The Democratic Reunion: New Jersey
Posted by on July 29, 2006 at 02:03 PM
This Democratic Reunion story was submitted by Colleen, one of your DNC-funded field organizers.
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Our Democratic Reunion in Scotch Plains, NJ has been such a success! People began arriving at the Stender Headquarters around 10:15am. By 10:45 the office reached maximum capacity and people were spilling out onto the front lawn.
At 11:15 things got underway. We held a rally in front of headquarters. Linda joined DNC Finance Chair Phil Murphy and Governor Corzine on the front porch to speak to the crowd before hitting the street to canvass with volunteers, stuff envelopes, and work the phones on behalf of Democrats running for office in New Jersey.
The group varied in age from 18 to 81, but they all rallied together, united behind the idea of going out to spread the Democratic Vision for America. Even though it was close to 100 degrees in the sun today, our volunteers were energized and ready to go!
It was encouraging to see the dedication and pride of so many Democrats in New Jersey. They were willing to put up with the heat and humidity to see three leaders speak and then go on to reach out to their fellow neighbors. We all know how important Linda’s race is this November. Today’s event was the perfect way to celebrate the team we have built and to raise the profile of her canvassing efforts!
Because so many volunteers showed up, we were able to canvass every single Democratic and unaffiliated District in Scotch Plains, Fanwood, and North Edison. In a single day we will be able to reach thousands of voters. After seeing the energy and dedication of Democrats here in New Jersey, I know the next 100 days are going to be amazing as we run towards Election Day and Victory in 2006.
[Update]: Check out this diary on DailyKos to hear another 1st hand account of this event.
Corzine, Murphy and Linda energized the crowd (photos will be added later, once I get home and put it up online) by calling for change in Congress and for Mike Ferguson to be fired ASAP. Corzine got loud cheers when Linda saluted him for taking on the property tax crisis, which is a terrible burden on New Jersey taxpayers. Linda roused the crowd when she pointed to the gas station next door and said:"THAT is what's wrong with the direction of this country!"
I also met a number of my old friends, and made some new ones, too. They are people from all ages, all colors, all backgrounds; but they all have a common vision: to take this country back!
More pictures!
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