Greater Lafayette Democracy for America

Last night state candidates from the area were invited by WALLA (Wabash Area Lifelong Learning A....I can't remember) to weigh in on a number of issues that they are likely to face on the campaign trail and in the next session of the state legislature. The session was attended by Shelia Klinker State Rep district 27, and her opponent Jack Rhoda, Joe Micon, State Rep district 26 and his opponent Connie Basham, and Dave Vorbeck and his opponent, incumbent State Senator for district 22, Ron Alting. The night began with a brief statement by each candidate and then three questions that had been posed to the attendees prior to the event so they could prepare their responses to them. After those were answered, the moderator turned to questions submitted by the attendees that had been screened for relevance and content. Each candidate had one and a half minutes to respond to each question and all did well in that respect.

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I have been asked to provide the names of individuals that would be interested in attending the State Convention this weekend in Indy so naturally I thought of you all. If you are interested please call me at (765)404-9680 ASAP and let me know. Here's what I know about the convention:

Indiana Democratic Party
State Convention

June 3, 2006
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hyatt Regency
One South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN

I have been told that it's worth attending once.

David

There will be no meeting of the Greater Lafayette DFA tonight. I'm sorry to give such short notice, but my information is that everyone is bone tired and would llke the night off of politics. I would have to echo those sentiments.

Certainly a great congratulations goes out to ALL of the victorious Democrats from yesterdays primary. We have a great slate of candidates and hopefully we can add others to the slate. I think this is a VERY good year for Democrats. If you know of anyone who is still mildly interested please encourage them to get involved.

I'll see many of you at Drinking Liberally tomorrow night. Please feel free to share your feelings about the Primary on our forum page under the heading "general".

There are still a few spots for poll owrkers that need to be filled. While I can't do it this year since I'm a candidate, I have worked a poll in the past and I recomend the experience to anyone. It is a paid position and food and beverage are provided. Getting to work with others in the community and getting to know people in your community is important. PLEASE help if you can.

Call Heather at the board of election or Amy Corbett-Clinton at 463-1572.

Thank you!

David Woolums, Organizer