This was sent by a friend. I can seldom make such events these days, but I have already given to Velmanette's Campaign...and probably will again. I also get to hear Velmanette speak at Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats meetings. But I urge anyone who can to go to this event and support one of the best Democrats in New York:

MEET AND SUPPORT STATE SENATOR VELMANETTE MONTGOMERY

At the home of Joan Reutershan and Meg Harper

70 South Portland Avenue (near Lafayette) 6:00 – 8:00PM

Join Council Member Letitia James along with hosts Joan Reutershan, Meg Harper, Naomi Dickerson, Charles Jarden, Lucy Koteen, Patricia Johnson, Paul Palazzo, and Steve Soblick.

Senator Montgomery, currently the Chairperson of the Children and Families Committee, has stood up for all the right issues:

* Community Supported Development
* Reforming the Juvenile Justice system
* Affordable Housing for all
* Marriage Equality
* Democratic Education
* Opposition to Atlantic Yards  read more »

This comes from Democracy for NYC:

DFNYC is proud to announce that the following candidates running in the 2009 city elections have received our first ever prestigious early endorsement:

Norman Siegel - 67% in favor of endorsement
Norman is running for Public Advocate, a citywide race. To learn more and make a contribution, visit: http://normansiegel.com/

Steve Behar - 84% in favor of endorsement
Steve is running for City Council, District 19 in Eastern Queens. To learn more and make a contribution, visit: http://beharfornewyork.com/

Josh Skaller - 91% in favor of endorsement
Josh is running for City Council, District 39 in Central Brooklyn. To learn more and make a contribution, visit: http://skaller09.com/  read more »

Bumped - Bouldin.

Cross-posted on Daily Kos

In NY-13, Vito Fossella's district, a competitive Democratic primary is in the works.

On one side, you have a candidate named Mike McMahon. Who is Mike McMahon?

From the Politico:

"He’s not as conservative as Powers, but he definitely appeals to us on some of the issues. He appeals to us on his opposition to gay marriage, and he told us he continues to support U.S. action in Iraq." - Conservative Party Chair Jerry Kasser

On the other side, we have Steve Harrison, a co-author of "The Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq.".

Guess which one the DCCC endorsed?

Once again, the DCCC has stuck its hands in a primary, supporting the Bush Democrat before the people even had a chance to decide for themselves what they wanted.

We, the people, must stand behind the progressive Democrat who is for HR 676, safe renewable energy, and for the withdrawal of our troops from Iraq.  read more »