“ I've been previoulsy active in politics and am coming back to the party to beat bush. ”

“ I totally feel the Obama is the right choice for the next President of the United States, but I worry that if we don't all get invloved he could start to take a downward trend like Hillary. ”

“ I live in a totally Republican neighborhood. I need to talk with some Progressives! ”

“ Hi, my name is Musafiri Ramadhani, friends call me Moses. I very interested in politics and meeting new friends. I cannot wait to meet you all and work hard for Hillary victory in 2008 election. ”

“ I'm a Democrat by birth! I'm passionately committed to Michigan and our fellow residents--our economic vitality, our educational system, our civil comportment of government and strengthening our working relationships beyond ideology. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in what goes on around me. ”

“ For as long as I can remember, I?ve cared about the environment. As a kid I took it to heart when Woodsy Owl told me to give a hoot and not pollute. ”

“ Hello, My name is Mike. I just graduated from Grand Valley State University. I'd like to be more involved in politics, possibly even running for an office or helping campaign this november. ”

“ looking to find a good venue, close to downtown, thinking about stockbridge pub or maybe the kopper top ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups because, I would like to see which direction the party is headed. I would also like to talk about ways that could help the party get on top and stay on top. ”

“ I was at the first meet-up held at the Doo Drop Inn. I can't attend the meet-up on May 11 as I will be on vacation in Washington DC. I plan to attend the meet-up in June. --Joanie Sciba ”

“ I have just returned to the Muskegon area after graduating from the University of Michigan, and I'm looking to get involved in the area Democratic party, and the 2004 election. ”

“ I'm a programmer that uses linux whenever possible for whatever possible ”

“ Hi! My name is Glenn and I am wantin to help make a change in Washington. I would like to be on the speaking committee( I am in Toastmasters). I'm looking forward to getting started! See you May 11. ”

“ Retired From Unisys after 28 years 1996. Was active as a volunteer in precinct, county and state politics in Iowa from 1967 to 1997. Would like to see most of the 2000 plus people that showed up for Michael Moore to show up for this election ”

“ I'm a student at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am ready to volunteer for a man who realizes the stakes. I believe that man is John Kerry. America is not an imperial nation and should not allow Bush to make it one. ”

“ My name is Anthony Rodriguez. I am a DEAN DEMOCRAT working for the progressive grassroots. I am an active member of Democracy For America, the treasurer of the GRCC Democrats, and a volunteer for local democratic candidates. ”

“ Independent accountant. Worked on the Howard Dean campaign (door-to-door, house parties.) Precinct delegate. Have written letters to GR Pulse. ”

“ As a recent transplant to Grand Rapids, I am interested in meeting more like-mided individuals dedicated to making social change. The power of a focused and passionate group is unlimited! ”