NEBRASKA BLUE

There will be a Debate THIS saturday between Scott kleeb and Tony Raimondo at the State Theatre in Lincoln 1415 O st. The Debate starts at 1 pm, and is free to come watch.
It will be televised on KLKN Channel 8 also. There will be a meet and greet starting at 12 pm free to Lancaster County Democrats, or you can join for $30.

Should be an intersting afternoon.

Read more here… (the Times for the debate, are WRONG in the newsletter).
http://www.lancastercountydemocrats.org/newsletter/0804_news.pdf

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That same newsletter has some really good articles explaining the positions of some of the local folks running for office in Lincoln, and statewide. You can read all about Vern Barrett, Ken Haar, Dan Marvin, Nancy Intermill, Barbara Baier.

And Mayor Chris Beutler and Sen Bill Avery talk about Amendment one.
All very good reading if you want to be well informed about important issues and
learn who your candidates are, this election year.

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ALSO after the debate, Nebraska for Obama is holding a meet and greet with Jane Kleeb
(Scott Kleeb’s wife) at ZEN’s lounge 122 N 11th St (roughly 2 pm to 5 pm ).
Other notable Democrats will be there, and I have heard a rumor of a “Special Guest"..
YOU SHOULD COME TO IT!!!!

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The Omaha Reader has a good story up about Jim Esch and Richard Carter, who are running
for Congress against Republican Lee Terry, who is darn scared right now that he might lose,
especially if his complete lack of doing anything at all over his 10 years in office gets
talked about by the voters.

http://www.thereader.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1204764429&archive=&start_from=&ucat=3&

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Nebraska for Obama had a PA election night returns watch party at Libations on Tuesday,
and those that attended were lucky enough to get to meet Max Yashirin, the bright
young man running against Jeff “The Hairdo” Fortenberry for Congress.

Max’s campaign got a big boost when Former Senator and Govenor Bob Kerry signed on
to help as Campaign financial manager.

All I can say about Max is that he is down to earth, honest and hard working and Nebraska
would be much better suited with him representing us rather than Jeff Fortenberry who
is ranked as one of the most Ineffective Congressmen in Washington. Max is a Veteran that served in Iraq with the US Marine Corps also, so he has an insiders view if the Iraq war.

You can read more about Max - here http://www.maxcongress.com/

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Finally - here’s a message from Vic Covalt, (worth repeating)
the Lancaster County Dem Party Volunteer Coordinator.

Hi Fellow Democratic Activists:

As you know, the real work of our New Democratic Party is to help elect great candidates to public office for better government. Here is a chance to help continue the movement of the caucuses. We need help with getting out the vote for the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.

The Lancaster County Democratic Party sent more than 10,000 applications for vote by mail ballots to Democratic voters throughout Lancaster County. With the many pieces of mail people receive, it is essential that we find volunteers to make follow up phone calls. The follow up calls will only be going to identified democrats reminding them of the mailing. If it was lost or misplaced, then encourage them to stop by the Election Commissioner’s office for another one, or to remember to go to the polls. We will get you a list of candidates and script to follow.

You can make calls from our new offices at 2215 C Street from 6-8 pm on Monday, Wednesday or Thursdays. Or we can send you a list to you so you can call from home.

If we get enough volunteers, it will reduce the number of calls each of us will be making in our neighborhoods. So please say you will help by sending me a reply to this email. (Your “Reply” is very important, as I want to make sure these emails are getting through.)

The post-Primary Party will be held at Dugan’s Pub at 440 So. 11th St. I hope to see you there!

And come to the JJ Exon Senate Debate between Tony Raimondo and Scott Kleeb on April 26, 2008 at 1 pm. A free reception for LCDP paid members will be held at noon so guarantee your spot by coming early. ($40.00 for non-members; Memberships are $30 and may be purchased at the door).

Let’s Continue the Conversation.

Vic Covalt
LCDP Volunteer Coordinator

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AND FINALLY - don’t forget!!! The May 13th Primary is VERY important!!
You get to vote for local people, and bond issues as well as Amendment one.
COme on people, get fired up!!! AND VOTE!!!

Enjoy the nice weather..

Paul