“Yes, We Can!”
A Newsletter for Liberals, Progressives and Democrats of Lebanon County
February 2016 Issue
“You and I, as citizens, have the obligation to shape the debates of our time--not only with the votes we cast, but with the voice we lift in defense of our most ancient values and enduring Ideals. “
---BARACK H. OBAMA, 2nd Inaugural Address, January 21, 2013
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Information Update links:
www.lebanondemocrats.com for facts and reference material https://www.facebook.com/LebanonCountyDemocraticParty for all the latest news
https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/lebdems to DONATE
www.lebanondemocrats.com/volunteer to VOLUNTEER
CALENDAR
(It goes without saying that calendar info may change without notice.)
Events in the calendar are of interest to Lebanon County Democrats, but are not necessarily sponsored by the LCDC or even the Democratic Party.
LCDC=Lebanon County Democratic Committee, 23 S. 6th St, Lebanon
Mon, FEBRUARY 1
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Iowa Caucus
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Wed, Feb 3
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LCDC County Democratic Committee Meeting and PETITION
PARTY, Heisey’s Diner at 7 pm, 1740 Rt 72, Lebanon 17046
All Democrats welcome! Come early to have supper and/or sign petitions before the crowd arrives. Stay to meet the candidates!
VERY IMPORTANT MEETING!
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Sat, Feb 6
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Saturday, February 6, 10 am to 2 pm
Petitions available for signing at our Democratic Headquarters, 23 South 6th St., Lebanon, PA 17042
Come sign for Hillary OR Bernie, or maybe even Martin, and our local, statewide, and congressional candidates.
Stop by and learn about the candidates and your Democratic party activities!
For more information, call Lois Herr, LCDC Chair at 717-371-5721 or email at chair@lebanondemocrats.com or
Bea Brown, Campaign Committee Chair at 717-873-7680.
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Sun, Feb 7
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Sunday, February 7, 12 pm to 3 pm - Petitions available for signing at our Democratic Headquarters, 23 South 6th St., Lebanon, PA 17042
Come sign for Hillary OR Bernie, or maybe even Martin, and our local, statewide, and congressional candidates.
Stop by and learn about the candidates and your Democratic party activities!
For more information, call Lois Herr, LCDC Chair at 717-371-5721 or email at chair@lebanondemocrats.com or
Bea Brown, Campaign Committee Chair at 717-873-7680.
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Tue, Feb 9
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New Hampshire primary
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Thur, Feb 11
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Notary Event, 7-8 PM, LCDC, Jo Ellen Litz
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Thu, Feb 11
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2016 Presidential Primary Debate, 9PM
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Fri, Feb 12
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Delegate petitions due to PADems with affidavit & fee (DNC Convention)
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Sat, Feb 13
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Notary Event, 1-3 PM, LCDC, Lorraine Scudder
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Mon, Feb 15
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Notary Event, 4-6 PM, Lebanon Travel, 525 N. 9th St, Lebanon, Cesar F Liriano
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Tue, Feb 16
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Last date to circulate & file candidate & delegate
petitions
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Wed, Feb 17
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First day to circulate and file nomination papers
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Thu, Feb 18
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LEAD Meeting. Noon, Sinkhole Saloon, Palmyra
LEAD is Lebanon County’s premier liberal/progressive discussion group. Meets 3rd Thursday every month, exc. Aug
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Fri-Sun, Feb 19-21
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PA Progressive Summit Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA
The 2016 Summit is a time for progressives to come together to strengthen the movement, build stronger relationships with those working on the issues you care most about, and learn how to achieve real progressive victories. The experience is profound, but registration is easy. Do it now, because we're starting to sell out and there will be NO registration at the door.
Official Details: http://www.paprogressivesummit.net/
Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/keystone-progress-summit-2016-tickets-15773030559
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Sat, Feb 20
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Nevada Caucus (Dem). South Carolina (Rep)
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Tue, Feb 23
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Nevada caucus (GOP)
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Thu, Feb 25
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Showing of film masterpiece SELMA at Allen Theater, Annville - 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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Thu, Feb 25
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Annville-Cleona Dem Meeting, Annville Town Hall, 36 N Lancaster St. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month.
Contact Pat Stephens, 867-1275 for more details.
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Sat, Feb 27
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Sat, Feb 27
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South Carolina (Dem)
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Tue, MARCH 1
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Super Tuesday: Alabama, Alaska (GOP), Arkansas,
Colorado Caucuses, Georgia, Massachusetts,
Minnesota caucuses, North Dakota (GOP)
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Wed, Mar 2
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Last Day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
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Wed, Mar 2
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LCDC Executive Committee, 7 PM
The Executive Committee shall meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month unless decided otherwise at a regular meeting of the Executive Committee. Please check our Facebook page Lebanon County Democratic Party, or Twitter @LebDems for any notifications about meeting cancellations.
Unless otherwise noted, all EXEC meetings are held at 7 pm at LCDC Headquarters, 23 S. 6th St, Lebanon PA 17042
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Sat, Mar 5
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Kansas caucus, Kentucky caucus (Rep),
Louisiana, Maine (Rep), Nebraska Caucus (Dem)
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Sun, Mar 6
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Maine (Dem)
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Tue, Mar 8
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Hawaii caucus (GOP_, Idaho (Rep), Mississippi, Michigan
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Wed, Mar 9
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2016 Presidential Primary Debate, 9 PM
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Sun, Mar 13
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Puerto Rico (Rep)
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Tue, Mar 15
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Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio
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Wed, Mar 16
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LCDC Executive Committee, 7 PM
The Executive Committee shall meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month unless decided otherwise at a regular meeting of the Executive Committee. Please check our Facebook page Lebanon County Democratic Party, or Twitter @LebDems for any notifications about meeting cancellations.
Unless otherwise noted, all EXEC meetings are held at 7 pm at LCDC Headquarters, 23 S. 6th St, Lebanon PA 17042
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Thu, Mar 17
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LEAD Meeting. Noon, Sinkhole Saloon, Palmyra
LEAD is Lebanon County’s premier liberal/progressive discussion group. Meets 3rd Thursday every month, exc. Aug
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Sat, Mar 19
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Seminar 3 - GOTV and Election Day Activities
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Tue, Mar 22
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Arizona, Utah
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Thu, Mar 24
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Annville-Cleona Dem Meeting, Annville Town Hall, 36 N Lancaster St. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month.
Contact Pat Stephens, 867-1275 for more details.
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Sat, Mar 26
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Alaska Caucus (Dem), Hawaii caucus (Dem),
Washington (Dem)
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Mon, Mar 28
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Last Day to Register before the primary
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Tue, APRIL 5
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Wisconsin
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Wed, Apr 6
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LCDC Executive Committee, 7 PM
The Executive Committee shall meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month unless decided otherwise at a regular meeting of the Executive Committee. Please check our Facebook page Lebanon County Democratic Party, or Twitter @LebDems for any notifications about meeting cancellations.
Unless otherwise noted, all EXEC meetings are held at 7 pm at LCDC Headquarters, 23 S. 6th St, Lebanon PA 17042
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Sat, Apr 9
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Spring Fling
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Sat, Apr 9
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Wyoming (Dem)
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Sat, Apr 16
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LCDC Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup (tentative)
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Tue, Apr 19
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Last day to apply for a civilian Absentee ballot
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Tue, Apr 19
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New York
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Wed, Apr 20
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LCDC County Committee meeting
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Thu, Apr 21
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LEAD Meeting. Noon, Sinkhole Saloon, Palmyra
LEAD is Lebanon County’s premier liberal/progressive discussion group. Meets 3rd Thursday every month, exc. Aug
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Thu, Apr 22
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Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots
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Tue, Apr 26
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PRIMARY ELECTION PENNSYLVANIA
(also Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island)
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Wed, Apr 27
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First day to register after primary
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Thu, Apr 28
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Annville-Cleona Dem Meeting, Annville Town Hall, 36 N Lancaster St. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month.
Contact Pat Stephens, 867-1275 for more details.
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Tue, MAY 3
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Last Day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on April 25)
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Tue, May 3
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Indiana
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Tue, May 10
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Nebraska (Rep), West Virginia
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Tue, May 17
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Kentucky (Dem), Oregon
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Sun, June 5
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Puerto Rico (Dem)
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Tue, JUNE 7
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Deadline for at-large and PLEO delegate candidates to file statement and pledge with PADems for DNC
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Tue, June 7
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California, Montana, North Dakota (Dem),
New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota
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Sat, Jun 11
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PA Dems State Comm Meeting
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Tue, Jun 14
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District of Columbia
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Mon, JULY 25-31
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Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia
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Mon Jul 25-31
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Lebanon Area Fair
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Mon, AUGUST 1
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Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
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Mon, Aug 8
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Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
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Sun, Aug 14
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LCDC Summer Picnic (tentative)
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Mon, Aug 15
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Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary
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Sat, Aug 27
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Fiesta Latina (tentative)
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Wed SEPTEMBER 7
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LCDC County committee meeting
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Tue, OCTOBER 11
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Last Day to register before the November election
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Wed, Oct 19
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LCDC County Committee meeting
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Tue, NOVEMBER 1
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Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
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Fri, Nov 4
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Last Day for the county Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballot
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Sun, Nov 6
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Salsa the Vote (tentative)
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Tue, Nov 8
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GENERAL ELECTION AND VICTORY PARTY!
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Wed, Nov 9
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First day to register after November election
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Tue, Nov 15
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Last day for county Boards of Election to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 7)
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Wed, DECEMBER 21
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LCDC Holiday Open House
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I. Primary Election 2016
To old hands, it’s obvious, but to people new to politics, here’s how it works: To get on the ballot a candidate for office has to petition the Election Office. This petition has to have legitimate signatures (voters from their party, in the appropriate precinct, that have only signed the right amount of petitions for a particular position--usually one, and...well, there are a number of other requirements). Any of these signatures can be questioned and will be in a close race. A petition may need hundreds of good signatures to get on the ballot. Although it’s unlikely, even a major national candidate that’s on TV all the time will not get on the ballot of some states if he or she does not have enough good signatures to qualify.
The way these candidates get on the ballot, therefore, requires all of us who care about this campaign to get signatures for the people we want to get on the ballot and win. Not getting on the ballot makes it almost impossible to win. So, if you support any of these candidates (and we hope you support somebody!), please help them get on the ballot by getting signatures on the petitions of your candidates.
You’ll have a chance to learn more about the process, sign petitions and get petitions to take around if you come to the Heisey Diner this Wednesday, February 3 at 7 PM. (see above for details).
Here’s what we (the editors) know so far about this election. First, the positions we’ll be voting for:
A. On April 26th, we will NOMINATE:
National positions:
President
US Senator
2 Congresspersons (6th and 15th district)
State positions:
Attorney General
Auditor General
State Treasurer
3 General Assembly Representatives (101st, 102nd, and 104th)
There’s also a Democratic Convention to nominate candidates for President and Vice-President and to vote on the party platform. This year, the Convention is in Philadelphia. To make that happen, we have to elect delegates from each Congressional district to go to this Convention. They are our representatives. So...
We will ELECT:
Party Offices - Democratic:
7 Delegates (3 male, 4 female) to the Democratic Convention from the 6th District
6 Delegates (3 male, 3 female) to the Democratic Convention from the 15th District
1 Alternate Delegate (female) to the Democratic Convention from the 6th District
1 Alternate Delegate (male) to the Democratic Convention from the 15th District
(FYI--Republicans will elect 12 delegates and 3 alternates from the two districts districts and all of their Lebanon County Republican Committee members)
B. Democrats we know are running for these positions:
Because of the nature of politics, some people may be running for the Party’s nomination for some of these offices and have not publicized it openly (or at least not to US!). Consequently, this is a tentative list. And none of them will get on the ballot without thoroughly vetted petitions (see above).
With that caveat, here’s what we know about who’s running. We asked many of them if they would tell us a little something about themselves. You’ll see what we received at press time below.
1. US President
a. Hillary Clinton www.hillaryclinton.com
b. Martin O’Malley https://martinomalley.com/
c. Bernie Sanders www.berniesanders.com
2. US Senate:
a. Joe Sestak http://joesestak.com/
“Born and raised in Delaware County, former 3-star Admiral Joe Sestak served in the Navy for 31 years. He served as a Congressman for Pennsylvania’s 7th District from 2007-2011. As an Admiral, he led a series of operational commands at sea, including Commander of an aircraft carrier battle group of 30 U.S. and allied ships with over 15,000 sailors and 100 aircraft that conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. After 9/11, Joe was the first Director of “Deep Blue,” the Navy’s anti-terrorism unit. He also served as President Clinton’s Director for Defense Policy at the National Security Council in the White House. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University.”
b. Katie McGinty http://katiemcginty.com/
3. US Congress
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6th District
1. Joe Denham (can’t find a web presence yet)
2. Lindy Li facebook.com/lindyforcongress/
3. Michael D. Parrish parrishforcongress.com/
b. 15th District
1. Rick Daugherty padems.com/team/rick-daugherty-cd-15
“Rick Daugherty is executive director of Lehigh Valley Active Life, a vibrant senior center. He has a degree in social work. He is former chairman of the Lehigh County Democratic Committee. He was district administrator for Congressman Paul McHale (retired). He ran for Congress in 2012, defeated a primary opponent who greatly outspent him, and was the highest vote getter for a Democrat in over a decade in the newly drawn Republican district.
“Rick supports fair trade that protects workers, the environment, and human rights. He supports senior programs, student debt relief, and improved oversight of military spending.”
2. Archie Follweiler, Jr ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=114698
3. Laura Quick (From Lebanon County!!)

Laura Quick – “Empowering the American Electorate”
“Laura Quick was born in the old Hershey Hospital in 1966 where her paternal grandmother Olive was a nurse. Olive had moved down from Ashland, PA to be close to her boys who attended the Milton Hershey School after the death of their father from ALS. Laura’s mother, Yvonne grew up in the Campbelltown area and was a graduate of Hershey High School. Laura spent her entire childhood and teen years in the Palmyra/Campbelltown area where during her high school years was very active in track and field, theater productions and various clubs. By her junior year, she had already been accepted into Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). While at IUP she participated in a study abroad program in England, studying at Wroxton College and Mansfield College, Oxford University. Her senior year she became president of the Equestrian Team and finished her studies with an internship in Washington, DC with the United States Information Agency (USIA).
“After graduating from IUP in 1988, Laura worked in the international exchange field for many years. She has also been a teacher, a waitress and a bartender – often times teaching during the day and waitressing in the evening. In 1999, she was blessed with her son, Merrick and in 2000, started working at the United Parcel Service. From 2000-2004 Laura worked part-time on the Night Sort at UPS and would sometimes substitute teach or waitress/bartend during the day and on weekends. In 2004, she qualified as a package car driver and continues to be a delivery driver today. In 2009, at the age of 43, Laura started learning to play guitar. And as if working as a package car driver isn’t enough, in 2014 she started a part-time home-based business and in 2015 became vice-president of an anti-bullying charity.
“Out in the community every day while listening to NPR, Laura has become compelled to put her thoughts and ideas into action. Having decided to heed the call to public service, she brings into the political arena her work ethic and passion for learning. If elected Laura will put the “represent” back in the word Representative by listening to her constituents and fighting for the needs of the 15th. She will reach across the aisle to find solutions. Her top issues to address are:
“#1 Platform: Getting “dark money” and special interests out of politics – overall campaign finance reform
“Congress will continue to be in gridlock and listen to donors over constituents until comprehensive campaign finance reform is passed. Some cynics will say that it is impossible to get big money out of politics, but those people are unaware of the groundswell of public and former congressional member support. Until we put campaign finance reform as the #1 issue to address, we will keep spinning our political wheels.
“#2 Platform: National education reform
“#3 Platform: Eliminate wasteful government spending.
“#4 Platform: Increase wages for the “90%” and establish paid sick/family leave for everyone.”
4. PA Attorney General
a. David Fawcett ~ Ex-Allegheny County Councilman, Attorney, Ex-Republican
b. Kathleen Kane (Incumbent)
c. John Morganelli ~ Northampton County District Attorney
d. Josh Shapiro ~ Attorney, Montgomery County Commissioner, Ex-State Representative, Ex-Congressional Aide
e. Jack Stollsteimer ~ Attorney, Ex-State Legislative Aide
f. Steve Zappala ~ Pittsburgh District Attorney
5. PA Auditor General
Eugene DePasquale (incumbent)
6. PA State Treasurer
Joe Torsella, Ex-US Ambassador, ex Philadelphia Deputy Mayor
7. PA General Assembly
a. 101st District
Lorraine Scudder
b. 102nd district
Jake Long
c. 104th District
Jody Rebarchak
“Jody Rebarchak wants state government to work again for all Pennsylvanians. As a Susquehanna Township Commissioner for six years -- including service as vice president and budget chair – she built a strong record of fiscal accountability and responsive service to residents. Jody is a dedicated community volunteer and public servant, and she knows how to engage stakeholders to fight blight, revitalize neighborhoods and improve schools. Married and the mother of three, she knows that there’s nothing more important than a first-rate quality of life–beginning with effective and fully-funded schools, and making sure that Commonwealth fulfills its mandate of working hard for Pennsylvania families.”
II. Local Announcements
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Message from Cesar F. Liriano:
I will be collecting signatures for Joe Sestak and Jake Long, I will be around and at the county meeting plus I will have the petitions in my office (Lebanon Travel, 525 N. 9th St, Lebanon 675-7176. If somebody is interested in signing these petitions, I would appreciate it . Thanks.
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Lebanon County Democratic Campaign Seminar--
If you are a candidate for office or a campaign staffer to a candidate, you NEED to take the time to attend this important FREE seminar!
Seminar 2
SEMINAR 2 - CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGNS - Saturday Feb 27, 9:30 - 3 pm; Annville American Legion. Free. RSVP to Lois Herr, herrlk@me.com, 717-371-5721.
Sample candidate topics – Motives and message; presentation in word, deed, and appearance; fundraising; working with the media; stump and elevator speeches; building a campaign staff; working with volunteers; coordination with other entities. Speakers: Siobhan (Sam) Bennett and Todd Eagen
Sample campaign topics – The Plan; budgeting; organization, research and op research; tools (e.g., signs, palm cards); offices; events (e.g., press conferences, town halls); media plan (including social media); organizing volunteers; canvassing; phone banks; Votebuilder and data collection management and use. Speakers: Walter Ludwig and Joe Bachman
Target audience – Candidates and campaign staff, LCDC leaders
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LCDC Office
Doug Lorenzen is in Florida for the winter (lucky snowbird); if you want to book LCDC's HQ for a meeting or event, please contact Dan Sidelnick on 717-926-0473 or dsidelnick@gmail.com. If there is a physical building emergency, contact Lou Caputzal on 717-867-0779.
D. Thinking about running for office in 2016 or 2017? Please get in touch with the Campaign Committee at Campaign@lebanondemocrats.com, text or call 717-873-7680 and we can steer you to the resources you will need. Also, plan to attend the LCDC Seminars we are scheduling for 2016.
E. The 2016 Democratic National Convention is on the horizon!. If you want to volunteer, all we know now is that there is a site on the web where you can indicate your interest in volunteering: http://www.phldnc.com/help-make-history/
IV. CONTACTS
For the overall best source of government and media contacts, see this link:
http://www.whatisworking.com/contact-congress-address-phone-twitter-html/
Most representatives do not expect people to be paying attention. That’s why the more people call and express their opinions, the more likely we will be listened to. Even if you know they will never vote your way on an issue, they do keep records of how many constituents disagree with them and it might help if they hear push back from their colleagues.
United States Senate:
Sen. Bob Casey (Dem) (866) 802 - 2833 (toll free) or (202) 224 - 6324
http://www.casey.senate.gov/
Sen. Pat Toomey (Rep) (814) 453 - 3010
http://www.toomey.senate.gov/
US House of Representatives:
Dist. 15, Rep. Charles Dent (Rep) (717) 867-1026 http://dent.house.gov/
342 W. Main St, Annville, PA 17003
Dist. 6, Rep. Ryan Costello (Rep) (610) 376-7630 in Wyomissing https://costello.house.gov/
840 North Park Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610
State Senate:
District 48, Sen. Mike Folmer (717) 787 - 5700 http://senatorfolmer.com/
101 Municipal Bldg, 400 S. 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17046
State Assembly:
District 101, Mauree Gingrich (717) 838-3823 http://www.repgingrich.com/
1044 E. Main Street, Palmyra, PA 17078
District 102, Russ Diamond (717) 277-2101 http://www.repdiamond.com/
2230 Lebanon Valley Mall, Lebanon, PA 17042
District 104, Sue Helm (717) 651-0100 http://www.rephelm.com/
2090 Linglestown Rd., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110
PA House Democratic Caucus http://www.pahouse.com/
County Democratic Commissioner:
Jo Ellen Litz (717) 644 - 4698 http://www.joellenlitz.com/
Lebanon City Council:
Wiley Parker
Cornell Wilson (717) 679-1509 wilsoncornell@yahoo.com
PA State Democratic Party: http://www.padems.com/
Lebanon County Democratic Headquarters
http://lebanondemocrats.com/
PO Box 1128 or 23 S. 6th St.,
Lebanon, PA 17046 (717) 273-8761 (answering machine)
Chairman, Lebanon County Democratic Committee
Lois Herr (717) 964-5029 herrlk@me.com
County Vice Chair
Cornell Wilson (717) 679-1509 wilsoncornell@yahoo.com
City Vice Chair
Lee Cessna (717) 507-2751 leecessna@hotmail.com
Lists of the districts and their constituencies can be found at our website: http://lebanondemocrats.com/lebanon-county-democratic-committee/lebanon-county-democratic-committee-2/
To contact the White House go to: www.White House.gov
V. RESOURCES
a. LCDC Website: lebanondemocrats.com
We now have a Community News section on the website for community events or news not directly related to LCDC, but of interest to some of our members. http://lebanondemocrats.com/community-news/
Joel Smith is seeking photographs of local democrats at democratic functions or with democratic candidates. He’d like to compile a photo album for our website. If anyone has photos email them to lebanoncountydemocrats@gmail.com and please try to include the names of the individuals in the photo, date of the event, and event name if applicable.
If anyone has content suggestions for the website please send an email to lebanoncountydemocrats@gmail.com. The committee is open to any suggestions that will help maintain a successful web and social media presence.”
Blog: http://lebanondemocrats.com/blog/ (for a list of posts by our members)
b. Facebook pages Check out these sites for more information from the Lebanon County Democratic Party on local events. If you haven’t joined this Facebook page, now’s the time!!
Lebanon County Democratic Party on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/LebanonCountyDemocraticParty
“Like” us at this site!
Lebanon County Democratic Committee:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/lebanondemocrats/?fref=ts
Lebanon County Young Democrats FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lebanon-County-Young-Democrats/126279714230948?fref=ts
Women’s Democratic Club of Lebanon Valley
https://www.facebook.com/WomensDemocraticClubOfLebanonValley
c. And we’re tweeting, too!
Twitter @LebDems https://twitter.com/LebDems/
d. This newsletter and past issues
http://lebanondemocrats.com/lebanon-county-democratic-committee/newsletter/
e. Lebanon County Events and Fundraisers FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/358050654287490/?fref=ts
f. Southeastern PA Progressives
This website http://progressivenetwork.wordpress.com/ is a great source for information on activities in the region.
Their calendar is here:
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=shai1h1t8njlst6u25on6ula60@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
g. Latest Election Results (2015 General Election)
Complete Official Lebanon County Results: http://www.lebcounty.org/Voter_Registration/Documents/Official%202015%20Primary%20Results.pdf
h. Calendar of Events
LCDC is now using Google Calendar for all of our events. The direct link to our public calendar is https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=lebanoncountydemocrats%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York you can also search for our calendar by using our Google Calendar ID:lebanoncountydemocrats@gmail.com.
Our public calendar can be added to your already existing private Google Calendar. For instructions on how to do this you can visit https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/37100?hl=en.
Don't use Google Calendar? Not a problem! You can still view all of our events at http://lebanondemocrats.com/eventcalendar/.
To add, cancel, or correct event listings please email webmaster@lebanondemocrats.com.
i. Political Statistics of interest
John Harvey has found an interesting website that has all types of statistical and demographic information related to politics. For example, here is a graph comparing the change in family income for each president since Kennedy.
http://politicsthatwork.com/graphs/median-income-president
j. True Blue News
The PA Democratic Committee puts out a regular bulletin with news about Democrats state-wide. There is news about the Governor, legislature, county and general news. Not sure how to subscribe to it, but it looked pretty good. You can try writing to pressoffice@padems.com if you’re interested.
VI. NEWSLETTER
If there’s anything you want to share with this newsletter audience, please let us know.
Please feel free to share it with like-minded Democrats or progressive Independents.
This newsletter is also available at http://lebanondemocrats.com/lebanon-county-democratic-committee/newsletter/.
Take care.
Steve & Jackie Grumbacher, stevegru@comcast.net, (717) 838-8485
(All content of the newsletter is exclusively the responsibility of the editors, so if you would like to contribute or correct, please contact us directly.)
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