current legislative issues. This is an opportunity for constituents to openly share their ideas, questions and comments with their local citizen legislators in a welcoming discussion regarding the past or upcoming legislative session. All we ask is that you help yourself to some Dazbog coffee in order to thank our hosting venue!
Date & Time: Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Dazbog Coffee, 2733 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins
Sunday, October 6:
Learn About the New Colorado Health Care Exchange Representatives from the Health District for Northern Larimer County will explain how the marketplace exchange, "Connect for Health Colorado," will work. People may register to get health insurance through the exchange beginning October 1, with coverage to begin January 1, 2014.
The program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Larimer County and the Health Care Action Team of Foothills Unitarian Church.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 6, 1:00 pm
Location: Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave, Fort Collins
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Regular Meetings
Larimer County Democrats Monthly Meeting
Monthly business meeting. All are welcome!
Date & Time: Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location: Larimer County Democrats Office, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins
Email Secretary@LarimerDems.org for questions or more information.
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Contact Us
Visit www.larimerdems.org/officers.html for a full list of Larimer County Democrats elected leaders and committee chairs.
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Newsletter Submission Information
Our deadline for newsletter items is Sunday at 5:00 pm for publishing by email on Tuesday mornings. Most items are limited to 75 words (not including title and "date & time, location, contact" type information). If your submission is longer, it will be cut. We suggest including a link for additional information. We will run each newsletter item up to two times. Please send newsletter items to newsletter@larimerdems.org
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The Larimer County Democratic Party distributes information on candidates and candidate events and invites candidates to speak at our party functions because this information is helpful to those who care about political progress. The Larimer County Democratic Party Newsletter includes announcements of events for independent groups and initiatives not affiliated with the Democratic Party. Inclusion here is for information only and does not imply an endorsement.
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