The Alfalfa County Democratic Party hopes you can join in the fun of their annual Summer Social. this year we will be at the Community Center in Jet Oklahoma on Friday July 17 at 6:00p.m.
Guests include Lt. Gov Candidate Sen Kenneth Corn, State Auditor and Inspector Steve Burrage, Represenitives from Lt. Gov Askins and Att. Gen. Edmondson Campaign. Also we will have State Party Chair Todd Goodman and Director of U.S.D.A. Rural Development Ryan McMullan.
WELCOME
Welcome to the Alfalfa County Democrats Blog. We encourage you to stop by often and check out what is going on in Northwest Oklahoma. If you have a news item or just something to share be sure and drop us a line and I will try to get it posted. You can email us at alfalfademo@sbcglobal.net
DEMOCRAT WOMEN TO MEET
The Alfalfa County Democratic Women will be meeting Monday August 3, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the civic room on the Alfalfa County Courthouse. All persons are encouraged to attend!
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John Herold
3rd Annual Social a Hit
A large crowd gathered in Helena Oklahoma on July 18 to enjoy our 3rd Annual Summer Social. Guests included Lt. Gov Jari Askins and State Party Chairman Ivan Holmes. Candidate for 3rd dist. Represenitive Frankie Robbins, Corporation Commissioner Jim Roth, and State Sen. Andrew Rice all visited with the crowd. A big surprise was when Represenitive Jeffery Hickman, a republican, came by (maybe he is thinking of changing parties).
We are already making plans for next years festivities so clear your calendars for the third Friday in July 2009.
We are already making plans for next years festivities so clear your calendars for the third Friday in July 2009.
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John Herold
RESULTS OF OUR YARD SALE
We are proud to announce that the Alfalfa County Democratic Party raised $243.25 from our yard sale. The money will be sent to the Armor 4 Troops Foundation to help buy body armor for the soldiers over seas. No matter how you feel about the war that our nation is involved in it is important to protect our troops. If you would like to help with this cause you can visit the Armor 4 troops Foundation at www.armor4troops.org
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John Herold
IT IS GOOD FOR DEMOCRATS TO BE ACTIVE
By Mack Miller, CD3Chair
Each county needs to have an active Democratic Party. The Republicans, as well as the inactive Democrats in the county, need to be able to see that the Democrats are meeting on a monthly basis, having candidate forums, making phone calls, being seen in parades and having fund-raises, just to name a few.
Each one of us needs to be proud to be a Democrat. The Democratic Party is the party which has always stood for the working man, people like you and I. Look at what George Bush and Dick Cheney have stood for....nothing but the rich and the large corporations. They have forgotten about you and I.
We need to have the courage to stand firm and tell our family members, our friends, and those we go to church with that we are Democrats and tell them why we are Democrats.
You can start by telling them about Bill Clinton taking the White House from George H.W. Bush with this nation in a deficit. Clinton ruled this country for 8 years. At the end of his term, there was a HUGE surplus. But, George W. Bush took over the White House and it wasn’t no time until the Billion$ of dollar$ in surplus were given away as tax breaks to the rich and to the large corporations. You and I received very little of these tax breaks if any.
Oklahoma Democrats have become complacent at times since we haven’t had to work real hard to win elections in the past. Those times are gone and we need to become active from the precinct level all the way to the State House. We can do this, and we must to maintain our way of life in Oklahoma.
We can start, just like you are doing, by beginning to have monthly meetings right here in your county. You won’t have a huge crowd at first, but don’t lose heart. As the other Democrats see you meeting each month, they will start joining you and your numbers will grow.
Contact the state party office or your district officers if you need assistance in getting speakers for your meetings. A good speaker will help your attendance also. You have elected county officials, elected state officials, our Governor Brad Henry or one of the party officials who would be glad to come and speak to your county. Also consider having a picnic this summer; having candidate forums before next year’s elections to let everyone meet the Democratic candidates; set up a booth at the county fair with information about the Democratic Party and also about our candidates; get a calling tree set up so when it comes time to GOTV (Get Out The Vote), you are ready to start the process and everyone can help to contact all the Democrats; and you know what works best in your county so make your activities to fit the Democrats in your county! Stand and be proud to be a Democrat! You and I, as well as the over 600,000 uninsured Oklahomans
Each county needs to have an active Democratic Party. The Republicans, as well as the inactive Democrats in the county, need to be able to see that the Democrats are meeting on a monthly basis, having candidate forums, making phone calls, being seen in parades and having fund-raises, just to name a few.
Each one of us needs to be proud to be a Democrat. The Democratic Party is the party which has always stood for the working man, people like you and I. Look at what George Bush and Dick Cheney have stood for....nothing but the rich and the large corporations. They have forgotten about you and I.
We need to have the courage to stand firm and tell our family members, our friends, and those we go to church with that we are Democrats and tell them why we are Democrats.
You can start by telling them about Bill Clinton taking the White House from George H.W. Bush with this nation in a deficit. Clinton ruled this country for 8 years. At the end of his term, there was a HUGE surplus. But, George W. Bush took over the White House and it wasn’t no time until the Billion$ of dollar$ in surplus were given away as tax breaks to the rich and to the large corporations. You and I received very little of these tax breaks if any.
Oklahoma Democrats have become complacent at times since we haven’t had to work real hard to win elections in the past. Those times are gone and we need to become active from the precinct level all the way to the State House. We can do this, and we must to maintain our way of life in Oklahoma.
We can start, just like you are doing, by beginning to have monthly meetings right here in your county. You won’t have a huge crowd at first, but don’t lose heart. As the other Democrats see you meeting each month, they will start joining you and your numbers will grow.
Contact the state party office or your district officers if you need assistance in getting speakers for your meetings. A good speaker will help your attendance also. You have elected county officials, elected state officials, our Governor Brad Henry or one of the party officials who would be glad to come and speak to your county. Also consider having a picnic this summer; having candidate forums before next year’s elections to let everyone meet the Democratic candidates; set up a booth at the county fair with information about the Democratic Party and also about our candidates; get a calling tree set up so when it comes time to GOTV (Get Out The Vote), you are ready to start the process and everyone can help to contact all the Democrats; and you know what works best in your county so make your activities to fit the Democrats in your county! Stand and be proud to be a Democrat! You and I, as well as the over 600,000 uninsured Oklahomans
Posted by
John Herold
OUR MISSION
The Mission of the Oklahoma Democratic Party is to Elect Democrats
The Democratic Party of Oklahoma reflects the solid values of the state it represents - honesty, hard work and compassion for those who are less fortunate.We are the party squarely in the center of the political spectrum.Unlike the far left, we know that less government is sometimes a better government, and that government cannot solve every difficulty faced by our society. But, unlike the far right, we understand there is a role for government to play in finding solutions to our country's problems.We firmly believe that government at every level has an absolute responsibility to encourage opportunity for success to all its citizens. However, government has no responsibility to guarantee success itself.We believe in public education as the oldest and best method to improve the quality of life for all Oklahomans. We support improved funding for education at all levels, coupled with meaningful reforms to ensure taxpayers get the most from every education dollar. The record of Oklahoma Democrats in elective office is a prudent and moderate one which recognizes that economic development is business development. We seek to provide incentives for business and to free it from needless regulation. At the same time, we are vocal advocates for the rights of working men and women and for protection of our environment. Democratic initiated programs such as the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Act strike a proactive balance between the needs of working families and the encouragement of business and job creation.Oklahoma Democrats are committed to providing equal opportunity for families and communities to succeed by focusing on common-sense solutions to improve the economy, expanding access to health care and protecting local public schools. Democrats have overcome severe Republican opposition to several programs which are now vital cornerstones of many American households on fixed incomes, including Social Security and Medicare. Democrats pride themselves on fulfilling promises made to our seniors, veterans and children. We refuse to believe that corporate interests outweigh the interests of our families. However, we are, as always, ready to examine every solution government has attempted to see if it is working - and to take a different course when one is dictated by reason.Oklahoma Democrats are progressive and sensible. We are optimistic about the future, and we are determined to see Oklahoma's traditional values upheld.
The Democratic Party of Oklahoma reflects the solid values of the state it represents - honesty, hard work and compassion for those who are less fortunate.We are the party squarely in the center of the political spectrum.Unlike the far left, we know that less government is sometimes a better government, and that government cannot solve every difficulty faced by our society. But, unlike the far right, we understand there is a role for government to play in finding solutions to our country's problems.We firmly believe that government at every level has an absolute responsibility to encourage opportunity for success to all its citizens. However, government has no responsibility to guarantee success itself.We believe in public education as the oldest and best method to improve the quality of life for all Oklahomans. We support improved funding for education at all levels, coupled with meaningful reforms to ensure taxpayers get the most from every education dollar. The record of Oklahoma Democrats in elective office is a prudent and moderate one which recognizes that economic development is business development. We seek to provide incentives for business and to free it from needless regulation. At the same time, we are vocal advocates for the rights of working men and women and for protection of our environment. Democratic initiated programs such as the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Act strike a proactive balance between the needs of working families and the encouragement of business and job creation.Oklahoma Democrats are committed to providing equal opportunity for families and communities to succeed by focusing on common-sense solutions to improve the economy, expanding access to health care and protecting local public schools. Democrats have overcome severe Republican opposition to several programs which are now vital cornerstones of many American households on fixed incomes, including Social Security and Medicare. Democrats pride themselves on fulfilling promises made to our seniors, veterans and children. We refuse to believe that corporate interests outweigh the interests of our families. However, we are, as always, ready to examine every solution government has attempted to see if it is working - and to take a different course when one is dictated by reason.Oklahoma Democrats are progressive and sensible. We are optimistic about the future, and we are determined to see Oklahoma's traditional values upheld.
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John Herold
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