tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323571002007-04-12T02:46:32.701-05:00Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1173821182990770992007-03-13T17:18:00.000-05:002007-03-21T10:57:46.093-05:00"The Democats are coming....The Democrats are coming."<br /><br />The Freedom Democrats certainly hope that this is the “cry” associated with Democrats in 2007 and in November of 2008.<br /><br />As a caucus chartered by the Florida Democratic Party, Freedom Democrats do not endorse one Democratic candidate over another. We do however want to involve as many people in the local, state, and national races of each Democratic Candidate as early as possible and let everyone know of open GLBT candidates running.<br /><br />By sharing information on candidates and their positions on issues important to the GLBT community, Freedom Democrats hope to ensure greater awareness and participation in the democratic process. This will result in more interest and, we hope, more people voting in 2007 and November 2008 for Democrats and openly GLBT candidates.<br /><br />To this end, we will continue to inform our members and friends of any and all events, that we know about, that are happening in South Florida in regard to local and statewide races in 2007 and 2008 and the 2008 Presidential Race.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">We invite all Democratic and GLBT candidates, and their respective supporters, to share this information with us as soon as possible. This includes Democratic candidates for local and state races, as well as national races.<br /></span></strong><br />We will then post that information on the calendar section of <a href="http://www.freedomdems.org">http://www.freedomdems.org</a> and the candidates information below.<br /><br />We also guide everyone to go to <a href="http://www.EqualityGiving.org">www.EqualityGiving.org</a> and click on politicians where you can find information on all the presidential candidates' positions on LGBTQ issues (including Republicans). eQualityGiving also provides several web-based services to donors for free including email alerts, a discussion network, conference calls with leaders, and advice for strategic giving.<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Freedom Democrats will <em><span style="color:#ff0000;">do our best</span> </em>to send out bi weekly reminders of those candidates that may be in or are making a “swing” through South Florida. These gatherings might be a meet and greet, a campaign stop, a fundraiser, or any event which gives our members and friends an opportunity to meet, ask quesions of and hear a candidate.<br /></strong></span><br />As of March 19, 2007 Freedom Democrats contacted the campaigns of the following Democratic and/or GLBT candidates to share their “South Florida Calendar” with us. If we have left a Democratic or openly GLBT candidate out, please email us at <a href="mailto:Info@freedomdems.org">Info@freedomdems.org</a> and we will update our list and calendar.<br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Candidates are listed in alphabetical order:</strong></span><br /><br /><strong>2008 Presidential Race:</strong><br /><br />Senator Joe Biden<br /><a href="http://www.joebiden.com/">http://www.joebiden.com/</a><br /><br />Senator Chris Dodd<br /><a href="http://www.chrisdodd.com/">http://www.chrisdodd.com/</a><br /><br />Senator Hillary Clinton<br /><a href="http://www.hillaryclinton.com/">http://www.hillaryclinton.com/</a><br /><br />Senator John Edwards<br /><a href="http://www.johnedwards.com/">http://www.johnedwards.com/</a><br /><br />Congressman Dennis Kucinich<br /><a href="http://www.kucinich.us/">http://www.kucinich.us/</a><br /><br />Senator Barrack Obama<br /><a href="http://www.barackobama.com/">http://www.barackobama.com/</a><br /><br />Governor Bill Richardson<br /><a href="http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/">http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>2008 Florida -- US Senate Race:</strong><br /><br />None for 2008<br /><br /><br /><strong>2008 Florida -- US Congressional Race(s): </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Florida District 25 vs. Mario Diaz-Balart (R – Incumbent)<br /><br /></strong>Michael Calderin<br />Florida District 25 US Congressional Candidate<br /><a href="http://www.calderin2006.com"><strong>www.calderin2006.com</strong></a><br /><p><strong>Florida District 21 vs. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R – Incumbent)</strong> </p><p>Frank J. Gonzalez<br />Florida District 21 US Congressional Candidate<br />786-287-7491<br />voteliberty@bellsouth.net<br />MySpace link: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/gonzalezforcongress"><strong>www.myspace.com/gonzalezforcongress</strong></a><strong> </strong><br />Updates &amp; commentary: <a href="http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/gofrank/"><strong>www.groups.yahoo.com/group/gofrank/</strong></a><strong> </strong><br /></p><p><strong>Local Miami Dade Races:<br /><br /></strong><em><strong>2007 Miami Beach Commissioner Races:<br /></strong></em>Michael Gongora in 2007 (re-election) -- GLBT Candidate<br />Commission Group V<br /><a href="http://www.michaelgongora.com"><strong>http://www.michaelgongora.com</strong></a><strong><br /><br /></strong>Frank Kruszewski in 2007 -- GLBT Candidate<br />Commission Group VI<br /><a href="http://www.frank4mbc.com"><strong>http://www.frank4mbc.com</strong></a><strong><br /><br /><em>2007 North Miami City Council Race:</em><br /></strong>Scott Galvin<br /><a href="http://www.scott-gavin.com"><strong>http://www.scott-gavin.com</strong></a><strong><br /></p></strong><p><strong>2008 Florida -- State Senate Race(s): </strong></p><p>None identified as of March 20</p><p></p><p><strong>2008 Florida -- State House Race(s): </strong></p><p><strong>Florida District 109<br /></strong>Chris Norwood<br />(website information to come)<br /></p>Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1167834175575773732007-01-03T09:11:00.000-05:002007-01-03T09:22:55.590-05:00Greetings one an all from your Freedom Democrats.<br /><br />We are very excited to be entering 2007 with a Congress that controls BOTH the House of Representatives and The Senate.<br /><br />While we are very happy that the people of the United States have spoken, and desire a new direction of leadership, it is now time to return the Presidency to a new direction of leadership, which includes caring for all people of the United States and not just a few.<br /><br />There are many important issues that are still unresolved today. These issues revolve around healthcare, social security "security", medicare, drug benefit programs for the elderly, immigation, the environment, the minimum wage, homeland security, terrorism, and our place as a respected world leader, to name just a few.<br /><br />Please join us at our two monthly meetings, please see calendar section for date, place, and time, and help us help represent your voice to our local, city, county, state and federal office holders.<br /><br />We look forward to meeting and hearing from you and thank you for your ongoing support of the Freedom Democrats, fighting for your rights as an equal citizen of this great country.Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1165595924438180122006-12-08T11:35:00.000-05:002006-12-15T17:36:15.790-05:00Freedom Democrats thank you for your support and interest.<br /><br />We look forward to a wonderful 2007 and in bringing you ongoing information on issues that are important to Miami Dade citizens.<br /><br />We will again be having monthly social events starting up again in January so please check back for these updates and enjoy your holidays with family and friends.<br /><br />Please check out the "News Section" on this site and archived areas for other topics of interest and good reading!<br /><br />Happy Holidays.Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1163003138284877792006-11-08T11:15:00.000-05:002006-11-08T17:11:53.936-05:00Freedom Democrats want to take moment and say thank ALL of you for everything you have done to support us the past six months to our drive to the elections this past November 7.<br /><br />Building any organization is difficult and building a political one in Miami Dade can be a challenge, so say the pundits. Freedom Democrats disagree.<br /><br />We have found that many people ARE very interestd in their local, state, and national politics. The "answer" we provide to the community is to be an ongoing source of information and events for ALL of you, GLBT, straight, or otherwise.<br /><br />Our mission is to represent your voice and our goal is to be the consistent information source and organization that is there each and every month, letting you know what is happening. in our community and holding elected officials accountable.<br /><br />Please continue to "help us help you" and participate in our ongoing dialogue to protect all civil rights for all people. We promise to continue to ask the establishment and our elected officials if they are being visionaries in protecting the future of Miami Dade County for all of us.<br /><br />Freedom DemocratsFreedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1161637436125933152006-11-01T16:55:00.000-05:002006-11-02T12:57:27.846-05:00<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Freedom Democrats offer the following links to helping you, the voter, find the information you need to make an informed decision about whom you vote for and referendums on the ballot for the up coming November 7 elections.</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">Freedom Democrats' charter does not allow us to make any endorsements for candidates. We are here as an information source and encourage you all to vote. Our underlying name might give you a hint as to whom we think you should vote for, but the decision is your decision. We hope these links help. </span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">Excellent on Who is Running in Your Miami Dade District For Florida State Offices…It is VERY simple…do it now!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"><a href="http://www3.capwiz.com/aol04/e4/address/?state=FL&view=state">http://www3.capwiz.com/aol04/e4/address/?state=FL&amp;view=state</a></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Candidates Voter Guide for ALL Offices...State and Federal </span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.politics1.com/fl.htm"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>http://www.politics1.com/fl.htm</strong></span></a><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Voters’ Guide to Issues/Referendums in Florida</strong></span><br /><a href="http://www.votesmartflorida.org/mx/hm.asp?id=download_voterguide"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>http://www.votesmartflorida.org/mx/hm.asp?id=download_voterguide</strong></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><br />Miami Dade Congressional District Maps...How do I know for whom I can vote = What is My District?</strong></span><br /><a href="http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/maps/congress/congress.htm"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/maps/congress/congress.htm</strong></span></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Excellent Overview of Who Is Running in Florida</span></strong><br /><a href="http://projects.washingtonpost.com/elections/2006/fl/"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">http://projects.washingtonpost.com/elections/2006/fl/</span></strong></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">(Freedom Democrats cannot make endorsements):</span></strong></span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">From the State Forida GLBT Democratic Caucus</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.floridaglbtdemocrats.org/candidates.html"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>http://www.floridaglbtdemocrats.org/candidates.html</strong></span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>SAVE DADE Local Miami Dade Endorsements</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">(not all of these endorsements are supported by the Florida Democratic Party nor State Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus)</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.savedade.org/endorsements.htm"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>http://www.savedade.org/endorsements.htm</strong></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><br />Statewide Equality Florida Guide -- As November 7 Elections Pertain to the GLBT Community</strong></span><br /><a href="http://www.eqfl.org/issues/votersguide.php"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>http://www.eqfl.org/issues/votersguide.php</strong></span></a> <span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span>Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1159480050112686372006-09-28T16:32:00.000-05:002006-09-28T16:59:24.860-05:00Friends, members, Democrats, Independents, and everyone else (yes Republicans too):<br /><br />There are many wonderful events happening over the next 40 days as we drive to the November 7 elections. We encourage everyone to attend at least 2, if not all of these events, as they are fun, bring together wonderful people, and educate.<br /><br />More imortantly, these events give YOU, the voter, the opportunity to ask questions and listen to candidates viewpoints and positions on issues as they pertain to you. Please don't miss out.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>The best way to find out about these events is to click this link now,</strong></span> <a href="http://www.localendar.com/public/PHILTERMEDIA/freedomdems">http://www.localendar.com/public/PHILTERMEDIA/freedomdems</a>. <strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">Most </span><span style="color:#33cc00;">of the events for Miami Dade County are listed in this section of our site. </span></strong><br /><br />We do our best to update this calendar section with events from other Democratic and Democratic friendly organizations AND, thus, if you know of an event that we have missed, please let us know, by sending an email to <a href="mailto:Info@FreedomDems.org">Info@FreedomDems.org</a>, and we will put it up on the site immediately.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Don't forget to VOTE on November 7 and make sure your friends do too! </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">It is our time to move this country in a truly compassionate and intelligent direction.</span></strong></span><br /><br />Respectfully submitted,<br /><br />Freedom DemocratsFreedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1159372287853885632006-09-27T10:36:00.000-05:002006-09-28T09:47:22.696-05:00Members and Friends of the Caucus:<br /><br />We had another wonderful social mixer evening on Tuesday night at the National Hotel on South Beach with about 15 people attending the first part of the evening and another 10 showing up just before 9:00 pm. Six new members signed up!<br /><br />Thank you to those who came - we really appreciate your enthusiasm!<br /><br />To those of you who could not make it, we encourage you to come to our next event scheduled for Tuesday, October 24th. We are looking bring a nationally known figure to this event to speak to us and are holding it one week earlier this month due to Halloween.<br /><br />As a reminder, we are very fortunate to host our social mixer an hour before the start of the famous Martini Tuesday, hosted by Edison Farrow, so please come to our event and then visit with other new friends thereafter.<br /><br />The highlights of the social mixer:<br /><br />1. Our new website is launched. You can now donate online, become a member and stay up to date on what is happening.<br /><br />2. Congressional candidate Michael Calderin sent a representative for his campaign. Michael is charging ahead to win a "winnable" seat for the Democrats from Congressional District 25, please see <a href="http://www.calderin2006.com/new/">http://www.calderin2006.com/new/</a> . He is THE Democrat candidate and has the full endorsement and support of the Freedom Democrats. Mr. Calderin’s district is approximately 40% registered Republicans and he has a real shot to unseat incumbent candidate Mario Díaz-Balart in November. Mr. Calderin is taking a leadership role on LGBT issues and we thank him for his dedication to support all Americans' rights. Michael needs our help...any donation is much appreciated.<br /><br />3. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is having their annual dinner November 4 and honoring Julian Bond chairman of the NAACP, longtime civil rights activist and one of the founders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in 1960 and Robert (Bob) Cole, who has long been a tireless, unsung hero for the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities, please see <a href="http://www.thetaskforce.org/miami/06/index.html">http://www.thetaskforce.org/miami/06/index.html</a>. The Freedom Democrats will be hosting one table. If you would like to be a part of that table, please email Chip Arndt at <a href="mailto:chip@arndtstrategies.com">chip@arndtstrategies.com</a> or call 310.770.7204 (cell).<br /><br />4. We will be creating a voter's guide for Miami Dade which will be released to the public October 15. Please email us at <a href="mailto:Info@FreedomDems.org">Info@FreedomDems.org</a> to get copies of this guide to hand out to people.<br /><br />Your Caucus is here for you. Only with your help can we elect officials who will be there for you when it counts today and for years to come. We are all in this together!<br /><br />Respectfully submitted,<br /><br />Chip Arndt<br />President<br />Freedom Democrats<br /><br />If you wish to become a member, please click here now <a href="http://www.freedomdems.org/membership.html">http://www.freedomdems.org/membership.html</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:Info@FreedomDems.org">Info@FreedomDems.org</a>. Annual Dues are $25.00 (that is equivalent to 7 cents per day).<br /><br />Join now and be a part of changing Miami-Dade and our State. Questions, concerns, just want to chat privately? Please e-mail Chip Arndt at <a href="mailto:chip@arndtstrategies.com">chip@arndtstrategies.com</a> or call 305.895.9466 x113 and ask for Chip Arndt.<br /><br />We are here because we care and want to hear from you.Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1158855942306561442006-09-21T11:23:00.000-05:002006-09-21T17:54:08.960-05:00Dear Fellow Freedom Democrats Members and Friends:<br /><br />Meet wonderful people, voice your opinion, help us represent you and enjoy special martinis at the National Hotel on South Beach!<br /><br />Please join us next Tuesday, September 26th from 8 to 9 p.m. for our September social mixer. The main purpose of this fun gathering is for you to know what the Caucus is planning for the next few months, to meet some wonderful people who live in your community, and to give us feedback on the issues that are important to YOU.<br /><br />Everyone is encouraged to come, member and non-member alike.<br /><br />Immediately following our mixer will be the weekly Martini Tuesdays event from 9 p.m. onward, sponsored by Edison Farrow and the South Beach Social Club. Come one, come all! We look forward to meeting you and having some fun, Miami style.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Place:<br />National Hotel - Lobby Bar<br />1677 Collins Avenue<br />305.532.2311<br />www.nationalhotel.com<br /><br />Martini of the Week:<br />Chocolate Tuesday $7<br />Made with Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Choclate Temptation.<br /><br />Date: Tuesday, September 26th, 8 to 9 p.m. </span><br /></span><br />Thank you for your interest!<br />Freedom DemocratsFreedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1157475725188938892006-09-05T12:01:00.000-05:002006-09-05T12:02:05.196-05:00THANK YOU FOR VOTING!!!<br /><br />The Freedom DemocratsFreedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1156881334354870092006-08-29T14:48:00.000-05:002006-08-29T14:55:34.413-05:00Friends of The Freedom Democrats:<br /><br />Please <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>PRINT OUT YOUR VOTER'S GUIDE</strong></span>, and take it to the polls on September 5th.<br /><br />Equality Florida has surveyed over 2000 candidates for local, state and federal office. Please visit <a title="http://www.eqfl.org/" href="http://www.eqfl.org/">www.EQFL.org</a> for your Voter Guide.<br /><br />Be sure to print it out and take it with you to the polls. Also, please share this information - and send an email to anyone who lives in Florida and cares about fairness and equality for LGBTG Floridians to <a title="http://www.eqfl.org/" href="http://www.eqfl.org/">www.EQFL.org</a> for their own Voter Guide.<br /><br />Special Note: A candidate listing or/and any candidate in the Voter Guide does not represent an endorsement by the The Freedom Democrats/Miami-Dade GLBT Democratis Caucus of any candidate over another. Links to voter information and Voter Guide Information are provided for informational purposes only.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Remember to Vote September 5th!!!</strong></span><br /><br />Respectfully submitted,<br /><br />The Freedom Democrats.Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1156865314446100242006-08-29T10:23:00.000-05:002006-08-29T10:28:34.456-05:00Friends of The Freedom Democrats:<br /><br />Tonight's Social Mixer will be <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>rescheduled</strong></span> due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ernesto. We hope that everyone has filled up their gas tanks, have some water stocked up, and have rented your favorite movies for a night at home with your friends, family, and loved ones.<br /><br />We will announce when the social mixer will be rescheduled after the Labor Day Holiday and in the meantime...<br /><br />Enjoy your evening and please <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON SEPTEMBER 5TH!!!!</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The Freedom Democrats</span>Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1156791195385059622006-08-28T13:51:00.000-05:002006-08-28T13:54:18.320-05:00Dear Fellow Miami-Dade Freedom Democrats Members and Friends:<br /><br />Meet wonderful people, voice your opinion, help us represent you and enjoy special martinis at the National Hotel on South Beach!<br /><br />Please join us Tuesday 29th from 8 to 9 p.m. for our August social mixer. The main purpose of this fun gathering is for you to know what the Caucus is planning for the next few months, to meet some wonderful people who live in your community, and to give us feedback on the issues that are important to YOU.<br /><br />Everyone is encouraged to come, member and non-member alike.Immediately following our mixer will be the weekly Martini Tuesdays event from 9 p.m. onward, sponsored by Edison Farrow and the South Beach Social Club. Come one, come all! We look forward to meeting you and having some fun, Miami style.This Week's Location:National Hotel - Lobby Bar1677 Collins Avenue, 305.532.2311, <a href="http://www.nationalhotel.com">www.nationalhotel.com</a><br /><br />Martini of the Week:Chocolate Tuesday $7<br />(Made with Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Chocolate Temptation).<br />Date: Tuesday, August 29th, 8 to 9 p.m.<br /><br />If you wish to become a member of The Freedom Democrats, please e-mail Pietro Bonacossa pbonacossa@yahoo.com ASAP. Annual dues are $25.00 (that is equivalent to 7 cents per day).<br /><br />Join now and be a part of changing Miami-Dade and our State.<br />Questions, concerns, just want to chat? Please e-mail Chip Arndt at chip@arndtstrategies.com or call 305.895.9466 x113 and ask for Chip Arndt.<br /><br />We are here because you care!Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32357100.post-1155868715087552682006-08-17T16:30:00.000-05:002006-08-17T22:00:41.693-05:00Members and Friends of the Caucus:<br /><br />We had a wonderful social mixer evening on Tuesday night at the Setai Hotel on South Beach with about 30 people attending. Thank you to those who came - we really appreciate your enthusiasm! To those of you who could not make it, we encourage you to come to our next event scheduled for Tuesday, August 29th. We are very fortunate to host our social mixer an hour before the start of the famous Martini Tuesday, hosted by Edison Farrow, so please come to our event and then visit with other new friends thereafter.<br /><br />The highlights of the social mixer:<br /><br /> 1. Your Miami-Dade LGBT Democratic Caucus announced that it has changed its name to "The Freedom Democrats". Our website will re-launch August 25th and you can reach us and get all information on candidates and other updates on www.freedomdems.org.<br /><br /> 2. Commissioner Sally Heyman was in attendance from Miami-Dade District 4, please see http://www.miamidade.gov/district04/home.asp. She is up for re-election on September 5th and has the full support and endorsement of The Freedom Democrats. She has always been a big supporter of LGBT rights. Please remind people to vote on September 5th for Ms. Heyman! This is the election date for all Commissioners.<br /><br /> 3. Congressional candidate Michael Calderin was in attendance from Congressional District 25, please see http://www.calderin2006.com/new/. He is THE Democrat candidate and has the full endorsement and support of the Freedom Democrats. Mr. Calderin’s district is approximately 40% registered Republicans and he has a real shot to unseat incumbent candidate Mario Díaz-Balart in November. Mr. Calderin’s is taking a leadership role on LGBT issues and we thank him for his dedication to support all Americans' rights.<br /><br />4. President of the Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus, Michael Albetta, was in attendance, and is personally supporting these two candidates above and Jim Davis for Governor.<br /><br /> 5. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is having their annual dinner November 4 and honoring Julian Bond chairman of the NAACP, longtime civil rights activist and one of the founders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in 1960 and Robert (Bob)<br /> Cole who has long been a tireless, unsung hero for the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities, please see http://www.thetaskforce.org/miami/06/index.html. The Freedom Democrats will be hosting one table. If you would like to be a part of that table, please email Chip Arndt at chip@arndtstrategies.com or call 310.770.7204 (cell).<br /><br />Your Caucus is here for you. Please come to our meetings, become a member if you are not already for only $25.00 per year, go to the new website, www.freedomdems.org, for information, and send us your comments, concerns, and contributions. Only with your help can we elect officials who will be there for you when it counts. We are all in this together!<br /><br />Respectfully submitted,<br /><br />Chip Arndt<br />President<br />The Freedom Democrats<br />www.freedomdems.org<br /><br />If you wish to become a member, please e-mail Pietro Bonacossa pbonacossa@yahoo.com ASAP. Annual dues are $25.00 (that is equivalent to 7 cents per day). Join now and be a part of changing Miami-Dade and our State.<br /><br />Questions, concerns, just want to chat? Please e-mail Chip Arndt at chip@arndtstrategies.com or call 305.895.9466 x113 and ask for Chip Arndt. We are here because we care and want to hear from you.Freedom Democratsnoreply@blogger.com