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What is a Democrat?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

First they would like to start by telling you that Democrats have been around for a long time now. In fact, the Democratic Party is known for being around the longest in the United States of The United States. You see the Democrat Party is giant because it so happens to be one out of two of the major political parties to be present in the United States of The united states. The other party that follows behind the Democrat Party is named the Republican Party.

In the event you try to trace the origins of the Democratic Party then you can trace it back to the Democratic-Republican Party. This party emerged in the year 1792. The Democratic-Republican Party was founded by numerous Federalists such as Thomas Jefferson & James Madison. When the division of the Republican Party came out in the year 1912 the Democratic Party has been positioned to the left when it comes to the economic views along with the social matters. (more…)

Jeff Barker (HD28) “Education in Oregon” Town Hall – Beaverton Library

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Start Date: 
July 14, 2010 – 6:30pm8:00pm

State Representative Jeff Barker (Oregon House District 28 – Beaverton-Aloha) will hold a town hall meeting to discuss education and answer questions from constituents about education and other issues affecting Oregonians. Other guest speaker to be announced.
Beaverton Library Auditorium (downstairs) 12375 SW 5th at Hall St in Beaverton.
http://www.leg.state.or.us/barker/

Washco Dems July Central Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Start Date: 
July 28, 2010 – 6:30pm9:00pm

 

Washington County Democrats 
Central Committee Meetin
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Wednesday July 28, 2010
Social Time: 6:30PM, Meeting Time: 7:00-9:00PM
PCC Willow Creek Center, 241 SW Edgeway Drive, Beaverton, Room 103
Near SW185th and Baseline at the Willow Creek Transit Center
(entrance is at the southwest corner of bldg across from Park & Ride lot)

Featured Guest Speakers:
Rose Kelsch, Communications Manager of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon

Dennis Griffiths will present information about the Washington County Public Safety Levy which is due for reauthorization in November.

This month, “Meet the Leaders” – meet the State Representative and Senator,
Candidates, House District Leaders and other Democratic Activists from YOUR neighborhood!

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