Those of you who have not been able to make it to Tully´s on Saturdays, here is another chance for you to get Voter Registration Assistance.

On Tuesday, September 30th, 6-9 pm, at the Scandic Anglais Hotel, members of the Voter Registration Committee will be on hand to help you apply for your absentee ballot and answer any questions you may have about voting.

The Fugees star Pras Michel and Sweden´s own DeDe Lopez will perform together and help us get out the vote.

The address is Humlegårdsgatan 23, T-Östermalmstorg, Birger Jarlgatan exit.

Tell your friends and join us. Please R.S.V.P. to events.da.sweden@gmail.com so that we know how many to expect.

by Carol Adamson, member of Democrats Abroad Sweden

Some Talking Points when People Tell You:
“Obama’s platform is non-existent!”
“Obama has no foreign policy experience.”
“But we know nothing about Barack Obama.”
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Gloria Steinem states in the LA Times why she thinks Sarah Palin is the wrong woman for the job. Read the article here.

In May, the British newspaper Telegraph reported that Julie Nixon Eisenhower have added their names to the list of Obama supporters. Read the article here.

“Refreshing”?! Try “Irresponsible!”

My Swedish husband made the mistake of asking me what I thought about John McCain’s vice presidential choice Alaska governor Sarah Palin. As a Democrat, I certainly wasn’t happy with the choice, but since I don’t plan to vote for McCain I didn’t care too much…at first.

But then I started thinking about the possible consequences if McCain does get elected and becomes disabled or dies in office, and I did a slow burn. I’m angry. In fact, I’m furious about his choice. While some observers call it “refreshing,” it’s just pandering of the lowest, basest sort. I’m insulted by the choice and furious with McCain for putting the country at risk if Palin were to assume the presidency.
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