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Calender of Events
BINGO, BINGO, BINGO!!!
The
Macomb County Democratic Committee Bingo is held every Friday Morning
at 10:30 a.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.) AND Friday
Night at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) at Metro-Garfield Bingo
Hall in Clinton Township, (Garfield, just south of Metro
Parkway)
January, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012 from 6:00 to
7:30 pm
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 7:00 pm / Registration 6:30 pm
Macomb County Democratic Committee
General Membership Meeting with guest speaker Mark Brewer, Michigan
Democratic Party Chair. Topic: 2012 Democratic Presidential
Caucuses and how they work.
Held at UAW Local 228, 39209 Mound Road (at 17 Mile Road) in Sterling
Heights
For more information, please call 586-463-5335 or email
macombdems@ameritech.net
February, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 5:00 pm -
Cocktails, 6:00 pm - Dinner, 6:30 pm - Presentation and Awards
Macomb Conservation District Board Annual
Awards Dinner & Director Elections, honoring St. Clair Shores
Waterfront Environmental Committte, Armada
Agricultural Society, Friends of the Macomb Orchard Trail, Lenox
Township offices, and Rudy Roodbeen; master
of ceremonies will be Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Anthony
V. Marrocco with special guest speaker Macomb
County Executive Mark A. Hackel
Held at Tina's Country House, 50828 North Avenue in Macomb Township
For more information, please call 586-752-9580 or visit
www.macombconservationdistrict.org
Tickets are $25 per person in advance, $35 at the door. Tables of
10 are available for $250.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 am
Michigan Democratic Party Democratic
State Central Committee meeting
Held at UAW Local 600, 10550 Dix Avenue in Dearborn
For more information, please call 517-371-5410
Monday, February 6, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
*Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 5:30
to 8:00 pm
Macomb County Treasurer Ted Wahby's Annual Valentine's Fundraiser
Held at Blossom Heath, 24800 Jefferson in St. Clair Shores
Tickets: $75
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm
St. Clair Shores Democratic Club
Meeting
Held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 30205 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair
Shores
For more information, please contact Bob at 586-764-0931 or
robert_fetter@hotmail.com
Monday, February 13, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Monday, February 20, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Monday, February 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Jon Switalski
Held at the Beat Cafe, 29200 Hoover Road in Warren
Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:30
to 11:00 am
County Commissioner Toni Moceri's Breakfast Fundraiser
Held at Michelle's Restaurant, 31920 Van Dyke in Warren
$35 per person / $100 sponsor. For more information, email
elect.tonimoceri@gmail.com
Monday, February 27, 2012 from 6:00 to
7:30 pm
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Official Democratic Black Caucus of
Macomb County General Membership Meeting
Location TBD
For more information, please call 586-222-6390 or email macombblackdems@gmail.com
March, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Macomb Conservation District Board
Meeting
Held at 72955 Van Dyke (just south of 34 Mile Road) in Bruce Township
For more information, please call 586-752-9580 or visit
www.macombconservationdistrict.org
Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm
St. Clair Shores Democratic Club
Meeting
Held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 30205 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair
Shores
For more information, please contact Bob at 586-764-0931 or
robert_fetter@hotmail.com
Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm
North Macomb Democratic Club Meeting
Held at UAW Local 400, 50595 Mound Road (just south of 23 Mile Road) in
Shelby Township
For more information, please contact NMDC President Gary E. Cynowa at 586-291-0399 or gcynowa@comcast.net
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 8:00 am -
Registration, 1:00 pm - Convention Convenes; Convention Agenda - http://www.michigandems.com/page/endorsementconventionagenda.html
Michigan Democratic Party Endorsement
Convention to endorse candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court and
statewide Education Boards
Delegates will endorse three candidates
for the Michigan Supreme Court and eight candidates for statewide
Education Boards
Held at Cobo Center, Riverview Ballroom in Detroit
In order to be eligible to vote at the Convention, delegates must be
members of the Michigan Democratic Party at least 30 days in advance,
or by February 9, 2012
For more information, please call 517-371-5410
Monday, March 12, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00
am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 11:00 am to
1:00 pm
County Commissioner Fred Miller's
Spring Fundraiser
Held at the home of Tony Bruglio, 336
Wellington Crescent in Mount Clemens
$30 per person / $100 sponsor. For more information, call
586-468-4241
Monday, March 19, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Monday, March 26, 2012 from 6:00 to
7:30 pm
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Official Democratic Black Caucus of
Macomb County General Membership Meeting
Location TBA
For more information, please call 586-222-6390 or email macombblackdems@gmail.com
April, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Macomb Conservation District Board
Meeting
Held at 72955 Van Dyke (just south of 34 Mile Road) in Bruce Township
For more information, please call 586-752-9580 or visit
www.macombconservationdistrict.org
Monday, April 9, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm
St. Clair Shores Democratic Club
Meeting
Held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 30205 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair
Shores
For more information, please contact Bob at 586-764-0931 or
robert_fetter@hotmail.com
Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm
North Macomb Democratic Club Meeting
Held at UAW Local 400, 50595 Mound Road (just south of 23 Mile Road) in
Shelby Township
For more information, please contact NMDC President Gary E. Cynowa at 586-291-0399 or gcynowa@comcast.net
Monday, April 16, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Monday, April 23, 2012 from 9:00 to
11:00 am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Official Democratic Black Caucus of
Macomb County General Membership Meeting
Location TBA
For more information, please call 586-222-6390 or email macombblackdems@gmail.com
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Michigan Democratic Party Jeff-Jack
Dinner
Details TBD
Monday, April 30, 2012 from 6:00 to
7:30 pm
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
May, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Macomb Conservation District Board
Meeting
Held at 72955 Van Dyke (just south of 34 Mile Road) in Bruce Township
For more information, please call 586-752-9580 or visit
www.macombconservationdistrict.org
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - Registration
9:00 am / Caucus Begins 11:00 am
Democratic Presidential Caucuses
Held at various locations around Macomb County - details TBA
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please call 586-463-5335 or email macombdems@ameritech.net for more
information
Monday, May 7, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00
am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm
St. Clair Shores Democratic Club
Meeting
Held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 30205 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair
Shores
For more information, please contact Bob at 586-764-0931 or
robert_fetter@hotmail.com
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm
North Macomb Democratic Club Meeting
Held at UAW Local 400, 50595 Mound Road (just south of 23 Mile Road) in
Shelby Township
For more information, please contact NMDC President Gary E. Cynowa at 586-291-0399 or gcynowa@comcast.net
Monday, May 14, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00
am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Monday, May 21, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00
am
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Official Democratic Black Caucus of
Macomb County General Membership Meeting
Location TBA
For more information, please call 586-222-6390 or email macombblackdems@gmail.com
Monday, May 28, 2012 from 6:00 to 7:30
pm
Coffee Hour with State Representative
Marilyn Lane
Held at Rep. Lane's District Office, 35555 Garfield, Suite 3 in Clinton
Township
June, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Michigan Democratic State Central
Committee Meeting, hosted by the 10th District Dems
Details TBD
NOTES:
* = new events
added to the calendar
Democracy Corps Polling and
Political Analysis
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President
Obama Scores With Middle Class Message
But Voters Skeptical That
Washington, Including President, Can Actually Get Things Done
Dial testing and follow-up focus groups with 50 swing
voters in Denver, Colorado show that President Obama’s populist defense
of the middle class and their priorities in his State of the Union
scored with voters. The President generated strong responses on energy,
education and foreign policy, but most important, he made impressive
gains on a range of economic measures. These swing voters, even the
Republicans, responded enthusiastically to his call for a “Buffet Rule”
that would require the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share. As
one participant put it, “I agree with his tax reform – the 1 percent
should shoulder more of the burden than the other 99 percent. He
[Obama] talked about being all for one, one for all – that really
resonated for me.” These dial focus groups make it very clear that
defending further tax cuts for those at the top of the economic
spectrum puts Republicans in Congress and on the Presidential campaign
trail well outside of the American mainstream.
These voters overwhelmingly liked what
they heard from Obama-- even those who voted against him in 2008
appreciated the address. But they continued to show deep skepticism
that the President would be able to translate these words into actions.
The more Democratic participants mostly blamed Republican
obstructionism while the more Republican participants insisted that
Obama might talk a good game, but his actions in office did not reflect
the words in this speech. But participants across the political
spectrum all agreed that Washington is broken and that progress on the
important issues would be difficult until Congress addresses the
corrupting influence of lobbyists and special interests.
This was not the easiest audience for
Obama; although slightly more participants voted for him than McCain in
2008, it was a significantly Republican-leaning group (44 percent
Republican, 32 percent Democratic). At the outset, these voters were
split 50/50 on Obama’s job performance and just 50 percent gave him a
favorable personal rating. But the President gained ground after the
speech; his job rating rose 8 points and his personal standing jumped
16 points, to 66 percent favorable.
A more detailed analysis of these
results can be found atDemocracy Corps
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News from
The
Michigan Democratic Party
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5,
2012
Contact: John
Tramontana
517-371-5410
MDP to
Hold Endorsement Convention in March for Supreme Court, State Education
Boards
Democrats
Will Endorse Candidates for 2012 Elections
LANSING – The Michigan Democratic Party will hold an Endorsement
Convention on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Cobo
Center in Detroit. Delegates will endorse three candidates for the
Michigan Supreme Court and eight candidates for statewide Education
Boards.
“This is a
great opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves to Democratic
activists from around the state and begin meeting the voters,” MDP
Chair Mark Brewer said. “For our activists, it is a great way to kick
off the 2012 campaign where are goals are to re-elect President Obama
and Sen. Stabenow, add to the Democratic Congressional Delegation, and
take back both the State House and the State Supreme Court.”
“The
Michigan Supreme Court is one of the most blatantly partisan courts in
the country,” added Brewer. “The Court continues to rule in favor of
corporations, insurance companies, oil companies, and drug companies
over victims. I’m confident that whomever we endorse on March 10th can
help us take back the Court for the people in 2012.”
In order
to be eligible to vote at the Convention, delegates must be members of
the Michigan Democratic Party at least 30 days in advance, or by
February 9, 2012.
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Paid for
by the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee
606
Townsend St., Lansing, MI 48933
Not
authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee
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Nominating Petitions for Senator Debbie Stabenow are available at
the Macomb Dems Office, 136 S, Main, Suite B, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
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We are the People Field Organizer
Position
Field organizers are being hired for a variety of locations
across the state. Employment is "at-will" and indefinite with
no minimum term. The salary for these positions varies based on
experience. This position reports directly to the We Are The People
Field Director.
DUTIES PERFORMED:
· Identify,
recruit, train and supervise volunteers,
· Complete direct
voter contact duties, to include phone banking and door to door
canvassing,
· Complete
general community outreach at events and other public venues to include
signing up supporters and distributing educational materials detailing
the attacks of Michigan's Working Families.
· Assist in
planning logistics for press and community events to promote
legislation or educate the public about the importance of middle class
issues.
· Assist in
promoting organizational events and other crowd-building activities as
assigned.
· Represent WATP
at events and meetings as necessary.
· Participate in
coalition outreach to build relationships with community leaders,
political groups and other non-profit advocacy organizations.
NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Job requires a bachelor's degree and experience in political
organizing during at least one election cycle. Also one cycle of
VAN experience.
Requires extensive written and verbal communications skills
needed to motivate and communicate clear messages to members and the
general public on the urgency and solvability of the crisis against
Michigan's Working Families.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Interested candidates should e-mail their resume and 3 references
to watpfieldjobsmichigan@gmail.com <mailto:watpfieldjobsmichigan@gmail.com>
If you
have an event you would like to appear on our calendar you can fax,
e-mail, mail, or call it in to us. We will be happy to include
it. (Candidates, in order to have an event posted on the calendar,
you must be an official member of the Michigan Democratic Party.)
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