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Three Great Events to "Win With Webb"
Given the incredible scandals and incompetence of the Republicans who control all three branches of government, so many of them who thought they had secure jobs even a few months ago are running scared. They are rats running off the Bush "Mission Accomplished" ship that started sinking just over a year ago.
One of the worst rats is right in our backyard, smug and arrogant Sen. George Allen the co-front runner (according to the line in the May 7 Washington Post) for the 2008 GOP nomination for President. Allen wants to be the next President running to the right of George W. Bush, especially on social issues. We can stop him in Virginia in 2006. Jim Webb is the candidate who can do it.
Jim Webb is a Democrat who has come home. He has been outspoken in his opposition to the Iraq War from the perspective of an experienced military leader. Please take the time to find out more about him at www.webbforsenate.com Jim Webb needs your support now. The Democratic primary is only one month away on June 12. If you contribute once, to anyone in 2006, this is the candidate and now is the time.
1. With Gov. Mark Warner - Thursday, May 11, 2006, Join Gov. Mark Warner and Jim Webb, Thursday, May 11, 2006, Top of the Town, 1400 N. 14th St., Arlington, VA, 7:30 - 8:30 PM VIP Reception - $2,100 donation, 8:30 - 9:30 PM General Reception 8:30 - 9:30 - Sponsor $1,000, guest $500. Questions or to RSVP contact Jason Korta jkorta@webbforsenate.com.
2. In Arlington, VA - Sunday, May 21, Jim Webb at the home of Kevin Ceckowski and Robert Christie, 2560 North Vermont St. in Arlington, FUN fundraiser on Sunday, May 21, 2:00 - 4:00 PM. VIP Reception - $500, General Reception $100 donation requested, $25 students. Jim Webb will speak. Don't miss this one! Questions? RSVP to Howard Park, hpark@trellon.com
3. Local 16 in Washington, DC - Tuesday, May 23, Jim Webb at Local 16 in Washington, DC, 1602 U St., NW, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, $100 donation, students and nonprofit employees, $50. RSVP to Howard Park, hpark@trellon.com
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May 17, Pizza with Sen's Reid, Obama & Boxer for Candidate Harold Ford
Join Senator's Harry Reid, Barak Obama in Sen. Barbara Boxer's backyard for a fundraiser for Rep. Harold Ford, future US Senator from Tennessee, at the Boxer residence, 629 A St. NE, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, $100 Friend, $250 Patron, $1,000 Host, $1,500 PAC. Questions or to RSVP contact Liz Lowery elowert@fordfortennessee.com
June 8 - 15, Faith in Action for Katrina Victims in New Orleans
Catholic Charities is leading a trip for all people of faith and good will to assist victims of Hurricana Katrina, June 8 to June 15. Approximate cost $340 per volunteer including airfare from BWI to New Orleans, all meals and accomodiations. Volunteers will work hard but there will be plenty of time for fun, faith and the best food and music in the world. To RSVP and for more information contact David Jones, jones2898@aol.com
May 17th +óGé¼GÇ£ 21st Spiritual Activism Conference
with Keynote Speaker Sen. Obama in D.C. at All Souls Church. It is a national conference to launch a spiritual politics agenda to the media and the politicians in D.C. and to train organizers who will bring the agenda into their communities. http://www.tikkun.org/community/spiritual_activism_conference/index_html#Tentative Rabbi Lerner and Barack Obama will give the Keynote on Wed, May 17th.
A Conversation about the Covenant with Black America
May 18, Sen. Obama Keynotes "A Conversation about the Covenant with Black America: Many of you have heard about the historic nationwide summits led by nationally renowned television and radio talk show host Tavis Smiley which led to his widely acclaimed book "The Covenant with Black America," a blueprint for addressing the major challenges impacting predominantly African-American communities in areas like education, economic opportunity, healthcare, and civil rights. Now, in communities across America, discussions about implementing The Covenant's bold objectives are just beginning, and you are cordially invited to the first discussion about The Covenant here in Prince George's County.
Join the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for "A Conversation about the Covenant with Black America" on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30pm at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 5120 Whitfield Rd., Lanham, MD.
www.covenantwithblackamerica.com
Check Out the Pod People
Several important Democrats have recently begun regular Podcasts. You don't even need an iPod to check them out. Among those Podcasting are Gen. Wes Clark, Sen. Chris Dodd, Sen. Barrack Obama, Sen. John Edwards and Sen. Russ Feingold. If you want to listen to any just google their name and the term podcast. Clark's is at www.securingamerica.com, Edwards at www.oneamericacommittee.com. Please let me know if you are a fan of political podcasting, I'm very interested in your opinions on any and all political podcasts, contact Howard Park,
hpark@trellon.com
Bob Weir & Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead for Sen. Pat Leahy May 23
Please Mark Your Calendars for a Reunion Concert on May 23, 2006 to Kick Off Senator Leahy's Leadership PAC Green Mountain PAC. Join Mickey Hart and Bob Weir of the The Grateful Dead as they honor Senator Patrick Leahy and Green Mountain PAC Tuesday, May 23, 6:00 +óGé¼GÇ£ 8:00 PM Reception and Concert, The Renaissance Marriott 999 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC 20003. Individual Levels: $150 Wave that Flag, $250 Roadie, $500 Playing in the Band - VIP, $1,000 Deadhead - VIP and Photo. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Maiwurm at (202) 682-2202 or mmaiwurm@cfc-dc.com
Drinking Liberally Reminder
Drinking Liberally is always free, always interesting & always fun. Drinking Liberally meets every Wednesday night starting at about 6:30 at Mark & Orlando's, 2020 P St., NW and every Thursday at Timberlakes starting about 6:30, 1726 Connecticut Ave., NW, both just steps from the north exit of the Dupont Circle Metro Station. For more info go to www.drinkingliberally.org.