On Wednesday, September 3, two women sent out an email to 40 friends and colleagues asking them to respond to Sarah Palin's candidacy for Vice President of the United States. They forwarded the letter to their friends across America. They have received more than 100,000 responses from women of all ages and backgrounds. http://womenagainstsarahpalin.blogspot.com and send your thoughts to womensaynopalin@gmail.com
Want to Help with Local Events?
Contact Dolly Verrue at dolly.verrue@live.net if you'd like to help at any of the following events:
"Musical Chairs" a Concert for Obama - San Geronimo Valley Community Center (Friday, October 24th) - featuring Terry and David Garthwaite, Shari Cooper and Clancy Bounds, Oona Gartwaite and Dave Tweedie. Help with food, tickets and other activities.
Barbara Boxer Rally - Marin Democratic Headquarters (October 30) at 5:45 PM. Come hear Barbara Boxer and other electeds support all of our efforts to elect Barack Obama on November 4th.
• Hear Senator Boxer's views on the key issues of this election and how we can help in the last days leading up to the election
San Rafael Merchants Halloween Party - Marin Democratic Headquarters (Saturday, October 25th)
Greet Trick-or-Treaters and pass out candy
Phone calling will be going on so you can do calling before and after greeting the little ones!
Halloween - Headquarters (October 31)
• Greet Trick-or-Treaters and their parents
Ensure Headquarters isn’t ‘tarnished’ by merry pranksters!
Election Night Party - Headquarters (Tuesday, November 4th)
• Help with setup, food, and drinks while watching the returns come in…
Last Debate on Wednesday
You can watch the final debate on Wednesday, October 15 at the Marin Democratic Headquarters, 1344 4th Street in San Rafael. A $5 suggested donation will help defray the costs. 6PM Live Broadcast
Original Painting by Scott Seidman
Want to Know How the Election is Shaping Up?
If you're biting your fingernails and wondering what the Electoral College map looks like, then this is the website for you. It's updated every day to reflect the latest polls in the Presidential election as well as the numbers for the House and Senate.
http://www.electoral-vote.com/
What You Can Do Help
Swing State Calling & Travel
With Barack Obama’s transformational leadership and organizational prowess, this year’s Swing State calling is easier and more effective than ever. Use those ‘free minutes’ on your cell phone to identify and turn out Obama voters in the key states that will win this election!
The Campaign is hosting Swing State Phone Banks at the San Rafael Marin Democratic Headquarters every Saturday, 10AM – 6PM and every Sunday, 1PM – 6PM. 1344 Fourth St., near D. Bring your cell phone, charger and headphones. Sign up and details on ‘Events’ at the Obama website. Questions to event coordinators Tamra Peters and Bill Carney at peterscarney@comcast.net.
To sign up for the Headquarters phone banks and Swing State calling events at other locations around Marin most weeknights, go to ‘Events’ at mybarackobama.com
To call from home, go to, mybarackobama create a password for yourself, click “Action Center,” “I’ll talk to anyone,” “Neighbor to Neighbor”
and “Call a Battleground.”
Why not join over 1,500 Californians traveling to neighboring Nevada each week at http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/nvdfc. There are trips every weekend and a final 5-day push culminating November 4. Or stay for the duration. To travel to other battleground states, visit http://mybarackobama.com/page/content/statepages and select the state of your choice. Sign up at the state’s “Drive for Change” or “Intern” link, then call the local campaign office nearest to your preferred destination.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jared Huffman's 2nd Annual "Trash Bash"
Re-election Campaign Fundraiser
Please join Jared and special guests:
California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass and Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey
Sunday, October 26; 3 - 6 PM
Marin Recycling Center 535 Jacoby St. (off Anderson Dr.), San Rafael
HOT Local Issues Healthcare and Transportation
Thursday, October 16th, 7-9 PM
Olney Hall, College of Marin, 835 College Ave, Kentfield
Healthcare: Moderator Shawn Marshall
Jennifer Rienks, Marin Healthcare District Board Director, supporting Frank Parnell and Archimedes Ramirez
Larry Bedard, Marin Healthcare District Board Director, supporting Sharon Jackson and Hank Simmonds
Transportation: Moderator Jonathan Frieman
In support of Measure Q
Greg Brockbank, San Rafael City Council
Marge Macris, Former Chair, Sierra Club, Marin
Andy Pen, Marin County Bicycle Coalition
In Opposition to Measure Q
Roger Roberts, Past President of Marin Conservation League
Joy Dahlgren, Retired Transportation Planner
Jim Schmidt, Retired Transporation Engineer
Just One More Thing!
TwoVoters.com of Boulder, CO has produced excellent videos you can use if people in your circle of family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances are among the Undecided. Go to the website: http://twovoters.com/ (the Issues for the undecided voter, rock the youth vote) are very professional and the site is polished and easy to use for anyone who wants to help Obama get elected! There is no charge for anything - this has all been created just for you and its FREE -- so, make a difference, now's your chance! Send to anyone you know who is:
* an Obama fan with any kind of networking capability
* undecided or unregistered to vote
* a youth that might be interested or needs to understand why their vote counts
* a Republican who could use some honest, non-inflammatoryinformation
* a previous Hillary fan, considering what to do
* anyone who has a large email list or blog and is an Obama fan.
A notification from Democratic Central Committeeof Marin; PO Box 436, Mill Valley, CA 94942 sent to
members and interested parties. If you do not wish to receive these notices, please reply with
“unsubscribe” in the subject line.”
Marin Democrats E-Newsletter: Ina Tabibian Editor;
Richard Foldenauer, Database,