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UPCOMING EVENTS November 2016 NEWSLETTER MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: November 2016 NEWSLETTER UPCOMING EVENTS GOTV GOTV GOTV Get Out The Vote GOTV November 5, 6, 7, 8 See article W e must focus our attention on winning the Presidency, sending Russ Feingold on this page back to the U.S. Senate, and re-electing State Senator Jen Shilling and Rep. Tues., November 8, Victory Party Steve Doyle. Congressman Ron Kind, Radisson Ballroom 8 p.m. NO Representative Jill Billings, La Crosse ADMITTANCE UNTIL 8 P.M. County D.A. Tim Gruenke, Clerk Ginny Clean out office Nov. 10 and 11. Dankmeyer, and Treasurer Shaun Handland are uncontested. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Vicki 608-792- 5854 to help or just show up. Michelle Obama and Secretary Wisconsin is an important battleground Hillary Clinton appeared together in winning the U.S. Senate and the Mon., Nov. 21, LCDP General Meeting- at a rally of 13,000 people in Ohio presidency. 7 p.m. Ho Chunk Three Rivers House, on Thursday, October, 27. 724 Main St., a Crosse LCDP General (Pictured above) Meeting-Election of Officers and Ex. Thanks to those who made the Fall Dinner a great success. See article P. 3. Bd. “We have never had a more qualified and prepared candidate Holiday Party Monday, Dec. 19 The LCDP needs a candidate for Chair. for president,” Michelle said, citing 5 p.m. Place TBD Please consider this important service. Hillary’s work as a lawyer, If interested let me know. See article P. Secretary of State and senator. MLK Jr. celebration Monday, January 2, Col. 3 on those who were nominated “And yes, she happens to be a 16, 2017 at the October general meeting. woman,” she added, to a roar of Elections will take place at the applause. November meeting. We must not wake up on Nov. 9 to Although it seems like this campaign a President-elect Trump. It is about has gone on forever. We have a few turnout, turnout, turnout! See the days remaining. Make the most of article and contact information them. See you at the Victory Party. listed in article below. Vicki Volunteer to Canvass and Phone for Get Out The Vote Monica Kruse, Vicki Burke (Chair of LCDP) and State Senator Jen Shilling Join other volunteers in our big push to contact voters. Canvassing and phoning th spoke at the Chelsea Clinton rally. from the office, 117 5 Ave. S., La Crosse (next to the old Hollywood Theatre) on Tuesday, Octobe 25, at the UW-L . Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. We canvass on weekdays at 4 p.m. as Cleary Center for Alumni and well. Friends. We have 400 slots to fill for GOTV on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Chelsea did a great job talking about Nov. 5, 6, 7, and 8. If you have hours to give to electing Democrats, call or her mom and appealing to all, but email Stevan or Dan. especially young people, to get out the vote. See the article to the right Stevan Stankovich [email protected] 317-372-0134 or to join this very important effort. Dan Hanower at [email protected] or 206-669-4733 Don’t let Hillary or Chelsea down! GOVENOR WALKER AND WIS. CLUB FOR GROWTH ELECTIONS FOR LCDP OFFICERS AND AT-LARGE BOARD Mary Bottari contributed an article to the Huffington Post on October MEMBERS AT NOVEMBER 16, 2016. In this article Bottari talks of Gov. Scott Walker’s connection MEETING to those who for decades sold paint containing toxic lead. Walker’s connection with the Wisconsin Fund for Growth is also detailed. Elections will be held for officers and Ex. Bd. Members at the Mon day, Nov. The article looks at the connection between donations to Wisconsin 21, meeting to be held at Ho Chunk Club for Growth and the passing of laws seeking to impact suits Three Rivers House, 724 Main St., La brought against lead pigment manufacturers. Crosse. The meeting time is 7 p.m. According to the article, Rep. Chris Taylor (AD76) who has been working to The Nominating Committee presented a change the laws is quoted as saying, “… Walker’s DHS steadfastly refuses to slate of candidates and other adopt lead-poisoning standards consistent with federal standards even though nominations came from the floor. There was no one who came forward to they are required to do so.” run for chair. I would like to urge Read the complete article at the following link: someone to step up for this office. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/scott-walker-backers-defend-lead-and- There are many people with experience wisconsins-poisoned_us_58039587e4b0f42ad3d2633f who will help this individual. Candidates and offices are the WASHINGTON POST DETAILS TIMES TRUMP SPOKE AND THEY following: Vice Chair, Paul Kruse and RESPONDED Kris Troyanek; Treasurer, Diane Oldani Wulf; Secretary, David Wulf. Your neighbors still thinking of voting for Trump. Here in an October 13, 2016 article the Washington Post details several times in which Donald Candidates for 5 positions asAt Large Trump said something and the Washington Post commented on it. I found Board members are the following: Sara this to be interesting right from his comments in his kick off remarks to the Bentley, Susan Goeldner, Obbie King, present day. Find the article at the following link: Paul Kruse, Carolyn Smith, Paula Stanek, Kris Troyanek, and J.D. Wine. http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/opinions/2016/10/13/the-closing- argument-against-donald-trump/?utm_term=.fe21d692c9c7 To be eligible to vote a person must have been a LCDP member by Nov. 1, 2016. SENATOR RUSS FEINGOLD, STATE SENATOR JENNIFER SHILLING AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE STEVE DOYLE NEED YOUR HELP-VOLUNTEER NOW An article by Seung Min Kim and Burgess Everett in Politico on October 28, 2016 states that, "Republican special interests are on track to spend more than $10 million attacking Russ Feingold because they want to keep Ron Johnson in the Senate to do their bidding at Wisconsin's expense,” Senate Majority PAC spokesman Shripal Shah said Friday. “Feingold remains positioned to win, but we aren't going to take any chances by letting these attacks remain unanswered." Recent polls have shown a tightening in this race. Dan Kapanke continues to air misleading ads about State Senator Jennifer Shilling’s positions. In an article in the October 20, La Crosse Tribune, Senator Shilling said, “When it comes to my opponent, I think he’s trying to rewrite history and cover up the fact that he has repeatedly sided with Gov. Walker when it comes to health care,” Shilling said. “I’ve fought to expand access to health care and stand up for women’s rights to reproductive health care.” It is necessary to hold on to the seat and add three seats to control the Wisconsin Senate. th Rep. Steve Doyle is also in a race for the 94 Assembly District. Although Steve has had much support in the years he has served, he needs to make sure voters get to the polls. Although the presidential race gets much attention, all races are important to improving the quality of life in this nation and in Wisconsin. We need your help in canvassing and phoning. See article on page 1 for contact information or come to our office at 117 5th Ave. S., La Crosse. Our Elected Officials THANK YOU TO ALL LCDP Phone 608-769-5286 White House website contacts th 117 5 . Ave. S., La Crosse https://www.whitehouse.gov/adminis If I miss anyone in this list, I tration/eop apologize. Let me know and I Executive Board Officers Senator Tammy Baldwin (D) Chair: Vicki Burke 717 Hart Senate Office Building will add any names next month. 608-792-5854 Washington D.C. 20510 We appreciate all your help and [email protected] Ph. 202-224-5653 want to recognize everyone who www.baldwin.senate.gov/contact helped make this a huge success. Vice Chair: Kris Troyanek Local: 608-796-0045 608-782-3135 205 5th. Ave. S., La Crosse Thank you to Loren Kannenberg [email protected] and his cooking crew: Charlie Senator Ron Johnson (R) Marx, Ryan Cornett, Paul Kruse, Treasurer: Diane Oldani Wulf 328 Hart Senate Office Building and Kari Kline. Thank you to (608) 780-7007 Washington D.C. 20510 Barb Clark, Kris Troyanek and [email protected] (202) 224-5323 Diane Oldani Wulf for arranging the Silent Auction and to Carolyn Secretary: Harvey Witzenburg Congressman Ron Kind (D) Smith for organizing the 608-385-5422 1406 Longworth House Office appetizers and desserts. [email protected] Building, Washington D.C. 20510 At-Large Board Members Thanks to the college students Local: 205 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 400 Ph. Susan Goeldner for helping setup and take down. (608)-782-2558 [email protected] Also to Paula Stanek, Kris Troyanek, Barb Clark, Vicki Governor Scott Walker (R) Tom Krajewski Burke, and Dave Wulf for Office of the Governor [email protected] helping with setup. 115 East State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702 Carolyn Smith Thank you to J.D. Wine and (608)266-1212 [email protected] Dave Wulf for cleanup. Thank you to Theresa Wang, Tara State Senator Jennifer Shilling (D) Paula Stanek Johnson and Maureen Kinney for State Capitol 106 South [email protected] serving and to Carol Gainer for P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53708 collecting tickets. Ph. (608)266-2785 Jeff Wildt Local: (608)788-9854 [email protected] [email protected] Thanks to all who contributed to the Silent Auction and to the Past Chair: J.D.
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