Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is urging the nation’s seniors to give his Democratic presidential campaign a chance. “My message is check my record,” he said on CNN’s “New Day” when asked what he would tell older voters who, for the most part, did not support him in Iowa. “You’ll find that there is no United States senator who is stronger on senior issues,” he told host Chris Cuomo early Tuesday. … Continue reading →
For the first time in ages, a primary is centered around substantive differences. It’s a bigger deal than you think Political reporters might have written their template for post-Iowa Democratic primary pieces last summer. Everyone was fairly confident that the caucuses would signify the first step to a coronation of Hillary Clinton; the only unknown was which demographically appropriate running mate she would choose. Plug in the numbers for the … Continue reading →
Buncombe Democrat Volunteer Lunch Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 12:00 PM Buncombe County Democratic Headquarters in Asheville, NC Buncombe Democrat Volunteer Luncheon Revival 1st Wednesdays of the month reStarting February 3, 2016 FRESH FISH FRY Alaskan White Fish w/ Cole Slaw, baked beans, cookies Ice Tea and Lemonade optional Vegetarian Lasagna Catered by Anderson Davis NOON-1:00 PM $10.00 @ Buncombe County Democratic Party Headquarters 951 Old Fairview Rd. Asheville Ashevilleprogressive.com … Continue reading →
Dear President Carter, I need to tell you how much my Habitat house means to me…My family (2 sons & 1 daughter) moved into out house Christmas Eve 1997. As a single parent raising children & working 2 jobs, this was a significant milestone in my life. Now, 18 years later, the children are grown, the house has aged, I have aged, and am now 2 years away from paying … Continue reading →
JOIN US! Bring a friend! Buncombe County Democratic Party Volunteer Luncheon Wednesday, February, 3 2016 NOON – 1:00PM FRESH FISH FRY Alaskan White Fish w/ Cole Slaw, baked beans, cookies Ice Tea and Lemonade optional Vegetarian Lasagna Catered by Anderson Davis $10.00 Buncombe County Democratic Party Headquarters 951 Old Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 Check-in and meet & greet begins at 11:30 Food service begins at 11:50 Meeting called to … Continue reading →
If you make $50,000 per year You pay $247.74 a year for defense You pay $3.98 a year for Natural Disaster Relief (FEMA) You pay $22.88 a year for unemployment insurance $36.82 a year for SNAP Food Stamps $6.96 a year for welfare $43.78 a year for Retirement & Disability for Government Workers (Civilian & Military). $235.81 a year for Medicare. $4,000 a year in corporate subsidies. Are you sure … Continue reading →
No matter what happens tonight at the Iowa caucus — win or lose, by a lot or a little — know that the most important story will be about you. If you are in Iowa right now, please close this email and start knocking on doors to bring folks out to the caucus tonight. If you’re not in Iowa, you can show the incredible strength of our campaign by proving … Continue reading →
Third Way is reaching the point of desperation in its quest to cut Social Security and protect its Wall Street, K Street lobbyist, and GOP donors from paying their fair share. As Third Way has become more and more marginalized, its public outpourings have become more and more extreme and, quite frankly, head-scratching. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nancy-altman/wall-streets-third-way-ab_b_9125786.html Tom Kociemba ASHEVILLEPROGRESSIVE.COM … Continue reading →
TODAY! February 1st 5:30-7pm Green Sage Cafe at Westgate next to Earth Fare Hello Everyone, Please join us for dinner, dessert or a beverage together at 5:30pm next Monday, Feb. 1 at Green Sage cafe with fellow progressives. We ask that all attendees RSVP so we can give our friends at Green Sage a headcount for dinner, beverage and/or dessert. Thank you. As always you are invited to give an … Continue reading →
Polls show narrow margins between Clinton and Sanders, and Trump and Cruz. But a range of factors could determine the final outcome. Both the Democratic and Republican races are close contests in Iowa, and pollsters say surprises are likely. So although businessman Donald Trump has opened up a lead on the GOP side and Hillary Clinton still narrowly leads on the Democratic side, there’s a lot of room for change … Continue reading →