• Facts on inflation
• Message from the Chair
• Our 2022 Democratic Slate for November 8
• Celebrating Juneteenth
• (Last call) Tee off with the Chester County Democrats
• Your One Thing to do (Multiple Choice)
• Calendar

FACTS ON INFLATION

In the US, coming out of COVID, unemployment is down. It stood at 3.6 percent in recent reports. Wages have gone up. Absent global circumstances, the economy would be a roaring success. That’s why it’s important to counter the “big lies” Republicans are spreading that somehow things would be better if Democrats were not in charge.

Some facts:

Inflation is global. If you look at the G-20 nations, the United States rate was 8.3 percent. The Euro countries collectively stood at 8.1 percent and the United Kingdom at 9 percent.

Inflation is being driven globally by increased gas prices; grain shortages; supply chain issues lingering from COVID-19 and continued COVID-related lockdowns in China. Shortages of parts and manufactured goods drive prices up.

Rising gas prices are caused by COVID and Russia. During the height of COVID, refineries significantly cut prices because people were driving less. Now people have returned to the roads but production has not gone up accordingly. Because of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Euro countries are weaning themselves off Russian energy. This means they are dipping into OPEC and other supplies, driving the price per barrel of oil up globally.

No president, Republican or Democrat, can control inflation deeply rooted in global conditions.

A chilling fact: The Republican platform for mid-terms and 2024, proposed by Florida Sen. Rick Scott, calls for tax cuts for the wealthy and large tax increases not just for the middle class but the poorest wage earners in the United States. Republicans also calling for lessening the United States presence in the world. How can that help solve a global economic situation?

Talk back, with facts.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

I can hardly believe June is more than halfway over. It has been a whirlwind primary election in which our State and District candidates were endorsed and we elected 10 State Committee Delegates and our Committee People.

Thank you to all the candidates for their willingness to serve. Committee People are the backbone of our zones and CCDC. Now we must all come together to elect our Democratic candidates top to bottom. There is no time to take a breather; texting programs and canvassing are in full swing. Please contact a campaign or your zone leader if you wish to volunteer.

A large thank you and special recognition to  Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan for her generosity to CCDC. Our Congresswoman has contributed $10,000 to CCDC and $500 to each zone. Congresswoman Houlahan recognizes that a strong County Party helps every candidate. We appreciate her support.

On June 28th we will hold our 2nd annual CCDC Picnic at Hibernia Park and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan will be attending. Although our State Representatives will be in session in Harrisburg, those who can make it will be there along with our County Commissioners and Row Officers. We especially want to see our Zone Leaders, Assistant Zone Leaders, Committeepersons, and volunteers there too. This is not a fundraiser, but an opportunity to spend time with fellow Democrats, reconnect with those we have not seen in person for a while, or ever, and share some laughs. Go to chescodems.org/picnic to register.

Enjoy this beautiful weather, stay safe and healthy and thank you for all you do to support CCDC and our candidates.

See you on the 28th!

Charlotte

CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH

(Last Call) TEE OFF FOR CHESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATS!

Join in with like-minded neighbors and friends as we have an amazing day of golf (scramble format), food & drinks, and prizes planned for the day at a new venue for this event.

Register as an individual and be grouped into a friendly foursome, or sign up your own group.

Even if you don’t play golf, come later for a special dinner in support of Democrats across the county during this critical mid-term election year.

Register for golf or just the gourmet dinner at chescodems.org/golf

WHEN: Monday, June 20, 2022, 11:30 am (cocktails and dinner 5:30 pm)
WHERE: Whitford County Club, 600 Whitford Hills Road, Exton
WHY: Support your Chester County Democrats!

MEET YOUR 2022 DEMOCRATIC SLATE!

YOUR ONE THING TO DO

Further, a draft Supreme Court decision has been released that overturns the landmark ruling that has stood for 50 years guaranteeing the freedom of families and women to make healthcare decisions without government interference. This is an absurd ruling – and Republicans are lining up in Chester County to vote to make this fundamental right illegal in Pennsylvania. You can make a difference!

The November 8 midterm election will decide whether this happens, sending us all backwards to a time before 1973 when women of all ages and means had to seek out dangerous and risky health care or make a decision to upend their lives and carry a baby that could put their own life and/or livelihood and planned future at risk. You can do something!

All these races will be critical in keeping Pennsylvania from moving backwards:

• PA Governor
• PA Lt. Governor
• US Senator from PA
• US Congresswoman from PA’s 6th District
• Representatives in the PA General Assembly
• PA State Senator (only for the 44th Senate District)

CCDC & ELECTION CALENDAR