DO SOMETHING!
Only 76 days till Election Day...
What are YOU doing to make sure we are electing Democrats up and down the ballots? The energy that's coming out of the Democratic National Convention is just so invigorating, we need to use it to get to work!
Day one was so beautiful with the passing of the torch - no drama, no hard feelings, just love and respect and gratitude emanating off that stage into the crowd and across the nation. Powerful speeches from so many parts of our party... AOC is absolutely masterful with her Bronx reality! Senator Rafael Warnock brought the passion of a pastor with a heart for the world! Hillary was gracious and supportive of that glass ceiling that is about to break. Jasmine Crockett stepped out of her role as a bulldog for a few minutes to show her appreciation for the tender support she got from Kamala. And the Biden family... Biden himself... how fortunate we are to have had them for 50 plus years as strong, smart, compassionate public servants. And when Kamala joined him on stage and we saw her hug President Biden and say, "Thank you, Joe, I love you"... we felt the genuineness of it all.
Day two began with the Roll Call that rocked the party! Who would think that roll call could be so fun? Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff introduced us to the woman he is in love with. It was sweet and funny and so obvious how much he respects her. Then the speakers we have all been so anxious to hear took the stage! Michelle Obama did not come to play! Her tribute to her mother tied into a call out to Harris's mother when she said that both of them had a message - Don't sit around and complain, DO SOMETHING! She was passionate and brilliant and it was so perfect when Barack took the stage and said, I'm the only one stupid enough to follow Michelle Obama. He delivered his inspiring and powerful message of Hope is Back in a way we've all missed so much - the way only Barack Obama can. And ended it with, "Let's get to work."
What stands out to me is the love, joy, and unity that is so obvious in our leaders. It sets a tone of the Joyful Warrior for all of us to follow. Such a contrast to the anger and fear and outrage, the lies and doom of the other party... and that's all I'll say on that. We have enthusiasm, energy, and a noble cause... and we have 76 days as I write this to get it done. Here are some opportunities for you to get involved!
POSTCARDS HAVE ARRIVED!! We have raised $1930 of the $4300 we need to get them mailed out. We are asking for donations to pay for postage! Packets are made and waiting for you to check out. You can pick them up at the postcard party at Brass Tap on Arapaho tonight! Sign up for details! OR you can pick them up at:
1501 Forsythe Dr Richardson 75081
911 Waterview Circle Richardson 75080
411 W. Lookout Dr Richardson, 75080
Instructions are at the locations!! Let's get to work!
And our local candidates still need our support! These local races are winnable! And in order to see a difference in Texas, we have to get involved!
Representative Mihaela Plesa is in one of the most competitive races in the state in HD70. This weekend we are meeting at Custer Park (Custer & Renner) to block walk in her opponent's neighborhood with Councilman Joe Corcoran! JOIN US!
Averie Bishop for HD112 is working to flip this longtime Republican holdout! She is sponsoring block walking on Wednesday nights in Richardson and postcard writing at Brass Tap tonight! JOIN US!!
Sam Eppler for CD24 needs our help to win in this gerrymandered district! JOIN US for his headquarters office opening next Saturday and find out how you can get involved!
George King for the State Board of Education District 12 is urgently needed to help balance the state's approach to education and stave off the incursion of christian nationalism. George will be at The Mad Hatter this Saturday from 5-7 pm, come out and meet him and get your marching instructions! JOIN US!
Colin Allred for Senate will be at the Southside Ballroom on Saturday, with the Women for Allred Kickoff! JOIN US!
In September, Rep James Talarico, former teacher and current social media phenom, will headline our Rally for Quality Public Education! This event is going to be a shared event with several other area clubs, and we are so thankful to be collaborating with the award winning Student Government Association, Dallas College Richland Branch! We plan to fill a 450-seat auditorium at their Fannin Hall on Sept 21, from 3-5! Register here for details!
One more thing... SIGNS!! We have LOTs of signs! Let's show the Richardson Area who we support in this town! There are more of us than there are of them. The more signs we get out, the more folks that are sitting on the sidelines realize that their vote CAN make a difference! Get Your Harris/Walz sign or reach out to find out how to get signs for any of the other great candidates on our ballots!
SEE YOU SOON~
