Archive for April, 2006

Thanks For Breakfast

Saturday, April 29th, 2006

This is just a thank you note to everybody who showed up to The Democrats breakfast, Today (4/29)  I know it was laid on at the last minute and at , not the usual spot, or, as it turns out, not the usual time, but we had a nice turn out, nonetheless.
So
Grazi, Danke, Merci, Domo […]

Late April Events

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

Here are some last minute reminders about events before our next committee meeting:
1 - Revitalization Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 26th at 6:00 PM - Hoss’s, Altoona. When attending a meeting at Hoss’s, there is no need to wait in line to order - go directly to the conference rooms; we order from menus.
2 […]

Breakfast at the Belmar

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

As the primary is rapidly approaching, a few us thought that the Usual democrats breakfast at the end of the month was too important to pass up just because Kings was overbooked.
 So, after consulting a few of you, I took the liberty of booking us a nice big table at The Belmar Hotel, in Altoona […]

Joe Sestak/Fighting Dem!

Monday, April 24th, 2006

Just a word about Fighting Dems.  Its a feature of Air America’s Majority Report.  Every Tuesday they present a new vet turned politico.  Unfortunately, the Democratic Party shoves some of these fresh and vibrant campaigners aside and close primaries like ward bosses for Tammany Hall.  Check out Fighting Dems:
Joe Sestak | Air America Radio

Change Party

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

I was slightly annoyed at Ms. Trexler’s Benedict Arnold act, but alarmed at what happened a few days later. Ann received a letter from the state president of the PSEA (her union) to change party affiliation for Jubilerer. Now this is alarming that any union officials would ask their members to register Republican, […]

Fundraising Reminders

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

Remember, monies collected from the sales of Mother’s Day raffle tickets should be turned in at our May meeting.  Each ticket is worth $5.
There is one change of plans as far as the fundraising goes - all money will be turned into Mary Ann Chamberlain, rather than George Thompson.  Please direct any questions about the […]

Response to Switching Parties

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

I am appalled at having received a letter from Pat Trexler to switch parties to vote for 30th District Senate incumbent Robert Jubilerer. As a former chair of the Democratic Party, she is implicitly obligated to support the positive efforts of the Party, or, failing that, take no action to harm our endorsed candidate, businessman […]

Jesus and Politics: In His Own Words

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

Garry Wills - “Christ Among the Partisans,”  New York Times, April 9, 2006. 

Party Unity

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

 I have spoken to many local Democrats, some politically active, some not, about the election for United States Senator.  Almost to a man the comments are: we have to remove Rick Santorum from office.  This Senator with his polarizing politics, his brazen lobbyist strongarming on K Street and his shameless self promotion may well be […]

Primary colors

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

I know that much has been made in the paper about the recent visit from Chuck Pennacchio. In my humble opinion, this was a healthy expression of party values during the primary season. I think that open mindedness is very much a Democratic party virtue and we should keep it, as such.
Some were […]