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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI'm running for state rep against an ALEC 'Star'. I won my primary...DU love anyone?
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[link: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/deniselang2016|I'm running for NM State Representative against a Republican who has been in office since 2010. We have not had any Democrat elected to any partisan office in over 20 years. She was named an ALEC 'Star Representative'....thus, she is well funded and I have to be ready to respond with fierce opposition. I can't do that without funding for my campaign.
I'd love to see some DU support. I've been a member of DU since July 2003.
One can send a check made out to Committee to Elect Denise Lang to 2332 Union Ave Alamogordo, NM 88337 or donate through Act Blue via my website, ElectDeniseLang.com. Please 'Like' my campaign on Facebook, Elect Denise Lang.
I had my campaign launch and Primary Watch party on Tues....great turnout. Any Otero County DU'er out there?
We've already walked the majority of one precinct, only 20 more to go!! We have doubled those who walk now and got many new volunteers on Tuesday.
As Thom Hartman said, "Tag, I'm IT."
[link:http://|For ActBlue donations to Denise Lang: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/deniselang2016
Link to Denise Lang campaign: https://electdeniselang.com/
I had been unable to see this, so I'll duplicate, but it's too important not to have if it wasn't there before!
https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4deniselang
csziggy
(34,136 posts)For ActBlue donations to Denise Lang: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/deniselang2016
Link to Denise Lang campaign: https://electdeniselang.com/
Congratulations on your primary win!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)THAT'S one of the reasons I love DU: great suggestions like yours...and thanks for your congrats!
In future updates, I'll include the direct links. Since YOU did, I don't think I need them now, do I? If you suggest I edit, I can (I think).
csziggy
(34,136 posts)Since some people may not check replies or I could be on some people's ignore lists, it would be better to put the links in your OP.
To make it prettier, you can copy the links I provided, highlight the relevant text and click the "link" button in the message menu. Paste the link into the box that will pop up. Then then text will be an active link.
I prefer the raw link, though. That way people can see where the link will take them.
progressoid
(49,977 posts)I'm bookmarking this for later!
https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/deniselang2016
duhneece
(4,112 posts)So appreciated. Thank you.
lakeguy
(1,640 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)Presidential, US Congress, our Secretary of State...we raise progressive issues...we trail blaze for others...we give Dems someone to vote for. We can do so much when we run. I'd love to see other DUers run. Omaha Steve inspired me.
TheBlackAdder
(28,183 posts).
I was just told this the other day, after she returned from some fundraising / political event.
I'm still trying to process the anger.
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mercuryblues
(14,530 posts)Nothing may happen, but sometimes all it takes is one person to start the avalanche. Get it on his record so if someone reports him in the future it will show a pattern of behavior.
TheBlackAdder
(28,183 posts).
There's no real proof, just her word.
I was completely dumbfounded at what she was saying, and how prevalent this is.
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Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)Thanks for this... I need a solid reminder occasionally that there are real people behind these DU accounts I'm yelling at all day...
duhneece
(4,112 posts)and thank YOU.
deathrind
(1,786 posts)That is awesome!
Good luck!
...and I'll need a bit of luck (well, maybe a lot of luck! ha ha) and a lot of hard work, that I've been doing and I'm ready to do.
turbinetree
(24,695 posts)believe in there principles to help everyone to succeed .
You are their voice
Honk-------------------for you are the revolution
duhneece
(4,112 posts)On our logo there and on our business cards, etc. are the words, "A New Voice For Otero" so I have to ask!
And I say 'Amen' to all else you had to say. Thank you.
turbinetree
(24,695 posts)I read your piece and those words are what came to my mind and yes I will donate some money to help a fellow Democrat defeat a "dark money" Alec supporter of there dogma --------------------it's my principles
duhneece
(4,112 posts)And thank you for your support.
passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)you don't identify yourself as a democrat or republican on your website?
Congrats on your primary win.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)We will get that fixed. Thank you for noticing. I hadn't.
calimary
(81,209 posts)That's excellent!!!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Thank you.
calimary
(81,209 posts)TeamPooka
(24,220 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)PasadenaTrudy
(3,998 posts)Outside of my home state, CA, I love NM. I visit as often as I can. Heading to ABQ in Oct
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Thank you, PasadenaTrudy.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)I'm 4 hours south of Albuquerque and will be all into my campaign or I'd try to make it north.
allan01
(1,950 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)I love DUers like you and all my supporters.
mountain grammy
(26,618 posts)You'll get a few bucks from me.. I love New Mexico. We always spend some time there in the summer. Good luck!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)I guess one could call me 'Canyon Granny'!
spanone
(135,817 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)vkkv
(3,384 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)Coolest Ranger
(2,034 posts)congratulations
duhneece
(4,112 posts)...to tell you the truth! Thank you.
ananda
(28,856 posts)... forever!
Good luck!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Thanks for your well wishes.
Hiraeth
(4,805 posts)I love our DU family.
Omaha Steve
(99,580 posts)I said I was done making Act Blue links because with my dementia, it is getting to hard to remember what to do. Denise I will change anything to make you happy.
I always kick in $5 to check for bugs.
OS
Your new link: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4deniselang
Live stats for below here: https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/44619
duhneece
(4,112 posts)I feel your presence in my corner...with LoudSue, my friend of 45 years who introduced me to DU....and with all of my supportive friends at DU here, old & new.
Thank you is not saying enough, but thank you.
Omaha Steve
(99,580 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)but I'll get back to you if I think so later. Thank you again. I can't say that enough to you.
denbot
(9,899 posts)Thanks for suiting up yet again Steve!
Marty McGraw
(1,024 posts)would have used that one if I had seen it. Make sure you post one over at JPR's as well
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Whew, I've been blown away by DU Love, with a capital 'L'. I let my committee, especially my campaign manager, know what has happened and they are enchantingly shocked at the DU response! Truthfully, I fell asleep last night with tears of gratitude on my cheeks. I WAS surprised at the outpouring of love. Y'all gave me such comfort when I felt alone 13 years ago, you built up my courage, my voice so I feel we are ALL running for New Mexico State Representative.
Thank you seems such weak words for the gratitude I feel.
I'll update often!
Thank you.
denbot
(9,899 posts)Will make a small donation in the next day or so.
On edit, How do I donate through DU? Link If possible please.
Omaha Steve
(99,580 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)denbot
(9,899 posts)On it..
CanonRay
(14,098 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)If not me, who?
If not now, when?
Old school drumbeat.
And, thank you.
underpants
(182,763 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)ailsagirl
(22,893 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)...attend local Democratic Party meetings wherever you are....consider running; if not now, soon, or just help somehow.
Every little bit helps!
Yikes! Maybe I assumed your weren't helping at your full capacity, but if you are, a huge thank you!
ailsagirl
(22,893 posts)It takes guts to run-- I am so impressed
GODSPEED!!
forest444
(5,902 posts)Most of the rest of us talk about the common good - but you're living it.
What more could we say but thank you.
All the Best!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)...either to run or to help.
Thank you.
Marty McGraw
(1,024 posts)of donation hugs when/if you post in JPR's as well
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Thank you for the suggestion 'second' of the motion!
Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)DU has been so good to me.
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)but I gave $10 through act blue.
thanks for getting involved, and congrats on the primary win.
I expect to win my election too, but I think I am running unopposed for precinct man.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Thank you!
librechik
(30,674 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)...and I'm glowing. Thank you.
stuffmatters
(2,574 posts)The worm has turned, Republicans " profits trump everything" (people, justice, our environment, our democracy & our future) has crumbled under the weight of it's own bullshit.
Keep it simple and specific against your opponent, who surely has an ALEC riddled voting record, and IMHO you'll win!
Excited you're in the race and look forward to supporting you and core Democratic principles.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Our county has 48% Republicans, only 30% Democrats, but I'm not letting that slow me down.
Thank you for your advice.
denbot
(9,899 posts)To the betterment of us all.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Let's plan on clinking glasses and eating a pastrami celebration sandwich for my win.
sheshe2
(83,730 posts)Go get em.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)I should have run for office when I was approached.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)I'll bet your local Dem party would be glad for it...and you can help another campaign in the meantime!
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)Think you'd run in the future?
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)libodem
(19,288 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)I'm so excited by the DU love I'm receiving.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)big k & r!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)chknltl
(10,558 posts)Your DU name reminds me of this joke, hopefully you've not heard it:
A young mother to be, pregnant with twins is involved in a car accident. She is rushed to the hospital in a coma. When she awakens she is told that the doctors removed the twins,(a boy and a girl) by C-Section and that they were just fine. They further told her that her husband was flying in from Afghanistan, that he would be here within days. When she asked about the twins a nurse told her that her brother had been by their side night and day, that he had even taken upon himself to naming them. "Uh-Oh", she said, "My brother is a bit...um...'slow' if you get my drift....so what did he name the twin girl?" "Well...," replied the nurse, "he named her D'nise." "D'nise.....D'nise, yeah, I can live with that said the new mother....so what did he name the boy? The nurse blushed as she said, "D'nephew"
Good luck with your campaign
duhneece
(4,112 posts)..and your encouragement.
niyad
(113,257 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)Thank you for your friendship and our talking over the years.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)wish I could contribute, but money has been tight for too long.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Your support here means a lot, too!
Lizzie Poppet
(10,164 posts)Go get 'em!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)ISeeA BrightFuture
(22 posts)Hi there,
Just wanted to make sure that people know if you are a Progressive candidate?
Thanks
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Thanks for the question.
Beartracks
(12,809 posts)I used to live there, and have some good friends who hailed from Alamogordo. Always wanted to check out Cloudcroft, but never got down to Otero County ever.
All the best for you and your campaign!
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duhneece
(4,112 posts)and helping, of course!!!
Thanks for your well wishes, Beartracks.
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
(5,252 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)I'm overwhelmed by DUers' generous hearts.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)rpannier
(24,329 posts)Good luck
Keep us informed so I remember to donate again later in the summer and fall
duhneece
(4,112 posts)I'll make updates to our campaign often.
broadcaster75201
(387 posts)nt
duhneece
(4,112 posts)In other words, I don't have one yet, but am working on it. Any suggestions?
broadcaster75201
(387 posts)Use your real name in some manner as in @ElectDeniseLang which will match your website. have your website as a link. Follow DNC and related accounts. Follow me @scytherius and I'll retweet and promote. I would also contact the local Dem Committee on promoting you etc. Followers and re-tweets a must. Just helps quite a bit with name recognition.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Having never had a Twitter account, I'll pass your advice to someone more tech savvy than I am, so it may take a week or so, but I'll let you know and 'I'll' follow your advice.
Again, thank you.
broadcaster75201
(387 posts)You'll get it fast.
Best of luck in the election! Looking forward to your posts and Tweets!