We need volunteers to help with Campaign Underground 2006!

[Skinner]

Now that the year is drawing to a close, it's time for Democratic Underground to start gearing up for the 2006 elections. As part of this effort, we are looking for volunteers to help collect and organize information for Campaign Underground 2006.

We're going to do this project a little differently this time than we did two years ago. The DU Admins felt that the database we set up in 2004 was too limited and too difficult to maintain. This year, we have decided to set up Campaign Underground as a collection of Open Edit threads in our new Research Forum. An Open Edit thread works kind of like a wiki; They permit all registered DU members to work collaboratively to collect and edit information. Once you all familiarize yourselves with how Open Edit threads work, it should be much easier to update and maintain Campaign Underground than it was last year. For a detailed explanation of how to edit an Open Edit thread, please read this topic.

This is a big project, and we're going to need lots of people to help out. Fortunately, the job won't be quite as difficult as last year, because we can copy a lot of the information we collected in 2004 into the new format without having to start from scratch. When you update your state, make sure that you check Campaign Underground 2004 so you don't have to do the same work that someone else has already done.

I will create the templates for all the 50 states, and I will link each of them directly from the Top of the Research Forum and the Campaign Underground 2006 page so you can easily find the page you are looking for.

Once the templates are set up, you all can start filling in the blanks. We're going to start by collecting political and campaign information. We need a whole bunch of volunteers to sign up to collect information for each state. If you are interested in helping out with a particular state, please post in this thread with the name of the state in the title of your post (or you can edit your name directly into the Campaign Underground 2006 page, below the state you wish to help out with).

Once you have signed up for your state, find the page for that state and start filling in the blanks. Links to all the state pages will be available at the Top of the Research Forum and on the Campaign Underground 2006 page.

Thank you in advance for all of your help on this project.

Skinner, EarlG, Elad
DU Administrators

[pinto]

1. California

[Kadie]

13. I can help with California.

Hi pinto! :hi:

I can help out. I will check everything out this evening and you can pm me if there is something you want me to work on.

Kadie

[pinto]

26. Hi. Will do....

:thumbsup:

[KarenS]

2. Colorado and/or Arizona

I think I can help with 2,,,, so any State that needs a researcher.

[Skinner]

3. You can help with both.

:thumbsup:

[NoPasaran]

4. Texas

[crispini]

14. I'll help ya, NP!

We have a lot of good links in the State forum already. :D

[NoPasaran]

20. Thanks!

[sonias]

38. I'll help too

It's a big ass state with lots of stuff to fill in.

Sonia

[NoPasaran]

52. Thanks!

[RockaFowler]

5. Florida

I'd love to help this time around

[lpbk2713]

6. I will contribute what news I hear of in Florida

I will be particularly happy to spread the word of Katherine Harris' political demise.

[TOhioLiberal]

7. Ohio or Michigan...

or both...let me know.

[Skinner]

8. Feel free to help with both.

We put you down under both states.

[sinkingfeeling]

9. I guess I can help out with Arkansas.

[ticapnews]

10. Maine

.

[kpete]

11. California

When do I start?

[Skinner]

12. You can start whenever you like.

Here is the California Page:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_oet&address=358x1622

Just start filling in the blanks. I think pinto has already done some of it.

[NYC Liberal]

15. Be glad to help out with New York!

:)

[proud2BlibKansan]

16. I'll help with Kansas

Can we add the state board of ed races? Those seems to be the most critical races in our state these days.

[Skinner]

17. Absolutely.

Just add a section somewhere on the page for state board of ed.

[xmas74]

31. I'd planned on keeping tabs on that race too.

What happens to you can happen to me in my state too, since we border and tend to be similar. I'll send you links if I notice any.

[proud2BlibKansan]

37. Thanks xmas

Yes, they are already starting to roll that ball in MO. Between this and the stem cell deal, there will be no science at all in the show me state.

[xmas74]

44. Stem cell is done for.

I wish it was not but you know how they are here. And there are teachers in neighboring districts that are now refusing to teach evolution.

[proud2BlibKansan]

46. That stem cell legislation

is going to ruin the local economy in KC. Baby Blunt knows that. He opposes making stem cell research illegal. For once, he is taking the correct side of an issue.

But I don't think it's done for. They are making a lot of noise about this issue here. Stowers Institute has threatened to pull out of KC if stem cell research becomes illegal in MO. That would be a HUGE loss and our local politicians know that. There is one nutty one in Lee's Summitt - Matt Bartle - but I believe the rest of them are with the governor on this. So don't give up on it yet.

[xmas74]

47. I've been following it.

Bartle is a nutcase. But out here in the heartland, everyone seems to agree w/ him. And you are right-for once Blunt is on the right side of the issue and I hate saying that about him.

[Mabus]

58. I'll help Proud and Xmas

In fact, I've already started. When we're caught up with Kansas information I can try to help out some other states. I'm a compulsive researcher and nerd.

:hi:

[demjuli]

18. I'll help w/Minnesota n/t

[SammyBlue]

19. Arizona

[expatriot]

42. me too. nt

[Suziq]

21. Would Love to Help with New Jersey n/t

[kurtyboy]

22. Put me down for Washington!

Blue, and getting bluer....

[ismnotwasm]

23. Washington

I'm not very good at this stuff, but I'll will certaintly give it my best shot--So, we find out who is running in 2006, what positions, and fill in the blanks, and then add action orgainizations/events/volunteer work as we find out? I get stuff from Move.on (right now it's a petition drive for an Iraq pullout)And other groups-- including local door to door campaining during the last election, is that what we're looking for? Anyway, I can start today or tommorrow.
(I'm pretty computer illiterate, but I can muddle through the instructions, I hope.)

[eridani]

39. I'll help with Washington too.

[Susan43]

63. Seattle here. I'd love to help

Here is the link for the Washington blog.

http://washblog.typepad.com/

[Nite Owl]

24. New York

I'd be glad to help. Not sure if I can figure this open edit stuff out so if I mess it up I'll send the info to another NYer to post.

[Liberalboy]

25. Colorado!

[Me.]

27. I'd Like To Help Out With NY

But won't be able to do much of anything until some time in Feb.

[guyjin]

28. Iowa?

I'm embarrassed that Iowa is part of 'jesusland' now. Also, Steve King is a McCarthy-loving facist. Can I help?

[CornField]

67. I'll also help with Iowa

[graywarrior]

29. I'd like to help, but I'm only in Florida til April.

After that I'll be in Maine. Any suggestions?

[Skinner]

30. That's plenty of time to help out with Florida

You can help with Maine, too if you like.

[graywarrior]

35. Sounds good to me.

[stepnw1f]

32. Massachusetts

I'm in....

[Breeze54]

70. Massachusetts here too!

:dem:
and :applause: to the admin at DU!
Great idea!
:thumbsup:

[IDemo]

33. I've got a start on Idaho n/t

[AlecBGreen]

34. VIRGINIA

Ive been waiting for this for a long time ... Lets go get those Bush bastards!

:bounce:
-Alec

[Catchawave]

65. I'll Help with VIRGINIA too :)

Probably after the "holiday season" and my dental surgery (several stages) from hell. Yoiks, never a good time to plan for dental surgery, having a baby or getting a puppy! Thank GAWD for the internets :grouphug:

[KoKo]

36. Thanks...I already post in NC Forum...can't get the hang of the Research

Forum...even with all your "helpful hints" and "practice thread" but I will keep posting in the NC Forum all the news I have if it helps. I'm a Precinct Delegate...so I do have some access to some info...

Can I still post in NC Forum since I can't seem to use "Research Forum? :shrug:

[Skinner]

45. Of course you can still post in the NC forum. (nt)

[JDPriestly]

40. California

Especially interested in unseating David Dreier. I believe the name of a Democrat who is running is Russ Warner.

[Name removed]

41. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Rhiannon12866]

43. New York

I already know who is opposing my Freeper representative.

Rhiannon:D:hi:

[dennisnyc]

48. New York -- i can help.

[rmgustaf]

49. North Dakota, Bay-bee!

I'm running for office in District 35 for the State House, so I should be able to contribute about other races as well.

[Lynnwood_Dem]

50. I'd like to help out in Washington

I do have a busy schedule. I was planning on doing the get out the vote thing next year but I wonder what else I can do to help

I'm particularly interested in the Senate race. I don't want to see a Repub in the senate seat, but at the same time I'm frustrated with some of Cantwell's votes. What to do?

[Nashyra]

51. Nevada

I would like to help with Nevada, hopefully there will be a few others. We have a great chance for a U.S. House seat in district 2 and Jack Carter, son of former Presidnt Carter will be announcing his run for US Senate in Jan. I'm not as computer literate as lot on this forum:-( but I will do the happy dance if we can get rid of Gibbons, both he and his wife. He is leaving Congress to run for gov and his wife is running for his congress seat

[Susan43]

64. You work for Cantwell

and try and get her to do things the way you think they should be done. She's voted pretty stupid a couple of times, but at least we know she's not voting the republican partyline. And that's a huge plus.

[Not_Giving_Up]

53. Texas n/t

[pjsauter]

54. NY 25th

Happy to help out with the NY 25th. We have one declared and 2 potential candidates to run against longtime incumbent Jim Walsh.

[Flirtus]

55. Tennessee

I'm in Chattanooga. Looking forward now to learning a lot of new things!

[JohnstownDEM]

56. Pennsylvania reporting for duty

I'll be honored to help collect information to ensure Bob Casey defeats Santorum in November.

[ourbluenation]

57. Suggestion...adopt a state. I'm from Cali but it looks like we're good.

I can adopt a state that isn't covered. The internets is all I need.

[Skinner]

60. Feel free to pick one.

Or pick a buch. We've got plenty top choose from: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_oet&address=358x1624

[Time for change]

59. Need help with Maryland?

I'm not sure what you're looking for, but I'll be happy to give it a try.

[Skinner]

61. We sure do.

All you have to do is start filling in the blanks on this page:

ttp://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_oet&address=358x1675

:thumbsup:

[Time for change]

73. Question:

For the U.S. House races there is a heading that says "key races", but there are only the first three discricts listed there. Does that mean that You're only interested in the information for the first three districts?

[Skinner]

76. You should list all the races.

If your state has one district, then only list one. If it has 30, then list all thirty.

Then note the key races in the appropriate spot.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

62. I'll Be Glad To Help With New Jersey! I've Never Done Something Like This,

but I'll do my best to fill in as much as I can muster. And hey, if I get the knack for it I'll try and move on to other states as well :)

[Lasher]

66. West Virginia

I'm in.

[symbolman]

68. I can offer Political Flash Attack ads for the Web

It's basically what I do (when not making films, like my latest "Rove's War" - a 2 DVD Set with the Definitive Chronology of the Plame Outing, which I researched for a year), so it's not a State offering, but an offer to help with what I do best..

Here's something I posted on the DU (and am sending out everywhere) that I think is helpful to the cause of keeping the PlameGate subject in the Public Eye, reach more people with humor, and with Fitz looking like he's going to Indict Rove within the month I believe it's important:

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Decorate YOUR FITZMAS TREE - an Interactive Animation, my Best Yet!

MERRY FITZMAS! I wanted a Damn Fitzmas Tree ever since I heard the term invented RIGHT HERE, and NOW by god I have one, and you can too..

I have labored long and hard on this Interactive Animation (Flash - you may need the most recent flash plugin on your system - at least 6 I think, here's the Macromedia link for player/plugins: http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/#players ) - WHERE YOU can actually DECORATE YOUR OWN FITZMAS TREE, by dragging and dropping Ornaments and dropping them on the FITZMAS TREE - if an Ornament sticks to your "hand" it may be because of the slimy people encased within, just give it another mouse click on the tree to shake it off

There are two Flashes that interact with each other - one is the Fitzmas Tree itself, with a box FULL of decorations, the decorations being the Subjects of Indictments, Investigations, etc - something your Right Wing brother-in-law might be interested in knowing, lots of fun facts

If you click (click all over the page, lots of surprises on it) on the TITLE's of the Flashes you can go between the Tree itself, and another Flash that will load up with all the Decorations and an explanation of WHO they are, and WHAT they did.. for folks that don't know much about the Plame Outing they can get educated on the Ornaments and then click on back to the Tree and Decorate the Hell out of it

Here's two links, the first goes to the Fitzmas Tree itself, but like I said, you can click to the other Flash for more info, or a pal can get more info and Trim the Tree after.. Try this one First:

http://www.tbtmradio.com/flash/merryfitzmas.swf

or you can check out the Ornaments (but maybe miss some surprises where the Presents are) at This Link:

http://www.tbtmradio.com/flash/merryfitzmasornaments.swf

In case you're wondering what that building is in the background, it's the HAGUE, I thought it rather appropriate - and the guys in ORANGE, well, I think you'll recognize them

So ENJOY if you will, and do me a favor, keep this KICKED Please - a labor of love, but no sleep for about Three days either.. Pass it around to anyone you think might be interested, but Please also come back here and Let me Know what YOU think of this work, I scrambled brains doing this

And don't forget to open the presents under the FITZMAS TREE, I wrapped them special just for YOU..


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So if I can be of help let me know, I owe the DU, as do a lot of others of keeping my sanity in these dark Republican days :)

Thanks for taking the bull by the horns,

Symbolman

[sabaean]

69. Candidate from Louisiana

Stacey Tallitsch
Democrat for Congress
Louisiana First District

http://www.lafirst.org

[katinmn]

71. I can help with Minnesota. I expect others will be along soon.

[cantstandbush]

72. I'll help with Maryland but I am not that computer literate. n/t

[VOX]

74. Did Hawaii for 2004, happy to help out again. Already put ID in 2006 page.

Skinner: What's the overall time frame of the project? When do you hope for completion of CU 2006?

Thanks. :thumbsup:

[Skinner]

77. At the moment there is no official deadline.

But my hope was that we could have most of it done by the end of January.

[Riddler]

75. North Carolina reporting for duty!!