Woo-hoo, YES
WE DID!!!!!! Thanks to all who helped
make this a Democratic year in Wisconsin!
Congratulations to all our candidates who won
from the Rock County offices, the state offices
and of course, President Barack Obama.
Congratutlation
to Janesvillean, Rep. Mike Sheridan on his
appointment as Assembly Speaker! The sun
shines brightly over our future
today!
RENEW your membership in the Democratic Party of Wisconsin! Call Jim Koeberl at 608-756-2792
Attend the December 9, 2008 meeting at the Steel Workers Hall in Beloit and help elect new officers for the Democratic Party of Rock County. Your party membership must be current to vote or run for office. You can renew your party membersship at the state party site or at the meeting.
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