Democratic Party update

Weekly Update: Democrats Rock Sponsorship, OFA update, AG makes headlines

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Weekly Update | Sunday, February 11, 2012   Democrats, I've just returned from the State Committee meeting in Hot Springs.  The majority of the meeting focused on the road to the National Democratic Convention in Charlotte.  Check out www.arkdems.org for the complete selection process.  To be eligible to run and vote for a delegate position, you must file with the County Party on February 23-March AND file with the State Party May 14-18.  If you have any questions about this process, please let me know. Have you purchased your tickets for Democrats Rock, yet?  Don't delay; visit washcodemocrats.org to buy your advance tickets,$30 per adult, $10 per student.  The county committee and county candidate filing is scheduled for February 23rd- March 1st.  I will update the committee mid-week with the times volunteers will be taking your filing fee and assisting with the paperwork at the County Courthouse.  This year our County Filing fee increased to $30.00. I am excited about our February meeting presentation. Our friends form the Arkansas Coalition for DREAM (AC4D) will present about how we can help ALL young people achieve equal access to higher education in Arkansas.  Find out more at: www.arkansasdreamers.org/ Democratically Yours, Tyler B. Clark Washington County Democrats, Chair 2012 Election Countdown Candidate Filing Period Starts in 11 Days 2012 Primary Election 99 Days 2012 General Election in 267 Days Sponsors Needed! Be a Sponsor: We invite you to invest in Arkansas Democrats by being a Democrats Rock 2012 Sponsor. You may select from four different levels of sponsorship: •   Fans: $125: Two tickets to the event, recognition on all printed and electronic event related materials. •   Rising Stars: $250: Four tickets to the event, one raffle ticket, recognition on all printed and electronic event related materials, verbal recognition at the event. •   Rock Stars: $500: Six tickets to the event, two raffle tickets, priority recognition on all printed and electronic event related materials, verbal recognition at the event. •   Hall of Famers: $1,000: Eight tickets to the event, four raffle tickets, a reserved table, premium recognition on all printed and electronic event related materials, verbal recognition at the event. Email Democrats Rock Planning Committee for more information! Payroll Tax for the Middle Class Via www.barackobama.com | February 11th http://www.barackobama.com/news/entry/weekly-address-extending-the-payroll-tax-cut-for-the-middle-class Fiscal Session begins Monday The Fiscal Session of the 88th General Assembly will convene on Monday, February 13, 2012.  Log on here for more information and live web-cast of the fiscal session. Voter Resources Register to vote : www.gottaregister.com Verify Your Voter Status:  www.voterview.ar-nova.org McDaniel in the News via www.arkdems.org | February 10, 2012 Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel Renews Faith in the American Dream Landmark Case Will Provide Relief for Homeowners and Hold Big Banks Accountable Arkansas received positive national recognition again in the news this week because of the work of Attorney General Dustin McDaniel in a landmark settlement case that will provide relief to one million families struggling with their mortgage across the country. Joined by President Obama and attorneys general from across the country, McDaniel announced the landmark case that will provide benefits to those hit hardest by the housing market.  FULL STORY HERE Thanks to the work of Arkansas Democrats like Dustin McDaniel our state is leading the nation in restoring the American Dream. Buy your tickets for Democrats Rock!