“ 'Thought food' for us all--??real leadership is about candor and judgment and the ability to rally Americans?around a common purpose, a higher purpose. Yes, we can heal this nation. Yes, we can seize our future. Yes, we can!? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love animals - and there a lot of "homeless" cats in my neighborhood. ”

“ Optimistically cynical. Interested in healthcare, homelessness, politics in general. Belong to Oregonians for Edwards on One Corps. Sounds like this meetup overlaps that? ”

“ My wife, Marilyn Donovan, and I are moving Jan 1. to Puebla. Worked on Dean & Kerry-Edwards campaigns (et al),are founding members of Democracy for Oregon, state chapter of DFA. Want to connect with Mexican/Gringo progressives. escuche97@yahoo.com ”

“ I am a very liberal democrat. Right now very disappointed. I worked with 21st Century Decocrats for Kerry and want to keep the momento going. I am retired and have time to donate. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to meet up with some other djs. ”

“ I live in SW Portland, 57 years old. ”

“ I am a Green Party member wanting to actually meet presidential candidates. ”

“ It's time to impeach Bush/Cheney. As Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Be the change you want to see! Restore our nation! ”

“ I am planning a major RTW trip summer 2007 to Asia & Europe and would like to meet possible traveling companions. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is important to the future of our nation. ”

“ "I want these local Meetups because it'd be nice to meet some other black people interested in starting Import/Export company and a local Afro-Fusion style restaurant with live entrtainment" ”

“ I have always been a Democrat because I believe in the core values of the party - respect for civil rights and human rights abroad, a prosperous middle class, and a healthy environment. ”

“ I am a transplant to Spokane, Wa from Savannah, Ga. I have been a Kerry supporter several months before the Iowa Caucauses. I like his experiential base, his oratory skills, and the fact that he is a war hero. ”

“ Second Great Depression (choices: war/EMPIRE - Bush/Hitler - or rebirth of Founding Fathers - FDR). It is imperative that "FDR" Presidential & Senate & House candidates be located; be encouraged to run; be supported before, during, & after their run. ”

“ I want local John Kerry Meetups because / Except the name can be changed to something Current. Presumeably a new meet-up of consolidated Kerry meet-up people past / present, should be a Group dedicated to defeating Republicans Locally-Statewide-Natl- ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am very interested in organic foods and gardening. I have been eating organically for more than 20 years and am always willing to learn and share info. I would like to share food sources and food dehydrater. ”

“ Hey folks! I'm a Tar Heel residing in Portland - working as a tax lawyer in downtown. I'm impressed with Edwards and would like to support him and get involved. Thanks! ”

“ Good Day! My name is Bob Travis, and I'm a 48 year old progressive activist and Democratic Precinct Officer from Washougal. I am concerned about the direction the current administration has taken our country, and I'm ready to fight for change. ”

“ Let's win the Oregon primary! All of you Bradbury workers, time to get back to work, this time for Dean. ”

“ I am active with Democracy for America, and the support group here called Democracy for Oregon. Voting is the right by which all other rights are protected. We need to restore and protect it first and foremost. ”