“ Hello, Everyone, My purpose is to engage with others who want to elect Barack Obama, President of the US. Also, I hope to help build citizen groups of common interests e.g. education reform so we might be active in the national dialog and solution. ”

“ The NH Young Democrats is for Democrats ages 18-36 and friends of all ages. NH Young Dems Keeep the Granite State Blue. ”

“ I'm a green card holder and passionate Democrat. ”

“ Hi! My name is Rosanne and I live in Medford, MA. Meetups are a great way to meet new people, who share the same interests. I have to rely on public transportation. I hope that meetups start up near Medford, MA. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in fine dining, fun, and cooking and many other things. Let's get together. ”

“ I was invited by MoveOn.com to review all the candidates web sites and vote. I liked Kucinich best. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get the republicans out of office. It's time the dems had a chance at it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want Dennis Kucinich to be the next president of the United States. ”

“ I spent years living in Washington, DC and miss the political activism I was involved in while there. I'm a Clinton supporter and would like to meet other enthusiasts. I'd like to see some things happen! ”

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

“ Hello, I'm long term Berwickian, I Co-Chair the Berwick Democratic Committee with my husband. I'm a public education advocate/representative, and an activist for change. ”

“ I am an electronics technician @ General Dynamics in Saco and I live in Shapleigh. ”

“ Hey :) I've been living in NH for about 29 of my 39 years. I was a Dean supporter and then a Kerry supporter and now I'm looking forward to 2008! We need a strong candidate who won't screw it up. ;) Peace. ”

“ Political Science Student- I grew up listening to NPR with my mom, and watching Meet The Press with my dad. I realized early on that there is not one aspect of life separate from politics, and If that is the case, I want into the decision-making! ”

“ Gus Rabson Retired Mathematician. Would like people to start realizing that few things are as simple as they appear on the surface. A powerful set of lungs and a sharp tongue is not enough to change the world for the better. ”

“ I am not professional anymore, I do community theater, and I want to stay up to date on what others are doing. I am not an actor, but a Stage Manager, Director, and techie. ”

“ I am a life long Democrat who is currently retired due to some very good luck. I keep my activist blood flowing by working with Planned Parenthood in Boston escorting women/girls in and out of thier clinic. ”

“ Hello ! I work in sales and am an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Salem. I believe small actions and commitments on a personal & local level can affect the outcomes of elections to move my country in the direction it should be headed. ”

“ Hello, My name is Patrick nelson and I am an 18 year old high school student at Lynn Classical. I hope to get involved with the progressive democrats, and to actively protest the war " on terror" ”

“ My name is Maureen and I am an elementary school principal. I live in Salem with my husband Rick and daughter Kendra. My son, Aaron, served in Iraq. He has finished active duty and he, his wife and ten month old baby have just moved in with us. ”

“ Janet Crane has worked on local and national elections for many years. She's interested in fair tax policies, environmental issues, and grassroots change. She wants to foster communication and action among Southern Essex County progessives. ”

“ Hi My name is Erin and I read about all of you in the Salem Evening news. I live in Beverly and am looking to meet other like minded individuals. I am a former canvasser for California Peace Action (Sane Freeze) and I love talking foreign policy. ”

“ Doug - Living in Beverly. I've got a 1yr old and a 3yr old, so I'm not very reliable regarding meeting attendance. Please keep me informed about the meetings and i'll try to attend. My profession is Family Business Consulting. ”

“ Hello Salem Progressives and Democrats! I'm a conservative, liberal, and progressive Democrat (no, that's not a contradiction) interested in doing my part to make a difference in local and national politics. ”

“ Hi! I am in my mid-twenties and just moved to Salem from Somerville. I was heavily involved with the Dean campaign during the primary and coordinated house parties and other fundraising activities for MA. I look forward to meeting all of you! ”

“ Hello my name is Andrea. I have been looking for awhile to meet up with like minded individuals in a comfortable setting on the Northshore. I really want to start getting myself more involved in issues that concern me and not just sit on the sideline ”

“ Grad student at the University of New Hampshire. See my web site at www.adam.smargon.net. ”

“ I am a progressive from Revere. I want to change the world and plan on doing it one person at a time. I am a Nurse and Father of two girls. ”

“ I hate, hate, hate George Bush. I hate, hate, hate the war in Iraq. If you don't agree with these two statements you should not be a democrat. ”

“ Hello there. My name is Peter Sullivan. I'm a three-term member of the NH House of Representatives from Manchester, and I am exploring a campaign for Congress in NH's First District (Manchester/Portsmouth/Hampton). ”

“ My name is Armelle. I am now in my fifties. I have not done this since the sixties, but I believe that this administration is the greatest threat to women's right to choose. We have to show them we won't take this lying down. ”

“ I'll be in Scottsdale for the 1st Meetup. See the supporters there. Fran ”

“ I am Jerry Goulart. I live in Gloucester. I am a member of; a statewide progressive democratic group, our City Committee, and "Democratic Dialogue" a monthly interview program that airs on our local cable network. I have worked on many campaigns. ”

“ I live in Marblehead and hope to help out in some way after the convention. thank you. ”

“ Time to send the shrub back to Texas and give this country back to the people! ”

“ Hi, I am Alan Richmond 61 yrs young, life DAV member, and John Kerry supporter since the day he first ran for office. I have been waiting for this run for a long time. ”