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DEL.ICIO.USBill Richardson hits the ATL
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a Democratic presidential candidate, hits Atlanta Friday in search of Latino voters.
Richardson will address the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus’ annual labor luncheon at CNN Center about “Mi Familia con Richardson,” a campaign outreach program intended to generate votes and cash from the Latino community nationwide.
The program, which is opening Georgia chapters, is backed by Sam Zamarripa, an Atlanta Democrat who in 2002 became the first Hispanic elected to the state Senate; and Virgilio Perez Pascoe, state Democrats’ vice chairman for constituency groups and a fellow at Kennesaw State University in northwest Georgia.
Richardson will trumpet the program again at Georgia Tech’s Student Center around 4 p.m. before heading to The Varsity restaurant on North Avenue to meet with supporters.
There’s been an 11th hour addition to Richardson’s schedule that will make him available to rank-and-file Democrats. Mike Berlon, who heads a group of Democratic county chairmen, said Richardson agreed to make himself available between 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ auditorium at 501 Pulliam St.
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By GA Dem
October 4, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this
Not sure Virgilio ever wanted to run for chair, seeing as how there has only ever been one free election.
He ran for constituency chair…
By TK
October 4, 2007 3:02 PM | Link to this
Wanted to make sure this opportunity to meet Governor Richardson got out as well. All are invited.
GADCC WELCOMES GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON TO ATLANTA ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH FOR EVENT OPEN TO ALL DEMOCRATS
The Georgia Association of Democratic County Chairs [GADCC] in conjunction with the Georgia AFL-CIO and the Young Democrats of Georgia, will be sponsoring an evening with Presidential candidate Governor Bill Richardson on October 5, 2007 from 7:00-8:30 PM at the IBEW Hall located at 501 Pulliam Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30312.
This event, the first in a unique series being sponsored by the GADCC, is designed to make the democratic presidential candidates as accessible as possible to all GADCC members, County Party officials and other interested democrats as these candidates travel across Georgia during campaign season. A voluntary contribution of $25.00 can be made at the door but is not necessary in order to attend. All are welcome. Open access is the goal.
The GADCC is committed to helping democrats at the county party level grow and flourish. Since it’s inception in the early 1980’s, the GADCC has done its best to provide grass roots help, financial support and county party training to local counties around the State. All proceeds from this and future events will go to help the county parties.
By Kathy Miller
October 4, 2007 6:27 PM | Link to this
I strongly encourage folks to come out and listen to Gov. Richardson. I heard him about two months ago when I wasn’t sure about his qualifications. To me, now, he is the best qualified, and being a popular Governor from a western state, provides us Democrats the best chance to win back the White House.