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Jul 23, 2008 Debu Majumdar inspired by Obama’s vision to restore US as a moral leader in the world Idaho Falls physicist Debu Majumdar (DAY-boo mah-JOOM-dar) has the eagerness and energy of a man one-third his age. His attitude is infectious and people always come away from a conversation with Debu with a smile. Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 23, 2008 Andrea Wassner, a powerful advocate for workers rights, especially Social Security Democrats created Social Security and have had to fight hard for many years to protect it from Republican attempts to privatize it. Andrea Wassner is in the forefront of that fight and brings a powerful perspective of the modern labor movement to Idaho’s National Convention Delegation. Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 23, 2008 Democrats’ vision for technology in health care education are vital to Richard Hill University of Idaho graduate student Richard Hill does not hesitate when asked why he supports Barack Obama as America’s next president. “Two major issues,” he says without skipping a beat: “Technology in education and health care.” Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 17, 2008 Shelly Landry takes "the tool" for a test drive As you read last week, the Neighborhood Leader Online Tool has arrived! I had hoped to test it last week and launch it statewide this week however, as we all know our best laid plans change. I spent last week working out a few “back end” problems with the system. So, this week we are actually... Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 17, 2008 Fletcher sees rare political moment rising Jim Fletcher of Pocatello has seen great political moments come and go. A 63-year-old native of Chicago, he can recall the civil rights demonstrations and the speeches of Martin Luther King not just as clips on the History Channel, but from his own life. Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 17, 2008 Megan Nagel readies for career of fulfilling Democratic ideals f you wanted to find examples of why Democrats are so committed to the hope and opportunity of all people in America, you can find it in the dynamic leader of one of Idaho’s youngest delegates to the Democratic National Convention: Megan Nagel. Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 17, 2008 America’s tax system work for working families When American families are strong, America is strong. But when American families struggle, America struggles. The Democrats response is to invest in the people who do the work day in and day out to support their families. America’s tax system should reflect those family values by investing... Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 15, 2008 Idaho is no longer a lock for Republicans SANDPOINT, Idaho -- Bill Sali is defying the political odds by making Idaho's first-district congressional race competitive. That isn't good for Mr. Sali: He is the incumbent. A 54-year-old Republican from Kuna, 18 miles from Boise, Mr. Sali represents one of the most heavily Republican... The Wall Street Journal more...
Jul 10, 2008 Retired Marine Came to North Idaho to Work for Human Rights Representing Idaho Democrats as a delegate to the National Convention, Albert Wilkerson embodies many values of the Democratic Party, particularly his service to our country in the US Marine Corps and his commitment to human rights. Nearly ten years ago, Master Sgt. Wilkerson and his wife... Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 10, 2008 Steve Mercado sees personal links between himself, Obama Steve Mercado knows the value of a good education, appreciative of his start on his college career at the College of Southern Idaho, the 25-year-old is transferring this fall to Boise State University, where he intends to major in communications with a minor in political science. Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jul 9, 2008 Democrats champion access to public land and water BOISE, Idaho-- July is playtime in Idaho -- the month that literally opens with fireworks as the gateway season of summer that begins another full year of outdoor recreation. As the mercury rises, our lakes, rivers and forests become a preferred place to for families all over the world to come... Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jun 30, 2008 Young Democrats active again By Diana M. Painter The Idaho Young Democrats held a caucus meeting Thursday June 12, 2008 at the Idaho Democratic Convention in Boise. Matt Kopydlowski organized the caucus in just a few weeks. Honestly, when he came up with this idea, I was scared. I’ve been to statewide young Dems meetings... Idaho Democratic Party more...
Jun 25, 2008 Democrats will continue to find partners for conservation With summer in full swing, Idahoans are outside and enjoying all the natural beauty state has to offer, even if skyrocketing gasoline prices mean they have to stay closer to home. Almost anywhere in Idaho, you don’t have to drive through pastoral family farm and ranch country on the way to a... Idaho Democratic Party more...
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