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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 September, 2009

Healthy reform for America

by Manan Trivedi, pa2010.com, September 29, 2009 I went to medical school to pursue a profession that would allow me to serve my community, be intellectually stimulating and provide for my family. I have found all these to be true in my medical practice. What I did not recognize at the time is how honored [...]

Touey enters PA-7 as a ‘pro-business, no-waste, progressive Democrat’

from pa2010.com, 9/29/09 (updated) DREXEL HILL—E. Teresa Touey returned from 18 years as a Massachusetts resident Monday morning to declare her candidacy for one of the most competitive House seats in Pennsylvania, when she stood by a train stop here and entered the Democratic primary in the 7th District. “I am a pro-business, no-waste, progressive [...]

Dem WCASD team, fall 09

Four candidates of exceptional experience and unique qualifications have formed a strong team that is ready to lead the school board into the future with honesty, clarity of purpose and good sense. This team will give our children the education they deserve and our community the education we can afford. Here is the A+ Team: [...]

The New Chester County Democratic party

[This post, from May 2008, was inadvertently left as a draft, but is still worth posting today as it was intended, for its encouraging message and significant data.  The County's Dem registration surge has continued since then, now reaching about 126,000 voters, or about 38% of the total, compared to about 150,000 R's, about 46%, [...]

CCDC Fall Fundraiser Dinner Oct. 4

The Chester County Democratic party’s’ annual fall fundraiser is entitled “the Dream Lives On,” in memory of Senator Edward Kennedy. Don’t miss this memorable event, including team of rivals co-speakers Arlen Specter and Joe Sestak, and many other distinguished guests. At the Inn at Chester Springs, Sunday October 4, 4:30-7:30. Download the invitation here: chestercountyfallfundraiser.pdf [...]

Former aide to Kennedy, Sestak to run in PA-7

pa2010.com, 9/24/09 A political consultant who has worked for Congressman Joe Sestak and the late Senator Ted Kennedy is planning to announce her candidacy to run for the House seat being vacated by Sestak. E. Teresa Touey, a Glenolden native who has lived in Massachusetts since the early 1990s, will return home to declare her [...]

In the race for Governor

Email from Joe Hoeffel, Montgomery County Commissioner,  9/24/09 Dear Friends, Thank you for your emails, support, and encouragement. Pennsylvania deserves a progressive Democratic governor who will keep fighting for good jobs, affordable health care, quality public education, and civil rights for all Pennsylvanians.  That is why I’ve decided to run for Governor of our commonwealth. [...]

A letter from Martha Smith

Dear Fellow Democrat, I am the incumbent candidate for the Chester County Jury Commissioner. I have served for the past twelve years and this will be my last time to run. I have been active in the Chester County Democratic Party since the 1970′s, a time when there were few Democrats in the county. I [...]

Jim Reilly house party with Joe Hoeffel

Date : 29 September 2009 (Tuesday)       From : 19:00   To : 21:00 Please join hosts State Senator Andy Dinniman County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone Former County Commissioner Pat O’Donnell Carolyn Comitta   Bill Scott   Tom Sennett   Tony Verwey (Host Committee still in formation) with Special Guest Joe Hoeffel Montgomery County Commissioner [...]

Honoring S. Coatesville Mayor James Kennedy

Dear Democrats, It is my deep honor and pleasure to recognize the over 40 years of public service of our good friend and fellow Democratic Mayor James Kennedy, Mayor of the Borough of South Coatesville. The Mayor is being honored, in particular at this time, because he has received been selected for an award from [...]