Hey, Republicans, Grab a Mop

by: bfealk

Sat Oct 24, 2009 at 20:59:50 PM EDT

President Obama gave a speech the other day and had one of the best themes I've heard in a long time, Grab a Mop.  Some College Democrats took up the rallying cry and delivered mops to their local Republcian offices.

Breakfast wih the College Democrats...and the Dingells!

by: spontoni

Mon Apr 13, 2009 at 15:26:41 PM EDT

This is a very cool event that the College Democrats at U of M put on each year.  The food is good, the company is great and we need to support the college efforts.

4th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Special Guests Congressman John Dingell & Debbie Dingell
9:30am-11am
Arbor Brewing Company

      Ann Arbor, MI – On Saturday, April 18, the College Democrats at the University of Michigan will hold the 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast with special guests Congressman John Dingell and Debbie Dingell.  The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Arbor Brewing Company in Ann Arbor.   

      For four years, the College Democrats have been proud to partner with Congressman Dingell and Arbor Brewing Company for this fundraiser.  In addition to these two sponsors, the Pancake Breakfast also welcomes the Washtenaw County Democrats, 15th Congressional District Democrats, and Speaker Pro-tempore Pam Byrnes as event sponsors.   
      “The Pancake Breakfast is an essential event for our organization,” said Tom Duvall, vice chair of the College Democrats.  “Each year, the Pancake Breakfast forms a bridge between the College Democrats and the greater Ann Arbor Community.”

UM College Democrats to Host Blogging Forum

by: spontoni

Sun Mar 15, 2009 at 14:04:19 PM EDT

I was sent this email today, we should help support the College Democrats with their efforts.  More information under the fold...

Takin' It to The Streets: West Side

by: rchsdems

Mon Sep 29, 2008 at 11:07:05 AM EDT

3 AM Parody from the University of Michigan College Democrats

by: umichdem2010

Sat Sep 20, 2008 at 22:19:21 PM EDT

Please visit www.umichdems.com/blog for more exciting content! 

Will This Be the Year For Young Voters? Part 1

by: dzhuang

Fri Sep 12, 2008 at 22:08:28 PM EDT

Obama's message of hope and change has reached out to millions of young voters, and I do not understand how some people can not understand why. Republicans think it might have to do with the age of the candidate, so they bring in Palin. Now, she may be "young," but she certainly does not bring nearly the same understanding to issues that concern youth voters the most as Obama does.

With a young population experiencing piled-up college debt and the pressure of finding new jobs, they refuse to believe that a continuation of the current administration could be the solution, especially since John McCain barely shares the compassion Obama does for education and job growth.  Our youth have also become disillusioned by the failed policies of the Iraq War and have felt the stress of escalating costs of health care within their families. Who deals with these issues with an eye out for how we feel? I don't see McCain caring much about what we think. The latest Gallup polls from September 7 reveal our thoughts exactly--60% favor Obama while only 32% favor McCain.

But putting all political affiliation aside, will youth participation shock us this election season?

DemTV: Meet the MSU Dems

by: spontoni

Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 18:58:49 PM EDT

Dem TV: Live from the Michigan College Democrats Convention!

by: spontoni

Thu Apr 24, 2008 at 16:26:08 PM EDT

PART 1 

 PART 2

Dem TV Episode 6

by: spontoni

Sat Apr 12, 2008 at 17:37:38 PM EDT

DEM TV Interviews Granholm

by: spontoni

Mon Apr 07, 2008 at 14:54:21 PM EDT

Part 1/2

Part 2/2

DemTV Episode 4

by: spontoni

Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 10:43:38 AM EDT

Epsisode 4

Belated DemTV Post

by: spontoni

Wed Mar 12, 2008 at 17:45:18 PM EDT

This is a slightly delayed posting of episode 3 of the DemTv

Dem TV

by: spontoni

Mon Feb 11, 2008 at 00:15:57 AM EST

There are the first two installments of a bi-weekly series put together by the University of Michigan College Democrats and the Michigan Democratic Party Youth Caucus.

Michigan Federation of College Democrats 2008 Election

by: MFCD

Wed Feb 06, 2008 at 10:52:11 AM EST

College Dems go local!

by: rchsdems

Fri Oct 19, 2007 at 15:39:34 PM EDT

The MFCD is going on a bus tour!  That's right, we're boarding a bus (well actually a Ford E-350) and stopping all over the state to meet with college students and local activists in many different regions.  The 'Students First Tour' will be bringing attention to the tuition increases caused by everyone's favorite State Legislator, Mike Bishop and help to gather signatures and support from students in support of Senate Bill 518, which will repeal the Mike Rogers Bill that prohibits students from voting on their college campuses unless their state ID matches their campus address.  In addition we will work to obtain a comprehensive database that of college activists that can assist us in events in 2008, so that we can all work together for stronger victories and provide information to students on how to register to vote.

Small amounts of information will be given to students at our stops about Presidential candidates, although much has been withdrawn from our original itinerary.. for obvious reasons.

College Democrats in South Carolina

by: rchsdems

Mon Jul 30, 2007 at 14:07:55 PM EDT

College Democrats of America National Convention!!!

by: BrandonHynes

Tue Jun 26, 2007 at 21:03:25 PM EDT

I just wanted to make sure all interested College Democrats are well aware of the upcoming CDA National Convention at the end of July! 

The MFCD, along with represenatives from Universities & Colleges spanning the state will be in attendance for what is sure to be a great time!

Read below for more info...

MDP Youth Caucus - Decide the Future of the Democratic Party in Michigan

by: alwilliams316

Thu Jun 21, 2007 at 03:49:01 AM EDT

I am proud to announce my candidacy for MDP Youth Caucus Chair here on Michiganliberal.com

I will kick-off my campaign talking with Democrats in Washtenaw County this Friday at 6:30 PM.  I look forward to the conversation and debate.  I hope you can stop by.

Sincerely,
Al "BJ" Williams

Some info about BJ:

? Co-Founder Midtown Young Democrats 2003
? Youth Organizer for Governor Jennifer Granholm -2002
? Registered thousands of voters under the age of 35 years old
? Coordinated VOTE SMART youth outreach - 2003-2004
? Helped elect young dems to office in Michigan and across the nation
? Graduate of University of  Detroit High School ( same high school that the First Gentlemen Dan Mulhern attended)
? Graduate of Morehouse College (political science major) 2007
? Served as official liaison between University President and Student Government president at Morehouse College - 2005-2006
? Chair, Atlanta University Center Hurricane Katrina Relief Organization - 2005
? Organized over 3000 volunteers for Hurricane Katrina Relief effort
? Member of the NAACP
? Wayne County Director for Howard Dean for President - 2003 - 2004

(See below about Ann Arbor meeting)

Defending the MSU Democrats

by: cleisthenes500

Wed Mar 21, 2007 at 17:57:57 PM EDT

The MSU Democrats actually have a very sophisticated field program, thanks to the services of Practical Political Consulting.  Every fall we do targeted voter registration drives, persuasion knocks on all independents, leaners, and Democrats, and a GOTV campaign on Election Day plus the several days before hand.  All told, we will knock more than 8,000 doors, many of them two to three times before Election Day and another two to three times on election day.  That's more than 30,000 doors knocked in two months and by any measure that is impressive. [More after the jump]