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Harry Reid in Pahrump April 5

Featheriver — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:24:41 +0000

Free showing of Capitalism: A Love Story in Pahrump

Featheriver — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:29:27 +0000

Citizens of Pahrump will be treated to a free showing of Michael Moore’s new documentary Capitalism: A Love Story.

Capitalism: A Love Story is a 2009 American documentary film directed, written by and starring Michael Moore. The film centers on the financial crisis of 2007–2010 and the recovery stimulus, while putting forward an indictment of the current economic order in the United States and capitalism in general.

Topics covered include Wall Street‘s “casino mentality”, for-profit prisons, Goldman Sachs‘ influence in Washington, DC, the poverty-level wages of many airline pilots, the large wave of home foreclosures, and the consequences of “runaway greed.”

The film also features a religious component where Moore examines whether or not capitalism is a sin and if Jesus would be a capitalist.

When and where is it showing for free in Pahrump?

When: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Salvation Army, 721 S. Buol Road, Pahrump, NV
Admission: Free
RSVP: Val Von Holt at (775) 751-1776

The Moore film has won awards at the Venice Film Festival, the “Leoncino d’Oro” (“Little Golden Lion”) award for his documentary, and he also received the festival’s Open Prize. The documentary was also nominated for the festival’s Golden Lion award.

The film runs for 127 minutes. I’ve seen it twice. I can tell you that if you are into politics at all you will find the film enlightening and it will hold your undivided attention. Be sure to go to the bathroom before the film starts.

A tip of my hat to Val Von Holt and Margery Kay Hanson for putting all this together.

Political Fundraising and Communications: A How To in Las Vegas Saturday

Featheriver — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:29:29 +0000

Type:

Education – Workshop

Date:

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Time:

8:30am – 12:00pm

Location:

1210 S Valley View Blvd, STE 114

Description

The Nevada State Democratic Party and The Clark County Democratic Party invite you to a Fundraising and Communications Workshop. Whether you’re a candidate, an officer or activist in a club, caucus, or committee, please join us for this valuable FREE workshop featuring experts Amy Ayoub and Dan Hart.
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9 a.m. to noon. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: NSDP Headquarters, Conference Room, 1210 S Valley Blvd, Suite 114, Las Vegas, NV 89102
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Political Fundraising: Success Secrets You Need to Know
It’s All About the Money
Successful fundraising can be the difference between a winning campaign and a losing effort. Here is your chance to learn the secrets of successful fundraising from Nevada’s top political fundraiser and certified World Class Speaking coach, Amy Ayoub. Since opening her firm in 1998, Ayoub’s proven techniques and strategies have raised more than $100 million for her political and charitable clients.
In this exclusive and one-of-a-kind forum, prospective Democratic candidates and their staff members will:
* Conquer the Fear of Asking for Money
* Learn the Secrets to Successful Call Time
* Master Proper Prospect Identification
* Discover When and How to Hold a Profitable Event
* Develop a Plan of Action
This workshop is designed for candidates, campaign staff and volunteers responsible for raising ANY amount of money.
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Ask and You Shall Receive
Are you overwhelmed at the thought of using internet-fundraising for your campaign?
Have you ever thought: I need the financial support of my friends and family but I don’t have enough hours in the day to call them. Would an email work? Where do I begin? I don’t even have a website.
Erica Norris, political fundraiser and marketing coach, will help you understand how to put the internet to work for you. You will learn to:
* Create an Engaging Website
* Build an Active Online Community
* 5 Steps to Successful Online Solicitations
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Communicating (On Your Terms) With the Political Press
When interacting with the press during political operations what you say and how you say it can make the difference between success and failure.
Join Dan Hart, well-known political operative and sought-after political commentator, as you learn how to face this challenge and turn it to your advantage.
You will become skilled at:
* Understanding the nature and motivations of press people
* Being consistently ON message
* Answering tough questions
* Handling a crisis
Please RSVP at rsvp@nvdems.com, and call 702-737-VOTE for more information.

Nye County Democrats host Jefferson-Jackson Dinner April 10

Featheriver — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:31:09 +0000

Greetings,

On Saturday, April 10, 2010 the Nye County Democratic Party will be holding its Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at the Nevada Treasure Resort in Pahrump. The evening begins at 7:00 pm. Our speakers will be; Senator Harry Reid, Congresswomen Berkley and Titus, State Treasurer Marshall and State Controller Kim Wallin. We will also have candidates for office speaking.

Tickets are: $40.00 each/$70.00 per couple/$300.00 per table. You may call me at 775-910-3494 to order tickets or you may send a check to: 1201 S. Hwy 160, Suite 105, Pahrump, NV 89048. If you would like the tickets mailed to you, please enclose a SASE otherwise you may pick them up at the door.

We need to get an accurate count for dinner for the caterer, so please contact me as soon as possible if you will be coming.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Kathleen L. Bienenstein,

Chair, Nye County Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Committee

Your chance to support a Clean Energy Plan

Featheriver — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:02:08 +0000

Show your support for a Clean Energy Plan

Let our elected officials know we need green jobs.

Host: Nevada State Democratic Party

Type: Meetings – Informational Meeting

Date: Monday, August 10, 2009

Time: 8:30am – 10:00am

Location: Steps of the Cox Pavilion of the UNLV campus

Street: UNLV campus at Tropicana and Swenson

City/Town: Las Vegas, NV

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Email: kirsten@nvgreenvote.org

Description

Friends,

Last year, Americans voted overwhelmingly for change, including an energy policy for the 21st Century.

Members of Congress are working to jumpstart our economy and create new, green jobs in Nevada by passing a historic Clean Energy Plan. Unfortunately, big oil and gas companies are using scare tactics to stall this work and are organizing a protest Monday against any sensible reform to our nation’s outdated energy policy.

PLEASE JOIN US — Monday, August 10, at 8:30 a.m. on the steps of the Cox Pavilion of the UNLV campus — to let our elected officials know we need green jobs and a Clean Energy Plan now! It’s important that we show our support for a Clean Energy Plan.

Join other Nevadans to send a public “thank you” to Sen. Harry Reid for the work he is doing to support a Clean Energy Plan in Congress and call on other senators to vote in favor of jobs that can’t be exported overseas. Sen. Reid recognizes that we must harness Nevada’s vast solar, wind and geothermal energy potential to stabilize our energy costs and create much-needed jobs!

Free parking is available in the Cox Pavilion parking lot on the UNLV campus at Swenson and Tropicana. For more information, please go to www.rebuildnevada.org. To RSVP, please email kirsten@nvgreenvote.org.

Anyone think that perhaps the Nye County Democratic Party ought to hold a Rally in Pahrump? After all Nye County is a perfect spot for “green jobs” rooted in alternative energy sources of wind, solar and geothermic. Why not ask your Nye County Democratic Central Committee to put on a rally here in Pahrump.

Dina Titus targeted by GOP

Featheriver — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:18:41 +0000

The GOP is not letting any grass grow under it’s feet. It is busily identifying freshman and sophomore members of Congress it will target and seek to oust from their elected office. [Blue Jersey]

One of those targeted by the GOP is Representative Dina Titus who represents Nevada’s Congressional District #3. Titus isn’t alone, there are 70 on the targeted list. Republicans are working together in their grassroots organizations. The following statement from the GOP says:

Hi friends, Below you will find a list of 70 districts that the NRCC is targeting this cycle. As Chairman Sessions stated earlier this week at a pen and pad briefing, “There are people proactively coming to us. We are doing far less recruiting and more catching.” With that said we have the opportunity to focus on many more districts and some unusual districts that haven’t been targeted in a long time. We are very excited about our prospects in 2010 and look forward to having your support! If you have questions about a particular district please shoot me a note.

Here in Nye County, Nevada in Congressional District #2. The only grassroots endeavor I am aware of that is working to unseat Republican incumbent Dean Heller (ProjectVoteSmart) is the national Organizing for America organization. I’ve heard of no such local grassroot effort being mounted by the Nye County Democratic Party.

Cindy Trigg, a Democrat, in Northern Nevada had announced she was a candidate for District #2, but dropped out about a month later.

Paul Reeves, of Pahrump, announced he is a Democratic candidate for District #2 last Monday, August 3 at an event sponsored by the Pahrump Chapter of Democracy for America.

Jack Schofield, of Las Vegas, has indicated he is also a Democratic candidate for District #2, and is expected to publicly announce his candidacy soon.

So far as I know both Reeves and Schofield are running on their own without encouragement or assistance of the Nevada State Democratic Party or the Nye County or Clark County Democratic Parties. Nor have I heard of any recruitment efforts by the state or local Democratic organizations to find a competent, viable and electable candidate to run against Dean Heller.

Heller, being the incumbent, has the full GOP organization behind him. Makes it very lonely and difficult for a Democratic Candidate.

Democrats Looking for Candidate in Congressional District #2

Featheriver — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:07:10 +0000

An open message to Paul Reeves and Jack Schofield.

I just ran across this Group on Facebook. The group wants to find a Democratic Candidate to run against Dean Heller in District #02. I thought perhaps you both would be interested.

They write:

We need a good, urban Democrat from CD-2 to run against Dean Heller in 2010 and here is why.
Jill Derby was the closest candidate to come to a victory in 2006. In 2000, when Tierney Cahill ran against Jim Gibbons, she received 1700 more votes than Jill Derby did when the percentage of voters per party were approximately the same! We need a good candidate like with the political skill and connection to Nevada like Jill with the story and Reno-Tahoe metro area residence like Tierney.
CD-02 has always been represented by Republicans from the Reno-Tahoe metro (Reno, Sparks, Carson City). Dean Heller is from Carson City, Jim Gibbons from Reno and Barbara Vucanovich from Reno. We need a different strategy if we want to stay competitive. We need an urban Democrat to run for CD-02.
Jill Derby has set the foundation for a good race to be had in 2010 but we need to take another look at the rural strategy.
Prior to Jill Derby running, the last time there was a viable candidate was 1992 with Reno Mayor Pete Sferrazza (41%) running against Barbara Vucanovich (52%).
Jill Derby shows no sign of entering the 2010 race. Cindy Trigg is out. Who is going to step into the ring from the Reno-Tahoe metropolitan area?

Perhaps both of you might like to let them know of your existence.

Interview of Mr. Paul Reeves – Candidate for Congress, Nevada District 2

Featheriver — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:49:12 +0000

Mr. Paul Reeves

Interview of Paul Reeves

Republicans Sends out the call for their faithful to fight against healthcare

Featheriver — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:55:19 +0000

Here is the post on Red State, a conservative Republican blog:

Head’s up: there is a rumor circulating in the House of Representatives that enough Blue Dogs have caved on health care for Nancy Pelosi to get the bill to the floor this week. The memo to Republicans assuring them there’d be no vote could have been a ruse to turn down constituent heat enough.

Democrats are growing fearful that August recess will turn the Blue Dogs cold and want something out by Friday.

It appears they may have the votes to do that.

CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN RIGHT NOW.

Go here and get the number. Call now.

OK, you progressives out there. You want healthcare? Then get off your buns and battle with the opposition. If you want it you have to fight for it.

Paul Reeves for Congress

Featheriver — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:24:03 +0000

Paul Reeves for Congress – Nevada Congressional District 2