Darcy Burner for Congress Campaign Log

Darcy Burner for Congress Campaign Log http://www.darcyburner.com/ Contains events, topics, and issues important to those interested in a new direction for our country. en-us Thu, 08 May 2008 23:32:49 UT Thu, 08 May 2008 23:32:49 UT Copyright 2008 Darcy Burner for Congress - All Rights Reserved ExpressionEngine 1.6.0 lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) info@darcyburner.com (Francis Burner) Participate In Darcy's Campaign https://secure.darcyburner.com/page/contribute/ https://secure.darcyburner.com/page/contribute/

]]> info@darcyburner.com (Francis Burner) Thu, 08 May 2008 23:32:49 UT Democrats Work Green River Clean Up http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/democrats_work_green_river_clean_up/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/democrats_work_green_river_clean_up/ Darcy Burner put on her work gloves for a Green River clean up near Flaming Geyser State Park in Auburn on Saturday May 3rd. After introductions, donuts, and instructions about 20 volunteers organized by Democrats Work set out to collect trash from the roadsides and riverbeds near the park. The… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Thu, 08 May 2008 23:25:00 UT Darcy Hosts a Gathering in Pierce County http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_hosts_a_gathering_in_pierce_county/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_hosts_a_gathering_in_pierce_county/ Bluegrass music, food, good conversation and an update on Darcy's campaign - that's what the gathering of Pierce County Democrats at the WSU Center in Puyallup enjoyed on Tuesday, April 29th. After an hour or so of socializing against the background of the delightful music of the Covington Grass band,… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Fri, 02 May 2008 23:46:00 UT Earth Day Founder Endorses Darcy Burner http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/earth_day_founder_endorses_darcy_burner/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/earth_day_founder_endorses_darcy_burner/ Thirty-eight years ago I dropped out of Harvard to launch the first Earth Day. When I did so, I had no idea what the event would grow up to become. Earth Day now is a time for all of us to come together as a unified international community to celebrate… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:23:00 UT Darcy at the 11th Legislative District Meeting http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/darcy_at_the_11th_legislative_district_meeting/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/darcy_at_the_11th_legislative_district_meeting/ On Tuesday April 15th Darcy spoke to the membership of the 11th Legislative District in the Renton Carpenters Hall.  Darcy talked about "The Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq" and the positive feedback and attention it has created. In the month since the plans launch, 53 candidates  and… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:10:00 UT Darcy Speaks at the County Conventions http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_speaks_at_the_county_conventions/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_speaks_at_the_county_conventions/ This last weekend, Darcy stopped by both the Pierce County convention in Tacoma on Saturday and the King County convention in West Seattle on Sunday.  She enjoyed the opportunity to talk to people attending the conventions and was warmly received. Both county conventions drew large crowds and, as usual, people… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:57:00 UT Darcy’s “Responsible Plan” Receives National Publicity http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcys_responsible_plan_receives_national_publicity/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcys_responsible_plan_receives_national_publicity/ Darcy Burner's 36-page "Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq" has garnered a huge amount of national publicity. Darcy wrote the plan in consultation with leading retired generals and national security experts including retired Major General Paul Eaton. National media outlets that have addressed the plan include The Washington… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:01:00 UT Fewer Than 96 Hours to Raise $50,000! http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/fewer_than_96_hours_to_raise_50000/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/fewer_than_96_hours_to_raise_50000/ You don't have to wait until November to make a difference in my race, you can do something TODAY. March 31st will mark the end of the first FEC quarterly filing deadline of 2008. This is a critical opportunity for you to help me demonstrate our campaign's growing momentum. But… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:33:00 UT Advice from a friend http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/advice_from_a_friend/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/advice_from_a_friend/ You know, these days people give me all sorts of advice about running for Congress. As you can see from this video, some of it is better than others. But Senator Jon Tester's visit also reminded me that while November 4th sounds like it is a long way away, the… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:30:01 UT A Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/a_responsible_plan_to_end_the_war_in_iraq/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/a_responsible_plan_to_end_the_war_in_iraq/ After much hard work, we have completed our plan for safely and responsibly ending the war in Iraq. Overwhelming applauded, Monday's announcement in Washington DC received significant media attention. Supported by numerous military and policy experts, the plan is intended to accomplish three objectives: End the military effort in Iraq… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:15:00 UT Plan to End the War in Iraq Released March 17th http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/plan_to_end_the_war_in_iraq_released/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/plan_to_end_the_war_in_iraq_released/ Six months ago, I initiated an effort to develop effective policy and political strategies to end the war in Iraq. Since then I have been working with leading military experts, policy analysts, national security experts, and a group of top-tier Congressional candidates and elected officials from around the country to… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:00:00 UT Darcy’s Five Principles http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/featured/darcys_five_principles/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/featured/darcys_five_principles/ Darcy has articulated five principles that will guide her decisions when she is in Congress. She says that people can pretty much figure out how she will vote on any issues based on these principles: Government should treat everyone fairly. Hard work should be rewarded. Government should stay out of… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:06:00 UT Darcy Selected for DCCC “Red to Blue” Program http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_selected_for_dccc_red_to_blue_program/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/darcy_selected_for_dccc_red_to_blue_program/ The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it's first round of Red to Blue candidates who are challenging Republican incumbents today.  According to the DCCC, these 13 challengers, including Darcy, "earned a spot in the program by surpassing demanding fundraising goals and skillfully demonstrating to voters that they stand for change… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:40:00 UT Democracy for America Training Weekend http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/democracy_for_america_training_weekend/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/democracy_for_america_training_weekend/ A large number of people turned out to participate in a regional grassroots and campaign training conducted by Democracy for America.  Sponsored by the Darcy Burner for Congress campaign, the 8th CD Democrats and the Eastside DFA, the training included sessions on: Developing a Field Plan Developing a Message Fundraising… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:40:00 UT Launch of Personal Fundraising Pages http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/launch_of_personal_fundraising_pages/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/launch_of_personal_fundraising_pages/ Dave Reichert may have the Bush family as his personal fundraisers, but I have you. In response to the exclusive, high-dollar Bush family fundraiser last month, our campaign is launching online personal fundraising pages. Click here to sign up, create a page, and use our website to send emails out… francis@burner.org (Francis Burner) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:56:00 UT Darcy Talks at the 31st LD Meeting http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/darcy_talks_at_the_31st_ld_meeting/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/darcy_talks_at_the_31st_ld_meeting/   Darcy attended the 31st Legislative District meeting at the Marion Grange, in Buckley on Wednesday, February 20th. Tim Pearson, chair of the 31st LD gave Darcy a warm welcome. He was pleased to introduce Darcy to the many new people in the room, most of whom had been inspired… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:00:00 UT Darcy Visits High School Government Classes http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/darcy_visits_high_school_government_classes/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/archives/darcy_visits_high_school_government_classes/ Darcy went to Bethel High School and Spanaway Lake High School in Pierce County for an afternoon of visiting with Government classes. on January 30th. She had been invited by a couple of the Government teachers to talk with young people about the political process. Both teachers and students seemed… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:58:00 UT Congratulations, Washington Democrats http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/congratulations_washington_democrats/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/congratulations_washington_democrats/ Darcy Burner offers her appreciation of the huge Democratic turnout on Caucus Day.  “Eleven generations ago, the founding fathers of this country decided that ‘We the People’ could be trusted to govern ourselves.  The active involvement of tens of thousands of citizens on Saturday was proof of the brilliance of… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:04:00 UT Excitement Mounts as Caucus Day Approaches http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/excitement_mounts_as_caucus_day_approaches/ http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_article/excitement_mounts_as_caucus_day_approaches/ This has been a tremendously exciting presidential primary season across the country.  After Super Tuesday, the attention of the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates and the nation turns to Washington State. Democrats have been turning out to vote in record numbers.  Now it is our turn.  The Washington State Democratic… lynn@darcyburner.com (Lynn Allen) Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:40:00 UT