Venice Democratic Party Waiting List

“ My name is Patti and I live in North Fort Myers..I'm not new to Florida but my circumstances have changed greatly and I would like to meet others who are also "Senior & Single", both gals and guys...I left my friends in Delaware...sob sob sob.. ”

“ I've been making videos for many years. You can see my newest one (about Hillary) at http://www.Youtube.com/sketchgrrl ”

“ Hi! I'm Shawn, and I consider myself a moderate-to-liberal Democrat. I come from a union family, and we need more Democratic organizations in the Fort Myers area. ”

“ My husband and I are relatively new to the area and are looking for some intelligent democrats to have conversations with as well as get involved in the upcoming election. ”

“ hi my name is april the reason why i want a local meetup is to be able to get together and do things, discuss what is important to us ”

“ I love cooking and sharing recipes! Making a great meal together is a wonderful way to share. ”

“ We are putting together local Washington for Clark groups. Wayne Emery is the local leader for Kitsap Co. Please contact me at toninole@yahoo.com to find out dates of meetings. ”

“ Small business owner intent on sending Bush back to Texas! ”

“ Hi--I am a transplanted San Franciscan and am interested in meeting with others who would like to see Al Gore elected (again) and make it to the White House this time. ”

“ As a Republican I have always admired John and was pleased to have had him On my staff some 40 odd years ago. I am now retired living in Sarasota Fl. You have joined up with the right young man in the Congress of the United States. Marlow Cook ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be involved. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am away from home each summer, in Mineral, CA and want to keep being involved. ”

“ If you want to get involved, check out the Lee County League of Women Voters. We are a non-partisan organziation with over 80 years of history (and guys can join, too!). Check us out at www.lwvlee.org. Katrina, Co-President Lee Co. LWV ”

“ I want these Meetups because Buch has taken this country to hell in a hand basket. We have lost the respect of the world. Americans are being forced into a 2 class society while the insurance & oil companies rake in unheard of profits. ”

“ My wife and I are both retired professional people from the Maryland area. We are concerned about the direction our country has taken in recent years and want to help right the course. ”

“ Hi, My name is Jorge I'm a 38 year cuban born chef and life long Independant. I decided to step up my participation in politics because I've never felt that our civil liberties have ever been in greater danger (in my life time at least) ”

“ Hi, I am becoming more and more a supporter for John Edwards, and I would love to meet others who are interested in helping the Edwards capture the dem nod for president. ”

“ I am a progressive and support most liberal causes. ”

“ I am a shy 50ish woman who works for the Lee County School Board as a para in the schools. I have been a staunch Dem. since 1976 and am very opinated about many topics wpecially Mr. Bush. ”

“ GOOD DAY EVERY ONE, MY NAME IS RONALD NELSON I. ORIGINALY FROM CHICAGO AND HERE IN S.W. FLORIDA FROM 1991. NICK NAME "POT BOX". WILL TRY TO GET TO THE MEETINGS SO WE CAN SEND THIS BUSH-WACKER BACK TO TEXAS. ”

“ I'm a social liberal and a fiscal conservative. I don't hate Bush, but I think he could have benefited greatly from better parenting. OK, I'm pretty angry at him and the whole BushCo philosophy. Cheney is the Emperor to Bush's whiney Darth Vader. ”

“ Hi! I'm Robert, a 45 y/o computer engineer and lifelong Democrat. I'm more actively involeved in politics this year because I'm afraid our country may never recover from another 4 years of this Orwellian administration. ”

“ Hi! My name is Jacqui and I moved to Cape Coral from NY 3 years ago. I was so upset to see the lack of services in the area for my stepson, who I have custody of. Robert is 14 and multiply disabled. I've started an online support group. ”

“ Hello, My name is Mike Haley and I just recently voted for the first time this past election. I am amazed with the power I felt after voting only to be dissappointed the following day. Please let me know how I can help get democrats to the polls ”

“ I attend Florida Gulf Coast University studying Psychology. I will graduate in the Spring of 2008 and then will attend Graduate School that following fall. ”

“ There is a huge Democratic Party Resurgance happening in Southwest Florida. Come to the Meetup to find out more about Democratic Activities and Clubs - There are more of us than you think - another Proud Democrat ”

“ Well, my name is Chris Thompson, and I am the President of the newly FGCU College Democrats. I have re-organized the club and I need your help to get the students involved. ”

“ Life long Democrat. Mother of six and grandmother of six.As a teenager I worked at DH in New York for Bobby Kennedy.I feel unity in our party is the one sure way GW can be defeated. We have to touch base with the younger vote. ”

“ I am 67 years of age and feel very active. I work part time at Home Depot selling carpet. Its a great place! I also am involved with textiles in a unique way. I grew up in NYC and feel the average american is the backbone of the country. I am average ”

“ Transplanted to Fort Myers from NYC in 2004 - but still a city girl at heart. Animal lover, theatergoer, music junkie. ”

“ I'm a new transplant to Fort Myers, having lived earlier in Delaware, New York City, and Western Pennsylvania. I was glad to be a part of the 2000 Gore campaign and 2004 Kerry campaigns in Pennsylvania, when we carried our state. Now, I'm glad to b ”

“ To support the impeachment of Bush,to work on the future of the Democratic Party and the election of the President of the U.S. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make real friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we need to move our country in a new, more inclusive direction. ”

“ Judith ”

“ I took classes in spanish years ago and have many spaninf speaking friends. I would now like to begin studying it again. ”

“ I moved to Sarasota last June from Washington DC - retired fed. Will see you at the next meetup. Anybody who can give me info @ current efforts (get out the vote, registering democrats, etc) please let me know. Thanks. ”

“ We are a Sarasota Family transplanted from Pittsburgh in 1997. We have life long party & union ties. I have been involved in every aspect of running and winning campaigns. My daughters and husband are strong advocates and organize right along me. ”

“ Hi - I am Julie Manchester, daughter of William Manchester, married to Floyd Jay Winters, Co-Host of the Jay and Julie Show on WWPR 1490 AM, dog lover, and lifelong Democrat. ”

“ As a recent Florida resident from Northern California I am most interested in meeting others with similar political views in the different environment! Hope to see you at future events. ”

“ I'M A CHILD OF GOD, DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN DEMOCRAT, AND I VOTE!!! ”

“ I live in Bradenton and have two Bullies.And hope to get another someday.I would like to meet other owners like myself. ”

“ Hi Everyone! I'm looking forward to meeting like minded folks, and helping the right candidate win!! ”