“ 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 ”

“ 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 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. ”

“ I'm just a guy who's sick of the abuse of power dubya has puked upon america. ”

“ I was very impressed with John Edwards in the 2004 primaries, and one of the reasons was that he was the only candidate to talk about poverty. I live in Brookfield, I'm a writer/editor, and a mother of two sons, both loyal Dems. ”

“ I am a 47 year old, divorced-with-three-children, two-at-home professor. My family heritage is Southern, but I identify myself primarily with the Upper Midwest (Minnesota being mostly home). I have voted Independent, Democratic, and (once) Republican, pr ”

“ I am a 51 year old Letter Carrier who is supporting John Edwards because working people must have a voice in this country. ”

“ Hi! I am Leigh Anne and I live in West Milwaukee. I am a mom of three who all helped me with the Kerry/Edwards campaign. I am VERY impressed with John Edwards and voted for him in the primaries. ”

“ I'm a kindergarten teacher in Milwaukee. I am a huge supporter of John Edwards! Also, I look forward to the day when Bush is voted out of office. ”

“ 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 ”