Democratic Convention

In Search of a Tampon at the State Democratic Convention

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:57:12 GMT

Source: www.momsrising.org --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
Last weekend, I attended my first ever state Convention of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. My first few weeks in local party leadership have been packed with epiphanies. Unfortunately, these did not include remembering to stash the all-important box of feminine hygiene products in my suitcase before I hit the highway. It’s a five hour drive from Española to Las Cruces, and I was rushing, not wanting to miss the opening reception where I would meet politically connected Democrats from around the state. I stopped somewhere south of Socorro for gas and noticed a Walgreens. I looked at my watch. If I drove quickly, I would just make it. I decided to forgo Walgreens, reasoning that in a room full of at least 350 women, I’d be able to scrounge a few corks from someone. WRONG! I entered the basketball arena where the Convention was being held and quickly signed in. Having dispatched with the necessities, I was free to engage in a hunt for feminine hygiene products. I moseyed on over to the bathroom. I figured I’d probably find a dispenser selling individually wrapped joy sticks for seventy-five thousand cents apiece. WRONG! I was in the ladies room at the Aggies’ basketball arena. No amenities and no genital gouging, even at inflated prices. I trotted out and snared a friend from Santa Fe. “Hi!” I greeted her before asking discretely, “You don’t have a tampon in your purse, do you?” She hooted with laughter. “Honey, I stopped need ...

Former Democratic Rep. Coggs hits GOP convention

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:50:09 GMT

Source: www.jsonline.com --- Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Former state Rep. Elizabeth Coggs drew attention for crossing party lines over the weekend. ...

A Look Inside A State Democratic Convention A.K.A. Vote for Colbert Busch Tomorrow

Tue, 07 May 2013 01:00:57 GMT

Source: www.politicususa.com --- Monday, May 06, 2013
There's a lot of listening, clapping and jumping up and down at a Democratic state Convention. Other than that, very little for delegates to except try to mobilize voters for Elizabeth Colbert Busch. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

Jason Collins to Headline Democratic National Convention LGBT Gala

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:40:41 GMT

Source: www.slamonline.com --- Monday, May 06, 2013
The DNC announced today that trailblazing NBA free agent big man Jason Collins will headline its annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender fundraiser. Per the AP: “Last week, Collins became the first active player in any of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. President Barack Obama called the 34-year-old athlete the same day to congratulate him and tell him he was proud of his courage. The DNC says first lady Michelle Obama will also attend the May 29 fundraiser in New York. Tickets start at $1,250 per person and go up to $32,400 per couple to chair the event. The DNC included a call to legalize same-sex marriage in the party’s Convention platform last year. Collins has played for six teams in 12 seasons and is now a free agent.” ...

Joaquin Castro keynote speaker at South Carolina Democratic Party Convention

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:27:39 GMT

Source: trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com --- Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio (U.S. Congress) Washington, D.C.–South Carolina Republicans looked to Texas when they needed a speaker for Friday’s Silver Elephant Dinner. They chose Sen. Ted Cruz. Palmetto Democrats took a similar path. On Saturday Rep. Joaquin Castro is the keynote speaker at the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention. Castro, a freshman congressman from San Antonio, will also attend the party’s Jefferson Jackson Dinner on Friday. “We’re thrilled to have him here,” said a spokesman for the state’s Democratic Party. Castro and his brother, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, are considered rising stars in the Texas Democratic Party. Mayor Castro gave the keynote address at last year’s Democratic National Convention. The brothers Castro were big hits at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington. Stay tuned. There could be more Castro/Cruz showdowns in the future. ...

Comments About the Democratic Convention and About Governor Palin as VP

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:31:55 GMT

Source: wa.goodpoliticsradio.com --- Sunday, April 28, 2013
Left, Right and Center from KCRWÂ Â Â Â Left, Right and Center is a weekly half-hour radio broadcast and podcast produced by KCRW in Santa Monica.Â The three panelists begin the show by talking about the Democratic National Convention.Â They talk about former President Clinton’s impassioned speech, the Clintons’ endoresement of Senator Obama, and Senator Obama’s [...] ...

Mark Warner to Keynote Democratic Convention

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:08:56 GMT

Source: www.washingtonpost.com --- Saturday, April 27, 2013
RICHMOND -- Former governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mark R. Warner will deliver the keynote address the second night of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 26, in Denver, Democratic party officials announced today. ...

Democratic National Convention

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:44:03 GMT

Source: www.washingtonpost.com --- Friday, April 26, 2013
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old-chicago: 1968. Democratic National Convention.

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:05:41 GMT

Source: mode7.tumblr.com --- Friday, April 26, 2013
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Milwaukee and Minneapolis May Both Want 2016 Democratic National Convention #DNC16

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:48:06 GMT

Source: www.democraticconventionwatch.com --- Thursday, April 25, 2013
A trusted source has passed along that Minneapolis will bid to be host city for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Also... Milwaukee, WI is in the process of gauging support for a bid. Other possible Convention cities mentioned so far are Columbus , Nashville , Salt Lake , Newark , Indianapolis , Dallas , Phoenix and Cleveland. ...

Notes from the state Democratic convention

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:37:31 GMT

Source: blogs.venturacountystar.com --- Wednesday, April 17, 2013
(Apologies for the fact this is being posted three days after the Convention ended. It's been a busy couple days over at the Statehouse...) KEEP YOUR EYES ON DARAKA -- One of the biggest internal events at the weekend Convention was the election of a new state party secretary, and Santa Barbara's Daraka Larimore-Hall came away with the big prize. He defeated an opponent who had several things going for her (such as being a "her"), She was endorsed by Attorney General Kamala Harris and was introduced to delegates before her speech on the Convention floor by Christine Pelosi , daughter of House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi . Assemblyman Das Williams , who supported Larimore-Hall's candidacy and is a longtime ally, said the victory was the result of a lot of legwork on the part of the young chairman of the Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee. Larimore-Hall's enthusiasm was plainly on display during his speech to delegrates. Near the end of a very energetic speech, he talked of "kicking a--." The remark caused even state party Chairman John Burton , whose public use of salty language is legendary, to fidget nervously behind Larimore-Hall on the Convention stage. In any event, voters along the Central Coast should keep their eyes on Daraka. The election to a statewide party office makes him a potential contender for the Legislature once Williams is termed out in 2016. PRESSURE ON FRACKING -- Sen. Fran Pavley acknowledg ...

New resolution passed at the California Democratic Party convention calls Prop....

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:21:01 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Monday, April 15, 2013
New resolution passed at the California Democratic Party Convention calls Prop. 13 unfair, urges tax increases on small business owners. California Democrats back gun control, Prop 13 reforms www.turnto23.com California Democrats adopted resolutions on Sunday affirming many of their biggest political goals, including changing California's landmark property tax limitation law, Proposition 13, supporting more gun control legislation and imposing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for oil. ...

California State Democratic Convention 2013

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:20:25 GMT

Source: bayneweb.com --- Wednesday, April 10, 2013
ARBayne Photography John Burton presides over the CA State Democratic Convention in 2012 CA Dem 2013 April means I will be attending another California State Democratic Party Convention . This year the Convention takes place close to home in Sacramento and the weather is supposed to be great. That just means I may spend more time outside than inside the dark Convention hall. After the Convention I will be posting images to Flickr , and will announce the exact location in a post next week. This will be, I don’t know, my tenth Convention. Between the twice yearly executive board meetings and annual conventions I’ve lost count. They don’t hold much political excitement for me. Most everything is already decided and the business and votes are just a formality. The rest is predictable speeches serving red meat to party faithful and beating each other up in committee meetings. And it is the same on the Republican side. For me the Convention is all about the photo ops. That and witnessing the insanity that is political partisanship. This year, for the first time, I will have two cameras, plus my iPhone. What didn’t happen this year is a press pass. I requested one, but never heard back. It’s a little disappointing since I have always been able to get one in the past. Not surprising though, considering that I have distanced myself from the party. I’m not big on Kool-Aide. Leading up to the Convention, which officially begins Saturday mor ...