Democratic Convention Highlights

We hope everyone is enjoying the 2008 Democratic Convention. To catch some of the best speeches, go to CSPANjunkie.org -- Michelle Obama, Dennis Kucinich and Hillary Clinton especially are recommended. Some of us are talking about getting together Thursday night, albeit last minute, for Barack Obama's acceptance speech. In any case, let's be together in spirit!! Go, Barack, go!! Gather energy for the work ahead of us!!! 

WQIDC registers/petitions at Strawberry Fair

Cathy, Kate, Jimmy, Dan


WQIDC President and State Committeman Jimmy Van Bramer was out petitioning and registering voters along with Kate Anne Brennan. Both are seen here with Assemblymember Cathy Nolan (left) and Democracy for New York's Sunnyside leader Dan Jacoby (right) at the annual Strawberry Fair, hosted by All Saints' Episcopal Church in Sunnyside, New York -- June 14, 2008.

January WQIDC meeting

Sunday, Jan. 20
2-4 pm
at Jimmy Van Bramer's home
39-19 46th Street, Sunnyside
[betw Skillman Ave. and 39th Ave.]

Part party and part planning. PLEASE bring your ideas and concerns (political, community, environmental....) and something(s) to share: appetizers or desserts or drinks. (We'll have setups and some drinks.)

PRIMARY THOUGHT -- Don't forget only .5% of the country has spoken about the Democratic nominees -- let's not let the media choose our candidates. Remember to contribute to the candidate of YOUR choice. [We will discuss this at the January meeting too, no doubt.] To find out how green is your candidate, check out Grist.org's chart.

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Support the Candidate(s) of Your Choice

The not-so-leftist media is judging the Presidential candidates by money raised and to a lesser extent number of donors. Money buys commercials and until we get campaign finance reform some of it is a necessary evil. NOW is when your money will have more impact and even a small donation helps. Volunteer efforts are important too. Check into the campaign(s) of your choice and make a positive difference. WQIDC members are encouraged to leave a comment here to let us know who you are currently supporting and what you are doing. For your convenience, here are the Democratic candidates:

Joe Biden -- www.JoeBiden.com

Hillary Clinton -- www.hillaryclinton.com

Chris Dodd -- www.chrisdodd.com

John Edwards -- www.johnedwards.com

Mike Gravel -- www.gravel2008.us

Dennis Kucinich -- kucinich.us

Barack Obama -- www.barackobama.com

Bill Richardson -- www.richardsonforpresident.com

Thanks for whatever you can do/give!

John Edwards in NYC

Joan D., Kate, Joan P.
On Friday June 22, presidential candidate John Edwards was in New York City for his "Small Change for Big Change" national tour. West Queens Independent Democratic Club members Dan Jacoby, Joan DeCamp, Joan Pagan, and Kate Brennan were at Strata to hear his populist message. They were pleased to bump into former Ridgewood Democratic Club president Barbara Primosch, who took a picture of three of us.

John Edwards

MoveOn Presidential Candidate Town Hall on Iraq

If you haven't already heard it, check out MoveOn.org's Presidential candidates' Town Hall on Iraq. You can download the podcast or a transcript at http://pol.moveon.org/townhall/iraq/report_back.html

What do YOU think?? A number of WQIDC members are now joining me (Kate) in supporting John Edwards, but our original straw poll had most "undecided" with some support for Edwards, Clinton, Obama and Kucinich -- and some people citing two candidates. WQIDC members are invited to vote/make your comments below, preferablly after you review the Town Hall. You shouldn't have to create a Blogger/Google profile, just read and type the code -- AND please leave some sort of name defining yourself if you choose to vote and or leave a comment. Inappropriate or way of topic comments can and will be deleted. BUT we'd love to know how our members are currently viewing the Democratic presidential candidates.