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The newest Survey USA poll shows Bush at 48% approve/48% disapprove in Indiana and under 40% among Independants in the state.

Update: Forgot to mention that Bush is also at only 37% among self-professed Moderates in teh state as well.

Something odd about the poll though, the way I’m reading it, were no African Americans surveyed in Indiana for this poll? That would explain why it shows Indianapolis at 50% for Bush and it would seem to me that the 48% disapprove might be a little low.

Update: I emailed SurveyUSA about the 97% white makeup of the poll in Indiana. I will post any response I get.

Update 2: A response from Survey USA. They say it was just a cut & paste error, that the approval percentages are correct but the racial breakdown percentages were not.

The data has been corrected, and the web page should now be refreshed.

There was a problem with the DISPLAY of our data, but not with the
underlying data itself.

It was (to slightly over-simplify it, but not misstate it) a cut and
paste problem on our end.

The correct % of African Americans were interviewed and were reflected
in our original results, and now are displayed correctly.

Many thanks for your careful scrutiny.

Now the data shows
89% White
7% African America
3% Hispanic
1% Other

via kos.

June 27 - July 4, 2005
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Monday, June 27, 2005
12 noon, Barringer’s For Lunch, 2535 S. Meridian Street, Meet and chat with a number of Democrats!

Tuesday, June 28, 2005
7:30 pm, Indiana Democratic Club, Julia Carson Government Center, 300 East Fall Creek Parkway.

Wednesday, June 29, 2005
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 - Community, Faith & Labor Prayer Breakfast - - $10 at Christ Church Cathedral on the circle - featuring Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, author of “Blue Collar Jesus” - for more info: nancyholle1@aol.com. RSVP needed for meal. Thanks, Nancy

7:30 pm, Perry Township Democrat Club, Communication Workers of America, Local 4900 Building, 1130 East Epler, Indianapolis. Speaker: Michael T. Spears, Chief, Indianapolis Police Department.

Thursday, June 30, 2005
8:00 am, Marion County Democratic Party, Chairman’s Club, The Rathskeller, 401 East Michigan Street. Guest Speaker: Dan Parker, Indiana State Democratic Party Chairman, RSVP Jen Grawcock, 637-3366. ($10.00 Breakfast, $30.00/month dues).

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME AT DECATUR TWP. 4-H FAIR
Many of you joined the Decatur Twp. Democrat Club last year at the annual Decatur Central Lions Club 4-H Fair. It is time to renew! Membership is now $5/individual or $25 Commodore Corps (booster). Our current membership roster currently stands at 312 and is growing daily!
Hard to believe, isn’t it?

Our club will have a booth at the Fair, to be held nightly starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, July 6 to 9, at the campus of Decatur Central High School on Kentucky Ave.

We will feature several nice gift items that have been donated to the Club, including: overnight lodging at Holiday Inn-Select/Airport and Courtyard by Marriott/Airport; tickets to American Cabaret Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre and the Hollywood Bar and Filmworks; luggage from Union Federal Bank; gift certificates from Indy’s Family Restaurant; gifts from Indianapolis Colts; mugs and CD holders from Regions Bank.

Check out our booth in the Lions Food Tent to see how you can win these great prizes!

We will also feature items of interest to the growing Latino community in Decatur Twp. and we expect to have bilingual persons at our booth at all times during the Fair.

Voter registration forms will be available, as usual. If you, family members or neighbors have recently moved, it will be convenient to complete this information to insure a hassle-free voting experience in ‘06 - both Primary and Fall Election.

Adjacent to our booth will be one staffed by Joe Potesta, executive director of the Leadership Development Institute, who will have essential information for men and women interested in becoming an apprentice to various Building Trades in Indiana. Please advise your acquaintances about this opportunity.

As always the Lions Food Tent will have traditional pork chop dinners, and a variety of inexpensive ala carte items and beverages. Burton Bros. will again provide an array of safe carnival experiences for all age groups. This is definitely a family affair! Advance sale discounted carnival tickets are available (20 tickets - $10) at the Kentucky Ave. Marsh Supermarket, Chuck’s Market in Valley Mills and Connie’s Market in West Newton (through Tuesday, July 5).

Come to the Fair and enjoy good company!
– Paul G. Fox,
Club President
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The United Wayne Township Democrat Club (UWTDC) has moved its monthly meetings to a larger, more convenient location, starting July 12:
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW MEETING LOCATION & START TIME: Monthly meetings will now be held on the second Tuesday of every month at the Speedway Library, 5633 West 25th Street, Speedway, Indiana 46224. The time has also changed; meetings are now from 6-8 p.m. Monthly meeting dates for 2005 are: Tuesday, July 12; Tuesday, August 9; Tuesday, September 13; Tuesday, October 11; Tuesday, November 8; and Tuesday, December 13.

SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS:
Saturday, August 20 - “Franks with Frank” Community Picnic
The United Wayne Township Democrat Club will host its annual community picnic with Marion County Sheriff Frank Anderson on Saturday, August 20, 2005 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The “Franks with Frank” community picnic will be held at the American Legion Wayne Post #64 at 601 S. Holt Road. The picnic features hot dogs and all the fixins for only $5, while kids under age 10 eat free. The picnic is open to the public. Call Andy Miller, Club President, at 317-684-5436 for tickets and sponsorship information.

Saturday, September 3 - “Annual Labor Day Parade”
You are invited to participate as a sponsor of the Annual Labor Day Parade on Saturday, September 3. The parade will start at Pennsylvania and North Streets at 11 AM. There will be special guest speakers, live entertainment, food, raffles, drawings and lots of fun. Immediately following the parade,
there will be a picnic on the grounds of the American Legion Mall. Make a float, dress the kids up, drive your American-made vehicle and bring your American-made products to show off with pride! Join thousands of proud Union members who will be marching in solidarity with friends and family
around Monument Circle. There are many ways to participate; sponsorships, volunteering and donations. Your sponsorship and participation is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Julie Voorhies at the Central Indiana Labor Council at 317-638-3455 or by e-mail at: rvoorhies@inaflcio.org.

Saturday, October 8 - “Pancake Breakfast with Mayor Bart Peterson”
The United Wayne Township Democrat Club will host its annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson on Saturday, October 8, 2005 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The breakfast will be held at the United Steelworkers Local 1999 Union Hall at 318 South Addison. The breakfast features all-you-can-eat pancakes, breakfast sausage, coffee and orange juice for only $5, while kids under age 10 eat free. The breakfast is open to the public. Call Andy Miller, Club President, at 317-684-5436 for tickets and sponsorship information.

Tonight (Tuesday, June 28) is the June meeting of the Indiana Democratic Club
7:30pm @
Julia Carson Government Center
300 E. Fall Creek Parkway
2nd Floor

Tonight’s meeting is an “open floor” meeting so if you’ve got something to say, a group to promote or an event to remind people about tonight’s your chance.

The Hamilton County Dem Women’s group June 26th meeting has been rescheduled for July 10 due to the closing of the library because of the Fisher’s Freedom fest celebration.

Via the Indiana Young Democrats mailing list:

The Howard County Young Democrats are hosting former Lt. Gov. Kathy Davis for an ice cream social Wednesday evening at Highland Park in Kokomo from 6-8 p.m. The invitation is attached — come if you can!

Directions to Highland Park:
(Contact Tonya Robertson, HCYD President on cell phone at 765-513-0198)
From Indy and Cities south of Kokomo:
Take US 31 North to Markland Ave (also Indiana 22) and turn West (left) onto Markland.
Follow Markland Ave to Webster St and turn South (left)onto Webster.
Follow Webster to Defenbaugh St and turn West (right) onto Defenbaugh.
Follow Defenbaugh into Highland Park and follow the signs to the famous Old Ben and gigantic tree stump - the open shelter is directly across the parking lot from them.

Drinking Liberally: Indianapolis is holding their first cookout on Saturday, June 25th at 1pm. Drinking Liberally is a weekly “happy hour” for liberals, progressives, Democrats and anyone fed up with the current state of affairs. The cookout is an attempt to broaden our numbers and at the same time have some good food on a nice summer day.

If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to indianapolis@drinkingliberally.org for the location (in the Broadripple area).

The weekly e-mail list is a product of the Marion County Democratic Headquarters. If you have any questions about the events, or wish to be added to this list call Jen at 637-3366.

The deadline for additions to the weekly list is Friday, for the next week.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2005
7:00 pm, Franklin Township Democratic Club, Franklin Township Informer, 8822 Southeaster Avenue (2 buildings west of the Ordinary in Wanamaker. A group gathers around 6:00 pm for dinner at the Ordinary. All are invited! SPEAKER: Dr. Charles Warren, Research Manager, Institute for Working Families: “SOCIAL SECURITY - CRISIS OF CHALLENGE.”

Wednesday, June 22, 2005
7:00 pm, Lawrence Township Democrat Club, Greetings to all my fine Democrat friends! Just a reminder that our next meeting is Wednesday, the 22nd of June. At the last meeting, Debra Cooper who is in charge of the 4th of July activities, requested that each member bring a bag of individually wrapped candy. The candy will be tossed to the children by our members who will be riding on the float. So don’t forget your candy! Also, if you have not paid your LTDC dues, please try to do so at the meeting. Dues are only $5.00. So come join us and bring a friend! Joyce Kruse

Saturday, June 25, 2005
8:30 am, CONCERNED CLERGY, Carson Government Center, 300 East Fall Creek Parkway.

8:30 A.M To 10:30 A.M. By Popular demand, the ladies of the Southside Democrat club will sponsor a BIG CADILLAC BREAKFAST (pan cakes or waffles and sausage) At our clubhouse 1135 Shelby St. Advanced tickets can be purchased for $5.00. One Ticket Holder will win $100 Government Bond. Come and have breakfast with some good Democrats That You Support
>>>>Larry Ryan, President

11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Carl L Drummer, Center Township Trustee’s 11th Annual Fun Fest for Kids. 800 Block Massachusetts Avenue. FREE!!! FUN FOOD GAMES RIDES HORSEBACK RIDING REFRESHMENTS MOONWALKS INFORMATION BOOTHS ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITIES SPECIAL GUESTS
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June 29 - Community, Faith & Labor Prayer Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 - $10 at Christ Church Cathedral on the circle - featuring Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, author of “Blue Collar Jesus” - for more info: nancyholle1@aol.com. RSVP needed for meal.
Thanks, Nancy

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Decatur Township
Upcoming is the 58th annual Decatur Central Lions Club 4-H Fair, to be held nightly Wednesday-Saturday, July 6-9, on the campus of DCHS on Kentucky Ave. Decatur Democrats welcome visitors to their booth, which will feature some attractive silent auction items.

Adjacent to our booth will be the Leadership Development Institute, headed by Executive Director Joe Potesta. He will offer valuable information for the recruitment of apprentices for the Building Trades in Indiana.

The Fair’s food tent offers Pork Chop Dinners and a budget-minded ala carte menu, served by the Lions Club. The Fair is an annual homecoming event that attracts upwards of 25,000 patrons during its four-night run, with carnival rides for all ages provided by Burton Bros. Bring the family!

A neighborhood motor parade, led by the award-winning DCHS marching band, will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9. Any and all Democrat office holders and ‘06 candidates are invited to participate. Call Decatur Club Vice President Jon Easter, 856-8541, for details.

Decatur Democrats do not take a summer vacation! There is simply too much to do.
Paul G. Fox, President

Reminder that the Justice for Janitors’ March for Justice is Wednesday, June 15th @ 4:45pm at Monument Circle, Indianapolis.

MARION COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY WEEKLY LIST
June 13 - June 19, 2005
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The weekly e-mail list is a product of the Marion County Democratic Headquarters. If you have any questions about the events, or wish to be added to this list, you may call Jen at 637-3366.

The deadline for additions to the weekly list is Friday, for the next week.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2005
7:00 pm, United Wayne Township Democrat Club, LBC Community Center, 709 S. Lynhurst Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241 (on Lynhurst between Rockville Road & Washington Street, at the corner of Delma and Lynhurst Drive). SPEAKER: Robert Voothies, President of the Indiana AFL-CIO Central Labor Council (CLC) and member of the IBEW. Bob will will address the current status of Unions in America, as well as discuss what Democrats can do to work with the Labor Unions to strengthen America.

Wednesday, June 15, 2005
6:45 pm, Washington Township Democratic Club, Knights of Columbus, 2100 East 71st Street (left off of Keystone).

Saturday, June 18, 2005
8:30 am, CONCERNED CLERGY, Carson Government Center, 300 East Fall Creek Parkway.

8:00 M. Wayne Township’s Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast has been CANCELLED and moved to October. Stay tuned!

6:30 p.m, June 18 - 2005 Elwood Black Scholarship Dinner -. at IBEW Local 481, 1828 N. Meridian, $30 each or $240 for table of 8 (donations for the Elwood Black Scholarship Fund are also being accepted) - for more info: nancyholle1@aol.com RSVP needed for dinner.

Sunday, June 19, 2005

June 20, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Back again by Popular Demand! Please join State Representative Mae Dickinson for:.
Afternoon Desert Social at the Firefighters Local 416, 748 Massachusetts Avenue
RSVP Kirsten Self, 231-6291. Suggested Contribution: $25.00
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Marion County Democratic Party, VICTORY OPEN, TUESDAY, June 21, 2005:
When: Tuesday, June 21st. 7:00 a.m. Registration, 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start.
Where: Smock Golf Course, 3910 E. County Line Road.
Price: $175 per golfer, ($150 per golfer for Chairman’s, City, and Circle Club members)
Hole Sponsorships: $300 each. ($250 each for City and Circle Club Members)
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Lawrence Township Democrat Club
Greetings to all my fine Democrat friends! Just a reminder that our next meeting is Wednesday, the 22nd of June.

At the last meeting, Debra Cooper who is in charge of the 4th of July activities, requested that each member bring a bag of individually wrapped candy. The candy will be tossed to the children by our members who will be riding on the float. So don’t forget your candy!

Also, if you have not paid your LTDC dues, please try to do so at the meeting. Dues are only $5.00. So come join us and bring a friend! Joyce Kruse

June 29 - Community, Faith & Labor Prayer Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 - $10 at Christ Church Cathedral on the circle - featuring Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, author of “Blue Collar Jesus” - for more info: nancyholle1@aol.com RSVP needed for meal.

Thanks, Nancy

Decatur Township

Upcoming is the 58th annual Decatur Central Lions Club 4-H Fair, to be held nightly Wednesday-Saturday, July 6-9, on the campus of DCHS on Kentucky Ave. Decatur Democrats welcome visitors to their booth, which will feature some attractive silent auction items.

Adjacent to our booth will be the Leadership Development Institute, headed by Executive Director Joe Potesta. He will offer valuable information for the recruitment of apprentices for the Building Trades in Indiana.

The Fair’s food tent offers Pork Chop Dinners and a budget-minded ala carte menu, served by the Lions Club. The Fair is an annual homecoming event that attracts upwards of 25,000 patrons during its four-night run, with carnival rides for all ages provided by Burton Bros. Bring the family!

A neighborhood motor parade, led by the award-winning DCHS marching band, will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9. Any and all Democrat office holders and ‘06 candidates are invited to participate. Call Decatur Club Vice President Jon Easter, 856-8541, for details.

Decatur Democrats do not take a summer vacation! There is simply too much to do.
Paul G. Fox, President

There are rumblings that former Indiana Congressman Tim Roemer (D) is looking to challenge Richard Lugar for Senate.

“Informed and reliable Democratic sources” tell the Howey Political Report that former Rep. Tim Roemer (D-IN) “is seriously considering a 2006 challenge to U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar… Roemer confidants tell HPR that a statewide head-to-head poll taken by Garin-Yang last week had Lugar leading Roemer by 41-39 percent. It also revealed that 36 percent felt the country was on the right track and 53 percent felt the country was on the wrong track. Previous published polls in Indiana have had Senator Lugar with approval ratings in the 70th percentile.”

Via Political Wire & Kos.