 Bad News for the 19th...
Our friend, Les Marsden, lost his bid to be the Democratic Candidate in November for the 19th Congressional District. This was a real heartbreaker to many of us who had high hopes of this being a competitive race. Sometimes the best candidate does not win. Our sincere best wishes go to Les and his family.
Message from President Lucy:
Greetings to fellow Democrats and all other interested parties! May has been extremely busy with the primary looming ahead on June 8. Look for a separate newsletter with recommendations for the propositions. We have the Immigration issue and poor Arizona, trying to get control of their border, has offended many. Just keep in mind that any other country has laws and regulations that must be followed so please look at all angles. Then Elena Kagan was nominated for the Supreme Court - I was very happy another female was nominated - she should pass the scrutiny easily! A question to think about "Should there be term limitations - say 25 years on the Supreme Court Justices"? Or on Congressional members or on both; should there be a retirement age? more discussion on this later. Be sure to encourage all your friends to be sure and vote - the last day for registration is May 24 - if any questions - don't hesitate to call. See you at the meeting.
Blessings, Lucy.
Heard on the Street...
Breaking News!
There are reports of a big disgusting blob of oil washing ashore in Florida.
Turned out to be a false alarm as Rush Limbaugh was seen walking along the beach today.
The NASCAR and NRA factions of the Teabagger Party movement are at odds. The NRA folks want to mount weapons on cars, while the NASCAR folks are vehemently opposed to wind resistance!
There was talk of adding Ronald Reagan's head to Mt. Rushmore, but they weren't sure that granite was a dense enough substance to accurately portray him.
Question: Does the Mayan Calandar predict the end of the Republican Party on Dec. 21st, 2012?
Answer: No.... that wouldn't be a disaster at all!
100 Ton Containment Structure lowered over Sarah Palin! | | Fellow Democrats:
You are invited to the annual
Clovis Democratic Club
Patriotic Picnic
To be held on
Thursday, July 1, 2010 6:00 pm.
at
Bicentennial Park
on the corner of
Sunnyside and Sierra in Clovis.
The picnic area is just behind the Bicentennial parking lot
on 100 N. Sunnyside Ave.
A map to the park can be seen here:
http://www.recreationparks.net/CA/fresno/sierra-bicentennial-park-clovis
Hot dogs, Buns and Drinks, -
soda, as well as picnic supplies (plates,
plastic ware, cups, napkins, etc.) will be
provided by the club -
Please bring a covered dish or dessert to share.
The evening will begin with the
Pledge of Allegiance - led by our Mayor Harry Armstrong
The Uncle Ephus Band
will provide patriotic music.
Boxer Office Party!
On Sunday, May 23rd at the DIA Office in Fresno, a very succesful little fundraiser was held on behalf of Senator Barbara Boxer. We had a nice turnout, twenty-two people, good food, beverages and a conference call with the Senator while she was travelling in NY State... We'll be sure to have another before November... Stay tuned!
 Obama Chooses Kagan as next Associate Justice
Solicitor General Elena Kagan went to Capitol Hill to meet with the senators, following her selection by President Obama to replace Associate Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court.
Kagan comes with considerable credentials. Currently the US Solicitor General, she is the former Dean of the Harvard School of Law, was a high-level staffer in the Clinton White House, and clerked for the legendary justice, Thurgood Marshall.
We're already hearing noise about Kagan's lack of judicial experience. While true, that fact doesn't disqualify someone from the highest court. Indeed many of our nation's best justices had no prior experience on the bench. Justices such as William Douglas, Felix Frankfurter, Robert Jackson, Lewis Powell, William Rehnquist, and Byron White never served on the bench before their appointment to the Supreme Court.
We're pleased that the president has chosen such a well qualified individual to be the fourth ever woman to serve on our nation's highest court,
“Serve Clovis!” Volunteer Program
Kathy Hamlin, director of the “Serve Clovis!” program spoke at the September club meeting and provided important and relevant information about the opportunities to provide volunteer help to a budget constrained city. From the web site: “Serve Clovis! provides a link to departments and agencies in the City of Clovis by posting volunteer job opportunities and providing volunteer referrals for individuals and groups looking for a community project, team building or on-going community service.” For complete details go to:
http://www.ci.clovis.ca.us/serveclovis/
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