“ 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. ”

“ hi ! wazzup! Glad 2 b here! ”

“ Hi, I'm Debbie Voracious movie goer ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because Hillary exemplifies the strong, dynamic Presidential candidate that the United States is in need of. A strong grassroots campaign for Hillary will secure a strong democratic political transition. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Just your average progressive Liberal dreaming of a day when our government returns to a time when our elected officials are responsible to their constituents, not lobbies. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I am a 63-year-old retired college administrator and have been a Democrat all my life. Never in my life, however, have I felt such a strong need to actively get involved in putting a Democrat -- John Kerry -- in the White House. So here I am! ”

“ I am a food Warehouse manager. The Republican party, Federal and State, is well into the process of steering our nation toward disaster. The standard of living for middle class and the future of our children is in jeopardy. They must be stopped! ”

“ Bitterly disapointed in our nation and our state, I believe we need to keep up the good fight. ”

“ I want local Moms Meetups because my daughter, 6-1/2 months, really seems to enjoy being around other babies. ”

“ hello im a 30 year old male from the sharon area ”

“ I serve as a Democratic State Committee Womanand am excited to be part of a progressive group that seeks to bring positive change to Crawford County! ”

“ Bush is scarier than Reagan ever was. Let's try to get some unity going in the Dem party and clean out the white House! ”

“ Want to stay involved with the Democratic Party. We can't stop now! ”

“ My name is Dave. I'm 41 until election day. It's my birthday, and will also be the birthday of the new America. ”

“ I'm a recent college grad with a teaching degree, but no teaching job. I'm new to Cleveland, and am looking for ways to volunteer with my free time. ”

“ i would like a local meetup group so that we can share ideas and our love of crocheting ”

“ I'm Mary Parker, 63yrs ol. Black. Roman Catholic. a convicted felon. life long democrat. Mother of 3 children , 2 are Mentally Challenged. I have Epilepsy following two strokes during childbirth. Consequently, all 3 of us are on ssi and medicaid. ”

“ I am a liberal democrat. I have lived in this area for three years. I could not believe that this area was so conservative. The area I work in is Wayne County and it seems worse. I am looking to work to change what is happening to our country. ”

“ I was a big John Kerry supporter, but unfortunately you know how things ended! We must do our best to do damage control for the things Bush has done and will continue to do for 4 years! Let's show him that we will not stand for his wrong decisions! ”

“ Ahhh the Bush ads...Moving America Forward...yeah, right over a cliff! ”

“ The Bush Régime is taking this country in the wrong direction and continues to alienate America from the rest of the free world. I feel we need to elect John Kerry to lead us back in the right direction. ”

“ I am an attorney with the UFCW and its Int'l Chemical Workers Council living in Jackson Township. We have to get rig of Bush and jobs back into America! ”

“ Well, we are up and running!!! A great turnout for the March Meetup. Let's keep up the passion to fight for the rights of the American people. Grass roots is the key! ”

“ Hello, I'm Patti, and I'd like to know how many democrats generally show up for the meetups in this area. ”

“ I am no longer unemployed, a mother and working on my Master's in counseling. I work for Nova Behavioral Health with the mentally ill homeless. I have worked for Planned Parenthood and have marched and worked for choice as long as I can remember. ”