This guy can’t seem to find the way out the door, much less the major mess he and his buddies got us in. Let’s lend them a hand!

As the “mid-term” 2006 elections approach, Democrats have an opportunity to change the course of this country. The extreme right-wing agenda continues to unravel: Tom “The Hammer” DeLay and “Scooter” Libby have been indicted, former power house lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his associates may implicate others in their corruption scandal, Prosecutor Fitzgerald has convened a second grand jury to review more evidence in the Valerie Plame investigations, the “democracy” Bush et al imposed upon Iraq appears to be developing into yet another religious fundamental state, one of Bush’s own appointed judges has issued a definitive ruling that “intelligent design” may not be so intelligent after all, our Senator Maria Cantwell led the fight to once again stop drilling in ANWR and Democrats in Congress stuck together to prevent a blanket renewal of the Patriot Act before the 2005 holiday recess.

Many Americans are rightfully outraged following the recent New York Times’ revelations that Bush authorized the National Security Agency to secretly spy on American citizens. Indeed, our own The Olympian issued a strong editorial “Bush Must Be Held Accountable” condemning this unprecedented trashing of the protections afforded by our Constitution. Congress is set to begin investigations in January.

If we unite behind strong Democrat Congressional candidates running on a solid platform of a secure peace, available and affordable health care, economic security and protection of all citizens’ civil rights, we can regain control of the Congress and begin to return the power to the people.

Now is the time to get involved. Attend the preliminary issue forums in February and precinct caucuses March 4 and help us begin to show all who stand in the way of real democracy, peace and prosperity the way out the door!

Chair's Message

I cannot overemphasize the importance of the 2006 elections at all levels. While we’re expediting the exit of members of Congress who support the destructive policies of the Bush administration and building further momentum for the 2008 elections, we need to continue to implement the Democrat platform closer to home.

We must continue to build upon the work begun last year by affirming the responsible budget Governor Gregoire proposed to clean up Puget Sound, work toward energy independence, improve education programs at all levels, improve health care, prepare for emergencies, and reduce the unfunded liabilities of pension systems; developing a responsible medical malpractice policy and passing the anti-discrimination legislation that failed by one vote last session; continuing to work for responsible growth management and control of our communities; and electing more Democrats to county offices.

The agenda is large and ambitious but we all know it’s necessary. Now more than ever, we need YOU involved to help affect it and make it a reality.

And, if you haven’t already renewed or established your 2006 membership, please do so now. For little more than $0.05 a day, and a chance to get a substantial discount on one of those great t-shirts, you can help us promote issues forums, organize, recruit, train and elect strong Democrats who will represent the values we all hold dear!

Pre-Caucus Issue Forums

In preparation for the statewide precinct caucuses March 4, the Thurston County Democrats is hosting a series of public “Issue Forums.” Three forums will be held in northern Thurston County, with two additional forums in Yelm and Bucoda. The topics
identified are Healthcare, Environment, Education, Economy, and one forum will be an Open Topic discussion.

Past experience has shown us that, at Precinct Caucuses, there is very little time available to discuss issues in any depth. For that reason, these forums have been scheduled to allow more time for discussion in preparation for the Precinct Caucuses. Forum participants will have the opportunity to submit ideas for platform planks, which will be passed on to the Precinct Caucuses.

This is an excellent opportunity to get together with our friends and neighbors to talk about issues that are important to us and influence the Democrat Party Platform. If you are unable to attend these forums or are interested in getting the conversation started before the Pre-Caucus Issue Forums scheduled below, you can go to www.bettersouthsound.org/opendemocrat and take part in a series of online Issue Forums. You can use this handy platform plank submission form www.thurstondemocrats.org/newdocs/2006PlankForm.pdf to help you document your planks for the 2006 Platform.

Tumwater Timberland Library
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
Environment

Olympia Timberland Library
Thursday, February 23, 7:00-9:00 pm
No topic determined yet

Participate in March 4th Precinct Caucuses

What is a “Precinct Caucus?”

In a Precinct Caucus, members of a political party who live in a geographic area, or “precinct,” gather to discuss Party business every two years. At each Precinct Caucus, delegates are elected to attend the County Convention and to bring forward the issues or “planks” passed at the precinct caucuses.

Who can attend?

Anyone can attend a caucus. Registered voters in that precinct (or who live in the precinct and will be old enough to register to vote in the November election) who sign a statement indicating they consider themselves Democrats, and who are willing to be publicly known as such, may speak and vote. Those that attend, but who do not meet these requirements, may be allowed to speak with the permission of the group. Those who can vote, as noted above, may be elected as delegates or alternates from that precinct.

A person may be elected who is not in attendance, if they are a registered voter in the precinct, indicate they consider themselves to be Democrats and are willing to be known as such, and provide a signed letter seeking election as a delegate or alternate.

The caucus system is truly grassroots. It is extremely important that citizens become involved in this step of the process so that their voices are heard. Click here to find your precinct. Click here to find where your Precinct Caucus will be.

How does it work?

Each Precinct Caucus is convened by a Precinct Committee Officer (PCO) at 2:00 p.m. All eligible attendees (registered voters in the precinct willing to declare they are Democrats) sign in. Official rules of the meeting are read aloud for all to hear. For precincts without a PCO, a chair of the meeting is elected by those attending, and a recording secretary is appointed.

The members of the precinct then consider issues and party philosophy, voting on and passing resolutions.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., each precinct elects its delegates and alternates. (Alternates are needed in case a delegate can’t attend, or to relieve a delegate during the convention.) Additional discussions of issues may continue after delegate and alternate elections.

Notice is sent to the County and State Party of the meeting outcome, noting delegates elected and issue position taken.

Why are Precinct Caucuses Important?

The caucuses are an important opportunity to discuss political issues facing us and to pass resolutions indicating the group’s official position on those issues. It’s also a time to establish relationships with Democrats in our community and begin building and strengthening the relationship for 2006 and beyond. This meeting forms the ideological and organizational base for the Democrat Party for the next two years.

What happens with the results of these Precinct Caucuses?

At the Precinct Caucuses, delegates are elected to represent their precinct at County Conventions and Legislative District Caucuses. It is at these meetings where Delegates will review resolutions passed at the Precinct Caucuses and they will craft and vote on the County Platform.

This year the County Conventions will occur on April 8, 2006. Immediately following, those delegates and alternates from the four legislative districts within Thurston County will assemble in separate Legislative District (LD) caucuses. (The four legislative districts are LD22, wholly contained within the Thurston County, and portions of LDs 2, 20 and 35.)

Delegates are elected at the County Conventions and Legislative District Caucuses to go on to the State Convention. State Delegates will attend the State Convention in Yakima on June 3, 2006. It is at this meeting where Delegates will consider and vote on a statewide Party Platform.

February 11 - Champagne Brunch

Start the new Legislative session with a victory celebration of our many wins and enjoy the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with our elected officials.

Purchase your Early Bird tickets no later than February 7 to receive the discounted price. To purchase, contact Roger Erskine 709-2445 or online at: www.thurstondemocrats.org/champagne.

Thurston County Democrat T-Shirts

If you are not yet a Thurston County Democrat member or haven’t renewed your membership for 2006, here’s a great opportunity to support your local Democrats and receive a discount on a Thurston County Democrat “Walk the Talk” t-shirt.

To become a member or to renew your membership, just fill out the membership form and return it with your $20 check. In addition, as a thank you for becoming a new or renewing member, you will receive a discount on the purchase of our new “Walk the Talk” t-shirts. Just indicate on your membership form what size and style (short or long sleeve) you prefer.

Include your $20 membership and the additional $10 to cover the cost of the t-shirt. If you prefer to use a credit card, please visit our website at: www.thurstondemocrats.org/membership.

Additional t-shirts can be purchased at the non-member price of $15 for short sleeve and $18 for long sleeve.

Berendt Retiring as State Chair

Paul Berendt, Chair of the Washington State Democrats, for the last 11 years, will retire this month, serving until a successor is elected at the next State Central Committee meeting January 28.

A long time resident of Olympia, and PCO for the Olympia 35 precinct, Paul is the longest serving current state party chair in the country. Paul’s accomplishments during his tenure have been many. Emphasizing grass roots development of the party from the ground up, he helped Washington become one of the strongest and most reliable “blue” states and one of the few where both Senators, most House members and the Governor are all Democrats.

After his replacement is elected, Paul will determine what option to pursue next. One thing is certain: he intends to spend more time with his wife, Beth, and daughter Michaela, who was only 5 months old when he was first elected and is now in the fifth grade. As Paul put it, “I want to go to all of her plays, ball games and school shows while she is still in school.”

Paul also looks forward to having more time to get involved with the Thurston County Democrats. We are very proud of all Paul has accomplished on behalf of Washington state and its citizens and look forward to seeing more of him at our local meetings and events!

Connecting with Young Voters

Here in Washington, we boast one of the oldest Young Democrats organizations in the nation. The Young Democrats of Washington was founded by Warren G. Magnuson, before the addition of “Senator” to his name. In a little more than a year, YDWA will celebrate its 75th anniversary.

The chapters which comprise the YDWA have taken many forms over the years and their goals have been just as varied. When my parents were active YDs, the group focused on using its significant manpower to doorbell, stuff envelops and staff phone banks.

Today’s Young Democrats certainly do all of these things; however, it has become much less of a core focus within many of the chapters.

Over the last few years, YD chapters across the state have begun focusing on connecting with young voters who have not yet identified themselves as members of the party or who are not active within the existing party structure.

These activities have taken many forms – from organizing trainings on how to participate in presidential caucuses, to voter registration concerts, to hosting forums to discuss current issues such as the effects of Wal-Mart on local economies or homosexuality and the Bible.

The shift to education and outreach is being driven by the declining number of young people who identify themselves as Democrats. Although we know 18-24 year olds have dramatically increased their participation in the past few presidential races, the number of people within this age group who identify themselves as Democrats continues to shrink. We are seeing a similar decline in party identification with voters under the age of 35.

By focusing on outreach to our peers, members of YDWA hope to help build the future of the party by ensuring we have dedicated, talented individuals who can help lead the party in years to come.

We hope that you will help us reach this goal by encouraging others to attend one of our meetings or events, or by sponsoring a young person to attend the upcoming YDWA convention in Tacoma. Some of our most dedicated members have joined the group simply because someone invited them to an event. By continuing to reach out, we can help build a strong future for Democrats!

Raising Democrats

In 1980, I thought I was the only kid in my class whose parents were voting for Jimmy Carter. I remember getting into a heated “argument” on the playground with a trio of girls – the three of them shouting, “Reagan!” in unison at me while I shouted back, “Carter!”

The problem for me was not really that I was the only kid rooting for Carter; it was that I didn’t know why. Why weren’t my parents voting for Reagan? Everyone else’s were, it seemed.

As I grew older, I made the connection between the Democratic Party and my parents’ voting habits. Carter, Mondale, Dukakis…none of them won, but my parents supported them. In state and local races, too, my parents always pulled the lever for the D-candidate. The Republican Party, they said, was not for “people like us.” Well, we were regular, middle class people, and plenty of my regular, middle class peers were for Republicans, so I figured there was more to it than that.

It wasn’t until I was away at college and cast my first presidential vote (for Bill Clinton) that I had a clearer understanding of why I voted Democratic. Issues that were important to me – civil liberties, environmental protection, reproductive choice, balanced budgets – were ones that Democrats championed. With each election, the issues that are important to me may change, but I continue to find that the Democratic Party is for “people like me.”

Now that I have children of my own, I feel it is important that they understand why I am a Democrat. It’s never too early to instill in your children the connection between your values and your voting habits. Talk to them about the candidates you support, and why. Take them to Democratic party events, such as the annual TCD picnic, a fun family event that takes place each summer. Encourage discussion about politics in your home and include the children when appropriate, rather than assuming that such conversations aren’t interesting to them. Today’s Democratic grade schoolers are tomorrow’s Young Democrats…and possibly tomorrow’s Democratic leaders. Make sure your kids are proud to come from a Democratic family, so that when confronted with classmates who have different views, they can at least be confident about their own.

Why I am a Democrat

Coming over from the "dark side" of conservative fundamentalist politics was an involved, lengthy process for me. Unfortunately, there is no Harry Potter-ish hocus pocus that will accomplish the transformation of a conservative to a liberal. However, some of the strands that wove together to make me a beautiful new Democratic cloak are:

Bit by bit my former attitudes were changed. Now that I proudly call myself a Democrat (the designation of which was the same as calling myself a rat as in "Demo-rat," something my still conservative sister calls us,) I chuckle over the "charming" foibles of this side of the political landscape. The endless discussions, the "too many chiefs, not enough followers" syndrome, the haphazardness of some of our actions, and so forth can be trying to me, one who was used to "follow the rules and don't think" but in my heart of hearts I know I want to be here to add my squeak for true justice and American principles.

Why I am a Democrat

Growing up as the son of activist American parents living in Vancouver, BC, I witnessed the Vietnam War and Watergate from afar. After Watergate, my parents felt a responsibility to return to the US. They were concerned about the direction that America was heading and wanted to make a difference, so we moved to Bellingham. That decision made a lasting impression and I became actively involved in local and National politics at the age of 16, serving as a Precinct Captain for Senator Kennedy’s Presidential campaign in 1980.

From my early childhood, the values of the Democratic Party have been one and the same with my values: inclusion, compassion, progress, freedom. The freedom to dissent, the freedom to question authority and the freedom to look for innovative solutions to long-standing problems.

As an American Jew, the Democratic Party represents true hope for a sustainable solution to the Middle East peace crisis. The religious right that drives the GOP away from the political center advocates peace in the Middle East as a necessary element to fulfilling apocalyptic prophesies. They impose Western ideals and democracy upon people that have spent thousands of years in tribal social constructs. The Republicans act without regard for how things have been done for centuries. Is that the path to a lasting peace? Personally I don’t find comfort in praying for redemption while inviting the end of the world in my lifetime.

The world cannot change overnight. Even the collapse of communism in the Eastern Bloc was the result of a gradual process. Democrats like Gary Hart offer a new model for American foreign policy. (If you haven’t read The Fourth Power I heartily recommend it!) Under Democratic leadership, mutual respect, providing aid without advancing our narrow agenda and leading by example will bring parties together and bring lasting peace to long-troubled regions around the world.

Our party’s commitment to equip our children with the necessary tools to contribute to a global economy and to fund our PUBLIC school system will transform “Leave no child (of privilege) behind into “Leave no child behind.” That is not possible while the GOP controls all three branches of our National government. Ideologically, we are being driven away from the mainstream and are losing respect around the world.

Small business drives the US economy. As a small business owner, it is clear that the GOP is the party of big business. Granted, sometimes it is necessary to provide incentives to large companies to create jobs locally, but the majority of jobs created in the US are created by small business. Senator Kerry and the Democrats actually presented a plan to provide assistance to small and medium sized businesses to create jobs. Providing tax breaks for large corporations and the mega-rich (such as repeal of estate taxes) comes at a tremendous expense. The financial burden on small businesses is too great. It’s encouraging that our party has embraced this fact. By driving this message the Democrats can ride the business community’s support back to the majority in Washington DC.

Next year we have a unique opportunity to use momentum to re-gain our voice as the party that represents the majority of Americans. We must speak proudly of our beliefs. Of course, it’s healthy to disagree and productive to debate. In the end, we must deliver a consistent message and present a unified voice that demands accountability from the Bush Administration, and present our own solution to the American people. That is how we will win back Congress and allow the voice of the majority to carry more weight than the voice of the privileged few.

Why I am a Democrat

I became a Democrat when I could no longer stomach the direction the Republicans were taking. It’s my belief that they went over to the dark side sometime in the mid nineties. If not for 9/11 the Bush administration would have self-destructed during their first term. But if 9/11 saved their first term, the fragmented disarray in our own party kept their majority in both houses of Congress. From the time of their contract with America in 1994 till now, they have seemed impossible to stop. No matter how wrong and irresponsible they were they just kept winning that all important majority and we kept to our old fragmented, unfocused ways.

I remember discussions with my Republican friends, during my misspent youth, and how we all would chortle with glee about how the Democrats just couldn’t seem to get it together. As I remember there was a gradual slide from power, first the Presidency and then the Congress. I kept thinking that Democrats would wake up and see what was happening. The Republicans were sliding into a morass of incompetence, irresponsibly, dishonesty, and disconnected from reality. Still the Democrats just couldn’t seem to get it together. Even when we had the Presidency, yes by this time it was we, all we could do was react to what was obviously a giant right wing conspiracy against our President.

By this time you are probably wondering where this meandering writing is going, well what I’m trying to say is I think that it’s well past the time where we get our act together. Over the last few weeks I have attended several functions that were wholly democrat in attendance. Each time I could see that there were several different agendas working and not always in concert with one another.

I believe that we have to stop doing business as usual and open our selves to different ways of doing things. We have to find common ground with each other and with our elected representatives and stop being single-issue campaigners. We also need to remember that this year and in 2008 it all comes down to them or us. I believe that we Thurston County Democrats have an important role to play this year and in 2008. We are critical in electing national and statewide candidates; Thurston County was only 54 percent democrat. Our Governor was only elected by a few dozen votes so we are not sitting on a mandate. So let us find that common ground and come together to give our party the support it needs and deserves.I became a Democrat because I believe that we are the party with the purer motives, the party that best represents the American ideals, the common wealth for the common good.

Thurston County Food Bank Needs Your Support

This time of year is when the Food Bank receives the bulk of their donations and there are many opportunities for us to help them. Any Monday, Wednesday or Friday in the first two weeks in January (January 6, 9, 11 or 13) are good days to help with sorting, boxing, pricing, etc.

There are many different jobs to do when you volunteer at the Food Bank so don’t be afraid to volunteer if you are not young, physically strong, or unable to leap buildings in a single bound. They even have jobs where you can sit and do them! If you haven’t filled out the very simple one-page form to work at the Food Bank. I also have copies and can mail them to you.

On Thursday, January 19th, starting at 9 a.m. the Food Bank will be taking inventory and will need extra help. They hope to be able to complete the inventory in two (2) hours. If you would like to help, please contact me at 943-9448 or at jemn1@earthlink.net or Betty Rose, volunteer coordinator at the Food Bank, at 352-8597.

Volunteering at the Food Bank is a great place to wear your new Thurston County “Blue Crew” t-shirt and let the community know who we are and what we do. Remember 2006 is a big election year, and it’s not too early to start flashing our colors and showing the community the values we hold.

Meet Al Zimmerman

Early in 2005, the Thurston County Democrats began using what’s become known as the “kick ass” donkey on all official correspondence such as the website and membership cards. Now our new “Walk the Talk” t-shirts sport that spunky fellow, too!

Starting with the January newsletter and continuing with each quarterly edition, we will include a political cartoon created by this same talented artist.

His name is Al Zimmerman and he has lived in the Olympia area all his life. He is currently living in Maytown, just south of Tumwater. A Vietnam Vet, he says he was recruited by “John Wayne” and joined the Air Force in 1964 to “save his mom and sister from the communist hordes”. He spent one year in Da Nang (1967-1968) and when he returned, he was not the same. His reasons for enlisting now shattered, Al recalls learning about Brian Willson, a fellow Vietnam Vet, who was speaking out against the war. Since Vietnam, Willson has spent his life, and his legs, working non-violently for peace and to expose America’s tendencies toward empire building. It’s with that same passion and vision that Al spends his energy working for peace and a better world.

Before retirement, Al worked for several small newspapers, Centralia College, and Briggs Nursery developing catalogs and other promotional materials. He is a graduate of Centralia College and The Evergreen State College where he completed his Management of Public Administration coursework.

Now retired, he’s just completed his first novel entitled “Croak” which, as you can imagine, is a story about frogs and the pull and tug of Man and Technology against Nature. Al describes it like this, “It’s not the spring that brings the song of the frog but, rather, the song of the frogs that brings the spring.” An accomplished artist, (you can see some of his work at the Artist Co-Op at 113 Legion Way SW) he also illustrated the book. He’s hoping to have a publisher in time for it to be in bookstore before spring.

Al’s political entrée resulted from a growing awareness of what he calls, “our fat and happy existence.” He believes the U.S. is still a great country and if it were to live up to its ideals there would be no better place on the planet. However, the more he learns about the misdeeds of our government, the more he finds it necessary to speak out against its “dark side”. He’s currently reading Imperial Ambitions: Conversations on the Post-9/11 World by Noam Chomsky.

A staunch small business supporter, Al is drawn to progressive issues such as working to remove the stranglehold corporations have on our government and every aspect of our daily lives.

“One of the better changes I’ve made recently in this regard is to change from cable to dish TV where you can view Link TV, Free Speech TV, and several University channels. They’re included in the basic package and deliver the rest of the news; what the corporate media won’t tell you.”

Through this regular cartoon feature, Al hopes it will push some buttons, broaden the level of debate and ultimately get us to think more critically. He would like the cartoons to introduce the reader to new information. The cartoon in this newsletter was inspired by Michael Moore’s movie Fahrenheit 911 and Ralph Nadar. The message: Democrats must distinguish themselves from the Republicans. They can not get elected if they go along with this war.

We’re excited to have the opportunity to work with Al and to publish his political cartoons. We hope you will appreciate them, talk about them with family, friends and neighbors, and post them on your refrigerator, too!

Campaigns and Candidate News and Information

Fundraiser for Auditor, Patricia Costello

Where: American Legion Hall (Formerly Salmon Club), 3201 Boston Harbor Road NE

Free Candidate Training

On February 8th and 9th, 2006, EMILY's List will be offering a terrific training opportunity in Tacoma for pro-choice Democratic women. The training is free and open to pro-choice Democrat women thinking of running for office at any level, in this or future years. (Download the brochure and registration form.)

Calendar and Events

January 9	Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity – 220 Thurston Street NE - Contact: Elizabeth Shepard at 943-9448 or at jemn1@earthlink.net
January 9	Thurston County Democrats Executive Committee Meeting - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Thurston County Courthouse, Bldg. 2, Room 129
January 10	Democracy for America meeting - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW
January 11	Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity (See above for contact information)
January 13	Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity (See above for contact information)
January 16	Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity (See above for contact information)
January 18	Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity (See above for contact information)
January 19	Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Time to take inventory at the Food Bank. (See above for contact information)
January 20	Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity (See above for contact information)
January 23	Legislative District 22 Quarterly Meeting – 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Thurston County Courthouse, Building 1, Room 152
January 23	Thurston County Democrats Central Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Thurston County Courthouse Building. 1, Room 152
January 27-28	Washington State Democrats Quarterly Meeting, SeaTac
February 6	Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity (See above for contact information)
February 6	Thurston County Democrats Executive Committee Meeting - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Thurston County Courthouse Building 1, Room 152
February 11	Champagne Brunch - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Elk's Lodge 1818 4th Ave. E, Olympia, Contact: Roger Erskine 709-2445 or www.thurstondemocrats.org/champagne
February 14	Democracy for America Meeting - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street NW
February 20	Washington State Democrats Annual Crab Feed - St. Martin's College, Lacey
February 20	Pre-Caucus Issue Forum - TOPIC: Economy - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Gordon's Grange in Yelm - www.bettersouthsound.org/opendemocrat
February 22	Pre-Caucus Issue Forum - TOPIC: Environment - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Tumwater Timberland Library - www.bettersouthsound.org/opendemocrat
February 23	Pre-Caucus Issue Forum - TOPIC: TBD - 7:00 PM - 9:00 - Olympia Timberland Library PM - www.bettersouthsound.org/opendemocrat
February 26	Pre-Caucus Issue Forum - TOPIC: Education - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Lacey Timberland Library - www.bettersouthsound.org/opendemocrat
February 27	Pre-Caucus Issue Forum - TOPIC: Open Topic - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Bucoda City Hall - www.bettersouthsound.org/opendemocrat
February 27	Thurston County Democrats Central Committee Meeting - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Thurston County Courthouse Building 1, Room 152
March 4	Precinct Caucuses - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Locate your caucus site here.

Thurston County Democrats

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Highlights from November's TCD Central Committee Meeting

Next TCD Central Committee Meeting

Leg. District 2

Leg. District 20

Leg. District 22

Leg. District 35

Inside this Edition

Let's Show Him the Exit!

Chair's Message

Pre-Caucus Issue Forums

Participate in March 4th Precinct Caucuses

What is a “Precinct Caucus?”

Who can attend?

How does it work?

Why are Precinct Caucuses Important?

What happens with the results of these Precinct Caucuses?

February 11 - Champagne Brunch

Thurston County Democrat T-Shirts

Berendt Retiring as State Chair

Connecting with Young Voters

Raising Democrats

Why I am a Democrat

Why I am a Democrat

Why I am a Democrat

Thurston County Food Bank Needs Your Support

Meet Al Zimmerman

Campaigns and Candidate News and Information

Fundraiser for Auditor, Patricia Costello

Free Candidate Training