“ I moved to Cleveland a little over 4 years ago for grad school and this is most likely the last year that I'll be here. I'd like to leave Cleveburg on a positive note and meet some cool people and have some fun now that I have more time on my hands! ”

“ Just looking to meet people with similar interests and make friends. ”

“ Hi my name is Britney, I just recently joined meetup.com, more info coming soon =D ”

“ I'm a 27 year old professional female looking to meet new friends and potential dates :-) ”

“ Hi, I'm a huge fan of "70's" Old School" music and an even greater fan of Barack Obama. I heard about the group from Walter and decided this was the place for me. Let's get it started! ”

“ Hi, I am a award winning published Poet/writer. With my first book out right now called Journey Through Darkness,Poems on the Road of Life by TORI J. I have been nominated for Poet of the Year for 2008, and picked one of the best Poets of 2007,I am ”

“ Because I AM a bad mama jamma... for Obama ! And was a bad mama jamma along the way ! :) ”

“ Hi Walt, thanks for the invite ”

“ Hi everyone! I am a proud Democrat, 53 years old, and a staunch supporter of Hillary Clinton for President. It's time for a change and promises not just made, but promises KEPT! ”

“ hello i'm michael ”

“ I'm Paula and a progressive democrat. I'm a lifelong resident of Akron. Meetups give the everyday citizen the hands-on opportunity to contribute. I'm here to help strengthen the base of Democratic voters for Hillary Clinton. ”

“ Westside Dems in the best political group in NE Ohio. Great organization. Picture is me with Sen. Chuck Shumer during the Sherrod Brown Campaign in 2006. ”

“ Hi, I'm Debbie Voracious movie goer ”

“ In an effort to revitalize the hemp legalization movement we take upon the task to make as many people aware of the benefits from this plant cannabis-hemp. If you would like to discuss the ramifications of the War On Drugs join us now! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love Michael Moore and all that he stands for. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am obsessed with liberal politics and would like to meet with other like-minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I AM A DEMOCRAT TO THE BONE MARY ”

“ hi, my name is Marsha McCroden. I'm moving to Salem OR and want to find a Democratic Club and Oregonians for Kerry group. I already have information on where to register to vote and when. I've always considered that an important right. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an eco-friend committed to helping bringing about necessary changes in the world, both locally and globally, that would respect cultural diversity and benefit all people rather than a select few. ”

“ I graduated from Oberlin in Feb. 04 and since then have worked for the AFL-CIO and Move On PAC. I organized the recount for the Green and Libertarian Parties in Cuyahoga County. We need some serious changes. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I feel networking in a small group environment can help inspire. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want my voice to be heard and I want to help make Hillary's campaign successful. ”

“ Hi - Registered Democrat, but I like to consider myself a non-partisan kinda gal. I'd probably be a Green if I thought my vote wouldn't get lost. Don't like seeing my country turned into what it has become. ”

“ Hi - It's Laura from the CIC group... I don't know how to sew, but it's a resolution for the year. I'd love to sew things for my son - I've got lots of ideas and no skills. ha ha! Laura ”

“ I want local Pittsburgh Steelers Meetups because I would like to watch the games with fellow steeler fans. If they are not on the local tv, I have to go to a sports bar and watch the game often by myself. ”

“ My husband and I live in Cleveland Heights, but used to live in Columbus until 1995. Looking forward to volunteering with the Michael Coleman for Governor campaign. We need his good leadership and vision in the governor's office. ”

“ Attorney from Cleveland, Ohio. Interned on Mr. Coleman's campaign for Columbus Mayor in 1999. ”

“ hey there! i've been a DC Downsizer listserv participant since about the time it went public. i'm happy to see a MeetUp form for the group. i love to recruit, and DC Downsizer has enabled me to do this. ”

“ I am in the staffing industry and focus on the automotive industry. I am a reformed conservative (I have become awakened!) and even went to a conservative school. I've live with the "enemy"...forgive me! ”

“ This is my first year truly affiliating myself with a party. The stakes have never been higher to elicit change for the better. ”