“ I would like to join a group supporting Barak Obama for President. I would also like to volunteer during this campaign. ”

“ Smith County appears to be overwhelmingly Republican because the political leverage has been forfieted to a few old money Tylerites. Smith County politicians switched parties because of political expediency, not becuase they believe in Republic extr ”

“ I'm interested in meeting others with similar interests. ”

“ I believe in his youth and enthusiasm!!! Don't you? ”

“ 2/3 of this group is from Tyler. Is there enough interest to start a group in Longview? I attended these meetups when I lived in Austin during the 04 elections, but I've moved to East Texas since then. What do you think? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my father and I just relocated from San Diego and miss talking to Progressive people. ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups because I am a Democrat and enjoy political discussion. ”

“ My name is Kyle I live in Nacogdoches but work in Lufkin. I am interested in meeting up with other Democrats in this area. Please contact me so we can communicate. ”

“ I'm an assistant professor of mathematics at UT Tyler. I've lived in Tyler for only a year... came here from Eastern Iowa where I was (loosely) involved with the local Democrats. Very left-leaning and always have been esp. on economic/social issues. ”

“ I am a 66 year old white female who is interested in doing something besides wringing my hands about the political climate in this country. I have never participated in politics except for voting and acting as an election judge for the Democratic pa ”

“ Hi! I'm Shirley Walston I have been a Democrat my entire voting life. I am the Treasurer for Demo. Women of smith Co. and VP. of the Demo. Club. I moved from Fort Bend County in 1990 to Whitehouse, I became active in Tyler Dec. 1,03 and still at it. ”

“ I'm 54 and tired of the mean, sneaky GOP methods. Find me volunteering at the Democratic Party Headquarters, at campaign events, or hanging out with like-minded individuals. ”

“ Please join us at our monthly meeting of the Democratic Club on Tuesday, October 21st at Sweet Sue's restaurant. The meeting starts at 6:30 but we would love for you to join us for resonably priced buffet dinner at 6:00. ”

“ 55 yo oncologist, yellow dog Democrat ”

“ with the political climate getting more and more intense as Bush continues to eff it up, I realize that it is time for me to take a more active role in improving it. ”

“ Someone please contact me about a meeting place for the local DNC.......I desperately want dumb--- dubya out of office and I want to help! ”

“ My husband John & I live in Leesburg Texas a small town out of Pittsburg. We are life long Democrats and all ways vote for the Democratic canidate and we are very concerned about the direction Bush is taking the country. ”