to the BLUE WAVE GALA . . .A FUNdraiser to support Delaware Democrats.

Featuring Fabulous Food, Hot Entertainment, Cash Bar and Cool Auction Items for Every Budget!

Hosted by Delaware's 14th District Democratic Committee

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 - 5 to 7 PM

The Glade Clubhouse

21 Glade Farm Drive, Rehoboth Beach

Tickets:  $30 per person

Click here to go to ActBlue for ticket processing.

For More Info:  chrismeggert804@gmail.com

It Takes You, It Takes Me, It Takes ALL OF US . . .

Delaware Launches Vaccine Incentive Program

Governor Carney and the Division of Public Health announced DEWins!, an incentive and public education program  aimed at encouraging all eligible Delawareans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Delawareans can get their vaccine and get a shot at great prizes!

CLICK ON LINK FOR DETAILS:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/DEWins----Delaware-Launches-Vaccine-Incentive-Program.html?soid=1126915440294&aid=HDgr-Dm6mw0

It Takes You, It Takes Me, It Takes ALL OF US . . .

At least 45 states are considering restrictive laws to make it more difficult to vote. These voter suppression laws, most proposed by Republican-dominated state legislatures, could alter future elections, particularly in battleground states like Georgia, Pennsylvania and Arizona. 

But a growing grassroots movement is working to protect voting rights, in part by soliciting the aid of CEOs of corporations with significant operations in these states. If you want to join this effort, please start by sending an email message to business leaders in Georgia, encouraging them to repeal the recently passed S.B. 202. 

We’ve included their email addresses along with a sample message that you can use as to personalize your note. Let’s make our voices heard. Our democracy may depend on it. 

· The Home Depot – Craig Menear – craig_menear@homedepot.com

· United Parcel Service – Carol B. Tomé  carol@ups.com

· Delta Air Lines - Ed Bastian – ed.bastian@delta.com

· Arby’s - Paul Brown – pbrown@inspirebrands.com

· The Coca-Cola Company - James Quincey – asktheboard@coca-cola.com

· Cox Media Group - Daniel York – dan.york@cmg.com

· Genuine Parts Company - Paul D. Donahue – paul_donahue@genpt.com

· Georgia Pacific - Christian Fischer – cfischer@gapac.com

· Porsche - Oliver Blume – oliver.blume@porsche.de

Dear [Recipient]:

As a longtime customer and fan of your company, I am writing you to ask that you use your influence to correct the voter suppression effort in Georgia. Your influence can help repeal the new, restrictive voting rights law, S.B. 202. It’s bad for our democracy, bad for the reputation of your company and bad for Georgia. Action is needed throughout the business community to remedy the situation, and I ask that you take a leadership position to protect democracy for all Americans. 

Thank you for your action on this matter,

[Your Name]

_________________________________

SUPPORT THOSE FIGHTING VOTER SUPPRESSION EFFORTS

Fortunately, hundreds of major companies and corporate leaders have also taken a stand against new restrictions on voting. They should be recognized for their efforts as well. Among the major corporate names: Target, Netflix, Bank of America, Facebook, Cisco, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Dell Technologies, HP and American Airlines. Please take a moment to write their CEOs expressing your appreciation for their efforts as well. A sample message:

Dear [Recipient]:

As a longtime customer and fan of your company, I am writing to thank you for taking a stand against voter suppression legislation across the country. Your influence is helping to ensure the right to vote is protected for all Americans. And I hope that you’ll continue to oppose these anti-democratic laws whenever they are proposed. 

Thank you for your action on this matter,

[Your Name]

It Takes You, It Takes Me, It Takes ALL OF US . . .

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will provide Delaware with: 

• $1.46 billion in state fiscal relief 

• $300 million in local fiscal relief 

• More than $420 million in relief for K-12 schools 

• Economic impact payments of up to $1,400 per person (above the $600 per person provided in December) for more than 623,000 adults and 224,000 children. This is 87% of all adults in the state and 87% of all children in the state. 

• Additional relief of up to $1,600 per child through the Child Tax Credit to the families of 183,000 children, lifting 10,000 children out of poverty 

• Additional relief of up to nearly $1,000 through the Earned Income Tax Credit to 49,000 childless workers, including many in frontline jobs 

• Marketplace health insurance premiums that are $1,760 lower per month for a 60-year old couple earning $75,000 per year.

The Need for Action in Delaware

The pandemic and the associated economic crisis have had a severe impact on Delaware. The need for action is clear:

• Since the pandemic began, more than 88,000 people have been infected with COVID-19 and more than 1,000 people have died.

• The unemployment rate is 5.9%, up from 4.5% before the pandemic.

• Since February 2020, more than 18,000 fewer people are employed.

• 69,000 adults – 10% of all adults in the state – report not having enough food to eat. This includes 27,000 adults living with children, or 11% of all adults living with children, who report that the children in their household do not have enough to eat.

• An estimated 51,000 renters or 27% of renters are not caught up on rent.

• An estimated 236,000 adults or 33% of all adults statewide report having difficulty covering normal household expenses.

It Takes You, It Takes Me, It Takes ALL OF US . . .

Delaware House Democrats 

House Democrats filed measures Friday as part of an ongoing effort to remove barriers and increase participation in Delaware elections.

The bills, filed by Rep. David Bentz, Rep. Stephanie T. Bolden, and Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, would establish no-excuse absentee voting, consolidate Delaware's presidential and state primaries, and allow same-day (Election Day) voter registration in Delaware. Taken together, these proposals are part of an ongoing effort to move Delaware’s elections into the 21st century and provide residents with increased access to the polls.

Rep. Dorsey Walker talks about the significance of ensuring that all people have the right and ability to safely vote.

Read more about these proposals here: https://bit.ly/33KA7vK

DelDems call on DEGOP to renounce Lauren Witzke

Delaware Democratic Party Chairman Erik Raser-Schramm has issued the following statement on the Delaware Republican Party and their U.S. Senate nominee Lauren Witzke:

For years, the Delaware GOP has feigned deafness at the shrill dog whistles of racism and bigotry of President Trump and his enablers. That silence has bred more than complicity; it’s bred copycat behavior from its Party leaders, candidates, and elected officials here in the First State.  Read More . . .

to the BLUE WAVE GALA . . .A FUNdraiser to support Delaware Democrats.

Featuring Fabulous Food, Hot Entertainment, Cash Bar and Cool Auction Items for Every Budget!

Hosted by Delaware's 14th District Democratic Committee

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 - 5 to 7 PM

The Glade Clubhouse

21 Glade Farm Drive, Rehoboth Beach

Tickets:  $30 per person

Click here to go to ActBlue for ticket processing.

For More Info:  chrismeggert804@gmail.com

It Takes You, It Takes Me, It Takes ALL OF US . . .

Delaware Launches Vaccine Incentive Program

Governor Carney and the Division of Public Health announced DEWins!, an incentive and public education program  aimed at encouraging all eligible Delawareans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Delawareans can get their vaccine and get a shot at great prizes!

CLICK ON LINK FOR DETAILS:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/DEWins----Delaware-Launches-Vaccine-Incentive-Program.html?soid=1126915440294&aid=HDgr-Dm6mw0

It Takes You, It Takes Me, It Takes ALL OF US . . .

At least 45 states are considering restrictive laws to make it more difficult to vote. These voter suppression laws, most proposed by Republican-dominated state legislatures, could alter future elections, particularly in battleground states like Georgia, Pennsylvania and Arizona. 

But a growing grassroots movement is working to protect voting rights, in part by soliciting the aid of CEOs of corporations with significant operations in these states. If you want to join this effort, please start by sending an email message to business leaders in Georgia, encouraging them to repeal the recently passed S.B. 202. 

We’ve included their email addresses along with a sample message that you can use as to personalize your note. Let’s make our voices heard. Our democracy may depend on it. 

· The Home Depot – Craig Menear – craig_menear@homedepot.com

· United Parcel Service – Carol B. Tomé  carol@ups.com

· Delta Air Lines - Ed Bastian – ed.bastian@delta.com

· Arby’s - Paul Brown – pbrown@inspirebrands.com

· The Coca-Cola Company - James Quincey – asktheboard@coca-cola.com

· Cox Media Group - Daniel York – dan.york@cmg.com

· Genuine Parts Company - Paul D. Donahue – paul_donahue@genpt.com

· Georgia Pacific - Christian Fischer – cfischer@gapac.com

· Porsche - Oliver Blume – oliver.blume@porsche.de

Dear [Recipient]:

As a longtime customer and fan of your company, I am writing you to ask that you use your influence to correct the voter suppression effort in Georgia. Your influence can help repeal the new, restrictive voting rights law, S.B. 202. It’s bad for our democracy, bad for the reputation of your company and bad for Georgia. Action is needed throughout the business community to remedy the situation, and I ask that you take a leadership position to protect democracy for all Americans. 

Thank you for your action on this matter,

[Your Name]

_________________________________

SUPPORT THOSE FIGHTING VOTER SUPPRESSION EFFORTS

Fortunately, hundreds of major companies and corporate leaders have also taken a stand against new restrictions on voting. They should be recognized for their efforts as well. Among the major corporate names: Target, Netflix, Bank of America, Facebook, Cisco, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Dell Technologies, HP and American Airlines. Please take a moment to write their CEOs expressing your appreciation for their efforts as well. A sample message:

Dear [Recipient]:

As a longtime customer and fan of your company, I am writing to thank you for taking a stand against voter suppression legislation across the country. Your influence is helping to ensure the right to vote is protected for all Americans. And I hope that you’ll continue to oppose these anti-democratic laws whenever they are proposed. 

Thank you for your action on this matter,

[Your Name]

It Takes You, It Takes Me, It Takes ALL OF US . . .

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will provide Delaware with: 

• $1.46 billion in state fiscal relief 

• $300 million in local fiscal relief 

• More than $420 million in relief for K-12 schools 

• Economic impact payments of up to $1,400 per person (above the $600 per person provided in December) for more than 623,000 adults and 224,000 children. This is 87% of all adults in the state and 87% of all children in the state. 

• Additional relief of up to $1,600 per child through the Child Tax Credit to the families of 183,000 children, lifting 10,000 children out of poverty 

• Additional relief of up to nearly $1,000 through the Earned Income Tax Credit to 49,000 childless workers, including many in frontline jobs 

• Marketplace health insurance premiums that are $1,760 lower per month for a 60-year old couple earning $75,000 per year.

The Need for Action in Delaware

The pandemic and the associated economic crisis have had a severe impact on Delaware. The need for action is clear:

• Since the pandemic began, more than 88,000 people have been infected with COVID-19 and more than 1,000 people have died.

• The unemployment rate is 5.9%, up from 4.5% before the pandemic.

• Since February 2020, more than 18,000 fewer people are employed.

• 69,000 adults – 10% of all adults in the state – report not having enough food to eat. This includes 27,000 adults living with children, or 11% of all adults living with children, who report that the children in their household do not have enough to eat.

• An estimated 51,000 renters or 27% of renters are not caught up on rent.

• An estimated 236,000 adults or 33% of all adults statewide report having difficulty covering normal household expenses.

It Takes You, It Takes Me, It Takes ALL OF US . . .

Delaware House Democrats 

House Democrats filed measures Friday as part of an ongoing effort to remove barriers and increase participation in Delaware elections.

The bills, filed by Rep. David Bentz, Rep. Stephanie T. Bolden, and Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, would establish no-excuse absentee voting, consolidate Delaware's presidential and state primaries, and allow same-day (Election Day) voter registration in Delaware. Taken together, these proposals are part of an ongoing effort to move Delaware’s elections into the 21st century and provide residents with increased access to the polls.

Rep. Dorsey Walker talks about the significance of ensuring that all people have the right and ability to safely vote.

Read more about these proposals here: https://bit.ly/33KA7vK

DelDems call on DEGOP to renounce Lauren Witzke

Delaware Democratic Party Chairman Erik Raser-Schramm has issued the following statement on the Delaware Republican Party and their U.S. Senate nominee Lauren Witzke:

For years, the Delaware GOP has feigned deafness at the shrill dog whistles of racism and bigotry of President Trump and his enablers. That silence has bred more than complicity; it’s bred copycat behavior from its Party leaders, candidates, and elected officials here in the First State.  Read More . . .