[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, January 18, 2008 - Friday, January 25, 2008

Thu Jan 17 20:31:21 CST 2008

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter 

Friday, January 18, 2008 - Friday, January 25, 2008 

TCDP Office closed on Monday, January 21, 2008 in observance of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day.

See the final list of Democratic filings from the TCDP web site here: 

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/candidates.php  

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IN THIS ISSUE 

- Democratic Club Endorsements

- MLK March on Monday, January 21, 2008!!!  March with the TCDP!

- Presidential Campaign Bumper Stickers

- Apply For Ballot By Mail

- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member

- TCDP Finance Council and Sustaining Members

- Did you know?

- Calendar of Upcoming Events

- In the News 
- Contact Info for TCDP Administrative Office
- Newsletter: How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe Your E-Mail 

- To Subscribers Who Use AOL

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DEMOCRATIC CLUB ENDORSEMENTS

Attention all clubs!  Please send your endorsements to the TCDP at
info at traviscountydemocrats.org.  TCDP will post them on our web site
beginning next week and in our weekly newsletter until the March 4, 2008
Primary.

Austin Tejano Democrats

U.S. Representative District 10 - No endorsement

State Rep. District 46 - No Endorsement

Judge 98th District Court - No Endorsement

Judge 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun

Judge 427th District Court - Jim Coronado

Travis County D.A. - Gary Cobb

Judge, County Court at Law # 8 - Carlos Barrera

Tax Assessor-Collector - No Endorsement

Co. Commissioner Pct. 3 - Albert Gonzales

Travis County Constable Pct 2 - Adan Ballesteros

Travis County Constable Pct 3 - No Endorsement

Travis County Constable Pct 4 - Maria Canchola

Travis County Party Chair - No Endorsement

Capital Area Asian American Democrats
Constable, Pct. 1 - Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Pct. 2 - Paul Labuda
Constable, Pct. 3 - Richard McCain
Constable, Pct. 4 - Maria Canchola 
County Commissioner, Pct. 3 - Karen Huber
Democratic County Chair - Andy Brown
Tax Assessor-Collector - Glen Maxey
District Attorney - Rosemary Lehmberg
Judge, County Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Judge, 98th District Court - No endorsement (tie vote) 
Judge, 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court - Jim Coronado
State Representative, District 46 - Brian Thompson
U.S. House, 10th District - Dan Grant
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 - Sam Houston 
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 - Susan Criss
Texas Railroad Commissioner - Art Hall
U.S. Senate - Rick Noriega

Capital Area Progressive Democrats Endorsements
President - No Endorsement
US Senate - Rick Noriega
US House 10 - Dan Grant
Supreme Court 7 - No Endorsement
Supreme Court 8 - No Endorsement
Railroad Commissioner - No Endorsement
State Rep. District 46 - Brian Thompson
98th Dist. Court - No Endorsement
353rd Dist. Court - Scott Ozmun
427th Dist. Court - Jim Coronado
District Attorney - No Endorsement
Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Tax Assessor-Collector - No Endorsement
County Commissioner pct 3 - No Endorsement
Constable pct 1 - No Endorsement
Constable pct 2 - Adan Ballesteros
Constable pct 3 - Richard McCain
Constable pct 4 - Maria Canchola
County Democratic Party Chair - Andy Brown

South Austin Democrats Endorsements

Constable Pct 1: Willie Joe Madison

Constable Pct 2: Adan Ballesteros

Constable Pct 3: Richard McCain

Constable Pct 4: Maria Canchola

Commissioner Pct 3: No Endorsement (Tie: Gonzales and Huber)

Dem Party Chair: Andy Brown

Tax Assessor/Collector: Glen Maxey

District Attorney: No Endorsement (still no winner after 3 rounds of instant
runoff)

Court at Law #8: John Lipscombe

Judge, 98th District Court: Andy Hathcock

Judge, 353rd District Court: Scott Ozmun

Judge, 427th District Court: Jim Coronado

State Rep Dist 46: Brian Thompson

US Rep Dist 10: Dan Grant

Texas Supreme Court Place 7: Baltasar Cruz

Texas Supreme Court Place 8: Linda Reyna Yanez

Texas Railroad Commissioner: Art Hall

US Senate: Rick Noriega

Southwest Austin Democrats Endorsements

United States Senate - Richard J. "Rick" Noriega
United States House, 10th Congressional District - Dan Grant
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 - Baltasar D. Cruz
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 - Linda Reyna Yanez
Texas Railroad Commissioner - Art Hall

State Representative, District 46 - Brian T. Thompson
Judge, 98th District Court - Andy Hathcock
Judge, 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County District Attorney - Gary Cobb
Travis County Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector - Nelda Wells Spears
Travis County Commissioner Precinct 3 - Albert Gonzales
Travis County Constable Precinct 1 - Danny Thomas
Travis County Constable Precinct 2 - Adan Ballesteros
Travis County Constable Precinct 3 - Richard  McCain
Travis County Constable Precinct 4 - Alonzo "Al" Reyes
Travis County Democratic Party Chair - Fidel Acevedo

West Austin Democrats Endorsements

U.S. Senate  -  Rick Noriega

Texas Supreme Court, Place 7  -  Sam Houston

Texas Supreme Court, Place 8   -  Linda Reyna Yanez

Travis County District Attorney  -  Rosemary Lehmberg

Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector  -  Nelda Wells Spears

County Court at Law #8  -  John Lipscombe

98th District Court  -  Rhonda Hurley

353rd District Court  -  Scott Ozmun

427th District Court  -  Jim Coronado

Travis County Democratic Chair - Andy Brown

Note: To receive an endorsement, a candidate must get at least 60% of the
members' vote for that race. 

West Austin Democrats did not make an endorsement in the U.S. Congress 10th
District race between Dan Grant and Larry Joe Doherty

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MLK MARCH ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008!  MARCH WITH TCDP!!!

The 2008 Annual MLK Community March 

Monday, January 21, 2008
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

PLEASE LOOK FOR THE TCDP BANNER AND JOIN IN!!!

To celebrate the national MLK day holiday, the Heritage Council is
sponsoring the 2008 Community March.

The 2008 MLK Community March kicks off at 9 a.m. with a short program at the
MLK Statue on the East Mall of The University of Texas Campus.

Then the March heads to the south steps of the Capitol with another short
program.

Following that, the march continues to the historic Huston-Tillotson
University, where more activities are planned. 

The Heritage Council is planning a Cultural Festival which will begin after
the March and last until 3 p.m.; it will include all types of vendors and
local musical artists to make the 2008 Celebration the best ever! 

For information regarding the route and parking for this year's march please
visit the following address 
http://www.mlkcelebration.com/downloads/2008march_route.pdf 

All businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals are invited to
march and celebrate Dr. King's legacy. 

Contact: Cheryl Lee at (512) 340-2323  

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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN BUMPER STICKERS

The Travis County Democratic Party office now has bumper stickers from a few
of the presidential campaigns.  We are located at 1311 East 6th Street and
have the following:

Hillary Clinton

John Edwards

Bill Richardson

TCDP asks for a $2 donation for each bumper sticker.  Get yours now! Please
call:  477 - 7500.

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APPLY FOR A BALLOT BY MAIL

Applications are being accepted for a ballot by mail. All Travis County
applicants should send their applications to Travis County Elections
Division.

Who can vote by mail? You are eligible to vote early by mail if you are a
registered voter who is: 
- 65 years of age or older

- out of the county during the entire voting period

- sick or disabled

- confined in jail, but eligible to vote

You may get the application to Travis County Elections division by one of
two ways: 
1. Regular Mail or common/contract carrier, such as FedEx or UPS. 

2. Fax to 512-854-9075

You can download an application here:

http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/pdfs/app_ballot_by_mail.pdf

The last day to apply for a ballot by mail for the March 4, 2008 Democratic
Primary (application must be received not postmarked) is February 26, 2008.

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BECOME A TCDP SUSTAINING MEMBER!

Since 2004, seven Republican-held offices within Travis County have switched
to Democrats, and now, there are only four Republicans left and one of those
was just appointed by Rick Perry last September!  As you can see, the TCDP
has stepped up to make Travis County even more Democratic!

Sustaining members are our lifeblood.  They are the reason that we are open
year-round (one of the five county parties in Texas), have two staff
members, and our work has been so successful.  We do not receive any funds
from the national or state parties!  

Stand with us and other Travis County residents and support TCDP by becoming
a Member.  We have two levels of membership:

Sustaining:  minimum of $10.00 per month or $120.00 annually. 

Finance Council:  minimum of $84.00 per month or $1000.00 annually.  Members
at this level receive prominent listing in our publications and web site as
well as at Travis County Democratic Party functions along with free
admission to TCDP sponsored events. 

The Travis County Democratic Party is dependent on your generosity for
everything we do!

To join the Travis County Democratic Party go online to:
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/> http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org
and click on "Donate" in the red box at the bottom left of the page.  Or
contact us at info at traviscountydemocrats.org or 512-477-7500.       

Mailed donations for the Party should be made out to "Travis County
Democratic Party" and sent to: 

TCDP

P.O. Box 684263 
Austin, TX 78768-4263

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TCDP FINANCE COUNCIL AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS

Member Updates for the week of January 11 - January 17, 2008

Finance Council Renewal

Judge Lora Livingston

Alfred Stanley

Sustaining Member Renewal

Jack and Dorothy Cross

Judy McGray

Carrol Nowlin

Helen Spear

Thank you!!!

For a full list of member names, please visit the home page of our website
and choose from the blue menu on the left hand side of the page.  Please
realize that this particular area of the website is maintained by a
volunteer who updates it when time allows.  We ask that you be patient if
you are a new member and do not see your name appear right away.  

If you feel your name should be on the web list yet do not see it, give us a
ring:  477-7500

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DID YOU KNOW?

The Travis County Democratic Party has two other email lists: Activism and
Events.  These lists are used occasionally for folks who want to know more
about action items and particular events respectively.

You may sign up for these lists at the following link:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/newsletter.php 

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

The TCDP Calendar changes almost daily as we receive new information, so we
encourage you to check the calendar often.  Go to:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php       

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Black Women's Political Caucus 
Saturday, January 19, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Oak Springs Library, 3101 Oak Springs Drive, 78702

Mae Marion, event organizer invites Democratic candidates on the March 4th
Primary and asks that you phone her for more information: 478 - 1451.

YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME:  Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 11:00am
PLACE:  Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy

CONTACT:  Bill McAfee at bmcafee at austin.rr.com 

You are invited to join the YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats for their
weekly meeting.  

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Monday, January 21, 2008

TCDP Office closed on Monday, January 21, 2008 in observance of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day.

MLK March-Please see this event earlier in this newsletter!!

North by Northwest Democrats Endorsement Meeting

TIME:  Monday, January 21, 2008 at 6:00pm
PLACE:  Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.

CONTACT:  Jan Soifer at 583-0451 or jan at lasfirm.com 

Please join NxNW Democrats for their endorsement meeting.

To be eligible to vote, you must live in Travis County, west of I-35 and
north of 35th Street, and have joined and paid this year's dues more than 60
days before the endorsement meeting - on or before November 22 (or have been
a current dues-paid member continuously since before June 19, 2006 to take
advantage of a grandfather provision).

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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Ted Van Dyk to speak at LBJ School

TIME:  Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 1:00pm
PLACE:  LBJ Student Lounge, Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 3, Lyndon B. Johnson
School of Public Affairs, 2315 Red River Street 

The LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Center for Politics and Governance
will be hosting Ted Van Dyk, renowned political commentator and advisor to
seven Democratic presidential candidates.  He will be speaking on and
signing copies of his new book, Heroes, Hacks, and Fools: Memoirs from the
Political Inside. 

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Gary Cobb for D.A. Fundraiser 

TIME:  Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE:  Thistle Cafe, 300 W 6th St. 

CONTACT:  Alfred Stanley at 474-4738

You are invited to join Gary Cobb at a fundraiser in support of his campaign
for Travis County District Attorney. 

Suggested Donation:  $50 per person 

Sponsorships:  $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250 or $125 

League of Women Voters State of the City Dinner 

TIME:  Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 6:30pm-9:00 pm
PLACE:  University of Texas Club in the U.T. Stadium, 2108 E. Robert Dedman
Drive, 6th floor

CONTACT:  Shelly Baumgartner 659-9577 / 453-1555 or
shelly_baumgartner at yahoo.com 
COST: $45 for League members and $55 for non-members 

The League of Women Voters invite you to attend their 16th annual "State of
the City Dinner." Austin's new Police Chief, Art Acevedo will be the keynote
speaker. The event includes a reception, dinner and raffle. Free parking in
the U.T. garage located across the street is included. Bring your parking
ticket to the dinner for validation to receive free parking. 

Tickets to the event are $45 for League members and $55 for non-members. If
non-members join the League that evening, $10 will be deducted from their
first year's dues. Please RSVP to the League office at 451-6710. Payment for
the dinner may be sent to the LWV at 1011 W. 31st St., Austin, TX 78705 or
by PayPal on their website at lwvaustin at lwvaustin.org.  

University Democrats Meeting 

TIME:  Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 8:00pm
PLACE:  Mezes 1.306 on the UT Campus

CONTACT:  Laura Hernandez at president at udems.org 

You are invited to join University Democrats for their weekly meeting.

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Thursday, January 24, 2008

Reception for Virginia "Ginny" Stogner McDavid 

TIME:  Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE:  Home of Lulu Flores and Scott Hendler, 1300 Alta Vista Lane

CONTACT:  questions at votemcdavid.com or 713-812-9386

A reception for Virginia "Ginny" Stogner McDavid, candidate for House
District 138, Harris County, will be held at the home of Lulu Flores and
Scott Hendler, 1300 Alta Vista Lane, Austin. 

RSVP to questions at votemcdavid.com or 713-812-9386 

Campaign Fundraiser for Nelda Spears 

TIME:  Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE:  Ms. B's Authentic Creole Restaurant, 1050 E.11th Street 

CONTACT:  info at neldaspears.com 

The Friends of Nelda Spears invite you to a campaign fundraiser on Thursday
January 24, 2008 at Ms. B's Authentic Creole Restaurant at 1050 E.11th
Street. 

Sponsorships levels are: $100, $250, $500, $1,000 

A contribution of $25 at the door is suggested, but not required. For more
information visit Nelda's website at www.neldaspears.com
<http://www.neldaspears.com/> .  

THCDLA Candidate Forum 

TIME:  Thursday January 24, 2008 at 6:00pm-9:00pm
PLACE:  The Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC), 600 River St.

CONTACT:  Nicole True at 474-4114 

Texas Hispanic Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (THCDLA) invites you to
join us at our 2008 Candidates Forum. Please join the 2008 candidates to
discuss issues facing Latinos in the Criminal Justice System in Travis
County. Invited Candidates for Judge, 427th District Court; Judge, County
Court at Law #8; and Travis County District Attorney. 

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Friday, January 25, 2008

Legislative Hearing on Voter Identification 

TIME:  Friday, January 25, 2008 at 10:00am
PLACE:  State Capitol, Room E2.028 

CONTACT:  Vicki Clark-Bradley at VickiCBradley at aol.com 

State Representative Leo Berman and the Republican dominated House Committee
on Elections will look at voter identification and fraud in Texas elections.
They will also study fraud and Texas mail-in ballots. This is the first step
in crafting a Bill. 

This is a Public hearing, but only invited testimony will be heard. To check
for schedule changes: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us
<http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/>  Click: TEXAS HOUSE-COMMITTEES; click:
ELECTIONS; click: MEETINGS 

Tejano Democrats Statewide Convention 

TIME:  Friday, January 25, 2008 at 1:00pm
PLACE:  Wyndham Garden Hotel & Convention Center, 3401 S. I-35 in the
Convention Center Ballroom (northeast corner of I-35 & Woodward on the
northbound frontage road) 

CONTACT:  Lori Renteria at 478-6770 or lorirenteria at grandecom.net 

The Tejano Democrats State Screening & Endorsement Convention is being held
in Austin on Friday, January 25th and Saturday January 26th. 

WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
The conference will be offering a number of workshops focusing on chapter
development and administration, campaign training, and personal development.

A few of the tentative workshops include: 

-Current Veteran Issues along with Legislative Votes on VA Programs
-Religion and Politics by the Young Tejano Democrats
-National Committee Member Selection Process 
-Ethics Commission Requirements for Local Chapters 

Austin Tejano Democrats Friday Night Tejano Dance & Fundraiser 

TIME:  Friday, January 25, 2008 at 8:00pm-11:30pm
PLACE:  Wyndham Garden Hotel & Convention Center, 3401 S. I-35 in the
Convention Center Ballroom (northeast corner of I-35 & Woodward on the
northbound frontage road) 

CONTACT:  Lori Renteria at 478-6770 or lorirenteria at grandecom.net 

The Austin Tejano Democrats invite you to their Friday Night Tejano Dance
featuring Austin's legendary band Ben Marines y Salaman. Come party with
Texas Tejano Democrats and elected officials from all over the state who
will be in Austin for their statewide convention. 

You don't have to be a Tejano Democrat member to participate! Everyone is
welcome! Bienvenidos! 

Cost: $10 per person 

Dress casual, Cash bar. Proceeds benefit Austin Tejano Democrats. 

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IN THE NEWS 

For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/> www.traviscountydemocrats.org and
click on "Current News" 

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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TCDP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Travis County Democratic Party Administrative Office

1311 East 6th Street, Austin, TX  78702

Web:   <http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/> www.traviscountydemocrats.org

E-mail:  info at traviscountydemocrats.org                 

Chris Elliott - Chair 

chair at traviscountydemocrats.org                

Elizabeth Yevich - Executive Director 

elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org                 

Garry Brown - Assistant Director 

garry at traviscountydemocrats.org                 

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Ph (512) 477-7500   Fax (512) 477-7769

MAILING ADDRESS: 
P.O. Box 684263 
Austin, TX 78768-4263 

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