Michigan Primary

Michigan Primary Analysis

We'll post more links as we find them.

Michigan Results Reveal Some Dangerous Trends For Clinton
Exits
Clinton manages to defeat 'uncommitted'
Potentially troubling news for Clinton in Michigan 'win'
Michigan’s Primaries (excellent break down of the results)
Clinton takes 55 percent in Michigan primary
'Uncommitted' Wins Big In Michigan (if you call second place a win)

If you find any good stories about yesterday's primary send them to the webmaster.

Free Debate Party on Tuesday Jan 15th

Come watch the Michigan Election Returns and the Nevada Democratic Debate Live from Las Vegas.

After you vote on Election Day, polls open till 8pm, please join us at Democratic HQ for a Debate Party!

Tuesday, January 15th, Live from Nevada, on MSNBC, the Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate!

We will have one TV on the MSNBC Debate and the other one on CNN for Election returns.

Party starts at 8:00pm, Debate starts at 9pm.

Because of the flurry of activity on Election Day we are dropping the admission charge.
It will now be free of charge.

Price:
$0-Students
$0-Members
$0-Non-Member

Cookies and Punch provided

KCDP HQ
3254 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo

Volunteers Needed

With the election next Tuesday, we are staffing the office full time between now and Tuesday, except Sunday. The office hours are:
Thursday 10am to 8pm
Friday 9am to 8pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm
Monday 10am to 8pm
Tuesday 9am to 8pm

We need volunteers to answer the phones (we have talking points and information for you) on
Thursday- 3pm to 6pm
Tuesday- Noon to 3pm and 3pm to 6pm

If intrested please contact:
Pam Gilchrist
or
David Pawloski
kzoodemchair@yahoo.com

Next Stop Michigan

Important Information for all Democrats!

The next stop in this year's exciting Presidential primary is the great state of Michigan. Unfortunately, maneuvers by both our state legislature and the Democratic National Committee have resulted in some of our leading Democratic candidates removing their names from our primary ballot.

CLINTON and KUCINICH supporters should vote for their candidate on January 15th.

We at the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party want you to know, if you support a presidential candidate that is not on our ballot, you CAN still vote to give them support at the National Convention – by voting UNCOMMITTED on January 15th. By voting Uncommitted, you are voting for delegates who will vote for candidates not on the ballot. Michigan Democrats can support Obama, Edwards, and Richardson by voting "Uncommitted".

You can still vote for your candidate by voting "Uncommitted".

DO NOT WRITE CANDIDATES IN. Write-in votes will NOT COUNT. Those voters that wish to support Obama, Edwards or Richardson need to vote UNCOMMITTED.

Again, CLINTON and KUCINICH supporters should vote for their candidate on January 15th.

More Important Information to take with you to the polls on January 15th.

*Bring a photo ID with you, if you don't have a photo ID, you can sign an affidavit and still vote.
*Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*Vote at your regular polling place.
*You must be registered to vote.
*Deadline to register to vote was December 17th.

*There maybe people outside your polling place asking you to sign 3 different petitions:
***DO NOT SIGN***
1. Right to Work
2. Part-time State Legislature
***DO NOT SIGN THEM***

3. Universal Health-Care
*Please sign this one*

*When you show up to the polls, you will be asked if you want a Democratic Ballot or a Republican Ballot.

*The following names will appear on the Democratic Ballot:
-Hilary Clinton
-Dennis Kucinich
-Chris Dodd
-Mike Gravel
-Uncommitted
-Write In

*Write-In votes will NOT be counted

*If you support:
-Barack Obama
-John Edwards
-Bill Richardson
You need to vote for "Uncommitted"

*On Saturday, March 29, 2008 beginning at 10 A.M we will meet at the District Convention to elect Delegates to the National Convention in Denver.
*If "Uncommitted" receives at least 15% of the vote, we will meet at a District Convention to elect "Uncommitted" Delegates to the National Convention.
*At the District Convention, vote for the "Uncommitted" Delegate who supports your candidate.
*We will also elect Delegates who support the other candidates on the ballot who receive at least 15% of the vote.
*In order to vote at the District Convention on Saturday, March 29, 2008 you must be either a:
-Precinct Delegate, who are members of the Michigan Democratic Party. If you are not a member, you may pay your dues on that day and vote at the District Convention.
or
-Member of the Michigan Democratic Party, at least 30 days prior to the District Convention. Deadline to join and still be able to vote at the District Convention is February 28, 2008.
*Democrats who are 18 years old on or before November 4th, 2008 are eligible to vote for Delegates and run for Delegate.

*At this time, we may or may not hold a MDP Presidential Caucus on February 9th.

Check our website for further updates at www.kzoodems.com
or
For more information on our primary and the delegate selection process, please visit http://www.michigandems.com.

Any questions, please email me.
David C. Pawloski-Chair KCDP
kzoodemchair@yahoo.com

Debate Party on Election Day!

After you vote on Election Day, polls open til 8pm, please join us at Democratic HQ for a Debate Party!

Tuesday, January 15th, Live from Nevada, on MSNBC, the Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate!

Party starts at 8:00pm, Debate starts at 9pm.

Price:
$5-Students
$10-Members
$20-Non-Member (membership included)

Cookies and Punch provided

KCDP HQ
3254 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo

Primary/Caucus Situation

Important message from the Chair

On the Primary / Caucus situation

As of right now we are scheduled to have a Primary on Jan. 15th. The 4 candidates who withdrew their names from the Ballot will not be on the Ballot.

The effort in the State Legleslature to put their name back on the ballot was blocked by Senate Republicans.

Write-in candidates will not be counted.

You will have an oppurtunity to vote for "uncommitted". If uncommitted recieves at least 15% of the vote in the 6th District or State-wide, we will then meet at the 6th District Convention, this spring an elect "uncommitted" Delegates to the Convention in Denver.

If you support
*Joe Biden
*Bill Richardson
*Barack Obama
*John Edwards

You need to vote uncommitted on Januaray 15th.

Then be prepared to come to the 6th District Convention (Look for date, time, location notices soon), sometime this spring and vote for the "uncommitted" Delegate who supports your candidate.

I know its very complicated and confusing, but please remember this is about November 4th, 2008 and taking back the White House. The Democratic Nominee can not win the Electoral College without Michigan.

At this time, we also may hold a Caucus on Febuary 9th, but we may not.

Stay tuned and check our wesite www.kzoodems.com for any further updates.

David C. Pawloski-Chair
KCDP