“ Hi! I'm a social worker and live in Elgin, IL. I'd like to be informed and active. Deb ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm excited to have President Obama. ”

“ I am interested in any Pro-Life Democrat groups that are around here. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is everyone's duty to get involved. ”

“ My name is Deanna. I am a married mom who has 2 grown children & 1 in high school. I spend a great deal of time educating myself on the issues important to the democratic party. ”

“ I want local Impeach Bush Meetups because I am not very proud to be an American right now and have not been since November 2000 ”

“ I still like Dean but Kerry will do just fine. ”

“ Hello:g I have been a lifelong democrat, been a poll watcher, election judge, but not this year. I plan to do more. My uncle was an alderman here in the 50's when being democrat was unpopular. Hope to work on the phones, canvas, etc. ”

“ I am a lifelong "voting" Democrat but have never been politically active. I believe the time has come to change that. ”

“ I'm from Ogle Co. I am a newly energized Democrat. Howard Dean got me into this stuff and I will work hard to get progessive Democrats running this country. I am a strong supporter of Obama ”

“ Let's not be hated, let's be respected! We must, therefore, be respectful...to our worldwide friends. This is NOT where we are with this administration. Let's chance that! BeatBush! C'mon y'all...BEATBUSH!! ”

“ Katie, 23, recently moved back here from Arizona, subbing now, certified secondary ed, social studies teacher ”

“ My husband, Don, and I are standing stong against the takeover of our democratic way of life by the far right wing of the very wealthiest 1% of our citizens. The majority must decide our future. ”