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The Kennedy legacy

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."
-- Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), elected November 7, 1962, died in office August 25, 2009

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Archive for August, 2008

Obama to Accept Nomination

Please join us as we celebrate the official nomination of Barack Obama as the Democratic Party’s nominee for U.S. President. Beginning at 8:00PM we will be gathering for a party at Carrabbas Italian Grill in Frazer.   The Carrabbas Italian Grill restaurant is located at 245 Lancaster Avenue in Frazer. (It is the same location we [...]

Change for McIlvaine Smith Event

The date for the fundraiser for Barb with our Pennsylvania Governor has been changed to Saturday, October 11, 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Find Details Here.

Group convention viewing sessions
8/25-8/27

All Democrats and allies are cordially invited: Monday August 25 Outside in the courtyard (weather permitting’ otherwise inside) at the Lincoln Room, 28 West Market Street, West Chester, on the south side of Market opposite the side of the Court House. Parking on the street or in the borough parking garage around the corner, in [...]

Bricks on 156th race

(letter sent to Daily Local News 8/18/08) The public would be better served if Mr. Royer would provide his philosophy of government – what should government do and how should we pay for it — before beginning the tired, worn-out Republican mantra ‘lower taxes solve all problems.’ He implies that the state spends more on [...]

Upcoming Zone Events

Put these dates on your calendar and check back here for more information on some exciting fundraising events! Zone 6: “A Little Bit of Motown, A Little Bit of Soul” fundraising concert to be held at Avon Grove High School on September 20th. For more information Click here. Zone 10 (Brandywine Democrats): Music, Conversation and [...]

Joe Sestak to Speak at WC Senior Center

Congressman Joe Sestak will be speaking at the West Chester Senior Center, 530 E. Union Street on Monday August 18th from 10-11AM. This event is being sponsored by the West Chester Kiwanis Club.

Save the Date!

IT’S A PARTY – SAVE THE DATE – Thursday, August 28, 2008 – 8:00PM-10:30PM Please join us as we celebrate the official nomination of Barack Obama as the Democratic Party’s nominee for U.S. President. Beginning at 8:00PM we will be gathering for a party at Carrabbas Italian Grill in Frazer. The Carrabbas Italian Grill restaurant [...]

Tredyffrin Township Democrats Family Picnic

Tredyffrin Township Democrats Family Picnic: September 13 Bring the family and join TTDEMS for a picnic at Tredyffrin’s Wilson Park on Saturday, Sept. 13. Bring a salad, vegetable side-dish or a dessert, and TTDEMS will do the grillin’ and chillin’. (We’ll have burgers, hot dogs and drinks.) The Denver convention will be over, and before [...]

Stargazers

You’re Invited to an An Evening in Newlin Sunday, August 24 5 – 8 p.m. at Stargazers Vineyard & Winery Meet the Candidates, Discuss the upcoming election, Bring friends and neighbors. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages, Purchase wine by the glass or bottle – profits go to the campaigns of Bruce Slater and Senator [...]

No more political perks and bonuses

By Barbara McIlvaine Smith Guest Columnist in Daily Local News, 8/7/08 It was wrong, and we all know it. The fact that bonuses were awarded to state employees who worked on political campaigns was a crime against Pennsylvania taxpayers. All four caucuses in the Pennsylvania General Assembly are guilty of it. Now, it appears that [...]