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Thanks to Everyone Who Attended the "Brunch on the Farm"
Candidates or spokesman for candiates included:
For those who were unable to attend, we will post photos here on our photo blog and on the MCDP's Facebook page. |
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New Al Gore Slide Show on the Climate CrisisIn Al Gore's brand-new slideshow (28 min.) given at the Feb. 2008 TED Conference, he presents evidence that the pace of climate change may be even worse than scientists were recently predicting, and challenges us to act with a sense of "generational mission" -- the kind of feeling that brought forth the civil rights movement -- to set it right. Gore's stirring presentation is followed by a brief Q&A in which he is asked for his verdict on the current political candidates' climate policies and on what role he himself might play in future.
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Mayor Phil Gordon Stands Up to Arpaio
This follows up a luncheon speech at the Phoenix Convention Center Friday, March 28, 2008 honoring civil-rights leader Ceasar Chavez where Mayor Gordon strongly criticized Sheriff Joe Arpaio's roundup of of undocumented immigrants and called on Arpaio to go after real criminals instead of teenagers with broken tail lights. Chastising Arpaio for communicating with "the law enforcement professionals of our community like he communicates with most everyone by issuing a press release," Gordon went on to highlight that while Arpaio says he's locking up murderers, he is in reality doing no such thing. The Mayor highlighted the anti-gang arrests made by Phoenix PD which netted 42 real criminals who were charged with 562 felonies and suggested that if Arpaio really wanted to be tough on crime, he would spend his resources on those types of roundups. We encourage you to show your support for the Mayor's stance against Joe Arpaio. Call his office at (602) 262-7111 and let him know you stand with him and those law enforcement agencies who really care about our safety. You can read the full text of the Mayor's Ceasar Chavez Day speech here. You can also show your support for the MCDP's efforts to defeat Joe Arpaio, Andy Thomas and others who support them by clicking here to donate to the Maricopa County Democratic Party. See below for more information. |
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Clarification on "New" vs. "Old" Precinct Boundaries
1. The “new” precinct lines are in effect as of Jan 1, 2008 and those persons wanting to run for office and become an Elected PC will run based on the “new” names/boundaries this September. 2. Those PCs who were "Elected" in 2006 and those "Appointed" since remain in the “old” precincts until the next election 9/2/2008. Signature requirements and quotas for the “new” precincts will become available after March 1, 2008. |
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Regional MCDP OfficesGetting involved in Democratic politics has never been easier or more convenient. Now there are two regional offices for you to get information about our candidates or volunteer to help build our Democratic majority. Call the office nearest you today! |
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East Valley
Phone: (480) 924-DEMS (3367) |
West Valley
Phone: (623) 249-7407 |
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Arizona Democratic Presidential Candidate Offices ClosedAll presidential campaign offices in Phoenix have closed. For more information on the remaining candidates, please visit their web site: Sen. Hillary Clinton Sen. Barack Obama |
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Help Restore Professional Law and Order To Maricopa CountyThe newspapers are replete with reports of abuse of power and dereliction of duty by the County Attorney and County Sheriff and the lack of proper accountability by the County Board of Supervisors. For example:
There is no question that this election year will be important for Arizona and that we must remain focused on delivering our county and state for our Democratic Presidential nominee, whoever he or she will be. The Maricopa County Democratic Party is the critical link that will get our voters to the polls to support our nominees and Democratic candidates across the ballot--including those who running for the top County elected positions. But we cannot achieve these important objectives without your financial support. The MCDP is asking you now to make a down payment on next year’s election victories by making the most generous online contribution you can afford right now to the Maricopa County Democratic Party. Help the MCDP restore competent law enforcement leaders to Maricopa County. Please make your generous donation today. |
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MCDP Truth in Personal and Robo-calling PolicyThroughout the entire election season, the MCDP will post here the names of those campaigns who are currently making authorized robo and personal campaign calls to voters. Our intent is to keep you informed of calls originating from the MCDP and to eliminate those negative campaign calls often masquerading as Democratic candidate calls. If it isn't listed here, it isn't coming from our office, from candidates who are using our system, are making them on their own or through another provider. Campaign calls: none Fundraising calls: ADP fundraising - ongoing, calls with California area codes Informational Calls: MCDP voter registration campaign begins 2/25/08 |
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Desert Politics: 1PM Saturday on AM1480 KPHX
If you're a business owner and like what you hear on Desert Politics, the best way to show your support is to advertise your business on KPHX. Call Kim Macias at (602) 257-1351 to discuss how you can improve your bottom line and support progressive talk in Maricopa County. |
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Not Just Anyone Wears the New MCDP T-Shirt!Our MCDP t-shirt is becoming the hip thing to wear. Not only did movie director Michael Moore don an autographed copy, Jeff "the Dude" Dowd (the basis for the lead character in "The Big Lebowski"), and Arizona State Democratic Party Chairman Don Bivens have one. Even presidential candidates like Barack Obama have them (actually, he has two, which he wears jogging). Go ahead and show your colors! If you have a good photo wearing your MCDP t-shirt, send it to us and we'll post them along the celebrities! If you would like to get your own MCDP t-shirt, contact your district chairperson (see the Legislative District links in the left menus) or call our office at 602.298.0503. They're only $15 and are available is S, M, L, XL and XXL. All proceeds go to the MCDP and help elect Democrats to all public offices in Maricopa County. |
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Democrats: Get Politically Involved Today!National politics and issues aren't the only thing Democrats need to be concerned about. With the state legislature in session, it is important that all of our elected officials hear what Democrats have to say on the issues. Fortunately, the legislature provides several ways for citizens to monitor and comment on legislation, schedule to testify on bills, and track a bills progress through both houses of the legislature. This is your chance to make a difference. Call our office at 602.298.0503 or send an email to info@maricopademocrat.com to learn how! |
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Support The Maricopa County Democratic PartyWinning elections aren't cheap and the coming elections are going to be some of the most expensive in history. If Democrats are going to take back the Arizona House of Representatives we need the resources to get our message out to the voting public and to register as many new Democrats as possible. That means money, time, expertise and voter outreach. |
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Sunday's Brunch at the Farm was a wonderful and enjoyable event, bringing together nearly 60 Democrats from throughout the county and the state to meet several of Maricopa County's top candidates for County Office and to raise money for their campaigns and the County Party. The event also honored Earl and Mary Rose Wilcox, who together have over 39 years of public service to Maricopa County and Arizona between them. 
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon continues to boldly stand up to Sheriff Joe Arpaio criticizing him for creating a "sactuary county for criminal felons" and has asked U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey to have the FBI investigate Arpaio for possible civil rights violations. Gordon pointed out that Arpaio has over 40,000 felony warrants he is ignoring and our county would be safer if the Sheriff used those 200 deputies to arrest those known serious offenders before he conducts massive traffic stops. You can download a copy of the 
Several people have called to ask for clarification on whether the new precinct boundaries affect them today and how. The following is from the Maricopa County Recorder's Office:
