“ I want these local Meetups because I am a writer and a voracious reader and I want to meet literary people. ”

“ Hi, I'm Dalia and support John Edwards. I like his style when he addresses the special interests. I think he's the most electable. Most people in my neighborhood are for Obama. But I'm a North Carolina girl at heart. I'd like to talk like minds ”

“ I personally feel that Joh Edwards "Two Americas" vision is what is needed right now in America. I currently have a historic and legendary Title VII Civil Right legal case in the 7Th Circuit Illinois Court of Appeals linked to Edwards 2004 campaign. ”

“ Bush & co have hurt our country for far too long and while things are starting to turn around, they aren't there yet. We need to keep speaking out until we are heard. Using Republican tactics...keep saying it (the truth though) until it's believed. ”

“ I swear, if the democrats do NOT get their act together we are all doomed!!!!! Anyway, I am interested in meeting people around here who are also dedicated liberals! ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups because indifference is not an option. We cannot afford to be disconnected from the world and to be focused on the trivial. Important issues affect us and by their very existence require our attention. ”

“ Executive Director, Illinois Tenants Union, an advocacy group for residential renters Attorney licensed in Chicago Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers' of America Member, Center for Scandinavian Studies at North Park University ”

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“ Hi Everyone, I am the group organizer. Lets get together and talk about how we can help the Kerry/Edwards win on November 2nd! ”

“ A small "d" democrat, I am for building local organizations that encourage particpation in guiding our country. In 1965, I opposed US Viet Nam policy and served my country as a conscientious objector working with a church group that supported SCLC. ”

“ Hi, I have wandered over to Goose Island several times for these meet ups and haven't found the group. Is it possible to have a sign or at least have people looking for individuals that wander in? Susan ”

“ I want local Democracy for America Meetups because - after I find out what they are doing, I would be better able to attend meetings. ”

“ Long-time interest in alt energy. Co-developer of website gardenearth.com. ”

“ I am a serious fan of John Edwards. He has a message of optimism and hope - both sorely needed at this time in this country ”

“ Feel free to contact me offline: 847-775-0005. Alan Cohen President, Bottomline Insight Associates ”

“ Hi, my name is Donna....I have been in treatment for the last 1 and 1/2 yrs. with Stage 4 Cancer, I live with a Vietnam War Vet, and my 26 yr. old daughter just gave birth to my first grandbaby. I worked hard, two jobs at a time most of those 34 yrs. ”