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Cass County Democrats – Back to Blue – April 28, 2018

29 Sunday Apr 2018

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Last night the Cass County Democratic Committee held it’s “Red, White and Blue Collar Celebration” Back to Blue dinner in Raymore. Approximately 200 individuals attended – meeting candidates and listening to remarks from featured speakers State Audior Nicole Galloway (D), Representative Crystal Quade (D), and Misouri Democratic Party Chair Stephen Webber.

Working people attended in force – opposition to Proposition A – “Right to get paid less” – was a major theme for the evening.

The republican party led dysfunction in Jefferson City was also a major topic of discussion.

Jessica Podhola (D).

“…Words of wisdom…so, uh, don’t work out with the governor. [laughter] Is that not wise advice? [laughter] Sorry. Um, is it too soon, is it too soon to, to say that…?” – Jessica Podhola

Vote “No” on “Right to get paid less” yard sign.

Renee Hoagenson (D), a candidate in the 4th Congressional District.

Hallie Thompson (D), a candidate in the 4th Congressional District.

State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D).

Representative Crystal Quade (D).

“…[the] dark cloud that currently surrounds Jefferson City is something that none of us could of prepared for. Often people down from where I’m from in Greene County will say to me, you know, it must be really hard to be a Democrat in a super minority. And, um, I like to say back to them, you know, there’s no better time to be a Democrat than right now. [….] Democrats didn’t expect such a mess from the Republicans and from their governor. I can tell you they did not expect us. They didn’t expect a group of legislators who were ready to fight back when they brought terrible bills to the floor…” – Crystal Quade

Missouri Democratic Party Chair Stephen Webber.

“…It’s dangerous to believe that progress is the law of life. Gravity is a law. Gravity is a law of life. Gravity is gonna happen. You drop something, it’s gonna fall. That, that’s gonna happen. Progress isn’t. Progress is not inevitable. Progress is not preordained. Progress is not something that just happens with the passage of time. Progress can be reversed. Progress only happens if somebody makes it happen. And in Missouri that somebody is us… ” – Stephen Webber

Hillary Clinton Campaign Headquarters Open In Kansas City – February 17, 2016

18 Thursday Feb 2016

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On Wednesday evening approximately 100 supporters crowded into the building for the opening of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign office in Kansas City. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, Kansas City Mayor Sly James, and Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker addressed the crowd. A number of candidates and office holders, statewide and local, also attended.

Supporters.

Supporters.

Jackson County Executive Frank White.

Jackson County Executive Frank White.

Judy baker, a Democratic Party candidate for State Treasurer, and Mayor Sly James.

Judy Baker, a Democratic Party candidate for State Treasurer, and Mayor Sly James.

Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D).

Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D).

Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D) ….Only God can speak things into existence [voice: “Amen.”], the rest of us have to work them into existence…. Here’s what I know, Hillary Clinton knows more about the operation of the Federal government than all of the other candidates combined….There is a reason that many of the candidates are not giving answers to the questions, there is a reason….There’s a reason that people don’t give answers, and there’s a reason that when you listen to the debate you understand very clearly that there is a fine line that separates Hillary Rodham Clinton and everybody else. In depth answers to questions. [applause] ….Hillary Clinton does not promise more than she can deliver. But when she wins, she’ll deliver more than she promises. [applause]….

Jessica Podhola, a Democratic party candidate in the 11th Senate District.

Jessica Podhola, a Democratic Party candidate in the 11th Senate District.

Kansas City Mayor Sly James.

Kansas City Mayor Sly James.

Mayor Sly James: ….We are facing, perhaps, the most crucial election of our lives. We have so many issues that we need to work on. We have people that don’t have a living wage. We have people that can’t get insurance. We have a society where it is a right to own a gun and a privilege to have insurance…. We have kids that need early childhood education. We have infrastructure that needs t be rebuilt…. We need serious people to deal with these problems…. If we really care about this election, if we care about this country, and if we care who sits in the White House, if we care about our children, then we will work our tails off to make sure that Hillary Clinton’s elected….

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker: …. It is time, it is time for a qualified, experienced woman. [applause] So it is time for us to get to work, lean in, show up, knock doors, and that’s it….

Preparing to take a selfie with the Mayor.

Preparing to take a selfie with the Mayor.

Part of the office decorations.

Some of the office decor.

Previously:

Hillary Clinton Campaign Headquarters Open In Kansas City (January 13, 2008)

Hillary Clinton – Harlem, New York – February 16, 2016 (February 16, 2016)

Jessica Podhola (D) in the 11th Senate District – January 21, 2016

21 Thursday Jan 2016

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Jessica Podhola (D), a candidate in the 11th Senate District, held a campaign event near the square in Independence, Missouri this evening. Over fifty individuals attended the gathering.

Jessica Podhola (D).

Jessica Podhola (D).

Rachel Gonzalez, a Democratic Party activist, introduced Jessica Podhola.

Rachel Gonzalez, a Democratic Party activist, introduced Jessica Podhola.

Jessica Podhola (D): …I think we need people in Jefferson City that understand how hard it is to get up at five-thirty in the morning and drop your kids off at day care and then go and paint for eight hours a day, or hang drywall, or go work on iron, or lay pipe. I’m married to a union plumber. The work that we do is so important. You know, I’m not rich. I’m like a lot of the people in my district. I have had to rob Peter to pay Paul. I have had to call the utilities and say, can I pay you in two weeks when I get paid, is that okay? [voice: “Yes ma’am.”] We are the 11th District. I’ve raised my children here, it’s such a special place to call home….

Jessica Podhola (D) speaking at her 11th senate District campaign event in Independence, Missouri - January 21, 2016.

Jessica Podhola (D) speaking at her 11th Senate District campaign event in Independence, Missouri – January 21, 2016.

Previously:

Jessica Podhola (D) running in the 11th Senate District (December 1, 2015)

Campaign Finance: nicely timed (December 24, 2015)

Campaign Finance: nicely timed

24 Thursday Dec 2015

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Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission for Jessica Podhola’s (D) 11th Senate District campaign:

C151227 12/24/2015 PODHOLA FOR MISSOURI International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, PAT PAC 7234 Parkway Dr Hanover MD 21076 12/24/2015 $25,000.00

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It’s not coal, that’s for sure.

Previously:

Jessica Podhola (D) running in the 11th Senate District (December 1, 2015)