Good morning, everyone, IT’S MONDAY! again. This week we can all bask in the light of the successful election…….but…….we must not fall into a fugue of complacency. Simply put, our work is not done. The Republicans will take over the House by the narrowest of margins and are already making noise about passing a nationwide abortion ban. I guess that reality has no space in the Republican mind. They want to do a ban even though the national poll rejected that idea wherever it appeared on the ballot, and Democrats were successful in several key states, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona.
What this shows is that although Democrats performed well in 2022, and there were critical victories in Pennsylvania, the crazy has not been defeated. It was just pushed back a little, only to come rolling back if we don’t stay vigilant. They have a huge money machine behind them, and we have proven that we can counteract that if we are determined enough.
Locally, JeffDems, is not a majority party in Jefferson County, but we are making headway. I am consistently adding people to our mailing list and new people are requesting information and signs. The more we are known, the better we can do. The prime goal here is to energize a majority of Democrats to vote consistently in every election, primary or general, odd year, or even, every time without fail.
We also have goals to achieve. Would you not like to see a permanent office for JeffDems? A central location and a permanent presence go a long way toward energizing voters. We need to find and support candidates for local and county offices to promote rational governance in our municipalities and schools. Direct mail and advertising are things that are effective but costly. We also could use some help on the tech side, the website for sure. These goals are achievable. They require only two things, people and money. Yep, your time and your cash. Both are merely an investment in the future of our free society.
But, for now, everyone should gather with friends, family, and loved ones on Thanksgiving and feel safe and secure in the knowledge that our Democratic Society will continue.
Participate! Donate! Vote!
John Huot, JeffDems Chairperson
CALENDAR
Thursday, Nov 24 Thanksgiving
Tuesday, Dec 6, 7pm JeffDems Executive Board Zoom meeting, email jeffersoncountypadems@gmail.com if you wish to attend.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
It’s time to replenish the treasury. Please consider an end-of-year contribution to the DNC, PADems, and JeffDems. Thank you to those who have donated to your Jefferson County Democratic Committee in the past, by check or via ActBlue!
Support your county Democratic committee and send your check to:
Jefferson County Democratic Committee
c/o Jane Halin, Treasurer
PO Box 266
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
or use ActBlue I just gave to Jefferson County Democratic Committee (PA)!
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