http://adademocrats.org Ada County Democrats Tue, 14 Oct 2008 9:34:48 CDT en-us http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1193066 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1193066 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:30:15 CDT Idaho Falls physicist Debu Majumdar (DAY-boo mah-JOOM-dar) has the eagerness and energy of a man one-third his age. His attitude is infectious and people always come away from a conversation with Debu with a smile. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1193090 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1193090 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:06:09 CDT Democrats created Social Security and have had to fight hard for many years to protect it from Republican attempts to privatize it. Andrea Wassner is in the forefront of that fight and brings a powerful perspective of the modern labor movement to Idaho's National Convention Delegation. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1193145 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1193145 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:14:49 CDT University of Idaho graduate student Richard Hill does not hesitate when asked why he supports Barack Obama as America's next president. "Two major issues," he says without skipping a beat: "Technology in education and health care." http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182782 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182782 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:24:36 CDT As you read last week, the Neighborhood Leader Online Tool has arrived! I had hoped to test it last week and launch it statewide this week however, as we all know our best laid plans change. I spent last week working out a few "back end" problems with the system. So, this week we are actually beginning the testing and if all goes well we will launch on Monday! http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182784 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182784 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:01:12 CDT Jim Fletcher of Pocatello has seen great political moments come and go. A 63-year-old native of Chicago, he can recall the civil rights demonstrations and the speeches of Martin Luther King not just as clips on the History Channel, but from his own life. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182785 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182785 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:04:14 CDT f you wanted to find examples of why Democrats are so committed to the hope and opportunity of all people in America, you can find it in the dynamic leader of one of Idaho's youngest delegates to the Democratic National Convention: Megan Nagel. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182786 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182786 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:09:34 CDT When American families are strong, America is strong. But when American families struggle, America struggles. The Democrats response is to invest in the people who do the work day in and day out to support their families. America's tax system should reflect those family values by investing in families and creating incentives for workers to be paid a living wage. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182596 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182596 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:35:26 CDT SANDPOINT, Idaho -- Bill Sali is defying the political odds by making Idaho's first-district congressional race competitive. That isn't good for Mr. Sali: He is the incumbent. A 54-year-old Republican from Kuna, 18 miles from Boise, Mr. Sali represents one of the most heavily Republican electorates in the U.S. The district hasn't elected a Democrat to the House since 1992; in the 2004 presidential race, 69% of its votes went to George W. Bush. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182044 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182044 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:42:39 CDT Representing Idaho Democrats as a delegate to the National Convention, Albert Wilkerson embodies many values of the Democratic Party, particularly his service to our country in the US Marine Corps and his commitment to human rights. Nearly ten years ago, Master Sgt. Wilkerson and his wife ___ heard rumors that North Idaho was a tough place for African-Americans. As an African-American who had felt the pain of racism in other communities and even in his beloved Corps, the Wilkersons were... http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182046 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1182046 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:31:15 CDT Steve Mercado knows the value of a good education, appreciative of his start on his college career at the College of Southern Idaho, the 25-year-old is transferring this fall to Boise State University, where he intends to major in communications with a minor in political science. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1181907 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1181907 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:45:22 CDT BOISE, Idaho-- July is playtime in Idaho -- the month that literally opens with fireworks as the gateway season of summer that begins another full year of outdoor recreation. As the mercury rises, our lakes, rivers and forests become a preferred place to for families all over the world to come to enjoy the great outdoors. Thousands of small Idaho businesses are here to make their experiences memorable. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179705 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179705 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:04:04 CDT By Diana M. Painter The Idaho Young Democrats held a caucus meeting Thursday June 12, 2008 at the Idaho Democratic Convention in Boise. Matt Kopydlowski organized the caucus in just a few weeks. Honestly, when he came up with this idea, I was scared. I've been to statewide young Dems meetings before where 10 people showed up, and that is when I bring 7 of them. I was worried that it would be the same ol' group of young farts networking amongst ourselves, again. Just like in 2005, just like... http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179151 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1179151 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:14:41 CDT With summer in full swing, Idahoans are outside and enjoying all the natural beauty state has to offer, even if skyrocketing gasoline prices mean they have to stay closer to home. Almost anywhere in Idaho, you don't have to drive through pastoral family farm and ranch country on the way to a rugged mountain range or colorful alpine meadow. The great outdoors is ours to enjoy as we camp, fish and watch our wildlife in all summertime splendors. Being in Idaho in summertime is like living... http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178983 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178983 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:51:04 CDT A well-run house party can add excitement to a campaign and is an easy way to meet new people and encourage them to invest their time and money. Republicans prefer big dollar events where lobbyists, corporations and PACs improve their access to the candidate while funding their campaign. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178991 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178991 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:04:59 CDT At the 2008 Idaho Democratic Convention, the elected leaders of the party - county chairs, state committeemen and state committeewomen and legislative chairs - met and elected 12 of the 23 members of the Idaho Democratic Party Executive Committee. They renewed their commitment to help strengthen the infrastructure of the Democratic party from the county level to the state level. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178578 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178578 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:35:40 CDT By R. Keith RoarkIdaho State Democratic Party ChairmanAs I looked out from the convention podium last Saturday onto the hundreds of bright and eager faces our convention delegates I truly had to choke back my emotion. I was looking at hundreds of faces that formed a single face - the face of our party's future. Idaho is still a Red State - but the face of the future Idaho is starting to turn purple around the edges. Part of the problem for Democrats in recent years has been ... http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178586 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178586 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:45:08 CDT BOISE, Idaho -- While most convention goers were out hitting the town for a Taste of Boise last Friday night, Idaho State Democratic Party Chairman Keith Roark met for refreshments with an handful of Idaho's increasingly important new media communicators. Roark and IDP Communications Director Chuck Oxley met and exchanged thoughts about issues and ideas with writers from (sorry, you'll have to cut and paste the urls from the links at the bottom) New West, 43rd State Blues, The Huffington... http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178589 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178589 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:10:16 CDT BOISE - Four Republican legislators from southern Idaho didn't have to pay their own airfares to attend the recent state GOP convention in Sandpoint, because they attended a legislative meeting in North Idaho that conveniently concluded the day before the conventio http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178332 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1178332 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:57:33 CDT The launch of Rex Rammell's Senate bid didn't go as planned. The mud pit and the monster trucks were an insurmountable distraction. The would-be supporters were too drunk to think about the election. He quickly gave up hope of even delivering a speech. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1177829 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1177829 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:06:37 CDT Here are the results of the convention election for delegates to the national convention in Denver in August: http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1176598 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1176598 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:06:50 CDT In the past few days, a whistleblower report by a state employee has made serious charges against the Idaho Tax Commission. First of all, the Idaho Tax Commission is comprised of both Republican and Democratic appointees, as required by law. The report comes from an auditor who has worked for the Idaho Tax Commission for almost 30 years and says he has personally witnessed taxes being overly reduced for certain companies which challenged the amount of money that the state said the... http://http://www.waltforcongress.org/index.php/walt2008/blog_post/sali_vote_a_stunner/ http://http://www.waltforcongress.org/index.php/walt2008/blog_post/sali_vote_a_stunner/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:14:14 CDT Bill Sali today voted against a bill providing critical funding for schools, law-enforcement agencies and local governments in rural Idaho counties, which now face potential financial ruin. "The people of Idaho sent Bill Sali to Washington to represent their interests," said John Foster, spokesman for Walt Minnick, an Idaho candidate for Congress. "With one vote, he proved that he cares more about oil companies than he does about Idaho schoolchildren and local governments." http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1174928 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1174928 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:24:05 CDT By Chuck Oxley I just want to give you a few humble observations from my vantage point as communications director here at the Idaho Democratic Party. Jim Hansen, your new executive director, and I have been having some good water-cooler conversations about what information we can learn from the primary results, particularly on the Republican side. As the smoke clears, some interesting themes are coming into focus. http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1172112 http://adademocrats.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/1172112 Wed, 14 May 2008 14:32:49 CDT Idaho's 1st District Congressman Bill Sali has backed out of an Idaho Public Television Debate.