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May 03, 2008
DELAWARE STONEWALL DEMS. ENDORSE MARKELL, DENN AND REED
DELAWARE STONEWALL DEMS. ENDORSE MARKELL, DENN AND REED
Delaware Stonewall Democrats, on Apr. 26, endorsed three candidates in Delaware’s State races. The organization which represents gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered Democrats in Delaware, and fights for equal rights for all, endorsed Jack Markell, for Governor, Matt Denn for Lieutenant Governor and Gene Reed for Insurance Commissioner
The organization based its endorsements on a number of criteria, including an understanding of our issues, a willingness to take some initiative in the passage of the non-discrimination legislation, and a history of working with our community, and a commitment to meet regularly with our community if elected.
“Jack Markell has been consistent in his support of equal rights for all, has often engaged in frank conversation with our community, and has shown a willingness to be actively involved in our struggles.” said Peter Schott, President of Stonewall. “We wholeheartedly and enthusiastically support him”, Schott said.
Schott indicated that his organization will also urge its members and allies to vote for Matt Denn, current Insurance Commissioner, who is now running for Lieutenant Governor, because he too, has worked continually with us to make sure that gays and lesbians were treated fairly by his Department. “Democrats are lucky to have two outstanding candidates, Denn and Ted Blunt, President of the Wilmington City Council, for the position of Lieutenant Governor, both of whom have shown they understand our issues, and both of whom are committed to change.”, Schott said, but the group felt that Denn’s comprehension of our issues showed he would be the best choice. The organization also pointed out that it appreciated the leadership that Blunt has taken in Wilmington in providing domestic partner benefits to its employees and hoped that such action would be duplicated on the State level.
Stonewall also endorsed Gene Reed for Denn’s current position, Insurance Commissioner, because Reed clearly articulated that he is willing to continue and expand on the policies of inclusiveness demonstrated by the current Insurance Commissioner.
Posted on May 3, 2008 09:23 AM
March 13, 2008
New Castle County Reception and Candidate Meet and Greet
New Castle County Reception and Candidate Meet and Greet
Delaware Stonewall and the Progressive Democrats invite you to an afternoon reception to meet candidates running for national, state-wide, county-wide, and local offices.
Date: April 13
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: 254 W. Chestnut Hill Road, Newark DE 19713
Guest Speaker - New Castle County Executive Chris Coons
Candidates Attending at this time:
Candidate for Re-Election, County Councilman John Cartier (D, 8th County Council District)
Candidate for Re-Elelction, State Representative John Kowalko (D, 25th District)
Candidate for Re-Election, State Representative Diana McWilliams (D, 6th District)
Candidate for Re-Election, State Representative Larry Mitchell (D, 13th District)
Candidate for State Representative, Earl Jacques (D, 27th District)
Candidate for State Senate, Bethany Hall-Long (D, 10th Senate District)
Candidate for Insurance Commissioner, Gene Reed
Candidate for U.S. Congress, Karen Hartley-Nagle
Candidate for Governor, John Carney
Candidate for Governor, Jack Markell
Candidate for Lt. Governor, Matt Denn
Continue to check the website for updates on the candidates and elected officials attending.
Light refreshments to be served.
Please foward to friends, family, neighbors, allies, colleagues, and political junkies!!
Please RSVP by April 5 to info@delawarestonewall.org or by calling John Quintus at 302-266-0610.
See you all there!
Posted on March 13, 2008 04:54 PM
February 20, 2008
2008 Summer Gathering and Fundraiser
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Delaware Stonewall Democrats will host their Annual Summer Gathering in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, July 26! Continue to check the website for our honorees, guest speakers, and further details!
Posted on February 20, 2008 09:57 PM
