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To Build A Party Of The People: 

To Build A Party Of The People Build An Army of Grassroots Activists To Build On THE SUCCESS OF ‘06

2006 WAS A GOOD YEAR : 

2006 WAS A GOOD YEAR Net gain of 6 seats in the Texas House Net gain of 2 seat in Texas Congressional Delegation TDP raised $400,000 for statewide “Vote for the Straight Democratic Ticket”

DEMOCRATS MUST BUILD ON THESE ACHIEVEMENTS IF WE WANT TO WIN IN ‘08: 

DEMOCRATS MUST BUILD ON THESE ACHIEVEMENTS IF WE WANT TO WIN IN ‘08

What Is The Democratic Party Anyway?: 

What Is The Democratic Party Anyway?

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On the evening of Nov. 22,1963 Pres. John F. Kennedy was to speak these words at a Party Unity event in Austin. “ The Democratic Party is not a collection of diverse interests brought together only to win elections. We are united instead by a common heritage- by respect for the deeds of the past and a recognition of the needs of the future. Never satisfied with today, we have always staked our fortunes on tomorrow.”

First - What Has The Democratic Party Done For Our Families?: 

First - What Has The Democratic Party Done For Our Families? Let us take a look

Positive Social Changes Made By Government Over the Last Century have been Initiated by Democrats…and always overRepublican opposition!: 

Positive Social Changes Made By Government Over the Last Century have been Initiated by Democrats…and always over Republican opposition! 1st Man on The Moon School Lunch Program Guaranteed Student College Loans Agriculture Extension Service

More Changes The Democrats Initiated: 

More Changes The Democrats Initiated Voting Rights Act of 1965 Federal Home Loan Program Social Security Act Civil Rights Act of 1964 Older Americans Act Family and Medical Leave Act American’s with Disabilities Act Clean Water Act

Lastly, Democrats have shown respect for American Workers over Republican Opposition Today!: 

Lastly, Democrats have shown respect for American Workers over Republican Opposition Today! Minimum Wage Laws 40 hour work week Workers Compensation Act Unemployment Act National Labor Relations Act Full Employment Act Occupational Health and Safety Act

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What Does the Democratic Party Stand For Today? The Democratic Party stands for the oldest version of the American Dream

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That Dream is that our generation will live a better and richer life than our parents and that our children will live a better and richer life than we have.

Democrats recognize that all Americans have a collective responsibility to our nation,our state and each other to make this dream come true.: 

Democrats recognize that all Americans have a collective responsibility to our nation,our state and each other to make this dream come true. Finally, Democrats stand for the values that made our nation a world leader; tolerance, generosity,cooperation and a belief that together we can achieve anything!

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Pres. Franklin Roosevelt may have put it best when he said: “The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough to those who have too little.”

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So what specific Ideas Do Democrats Advocate? We are talking about positive principles every Democrat can explain!

What Do Democrats Advocate?: 

What Do Democrats Advocate? Protection of freedom of speech where dissent is never called treason. Rewarding honest work with a living wage. A tax system that is fair and progressive and leads to a balanced budget. Fair international trade rather than just free trade. Stop exporting American jobs overseas.

What Do Democrats Advocate?: 

What Do Democrats Advocate? Security of our homes and safety on our streets. Criminals must face swift and certain punishment and we must have enough cops on the streets as well. The right to own firearms for sports or the protection of our families or property. Opposition to anyone but law enforcement having access to weapons designed for the military.

What Do Democrats Advocate?: 

What Do Democrats Advocate? Valuing families as the foundation of our society. The strength and benefits that come from the diversity in our society. Preserving and strengthening public education and supporting our educators to create a system that will truly let all children reach their full potential.

But Democrats can’t just argue principles.The Republicans repeat lies until people accept them as the truth.Our answer simply need to be the actual truth! : 

But Democrats can’t just argue principles. The Republicans repeat lies until people accept them as the truth. Our answer simply need to be the actual truth!

How have the Republicans hurt Texas?: 

How have the Republicans hurt Texas? Voted to allow Texas utilities to raises rates to the highest in the nation Voted to increase legislative retirement but not teacher’s retirement Perry’s toll road plan uses a politically connected foreign company while taking private property to build it Diverted dedicated funds from parks Created floating college tuition increases

What Is The Republicans’ National Record?: 

What Is The Republicans’ National Record?

National RepublicansA Nation of Ultra Rich and Poor: 

National Republicans A Nation of Ultra Rich and Poor Wealthiest 13,000 families has nearly as much income as the bottom 20 million. Wealthiest 1% own more wealth than the bottom 90%.

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WHERE DOES TEXAS STAND TODAY?

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WHERE DOES TEXAS STAND TODAY

Promises Made and Kept First 100 hours of Democratic House: 

Promises Made and Kept First 100 hours of Democratic House We will start by cleaning up Congress, ending link between lobbyist & legislation. H. Res. 6, title II, “Adopting the Rules of the House of Representative for the 111 Congress.” Jan. 4th, 2007

100 Hours: 

100 Hours We will commit to pay-as-you-go, no new deficit spending. H. Res. 6, Title IV, “Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 110 Congress.” passed 280-152, Jan 5th, 2007.

100 Hours: 

100 Hours We will make our nation safer by implementing the recommendations of the independent bipartisan 9/11 Commission. HR1, “Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007.” passed 299-128, Jan 9, 2007.

100 Hours: 

100 Hours We will make our economy fairer and start by raising the minimum wage. H.R. 2, “Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007.” Passed 415-116, Jan 10th, 2007

100 Hours: 

100 Hours We will promote stem cell research to offer real hope to the millions of American families who suffer from devastating diseases. H.R. 3, “Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act.” passed 253-174, Jan. 11 2007.

100 Hours: 

100 Hours We will make healthcare more affordable. H.R. 4, “Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act.” passed 255-170, Jan. 12th, 2007

100 Hours: 

100 Hours We will broaden college opportunity and we will begin by cutting interest rates for student loans in half. H.R. 5, “College Student Relief Act of 2007.” passed 356-71, Jan. 17th, 2007.

100 Hours: 

100 Hours We will energize America by achieving energy independence and we will begin by rolling back multi-billion dollar subsidies for Big Oil. H.R. 6, “Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act.” passed 264-163, Jan. 18th, 2007

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Always remember Democrats appeal to the best in all of us. Democrats stand for the belief that together what we hope for we can create, and that tomorrow can and will be better than today for us all!

But What Can I Do To Make A Real Difference?: 

But What Can I Do To Make A Real Difference? Actually A Great Deal!

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To Build The Democratic Party In Texas To Build A Grassroots Democrats Army of Activists You Can Do Your Part and Support The Party Financially!!

What 33 Cents per Day Will Buy : 

What 33 Cents per Day Will Buy $250,000 yearly for Database. $60,000 per mo. for Prof. Staff. TDP Training & Materials. TDP overhead: $8,000 per mo. rent. Postage from $1,500-$15,000. REPLACES $45,000 FROM TEXAS TRUST WHICH IS GOING AWAY.

Becoming a Texas Democratic Partner is Easy: 

Becoming a Texas Democratic Partner is Easy You can write a check for $120.00 or more. Your checking account can be drafted at $10.00 of more per month. Your credit card can be charged. You may simply check the “bill me” box on the form.

THE SOLUTIONTexas Democratic Partners: 

THE SOLUTION Texas Democratic Partners A TDP funded by all of us for just 33 cents per day will give us a party of, by and for the people! Be a part of the solution by becoming a Texas Democratic Partner. Fill-out a membership form now--make the commitment to become a fully participating member of the TDP.

SUPPORTING YOUR PARTY Support the important day-to-day work of the Texas Democratic Party : 

SUPPORTING YOUR PARTY Support the important day-to-day work of the Texas Democratic Party Build an Army of Grassroots Activists We Must Build On The Success of ‘06 to Create The Victories of ‘08