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10 / 1
Start: 00:30
Start: Politics and coffee! Start: 07:00
Start: Home Rule Protest Rally Where: Mayor Bloomberg's Town House When: Saturday, October 1 Bloomberg said he favored repeal of the state Urstadt Law and restoration of home rule (city control) powers over rent control and rent stabilization to the City Council and Mayor. But he recently changed his tune: now he says that Albany should control the rent laws that impact 2.5 million households in New York City - one in three New Yorkers lives in a rent-regulated apartment. Bloomberg now thinks it is fine for Joe Bruno and the Republican State Senators from upstate to dictate how much rent and eviction protection we can have. Without restoration of home rule, the city will continue to lose tens of thousands of affordable rent-regulated apartments to decontrol in the coming years. We need a Mayor who will fight for home rule. A Mayor who understands why it is essential to the future health of the city to reverse the phase-out of our rent and eviction protection laws - before it is too late! Join the Coalition for the Homeless, Met Council on Housing, Tenants & Neighbors, and many local organizations for a protest rally at Mayor Bloomberg's town house this coming Saturday, October 1, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Start: 07:00
Start: Home Rule Protest Rally Where: Mayor Bloomberg's Town House When: Saturday, October 1 Bloomberg said he favored repeal of the state Urstadt Law and restoration of home rule (city control) powers over rent control and rent stabilization to the City Council and Mayor. But he recently changed his tune: now he says that Albany should control the rent laws that impact 2.5 million households in New York City - one in three New Yorkers lives in a rent-regulated apartment. Bloomberg now thinks it is fine for Joe Bruno and the Republican State Senators from upstate to dictate how much rent and eviction protection we can have. Without restoration of home rule, the city will continue to lose tens of thousands of affordable rent-regulated apartments to decontrol in the coming years. We need a Mayor who will fight for home rule. A Mayor who understands why it is essential to the future health of the city to reverse the phase-out of our rent and eviction protection laws - before it is too late! Join the Coalition for the Homeless, Met Council on Housing, Tenants & Neighbors, and many local organizations for a protest rally at Mayor Bloomberg's town house this coming Saturday, October 1, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. | ||
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10 / 5
Start: 13:00
Start: Before Linkup (Meetup), join me and fellow members of the New York City Fair Trade Coalition for music, fair trade food, and fair trade coffee! Here's the details: [inline:1] Start: 15:30
Start: Eye of The Storm Stories When: Wednesday, Oct 5th. (After Linkup) Official Presentation from 8:30pm-9:00pm. (Feel free to arrive from 8:00pm through 9:00pm, BYOB) Where: 199 West 10th Street Apartment 1D ( between 7th ave and Bleeker Street--2 blocks from Kettle of Fish) This is Jenny and Christy Speicher's mothers house, Cicely Nichols, who held many meetups way back when for Dean) What: Will share stories and photos from delivering over $10,000 worth of donations to areas hit by the eye of Hurricane Katrina. Will discuss future effort of bringing bicycles out there next week. RSVP: please spread the word, and if you can try to RSVP: cspeich -at- aol.com (replace -at- with @) | ||
10 / 6
Start: 14:00
Start: Seating from 6:00pm - 6:45pm Apollo Theater Please RSVP to Tisha Dixon-Williams via e-mail: NY1Debate@TimeWarner.com | ||
10 / 7
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10 / 8
Start: 10:00
Start: I hold monthly meetings in Park Slope Brooklyn that brings together political organizers from around NYC (including DFNYC folks) to talk, compare notes, collaborate, etc. The agenda varies depending on who shows and what people are working on. At a minimum these meetings are a way of kicking around ideas among progressive organizers. At best these meetings forge genuine alliances and generate real action. Our next meeting is Oct. 8. 3 PM in Brooklyn. Contact me for further info: Possible topics for discussion (depedning on who shows) are: 1. mayoral election: getting Freddy Ferrer in and Bloomberg out Start: 14:00
I hold monthly meetings in Park Slope Brooklyn that brings together political organizers from around NYC (including DFNYC folks) to talk, compare notes, collaborate, etc. The agenda varies depending on who shows and what people are working on. At a minimum these meetings are a way of kicking around ideas among progressive organizers. At best these meetings forge genuine alliances and generate real action. Our next meeting is Oct. 8. 3 PM in Brooklyn. Contact me for further info: Possible topics for discussion (depedning on who shows) are: 1. mayoral election: getting Freddy Ferrer in and Bloomberg out | ||
10 / 9
Start: 10:30
Start: Please, come up to New Haven, CT to greet Howard Dean. It is a nice train ride from Grand Central Terminal, and New Haven is a fun town. It takes place at the Belvedere, 70 Pond Lily Av, New Haven, CT 06515 Start: 14:00
262 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY View Map As you know, our good friend Chris Owens is running for Congress in Brooklyn’s 11th District next year. You probably also know that Chris has always been on our side. He stood with us when we worked so hard for Howard Dean’s campaign. He has been an advocate for many progressive causes and, unlike many elected officials, he has stood courageously against Bruce Ratner’s ill-conceived Atlantic Yards development scheme. In fact, on this issue he is the ONLY candidate in this race who has stood by the community rather than the developer. Now it’s our turn to help Chris. Please join us for a wine & cheese reception on my roof on Sunday, October 9, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. As a salute to New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta, we will be playing lots of jazz, blues, zydeco and rhythm & blues. This will be the last party we will have on my roof this year, so please come to take advantage of the spectacular view and the nice weather while you can. I know that all of you have given a bit of money to various candidates this year. That’s why I have waited to do this after the September primary. Suggested donation: $25, $50, or more. Please give as generously as you can. Payment can be made by check or cash and can be presented at the door or via mail (by no later than October 6, but don’t mail cash) to: Wayne Brooks, 262 Court Street #2, Brooklyn, NY 11231. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a contribution, please go to Chris’s web site: http://voteowens.com/. | ||
10 / 10
Start: 09:30
Start: Join Fernando Ferrer and Howard Dean at the Union Square Farmer's Market! Meet on the NE corner of Union Square Park We will walk from the Farmer's Market through Greenwich Village and end in Washington Square Park.Please call 646-839-4947 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. | ||
10 / 11
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10 / 12
Start: 10:00
Start: Ben Shuldiner is a progressive Democrat looking to unseat incumbent Sue Kelly in the 2006 race. Our campaign is centered around grassroots activism and community outreach. Come be a part of this exciting and very necessary process. The meeting will take place at campaign headquarters - 17 Maple Row, Crompond, NY 10517. Bring friends!!!! | ||
10 / 13
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10 / 14
Start: 11:00
Start: The Beacon Democratic Committee proudly announces the opening of the Democratic Headquarters. Start: 12:00
Start: In a Primary Election, only voters registered with one of the parties qualified to hold a primary in New York City may vote to nominate their party's candidate to run in the general election. (You must be a registered Democrat to vote in the Democratic primary.) The deadline to change your registration to be eligible for the 2006 primary election is October 14, 2005. You can change your party affiliation by obtaining a Voter Registration Form, indicating the change and sending it to the Board of Elections. If you want to vote in the 2006 primary, don't wait -change your registration today! | ||
10 / 15
Start: 04:00
Start: The October Any Soldier street drive, held by Dave Robinson in partnership with the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture www.bsec.org/ and Old First Reformed Church, www.oldfirstbrooklyn.org/, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in front of Old First, on the corner of 7th Avenue and Carroll Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Please come by to write a letter or postcard and donate something our soldiers can really use--food, personal hygiene and other everyday consumer items. If you'd like to volunteer to help either with your car helping Dave to set up in the morning or--more importantly--getting him home with all the stuff, or talking to your neighbors about Any Soldier and handing out flyers during the day, please email Dave at daverobinsonworks-at-yahoo.com (replace -at- with @) or call him at 917-446-6686. Start: 07:00
Start: Volunteer with the Ferrer campaign on the weekends. Find the office nearest you. You can help with phone banking, visibility blitzes and literature drops. If you are going to volunteer, please contact Martha Kenton at mkenton -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @) or 917-517-3299. She is keeping track of the DFNYC Ferrer volunteers. Remember to tell them that DFNYC sent you! Start: 08:00
Start: The Destruction of the World Trade Center: A Christian Theologian Speaks Out
Saturday, Oct. 15th Sponsored by NY 911 Truth, WBAI, & the Muslim-Christian-Jewish Alliance Is it possible that the official story of what happened on 9/11 is an implausible theory unsubstantiated by the facts? Since the government‚s theory has been proven flawed and their investigation is widely recognized as being misleading and inadequate, shouldn‚t we objectively analyze and question it? Shouldn't all who work for peace, progress and advancing political process be informed? | ||
10 / 16
Start: 07:00
Start: Volunteer with the Ferrer campaign on the weekends. Find the office nearest you. You can help with phone banking, visibility blitzes and literature drops. If you are going to volunteer, please contact Martha Kenton at mkenton -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @) or 917-517-3299. She is keeping track of the DFNYC Ferrer volunteers. Remember to tell them that DFNYC sent you! Start: 07:00
Start: The Putnam County Democratic Committee invites you to a reception with special guest Start: 08:00
Start: Dutchess County 10th Annual FDR Salute to Labor Start: 13:30
Start: You're cordially invited to attend a special presentation entitled: The Destruction of the World Trade Center:
Sunday, Oct. 16th Sponsored by NY 911 Truth, WBAI, & the Muslim-Christian-Jewish Alliance Is it possible that the official story of what happened on 9/11 is an implausible theory unsubstantiated by the facts? Since the government‚s theory has been proven flawed and their investigation is widely recognized as being misleading and inadequate, shouldn‚t we objectively analyze and question it? Shouldn't all who work for peace, progress and advancing political process be informed? Christian theologian and author David Ray Griffin will present compelling evidence that challenges much of what we have been told about the horrific attacks of that day. Dr. Griffin will include new research especially for the New York audience based on recently released oral histories of firefighters and medical workers at the World Trade Center as well as video footage which clearly supports this research. See www.ny911truth.org or call 212-714-7147 for background on NY 911 Truth. | ||
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10 / 18
Start: 13:00
Start: DFNYC will not be phonebanking on 10/18, however you can go to the campaign to volunteer. They'll make good use of your time. 14 East 38th Street, 3rd Floor | ||
10 / 19
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10 / 20
Start: 19:00
A special screening of the award-winning documentary The Education Of Shelby Knox will take place at 8pm in 304 Barnard Hall, at 117th St and Broadway, on Thursday, October 20th, followed by a Q & A session with Shelby Knox and director Rose Rosenblatt at approximately 9:30 pm. The screening is sponsored by student groups Students for Choice, Columbia University College Democrats and Q. The Education of Shelby Knox is a coming-of-age story about Knox’s campaign for comprehensive sex education in the high schools of her Lubbock, Texas. As Shelby is swept into the fight, she begins to question her deeply conservative Southern Baptist upbringing; when the campaign broadens to include a fight for a gay-straight alliance, Shelby confronts her family and her pastor, in the end declaring herself a feminist and a liberal Christian. The Education of Shelby Knox has won awards at the Sundance, South By Southwest and Miami Gay and Lesbian film festivals, and has been called “Well-made and extremely funny" by Film Threat and “Brilliant Start: 20:00
Start: ROCKING LIBERALLY HURRICANE RELIEF CONCERT Where: The Tank @ chashama Ticket: $7 Featuring Mike Blaxill (of Gladshot) and Rocking Liberally will raise funds for New | ||
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10 / 22
Start: 00:00
Start: Hi, my name is Bidu Tashjian, I live in Cold Spring and have just recently returned from DC. I was attending a workshop on how to help protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. I am a passionate protector of this incredible wilderness area, having spent 10 days there. Anyway, Congress is still trying to drill for oil there and the latest attempt thanks to Tom Delay is to put a piece in the Budget Reconcilliation bill that would allow the drilling. This is a sneaky back-handed way the bad guys are using and Sue Kelly has a key vote in this matter. I visited with an aide of hers while in DC and while she has protected the Refuge from drilling in the past, has NOT made a committment to vote against the Budget amendent, thus would allow drilling. Start: 06:00
Start: Join Brooklyn Parents for Peace for their 3rd Annual Peace Fair
11:00 am–5:00 pm The Brooklyn Peace Fair is an all-day event that brings together people to learn about peace and justice issues at home and abroad in a fun, dynamic environment. Organizations and individuals present workshops, discussion groups, films, arts activities, storytelling, performances, and much more. Cindy Sheehan will be the featured speaker at 11:00 am. Ms. Sheehan's son, Army Specialist Casey Sheehan, is one of over 1800 American soldiers to die in the war in Iraq so far. Start: 07:00
Start: Volunteer with the Ferrer campaign on the weekends. Find the office nearest you. You can help with phone banking, visibility blitzes and literature drops. If you are going to volunteer, please contact Martha Kenton at mkenton -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @) or 917-517-3299. She is keeping track of the DFNYC Ferrer volunteers. Remember to tell them that DFNYC sent you! Start: 08:00
Start: CELL PHONE BANK: 1-6 pm ************************************ We all know that winning back the White House requires winning back Ohio. While 2008 is still three years away, we have an incredible opportunity to reform Ohio’s broken political system right now and start to take back Congress and the White House. Reform Ohio Now needs your help to Get Out The Vote on four crucial Ohio ballot initiatives that will make government more accountable and elections more trustworthy. These steps are vital if we hope to win seats in Ohio in ’06 or win the White House in ’08. 1. Create a bi-partisan election board. No more Ken Blackwells! You can find more info at www.reformohionow.org. Since this is an off-year election, strong turnout will be decisive. And your involvement will make a real difference. Start: 12:00
Start: When: October 22, 2005, Saturday, 5:00 PM | ||
10 / 23
Start: 05:00
Start: Learn about the impact of Depleted Uranium poisoning (DU) on our soldiers, their families and the Iraqi people. We will view the film "Poison Dust". After the film we will hear first hand about the effects of DU from Iraq War veteran, Raymond Ramos. Start: 07:00
Start: Volunteer with the Ferrer campaign on the weekends. Find the office nearest you. You can help with phone banking, visibility blitzes and literature drops. If you are going to volunteer, please contact Martha Kenton at mkenton -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @) or 917-517-3299. She is keeping track of the DFNYC Ferrer volunteers. Remember to tell them that DFNYC sent you! Start: 08:00
Start: CELL PHONE BANK: 1-6 pm ************************************ We all know that winning back the White House requires winning back Ohio. While 2008 is still three years away, we have an incredible opportunity to reform Ohio’s broken political system right now and start to take back Congress and the White House. Reform Ohio Now needs your help to Get Out The Vote on four crucial Ohio ballot initiatives that will make government more accountable and elections more trustworthy. These steps are vital if we hope to win seats in Ohio in ’06 or win the White House in ’08. Start: 14:00
Start: BILLIONAIRES FOR BUSH PRESENT
The Billionaire Follies in Sunday, October 23rd, 2005 In The Estate Room on the Lightship (Gentri) Frying Pan Tickets: $25, $20 in Billionaire Attire. Email Follies-at-BillionairesForBush.com (replace -at- with @) for reservation info.
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10 / 24
Start: 03:15
Start: Is there an insurance crisis in New York? Complaining doesn't bring down high insurance rates. Neither does shielding those who act wrongfully from responsibility for their actions. The Drum Major Institute, ("DMI") highlights effective public policy, and is hosting an event with HARVEY ROSENFIELD, author of California's Prop. 103. Rosenfield will discuss what has succeeded in lowering insurance rates: from auto to casualty to medical malpractice. Panelists will include: Harvy Rosenfield, Citizen Legislator rsvp to 212-909-9663 or dmi@drummajorinstitute.org Location: light breakfast will be served www.drummajorinstitute.org Start: 07:15
Is there an insurance crisis in New York? Complaining doesn't bring down high insurance rates. Neither does shielding those who act wrongfully from responsibility for their actions. As part of our series to highlight effective public policy, we'll hear from HARVEY ROSENFIELD author of California's Prop. 103, about what has succeeded in lowering insurance rates: from auto to casualty to medical malpractice. Panelists will include: Harvey Rosenfield, Citizen Legislator rsvp to 212-909-9663 or dmi@drummajorinstitute.org Start: 13:30
Start: When: Monday, October 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Session 73, 1359 First Ave. @ 73rd St. Join the Ferrer campaign in welcoming GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN for a special event in honor of Fernando Ferrer, Democrat for New York City Mayor. Contribution: $50, $100, $250 To RSVP, please call Lewis Cohen at lcohen -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @). | ||
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10 / 26
Start: 08:00
Start: President Bush and his Republican Congress want to pass budget reconciliation bills that would cut $50 billion in funding for such vital programs as: · Medicaid/Medicare · Food Stamps · Student Loans Why? To allow for tax cuts of $70 billion for the wealthiest Americans! Come help us urge Rep. Vito Fossella to oppose such dangerous cuts in services for New Yorkers! When: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 @ 1 pm What: A press event in front of Repulican Congressman Vito Fossella's Brooklyn office, 8505 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (R train stops at 86th Street & 4th Ave) Start: 11:00
Protest against Mike Bloomberg's Brooklyn waterfront luxury condo plan largely blocking the view of lower Manhattan for current residents: today, Wednesday October 26th at Noon Plymouth/Main St. in Brooklyn Heights. This event was organized by the office of Senator Montgomery. Apologies for the late notice, but got final details recently. Start: 13:30
Start: Progress Toward Good Government or Power Grab Disguised as Reform: - a debate sponsored by the Committee on State Affairs of the City Bar Wednesday October 26, 2005, 6:30 PM New Yorkers will make a critical decision this November when they vote on a complex and significant proposal to constitutionally change the state’s budget process. (For background info, click here to go to the Proposal One page here at the DFNYC website.) The City Bar has put together a panel discussion to hash out the pros and the cons of this ballot initiative. Proponents have argued that this is meaningful reform to streamline the budget process, while the opposition contends that it opens the door to more needless pork-barrel spending. Come hear both sides of the debate and be informed and ready to vote on Election Day. Start: 13:30
Start: 2,000 brave servicemen and women have sacrificed their lives for the war in Iraq. Most of us cannot imagine what it must be like for their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers. But as a nation, we can take a moment to send our gratitude and support to those families. Democracy for America is joining with MoveOn and TrueMajority to host candlelight vigils across the country and offer our condolences to the families and friends of the American servicemen and women who have given their lives. The vigils will take place at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, October 26. To find a vigil in your community, visit: | ||
10 / 27
Start: 14:00
Start: October 27, 2005 The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, in response to a series of apparently hate motivated incidents targeting a Hasidic man in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, an African-American man in Flatlands, Brooklyn, and two gay men in Chelsea, is holding a Citywide Summit on Hate Violence. This Summit is intended to enable representatives from the diverse communities of New York to come together, discuss the impact of hate violence on their communities and to present strategies to counter hate violence and assist its victims. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Kim Fountain at 212-714-1184 or send her an email at kfountain-at-avp.org (replace -at- with @). Start: 14:00
Start: [inline:1] DATE CHANGE!!! -THIS EVENT HAS BE RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 Where: Cosi, downstairs Join us for an exciting new initiative the DFNYC Research & Advocacy group and work on your issue. The Research & Advocacy group or R&A provides you with an opportunity to on the issue or project you are most passionate about and develop an advocacy plan for other DFNYC members. Some possible issues and project are: How City Government Works; Potential Reforms to the NY State Legislature; or National Health Insurance. Advocacy plans for these issues could include: a forum or panel discussion; flyering in a representative’s district; writing to our representatives; or joining another organization’s advocacy plan. Each R&A member will focus on a specific issue and gather the information necessary to form an advocacy plan. The members will form teams around similar issues. The teams will help each member revise their ideas and hone in on an advocacy plan. The entire R&A group will work to empower the DFNYC membership and make us more informed and effective advocates. Start: 18:00
This comes from Independent Neighborhood Democrats. It is last minute, On Thursday night, October 27, the Bloomberg Campaign is having a "Park It is important that we respond to this appearance in the highest It is particularly important that we not concede our neighborhood to IND will be joined by LID and other progressive voices in Brooklyn in I apologize for the short notice, and hope you will be able to attend. | ||
10 / 28
Start: 06:00
Friday, October 28th @ 7-8AM Fulton/Nostrand St. (A,C trains) Meet and greet with Fernando Ferrer, NYC Comptroller Bill Thompson, Rev. Al Sharpton, and other elected officials. Come meet and walk with Ferrer. I have walked with Ferrer when he was with Howard Dean in Union Square and with Chuck Schumer and Letitia James in Park Slope. I found both times inspiring and a good way to see what Freddy Ferrer is really like. Watching him meet, talk to and LISTEN to regular New Yorkers is a WONDERFUL change from the dictatorial, snobish style of Bloomberg. Come see for yourself! | ||
10 / 29
Start: 07:00
Start: Volunteer with the Ferrer campaign on the weekends. Find the office nearest you. You can help with phone banking, visibility blitzes and literature drops. If you are going to volunteer, please contact Martha Kenton at mkenton -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @) or 917-517-3299. She is keeping track of the DFNYC Ferrer volunteers. Remember to tell them that DFNYC sent you! Start: 08:00
Start: CELL PHONE BANK: 1-6 pm ************************************ We all know that winning back the White House requires winning back Ohio. While 2008 is still three years away, we have an incredible opportunity to reform Ohio’s broken political system right now and start to take back Congress and the White House. Reform Ohio Now needs your help to Get Out The Vote on four crucial Ohio ballot initiatives that will make government more accountable and elections more trustworthy. These steps are vital if we hope to win seats in Ohio in ’06 or win the White House in ’08. Start: 12:30
Saturday, October 29th 1:30-2:30 PM 5th Av. Sunset Park Retail Walk w/ Fernando Ferrer, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, and Governor of Puerto Rico Anibal Acevedo-Vila Come meet and walk with Ferrer, Velazqez and Acevedo-Vila through Sunset Park. I have walked with Ferrer when he was with Howard Dean in Union Square and with Chuck Schumer and Letitia James in Park Slope. I found both times inspiring and a good way to see what Freddy Ferrer is really like. Watching him meet, talk to and LISTEN to regular New Yorkers is a WONDERFUL change from the dictatorial, snobish style of Bloomberg. Come see for yourself! | ||
10 / 30
Start: 07:00
Start: Volunteer with the Ferrer campaign on the weekends. Find the office nearest you. You can help with phone banking, visibility blitzes and literature drops. If you are going to volunteer, please contact Martha Kenton at mkenton -at- dfnyc.org (replace -at- with @) or 917-517-3299. She is keeping track of the DFNYC Ferrer volunteers. Remember to tell them that DFNYC sent you! Start: 08:00
Start: CELL PHONE BANK: 1-6 pm ************************************ We all know that winning back the White House requires winning back Ohio. While 2008 is still three years away, we have an incredible opportunity to reform Ohio’s broken political system right now and start to take back Congress and the White House. Reform Ohio Now needs your help to Get Out The Vote on four crucial Ohio ballot initiatives that will make government more accountable and elections more trustworthy. These steps are vital if we hope to win seats in Ohio in ’06 or win the White House in ’08. | ||
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