On Thursday Oct. 13's Central Committee meeting, we overwhelmingly voted to endorse the campaign of Move to Amend, a national effort which began after the Citizen's United SCOTUS decision in Jan.2010. Local efforts throughout the nation have increased dramatically as the economic crisis deepens and the GOP continues to block efforts create jobs, regulate Wall St., and effect tax fairness for corporations.

From the Move to Amend website:

"We the corporations"

"On January 21, 2010, with its ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons, entitled by the U.S. Constitution to buy elections and run our government. Human beings are people; corporations are legal fictions.

"We, the People of the United States of America, reject the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United, and move to amend our Constitution to:

* Firmly establish that money is not speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to constitutional rights.

* Guarantee the right to vote and to participate, and to have our vote and participation count.

* Protect local communities, their economies, and democracies against illegitimate "preemption" actions by global, national, and state governments.

"The Supreme Court is misguided in principle, and wrong on the law. In a democracy, the people rule. We Move to Amend."

Move to Amend Portland is working on efforts to bring this issues before City Leaders.

Nationally syndicated radio host Norman Goldman is coming to Portland and on Sat. Sept. 17, and will host a benefit event for the Multnomah County Dems at Kell's in Downtown Portland. At 7pm that evening, Norm will share his take as a radio personality, as a legal observer, and as a fiercely independent and caring American.

There are a few spots left at our sponsor's luncheon (1pm 9/17, Kells's) if you'd like to meet and converse with Norm - email KC for more details at chair@multdems.org. Evening reception with Norman Goldman, doors open at 6pm.

$10 for Pillars of the Party*

$25 non Pillars of the Party

Become a Pillar at the event and attend for only $10

Time: 6 pm (doors open) - 9pm, Saturday September 17th

Kell's Restaurant and Pub is located at 112 Southwest 2nd Avenue

And to prepare for a a great evening with Norman Goldman, listen to KPOJ from 6 - 9 PM weekdays:  http://normangoldman.com/smartmail/

Get your tickets right away!! Invite your friends and neighbors!

Over 50 Multnomah Democrats have filed paperwork to become the newest recruits to the growing Multnomah Dems team. All prospective PCPs who attend the Thursday Sept. 8 Central Committee Meeting will be presented for appointment by the Central Committee.

PCPs are the heart and soul of the Party - the folks that step up to serve their communities, and work to impact and effect democratic policies. PCPs gain knowledge of process, augment their understanding of policies, and get to know many of Oregon's Democratic leaders.

You can join the team, too. Click the above link "Inside the Party," and then click the highlighted text "Precinct Committee Persons".

All online PCP applications should be submitted to vicechair@multdems.org

Here are the folks up for appointment:

HD 42

Andy Albright, Judy Alley, Leeanne Baldwin, Anno Ballard, Linda Bard, Sarah Chenven, Tom Coleman, Erin Cooley, Fran Daggett, Linda Ethier, Linda Fausset, E.B. Ferdig, Don Gavitte, Mark Gharst, Chris Ghormley, Paula Gilmer-Purcell, Josh Goldberg, Patricia Greenfield, Mike Greenfield, Scott Hardster, Greg Holly, Kara Isenhart, Sara Jones, Brian Jones, Paul Lambert, Daniel Lewkow - (pending registration verification), Elianne Lieberman, Elizabeth McBreen, Charles McCarthy, Jean McNamara, Karl Meiner, Hilary Nally, David Nally, David Oates, Kathy O'Brien, Ken Otto, Anne Pernick, Daniel Peterson, Scott Pope, Emily Pritchard, Ellen Regal, Flauren Ricketts, Steve Sander, Dan Sherwood, Lynn Siprelle, Ruth Stellmon, Holly Telerant Blau, Harold Treinen, Banks Upshaw III, Jim White, Laurie Williams, Joe Williams, Geoffrey Wyatt

Gail Shibley HD 33.

Jessica Beck HD 36

Greg Diamond - HD 38

Justin Myers - HD 46

Richard Lancefield HD 46

Wes Lee - HD 48

Nationally syndicated radio host Norman Goldman is coming to Portland and on Sat. Sept. 17, will be hosting a benefit event for the Multnomah County Dems at Kell's in Downtown, Portland. At 7pm that evening, Norm will share his take as a radio personality, as legal observer, and as a fiercely independent and caring American.

Mark the calendar and check back with us soon for online ticketing. This will be affordable, inspirational and a heck of a great time!

There are a few spots left at our sponsor's luncheon (1pm 9/17, Kells's) if you'd like to meet and converse with Norm - email KC for more details at chair@multdems.org.