To All Page County Democrats,
It’s natural to feel fearful and anxious about what’s happening around us and the threats to our democracy. However, we have the power and responsibility to stop the dangers posed by MAGA Republicans, the spread of misinformation, the erosion of our personal rights, and the potential loss of our right to vote.
Currently, a slim one-vote Republican majority in the US House of Representatives is enabling this chaos, but we can change that. Losing this election could lead to worsening conditions, as we’re already seeing:
– Women’s reproductive rights and bodily autonomy are under attack.
– Our communities are regressing, with school names reverting to Confederate heroes.
– Books are being banned, science education is being limited in public schools, and creationism is being forced into the curriculum.
– Transgender students are facing increased restrictions in schools.
– MAGA Republicans threatening to imprison and deport people.
– Gerrymandering is stripping marginalized groups of their voting power.
It’s not hard to imagine women losing the right to vote under a Trump regime. Who would we turn to then? A corrupted Supreme Court? A Justice Department filled with MAGA loyalists? A MAGA led Congress? How can we vote them out if our voting rights are taken away?
We can win this election. Despite Trump’s numerous criminal charges, he remains competitive, but questioning Republicans are turning away from him and his followers. While people may have concerns with Biden, his administration has delivered results for Americans. His staffers have remained in their positions and haven’t faced indictments or jail, unlike those in Trump’s orbit. Biden paints a positive vision of a democratic future, restoring rights rather than taking them away.
Tim Kaine has a solid track record, positive name recognition, funding, and a motivated team to win. Ken Mitchell, the CD 6 Congressional candidate, is extremely qualified and appealing to questioning Republicans, which is critical for overcoming the numbers if he only appeals to Democrats. His victory would change the majority in the House, making it essential to unseat far-right MAGA Republican Ben Cline.
The mission of the PCDC to get Democrats elected has never been more important or consequential than in this year’s election. You have a choice: sit on the sidelines and watch things deteriorate, or get involved and help us win this election.
There are only six months left to make a difference. Please join us at the PCDC and support our mission to elect Democratic candidates.
Miles Morimoto
PCDC Chair
PCDC STRATEGIC SCHEDULE:
MAY RECAP:
Our PCDC headquarters office is now open with limited hours at 46 E. Main St. in downtown Luray and we’ve had some great visitors so far.
ROADSIDE BANNERS:
Our roadside banners are up on Rt. 340 between Luray and Front Royal with an estimated 10,000 views per day based on VOT traffic data. We’ll be putting up another 4’x8′ roadside banner on Rt. 340 south of Shenandoah going to Elton in the next couple of weeks.
ROTATING PAGE VALLEY NEWS ONLINE AD:
Have a look at our online ad on the Homepage of: www.pagevalleynews.com with an estimated 1,000 views per day.
INTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEES WORKING TOGETHER:
About six weeks ago, the PCDC hosted a meeting with neighboring Democratic committees from Harrisonburg, Shenandoah, Winchester, Clarke, and Warren Counties. The aim was to develop a unified strategy, coordinate efforts, and share resources where possible. The goal is to create common campaign programs for all 22 Counties and Towns in CD 6 to boost awareness of our Democratic candidates.
Since then, we have shared graphics and other resources, and held further discussions to coordinate our efforts. These activities are laying the groundwork for successfully rolling out our programs in the coming weeks.
RURAL RETREAT RECAP:
As PCDC Chair, I attended the Rural Retreat held at Natural Bridge the past week. It was well attended and gave me the opportunity to meet many of the other representatives around CD 6 that will help us win this election. A couple of take aways is how we must focus our communications around values to connect with voters and how Democrats are here to make communities thrive.
DELEGATE CAUCUS:
Bette Schmidt and Miles Morimoto will represent the PCDC as delegates in Lexington this Saturday, May 18.
PCDC FUNDRAISER DINNER – JUNE 30 – SAVE THE DATE
The annual PCDC Fundraiser dinner will be held on June 30th at 6pm at the Barn at Evermore, 165 Kibler Dr. Speakers include Rep. Don Beyer and CD 6 Congressional Candidate Ken Mitchell. Online and physical tickets will be available shortly.
DATES FOR NEXT MONTHLY PCDC MEETINGS, COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS:
PCDC Monthly meeting: June 6th, 2024
Coffee & Conversations
- 5/24/24 10:00 Broad Porch Coffee, 20 W Main in Luray
- 5/31/24 11:00 Mr. Garcia’s Mexican Grill & Cantina, 211 Quincy Ave in Shenandoah
- 6/7/24 11:00 Hawksbill Dinner, 1388 E Main in Stanley
- 6/14/24 10:00 Fairview Grocery, 101 S Antioch Rd in Luray
- 6/21/24 10:00 Broad Porch Coffee, 20 W Main in Luray
- 6/28/24 10:00 Mr. Garcia’s Mexican Grill & Cantina, 211 Quincy Ave in Shenandoah
- 7/5/24 11:00 Hawksbill Dinner, 1388 E Main in Stanley
- 7/12/24 11:00 Fairview Grocery, 101 S Antioch Rd in Luray
REQUEST FOR PCDC DONATIONS:
The PCDC is actively working to implement a winning strategy for CD 6. This effort requires the collaboration of all County Democratic Committees, and we have taken the initial steps to ensure success in this election.
To continue and expand our efforts to amplify the message of our Democratic candidates and reach voters determined to protect our democracy, we urgently need your financial support.
The PCDC is currently spending at least $700 per month on rent, advertising, and miscellaneous expenses. Any donation will help, and we’ve made it easy to contribute by clicking on the Donate button below. Please consider donating, as we must have the courage to stand up for our beliefs. Our freedom and rights are on the line in this election.