9/11/08 Obama Continues to Rock Oakland County

EVENTS

TONIGHT: Thursday, Sept 11 7:30
PM

Birmingham Bloomfield Democratic Club
Where:
Birmingham Unitarian Church,  38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills (NW of Lone Pine,
westside of Woodward)
"Yes we can! Yes we will - And How!
Join Gary Peters
and other County and State candidates for this discussion.  Facilitated by Prof.
Mike Whitty
Free and open to all.  BB Dems encourage you to bring neighbors
and friends.

Southfield Lathrup Dem Club Hosts
Hathaway

Wednesday, Sept 17,  7 PM

Join the Southfield Lathrup Dems Club for their
monthly meeting with special guest Judge Diane Hathaway who is running for the
Michigan Supreme Court.

Location:  at the Southfield City Hall, Parks

& Rec building, 26000 Evergreen (behind city hall next to the 46th
District court)

Blockbuster West Bloomfield Dems Meeting

Tuesday, September 16, the Democrats of West Oakland
County will host Judge Diane Hathaway, the MDP endorsed candidate for Michigan
Supreme Court and Lauren Wolfe,president of College Democrats of America,and
Amanda Stipt, political director of the Sen Obama campaign for Oakland &
Macomb counties.

Time: 7 PM 

Location: The Maples Club Restaurant, on 14 Mile
between Novi Rd & M-5, For more details and a map, go to: www.mydems.info

Gary Peters for Congress Fundraisers

When: Sunday, September 14, 1 - 3
PM 

Join Congressman Earl Blumenauer for a reception
honoring Gary Peters

At the home of Maureen Gallagher
6513 Basswood
Troy, MI 48098

Congressman Earl Blumenauer is a Member of the U.S.
Congress representing Oregon's 3rd Congressional District. In Congress Earl
serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, Select Committee on Energy and
Global Warming, and the Budget Committee.  He runs the second largest
environmental PAC in the county, the Committee for a Livable Future and is one
of the key leaders in Congress on important issues such as Energy
Independence.

Click here to RSVP or call
(248) 737-2692.

Thursday September 18 5:30 - 7:30 PM

At the home of John & Rosemary
Ashcraft

3339 Upton Drive, Troy, MI 48084

Click
here to RSVP

Questions? Please email leora@petersforcongress.com or
call (248) 737-2692.

PLANNING AHEAD...

Fundraiser for Sheila Smith for Clerk

Join Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Michigan Lt.
Governor John Cherry, MDP Party Chair Mark Brewer and others at the fundraiser
to help elect Sheila Smith to OC's Clerk/Register of Deeds.

When:  Sunday, September 21, 2 - 4
PM

Location:  Home of Dave & Sharon
Baseman

13320 Wales Avenue, Huntington Woods 48070

RSVP: info@SmithForClerk.com or phone (248) 877-0898

Fundraiser for Jane Boudreau for Sheriff

Spend an Evening with Jane Boudreau and
Friends

When:  Tuesday, September 23,  6 - 9 PM

Location:  Bayside Sports Grille, 142 Walled Lake
Drive, Walled Lake  48390

RSVP:  info@BoudreauForSheriff.com

Debates Schedules

League of Women Voters Sponsors Peters - Knollenburg
to Debate October 16 at Oakland University.

When: Thursday, October 16 7:30
PM.  
Where:  Oakland University, in the Gold Room in the
Oakland Center.

Voters Can Expect At Least One Debate in Exec
Race 

Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence and incumbent L.
Brooks Patterson are tentatively scheduled to square off in debate in late
October.

Their joint appearance will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20
or 22, depending on the availability of each candidate, in the Bloomfield
Township Library, said Eva Packard, president of the League of Women Voters
Oakland Area.

A debate in the Oakland County prosecutor's race -
between Democrat Jessica Cooper and Republican David Law - will also be on one
of those dates, Packard said.

Click
here for the rest of the story

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Obama has SRO Crowd in Farmington
Hills

An overflow crowd gave Barack Obama a thunderous OC welcome
at his Economic Town Hall in Farmington Hills September 8.  Obama answered right into the needs of a community that has been hit
hard by Bush economics.  Troy resident John Ashcraft introduced
Obama.

Click here to watch
some of Barack Obama's appearance.  John Ashcraft, Treasurer of the Oakland
County Democratic party had the honor of introducing Barack Obama.  Click
here to watch.

From the Eccentric
Newspapers: 

Obama Lays out his message - 'That's
change'

Hathaway endorsed for
Michigan Supreme Court

Judge Diane M. Hathaway,was endorsed by the Michigan Democratic
Convention as a candidate for Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. As with all
judicial races, her name will appear on the Non-Partisan section of the ballot
on November 4.  Remember to flip your ballot and vote in the nonpartisan
races.

Under Clifford Taylor's leadership, the Michigan Supreme Court
has built a reputation of protecting wealthy corporations and special interests
at the expense of middle-class families.  This is demonstrated by Taylor's
record of siding with insurance companies and corporate interests more than 80
percent of the time.

In 2008, Taylor was named the worst judge out of seven on the
court in a survey of Michigan lawyers who argue cases in front of the Supreme
Court, also rating him the least knowledgeable and least prepared judge on the
court.  We deserve better and that is why I am running for Supreme Court.

Taylor's decisions put the insurance companies and corporate
special interests that fund his campaigns ahead of struggling middle-class
families. He repeatedly sacrifices judicial ethics and ignores the severe human
impact of his decisions while enjoying one of the highest salaries and packages
of taxpayer-provided perks of any judge in the country. Taylor's decisions have
made it easier for sexual predators, terrorists and drunk drivers to avoid
responsibility for their crimes. He also has a pattern of discriminatory
decisions that hurt women in the workplace, including ruling against victims in
rape and sexual harassment cases, virtually eliminating the ability to legally
enforce protection from sexual harassment.

Known for her hard work and integrity, Hathaway will restore
fairness and impartiality to the Michigan Supreme Court. As a Circuit Court
Judge, she has a record of being fair and impartial, putting the needs of
ordinary citizens and families over those of big corporations and special
interests. As a prosecutor, Hathaway took on drug dealers, put hardened
criminals in jail, and kept Michigan's neighborhoods safe by going after drunk
drivers, sexual predators and scam artists. A wife, mother of five and daughter
of a police officer, she is endorsed by law enforcement and
firefighters.

Watch the Diane Hathaway
Video:  Click
here.  The Justice Caucus had a session at the
Democratic State Convention of the victims of Cliff Taylor.  Click
here to watch their stories.

 Click here to visit the web site.

Other MDP endorsed Candidates were Kathleen Strauss and John
Austin, Michigan Board of Education; Larry Deitch and Denise Illitch, University
of Michigan Board of Regents; Dianne Byrum and Diann Woodard, Michigan State
University Board of Trustees; and Paul Massaron and Gary Pollard, Wayne State
University Board of Governors.

Jessica Cooper for Oakland county
Prosecutor launches web site

Jessica Cooper, candidate for
Oakland County Prosecutor, has launched her web site, www.coopernow.com.  Take a minute to stop
by and check it out and send the link to your e-mail list. 

Dynamic County-wide Campaigns Welcoming
Volunteers

Great opportunities exist for you to
volunteer for our great Candidates running for County Executive, Treasurer,
Clerk, and Sheriff!  These are all full-fledged campaigns with skilled
leadership.  If you've been looking for a make-a-difference opportunity to work
in the field or office this election season, contact any one of these campaigns
now: 

Brenda Lawrence for County
Executive:  Call (248) 557-5000 or Click
here.

Andy Meisner for Treasurer: 
Call (248) 330-8928 or Click
here.

Sheila Smith for Clerk/Register of Deeds:  Call (248) 877-0898
or Click here.

Jane Boudreau for Sheriff:  E-mail or Click
here.

New!  Exclusive Obama-Biden T-shirts! 

New, just in time for Fall events: Obama-Biden long sleeve T's. 
These are union printed, USA made, quality 100% cotton navy long
sleeved shirts.  They join a new rush shipment of Obama-Biden bumper stickers
and buttons.  New supplies of yard signs will be in next week.  All items will
be at the office.  What demand you all have shown for all things Obama! 

The shirts come in sizes medium, large, extra large and 2 XL. 
The office has extended hours during this election season, but it's a good idea
to call before visiting to check on availability: (248) 584-0510.   The office
is located at 515 S. Lafayette, Ste. C, Royal Oak, MI 48304.    

THE
TROY DEMS CLUB and OCDP invite you to TROY DAZE FESTIVAL Sept. 12 – 14
TROY 
DAZE PARADE Sat. Sept 13 for all DEMS!Come March with Carl and Sandy Levin, Gary
Peters and our other Great Democratic candidates 

Plan to attend the Troy Daze Festival
during the weekend of September 12, 13, and 14, 2008.  Troy Daze attracts over
100,000 people and is a great place for fun and getting out the Democratic
message.  The Troy Dems and OCDP will host a booth at the Festival and are
organizing a unit in the Parade.   Everyone is encouraged to march in the parade
as well as to visit TDC-OCDP at their booth during the weekend. 


When:  Parade:
 Saturday, Sept 13, Staging is at 9 AM, parade steps off at 10 AM.  Booth:
Friday, Sept 12: 4 - 10 PM, Saturday, Sept 13: 11 AM - 10 PM, and Sunday, Sept
14: 11 AM - 7 PM..    

Where:  Booth: The Festival is in Boulan Park which is on the
west side of Crooks Road in between Big Beaver Wattles (17 Mile). TDC will have
Booth Nos. 405 and 406 located inside the big tent.

The Parade staging area is Troy High, 4777 Northfield
Parkway at Long Lake.  The parade goes along Northfield Parkway and ends
at the fairgrounds at Boulan Park.  OCDP and Troy Dems are assigned to Green #1
and # 2 and will combine our units for the parade.  NO Candidate Lit,
please.

Parking for the Parade:  We plan to carpool
from the Boulan School lot, 3570 Northfield Parkway, South of Wattles,  to Troy
High School, so we will meet at the Boulan lot no later than 8:30. This will
make it less crowded at the start of the parade.

What to wear:  Long pants or capri’s, Khakis
preferred.  No jeans or shorts, please.  Wear a blue top or a Candidate’s, OCDP,
or Dem Club shirt (no other message shirts, please) on top.  Extra shirts will
be available for the parade. 

VOLUNTEERS: 
None are needed
for the booth, but please RSVP for parade: Contact Harry Philo: harry_philo@yahoo.com 

For more information
on Troy Daze:  www.ci.troy.mi.us/TroyDaze/

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"Remember:
There's
a new world waiting at the other side of these elections." – Al
Gore

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