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Blog for America - Adams County Dem Committee , Blog for America - PA Young Dems want Dean , PoliticsPA - Young Dems Want Dean OK I'm officially tired of it.. I did my taxes this weekend. 10 days to DC - and now the world knows I'm coming! (But they couldn't care less ;)

I can't link to anything because nothing's up yet, but here's a leak or three for ya. The Young Democrats of Adams County endorsed Howard Dean for DNC Chair on Inaguration Day Thursday. I'm still writing the press release for that and our elections next month for that. OK, so we're small potatoes, right? The Adams County Democratic Committee at a General Meeting attended by over 50 people last night decided to "strongly suggest" Howard Dean as DNC chair to Governor Rendell and Pennsylvania's delegates to the DNC meeting in DC next month. Alright, that's just a small county in the "T" of the center of PA where the only Democrat to win is one I support strongly for Senate in '06 - Bob Casey... Later last night, the Pennsylvania Young Democrats Executive Committee also voted to endorse Howard Dean's candidacy for DNC Chairman. I was a voting member at all the votes above, as was Don Palesky, my Vice President he...

The Young Democrats of Adams County have set their next meeting for Thursday I will be presiding over our fist meeting in a while. The Young Democrats of Adams County will be meeting the third Thursday of each month at the Ragges Edge Coffeehouse at 7:00PM until further notice. I know I haven't blogged much lately. I've blogged "in my head" but haven't put it on paper, so to speak. So many issues to talk about. I am now officially part of the Host Committee for the YDA Founder's Day in DC during the DNC Chair Selection, and I have already secured a room for the weekend. Part of my hesitation may be from people I know telling me they read my blog. I guess knowing people are actually reading what I type makes me hesitate more. On the meeting, I might catch heck for calling it "Anti-Inagural", coordinating with DFA to drum up attendence, or endorsing the Steelers , but I am done listening and I'm going to start telling, may the c...

2020 Democrats I wrote this essay on the Democratic Party in early 2003.

Founders | Young Democrats of America I will be attending the Young Democrats of America Founder's Day event in Washington, DC on February 11 and 12. I will be attending with others from the PA Young Democrats, and I intend to serve on the Host Committee. So far, with rooms and travel for the at least 3-4 of us who are going, base expenses will easily exceed $1,000 and any help to defer the cost would be appreciated! . (Two rooms, tickets, fundraising commitment...)