MMDFA Endorses Mark Schauer, Plans Fundraiser

Lost in recent political buzz swirling around the Michigan presidential primary was the news that Mid-Michigan Democracy for America (MMDFA) endorsed Mark Schauer for the 7th Congressional seat. Schauer currently serves as the state senator from Michigan's 19th Senate district. He will challenge Tim Walberg, the arch-conservative who currently holds the seat.

Schauer met with approximately 20 MMDFA members at the organization's monthly meeting on January 9, 2008. After Schauer fielded a number of questions about the environment, energy policy, and other topics, the membership voted unanimously to endorse Schauer.

To back up its endorsement, MMDFA's federal PAC has scheduled a fundraiser for Schauer on February 19, 2008, 5pm - 7:30pm, in East Lansing. The suggested donation is $25, but all are welcome.

For more details, send an email message to the following:
midmichigandfa@yahoo.com

or visit Mid-Michigan DFA on Facebook.

MMDFA is a grassroots activist organization that works with the national progressive movement inspired by Howard Dean's Democracy for America. The organization supports socially progressive and fiscally responsible political candidates, officeholders, and policies at all levels of government. Mid-Michigan DFA is dedicated to building a progressive, grassroots movement from the bottom up by encouraging participation, input, communication, and cooperation.

MMDFA's next meeting will be Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the SEIU building on E. Michigan Avenue in downtown Lansing, Michigan. All Mid-Michigan progressives are welcome.

-- Rico Thomas Rico

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