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McCAIN MYTHBUSTERS After casting himself as a "maverick" in 2000, the new John McCain is walking in lockstep with President Bush, pandering to the right wing of the Republican Party, and embracing the ideology he once denounced. On the campaign trail McCain has callously abandoned many of his previously held positions, even contradicted himself, in a blatant attempt to remake himself into a candidate Republicans can accept in 2008. This series exposes the man behind the myth as Utahns are asked to help McCain fill his coffers at upcoming fundraisers in Utah. • Read a daily dose of McCain Myths of the Day • Attend a rally coinciding with President Bush's attempt to raise money in Utah for the McCain campaign • Download a flier promoting the rally MAY 2008 www.utdemocrats.org | Spring in the Timpanogos high country (© Willie Holdman, www.willieholdman.com)
FROM THE CHAIR | Wayne Holland Over the last three years, it has become obvious that the winds of political change are blowing through the Mountain West. And just as obvious is the role of Utah in establishing the Rocky Mountain states as fertile for Democratic growth. Record breaking attendance at recent state and county conventions provides clear evidence that the principles we stand for are resonating with Utahns. Throughout the state in the months leading up to our state convention, we welcomed independents and moderate Republicans who have come to see that the Democratic Party represents core and common values of Utah. This historical election year offers opportunities we have not seen in a long time. The choice for voters is clear: Continue to follow policies that are divisive and harmful to America or move toward progressive change. The obstacles are large but the opportunities are larger. Help us win in November. • Find out results of elections held at the State Party Convention on May 10. The Karen Shepherd Fund is accepting applications for upcoming campaigns. The fund provides stipends to interns for Democratic candidates running in local, state, and federal campaigns in Utah. Contact administrator Ann Floor at 355-4441 or ksf@xmission.com for more information. The fund's Web site is www.karenshepherdfund.org. BLOGS | Utah Amicus in Denver The Democratic National Committee recently awarded Rob Miller, vice chair of the party and founder of the Utah Amicus, blogger credentials to the national convention in Denver. He'll be offering a Utah point of view as part of the convention's 50-state blogger corps. “I was elated. I just started jumping up and down like a little kid,” said Miller. “What an honor … what an honor to be the first blogger credentialed by the DNCC from Utah.” Miller said his Amicus is a community blog. It's not the Rob Miller Amicus. It is the Utah Amicus. "I appreciate and enjoy all the posts I receive. I don't know if words can explain how grateful I am to have this opportunity to be eyes and ears of the Utah blogosphere in Denver." (Miller points out that amicus means "friend") • The Democratic National Convention will be Aug. 25-28. Click here for more information. • Submit a blog to utahamicus@aol.com and check out the blog at www.utahamicus.com. Update: Miller has become the manager of Jean Welch Hill's bid to become Utah's next attorney general. WANT A BLUE STATE? | Then Act Blue ActBlue is more than just an online fundraising tool for Democratic candidates. it is also a way for grassroots activists to participate in the political process. Because money makes our political world go round, ensuring our Democratic candidates have enough is very important. Everyone in our party can be an effective fundraiser. ActBlue has the tools to show you how by creating a page and raising money for the candidate(s) of your choice. Visit www.actblue.com to learn what you can do elect more Democrats in Utah. For questions regarding ActBlue, please contact Megan Risbon at mrisbon@utdemocrats.org. 2ND DISTRICT UPDATE | Congressman Jim Matheson Matheson Bill to Boost Emergency Care for Kids OK'd Washington, D.C.— Congressman Jim Matheson said a hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 20 illustrated the need for passage of his bipartisan legislation to ban the importation of foreign radioactive waste. • Matheson statement regarding request for criminal probe of mine disaster • Matheson, Terry Bill helps shield kids from adult-rated video games • Matheson Water Conversation Bill moves forward • Visit the Congressman Matheson's Web site GET INVOLVED | Mark your calendar MAY 28 The High Road for Human Rights will sponsor a rally coinciding with President Bush's fundraisers for John McCain. The event will be 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Washington Square (the City & County Building) in downtown Salt Lake City, 451 S. State. Featured speaker will be Daniel Ellsberg. Other speakers include Marshall Thompson, Iraq veteran and peace activist (He walked entire state of Utah calling for withdrawal from Iraq), and Kathy Snyder, mother of a U.S. serviceman killed in Iraq and Barack Obama delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Admission is free. The event will be simulcast on KRCL radio. • For more information go to www.peaceandhumanrights.com MAY 29 Councilwoman Jenny Wilson, Kathy Wilson, and Missy W. Larsen invite you to a display of work from over 30 Utah artists 5:30 — 8:00 p.m. at Sego Art and Frame in downtown Salt Lake City (620 East 100 South). Every sale will benefit Mayor Corroon’s re-election. If you would like to attend, please call (801) 467-6908 or respond via e-mail to: jon@VoteCorroon.com or visit us at: http://www.votecorroon.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=7May 30 "Got Hope" Fundraiser. Help Barack Obama win Utah. Salt Lake City Downtown Library, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Reserve your seat or donate by going to www.utah4obama.org. For more information contact, Tresa Stitley, (801) 260-0265. MAY 31 Dear Peter Corroon supporter,
AUGUST 25-28 • The Democratic National Convention will be Aug. 25-28 in Denver. For more information go to www.demconvention.com.
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