Many think it's kind of a shame that we elect our judges in a way that means they have to raise money and campaign like every other office, but that's the system we have, so, as with every other office, it is up to us to help out the good candidates. (Adapted from a snail mail invitation):
A coalition of three local, community-oriented Democratic clubs, Lambda Independent Democrats (LID), Independent Neighborhood Democrats (IND, where I'm on the board), and Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (CBID, where my wife is an officer), join together to invite you to a summer garden party fundraiser of Devin Cohen, our endorsed candidate for Civil Court, 1st district:
Wed. July 9, 2008
6:30-8:30 PM
at the home of Harley Diamond and Jonathan Lovett
363 Washington Ave., Clinton Hill, Brooiklyn
Compare and contrast the two candidates:
DEVIN COHEN:
*Strong supporter and friend of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and equality
*Lifelong reform Democrat who has only supported and worked for Democratic candidates and causes
*Appeared before and endorsed by Lambda Independent Democrats
*[I would personally add: Devin is also a volunteer EMT, past-president of Independent Neighborhood Democrats, has been endorsed by IND and CBID as well, and has extensive civil court experience...and, Mozel tov on the recent birth of his son!]
ROGER ADLER:
*Wrote amicus brief OPPOSING same-sex marriage for the NY State Conservative Party
*Gave tens of thousands of dollars to the Conservative Party and big $$ to Republicans Rudy Giuliani, Marty Golden and Al D'Amato
*Refused to appear before Lambda Independent Democrats
*[I will add that he also didn't show up at Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats, has never donated a dime to Democrats running for Senate or President, and spent much of his time speaking to IND explaining that his donations reflect who he thinks he needs a favor from [1]]
Joy and I hope to make this event if we can. Suggested contribution $50 (but all contributions welcome)
RSVP or for more info, contact me and I can forward the info to the organizers.
You can learn more about Devin here [2].
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