Progressive Democrat Issue 94: NEW JERSEY GROUPS AND EVENTS

CAMPAIGNS: Winning in 2006

We have a mere few days to win. And winning depends on you. So, here are the GOTV efforts (in the area or that you can do from home) going on between now and Tuesday that I BEG you to be a part of.

TOP priorities are working for the two top House races in New Jersey:

Help Paul Aronsohn for Congress in New Jersey's 5th district.

Help Linda Stender for Congress in New Jersey's 7th District. This is a CLOSE RACE and needs your help!

And help out Senator Menendez win re-election in New Jersey. This is one of the closest races this year.

HELP NY STATE (AND CALIFORNIA) FROM HOME:John Hall for Congress (also cooperating after 9 PM with McNerney campaign in California! Focus on TWO House races in one shot!): email Josh at jskaller@gmail.com or sign up to phone bank FROM YOUR OWN HOME here: http://www.johnhallforcongress.com/node/108

HELP NEVADA FROM HOME:Jack Carter for Senate Phone Bank from Home: help Nevada from home! To help Jimmy Carter's son win the Nevada Senate, SIGN UP HERE.

HELP VIRINIA FROM HOME: Jim Webb for Senate Phone Bank from Home: Jim Webb is locked in one of the closest Senate races this year, and his opponent is an odious, racist Republican we really HAVE to defeat. Please help by phone banking for Webb from home.

Democracy for America Meetups: DFA is one of the best hopes we have of retaking America. I strongly urge you to get involved with your local group. New Jersey for Democracy Meetups take place on the first Wednesday of every month @ 7pm. There are many meetups around the state: North, Central and South Jersey.


Middle Twp. Democratic Club General Meeting
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Sam DiVico Senior Center, 23 Romney Pl.
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
For more information please call mary Durkin at 609-465-4170


Campaign Rally for Al DiCicco
LaCosta Lounge
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Come show your support for Al DiCicco at LaCosta Lounge.

Wednesday, November 1, 2006
7:00pm

For more information, please call 609-390-2288


FREE Breakfast Honoring Middle Township Candidate Steve Barry
November 04, 2006
Atkinson's Tavern
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Come out and support Steve Barry! FREE breakfast at Atkinsons Tavern honoring our candidate for Middle Township Committee

8:00am-11:00am
Atkinsons Tavern
1010 Route 9 South
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

For more information, please call Suzanne Pasley at 609-465-4666


Monmouth County Democrats PreVictory Breakfast
November 05, 2006
Battleground Country Club, Millhurst Road
Tennent, NJ 07763
$60.00 per person

Rahway Democratic Club Pre Election Night Rally
November 06, 2006
Knights of Columbus/Crnr of Inman & Jaques Aves.
Rahway, NJ 07065
Rahway Democratic Club Pre Election Night Rally.
Refeshments served.

Bob Bresenhan, Jr.
Director of Public Relations
Rahway Democratic Club
908.327.2040


Common Cause: Common Cause is a major force in Progressive Politics. It was founded in 1970 (by a Republican, mind you!) to counter the influence of special interests in Washington. Today they work on many of the same issues I am trying to highlight. Check out the NJ Common Cause website.

Here is how you can find your local Dem clubs. Go to HERE and click on your county.

Drinking Liberally: An informal, inclusive weekly Democratic drinking club. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics. Find your local drinking liberally group or start your own with a few buddies: (and thanks to the people in NJ who keep me updated on the changes...I appreciate it!)

New Brunswick, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 7:00 PM @ Doll's Place, 101 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ

Hoboken, New Jersey, Fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00-10:00 pm, Mulligan's, 159 1st Street (between Bloomfield and Garden), Hosted by Leigh Wolinsky, David Alpert and Morgan Baden, hoboken (at) drinkingliberally.org

Princeton, Princeton, First Thursday Each Month 7:00 PM @ Sotto Ristorante and Lounge (formerly the Annex) 128 1/2 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ. princeton@drinkingliberally.org or http://princeton.drinkingliberally.org/

Montclair Every other Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward, Egan & Sons, 118 Walnut St. Hosted by Jon Hershberg, montclair (at) drinkingliberally.org

Morristown, Third Thursday of each month (next meeting April 20), 7:00 pm onward; The Famished Frog, 18 Washington St. Hosted by Jim Long, Tracy Kurland, Rob Gregory and Dave Cochran, morristown (at) drinkingliberally.org

Toms River, New Jersey
* First Tuesday of each month (next meeting October 3), 8:00 pm onward
* Joshua Huddy Brew Pub, 1250 Hooper Ave (across from Ocean County Mall) (map)
* Hosted by Robin Kinlin and Ian Valentine, tomsriver (at) drinkingliberally.org


RUNNING FOR CHANGE: For those who prefer running to biking, you can join RUNNING FOR CHANGE: Building a progressive America through organized runs and other grassroots activities.