Johnson County Democratic Party
Official site of the Johnson Co. Democratic Party
REDISTRICTING UPDATE
Feb 15th
It is now certain that the Primary date will be no earlier than May 29 and might well be later.
Since it is logistically impossible to compact our three-tier convention process into a ten day period and because even the May 29 date is not firm, it is essential that the Texas Democratic Party revise our Delegate Selection Plan to reflect the altered time frame. I have instructed our staff to work with the DNC in constructing a Party driven plan that would start with the County/Senate District Conventions and move forward to the State Convention. Under this scenario, we would have a two-tier process starting with the County/Senate District conventions at an as yet unscheduled date. The State Convention will remain on June 7-9.
As soon as the plan has been constructed and aligned with National Rules, I will be putting it forward for comment and consideration.
Sincerely,
Boyd Richie
Chairman
NOW RECRUITING
Nov 5th
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES,
NEIGHBORHOOD CAPTAINS,
COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS,
VOLUNTEERS, and PRECINCT CHAIRS.
The Precinct Chair is THE MOST POWERFUL OFFICE IN THE LAND.
Political professionals all agree on one thing: ELECTIONS ARE WON OR LOST at the Precinct Level. The Precinct Chair represents the smallest unit of the party organization. They are most influential person when it comes to individual voters. The Precinct Chair’s performance has a profound effect on the overall strength, influence and success of the Party.
If you are interested in filling an open chair position, or becoming a neighborhood captain, please contact the Johnson County Democratic Party for more information:
jcdemocrats@att.net or jcdp18@yahoo.com
JCDP Office: 103 W. Henderson in Cleburne, Texas
Office Phone: 817-558-4009
‘I’m not afraid to shake up the system, & government needs more shaking up than any other system I know.’- Ann Richards
PRESS RELEASE
Jul 17th
Please come join us!
PRESS RELEASE
JOHNSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS HOST MICHELLE PETTY, DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE FOR TEXAS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE (PLACE 6)
DATE: August 7, 2012
(First Tuesday Potluck & Politics Social)
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: JCDP Office, 103 W. Henderson, Cleburne, TX 76033
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Ghandi. I decided to quit complaining about the way Texas selects its judges, the scandals at the court and the injustice of the rulings and start doing something about it. So here I am. I have the qualifications, intellect, experience, skill and drive to make much needed change at the Court. I would be honored to have your vote, your financial support and your time and energy to tell your friends, family, neighbors and associates about me and this campaign to clean up the court.” (CANDIDATE WEBSITE) FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: http://www.michelepetty.com/issues/why_i_am_running
For more information contact: Bill Conover, County Democratic Party Chairman (817) 487-5001.
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MAY 19- MEET LYNDON LAIRD (SD22 Candidate)
May 5th
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5:00pm
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7300 Ravenswood
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Mr. and Mrs. William Boysen will be hosting a meet and greet for SD22 candidate Lyndon Laird and would like to request your presence. Please feel free to invite your family, friends and political groups as we learn how our candidate will make a difference in our district. Donations of $10.00 will be collected at the event and will include your meal.
Johnson County Pioneers & Old Settlers Reunion Parade
May 5th
Please mark your calendars for the Johnson County Pioneers & Old Settlers Reunion Parade, Monday, 30 July, 2012, in Alvarado, Texas. The Johnson County Democratic Party invites you to join us for the kick-off parade for the premiere homecoming event in Texas. Many of our Democratic Candidates will be joining us and we are counting on you, your family, and your friends to take part. We will keep you posted on the details of this event, but, for now, please save the date. We look forward to seeing you in Alvarado!
Gary Yawn
Precinct 10 Chair
Johnson County Democratic Party
Alvarado, Texas
1st TUESDAY-POTLUCK & POLITICS
Feb 28th
Title: 1st TUESDAY-POTLUCK & POLITICS
Location: 103 W. HENDERSON
Start Time: 06:30
Date: 2012-03-06
What A Difference a WEEK Makes…
Jan 21st
In case you missed it…
From Harold Cook’s ”Letter From Texas” posted on Saturday, January 21, 2012-
Presidential primaries: what a difference a week makes
Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday when there were six major Republican candidates leaving New Hampshire heading full-steam to South Carolina, despite a near-universal feeling of inevitability of a Mitt Romney nomination?
Fast forward to today, voting day in South Carolina. Suddenly there are only four candidates instead of six. By all recent measures, Romney (AKA “Cayman Islands Tax Shelter Lay’er Off’er Dude”) is collapsing, and the guy with all the momentum is Gingrich (AKA “The Vagina Whisperer”).
Don’t get me to explaining Republican primary voters in South Carolina. But if you look at the history of Republican presidential primaries in South Carolina, it is clear that the state is where Republican candidates’ hopes and dreams go to die. READ THE ENTIRE STORY HERE
A Socialist Rant…
Jan 21st
BY Annie Walker- Leonard JCDP
I recently had the pleasure of carrying on a one sided conversation with one of the more colorful, lunatic fringe in my county. One sided in that this overbearing imbecile did all the talking and I was forced to listen. Forced to listen only because this village idiot, with his “don’t treat on me” t-shirt and his rebel flag bandana would not stop talking long enough to take a breath, let alone allow me to reply.
And, as I was listening, I kept hearing Abe Lincoln’s words in my head… “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” I wanted to blurt this out so this blundering troglodyte would get the memo. And, then I thought to myself, what the hell, if this guy wants to make a complete ass of himself, who am I to deny him the illustrious privilege.
After what seemed like an eternity, he wrapped up his diatribe with one word; One word spoken in a tone so loathsome that it shook me to the core—“SOCIALIST!” Since I have been involved in politics/activism that advocates fair & just treatment of society, I’ve been stalked, I’ve had death threats, I’ve had my personal information posted on open threads , and I’ve received harassing telephone calls on my personal cell phone.
This, my friends, is the terrifying reality of the radical right wing world we live in. Corporations are people, War is thought to be the only solution to a failing economy, and there are only two classes of people: rich and poor. Women do not have the final say over their bodies, yet the death penalty is promoted (even cheered); millions of people go without food, water, shelter, and life sustaining health care, while millions of dollars are being wasted on WARS, Political campaigns, and materialistic gluttony.
And, you have the nerve to call me a socialist- you, evil bastard…[READ MORE HERE OR HERE]
Lunch Pail Republicans: The Working-Person’s GOP
Jan 17th
This is undoubtedly the most intelligent thing conservatives have done this election cycle (I know, that’s coming from me, hater of all things republican!). The organization called Lunch Pail Republicans is a group of conservatives who say they are not being represented by Mitch Daniels and the Republican Party (READ MORE HERE).
Hood County Democrats Monthly Meeting
Jan 17th
Title: Hood County Democrats Monthly Meeting
Location: Annex I meeting room on Pearl St. in Granbury, TX
Link out: Click here
Description: Our monthly meeting is this Thursday, January 19, at Annex I meeting room on Pearl St. Dinner is at 6:30 pm, (potluck), bring whatever you like! Meeting is at 7:00 pm.
County Chair Joyce Carver will install our HCD 2011 officers. There will be a report on the Christmas Party, Primary election, other 2012 political events and political discussion. Lots of current events can be shared so bring details of your favorite subject! (Latest Supreme Court decisions, important bills, recall elections, GOP debates, etc.)
For more information, call Dr. Harold Granek, 817-279-0658.
Please mention this to your friends! Bring a friend with you!
Start Time: 6:30
Date: 2012-01-19
End Time: 8:00
Rick Perry Shows His A$$
Jan 7th
Way back when, during his first debate appearance, Gov. Rick Perry said something to the effect that you would have to be heartless to discriminate against a kid who was applying to enter the Texas university system just because their parents brought them into the country illegally. This created an instant “not-hating-Latinos-for-Jesus-enough” problem for Perry, and his poll numbers droppe...Read more here.(Via Alter Net).
Romney: Pathological Liar…
Jan 7th
Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2012 by Doug Marquardt via All Things Democrat
According to dictionary.com, a pathological liar is defined as:
a person who lies to the point of it being considered a disease or condition, an abnormally habitual liar
Romney frequently says one thing and, days or even hours later, claims he never said it. In this exchange with David Corn of Mother Jones, Romney says one thing, then seconds later claims he never said it:
“What kind of America [are we] going to have… Are we going to remain a merit society?… Some people don’t like free enterprise and capitalism…[Read More Here]
She Got The Memo…
Jan 7th
Michelle “Crazy Eyes” Bachmann, tea party darling of the radical right, drops out of the race for the Presidency. She GOT the MEMO.
Little George Bush a/k/a Rick Perry (on the other hand), is apparently illiterate. By Annie Walker-Leonard
Cross Posted on www.definedontdefend.com and www.allthingsdemocrat.com
FREE Online Pollworker Training
May 17th
Posted by L. Anne in Blog About it!
ATTENTION PRIMARY ELECTION WORKERS: If you have not taken the FREE on-line Poll Training go here www.texaspollworkertraining.com when you finished Print out your Certificate and take it to the Election Office at the Court House in Cleburne.