Message from a Republican Woman who is voting for Carol Kent

Dear Friends,

I’m sending you this message because I feel very strongly about the current political race for the Texas State House, District 114. I’ve been voting Republican since I’ve been old enough to vote. Very often, I simply hit the “straight ticket” Republican in the voting booth.

When Texas Republicans voted in House Bill 15 in the spring 2011, I was horrified and disgusted. This bill -- written by conservative legislators with no medical degrees-- forces women to undergo trans-vaginal sonograms before choosing to end a pregnancy. This issue is not about abortion for me. This issue frightens me as a women’s rights issue. As most of you know, trans-vaginal sonograms are invasive, and there is no medical reason to perform them related to the termination of pregnancy.

A group of very powerful and very conservative Republicans in the Texas House are diminishing women’s rights. There are now only 33 women serving in the Texas House. Very many of the conservatives that passed HB 15 are still serving, and there are no plans to repeal it. Start considering the reversal of women’s rights if there aren’t enough women representing women.

I encourage you to join me in voting for Carol Kent in the upcoming election for House District 114. Carol has served in the Texas House previously. Carol is a strong advocate for school reform and will work to repeal HB 15. 

If you normally vote Democrat, please get the word out about Carol Kent and VOTE!

If you normally vote Republican, please consider the ramifications of HB 15 and the minority status of women in the Texas House. Join me and reconsider your “straight ticket” vote and vote for Carol Kent.

Please feel free to pass along this message to anyone living in House District 114. For a map of the District see my attachment or look here: http://www.texastribune.org/directory/districts/tx-house/114/

I’ve also included a message from Carol Kent below this email.

 

Many thanks for your time!

Have a good weekend,

Rachel S.

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Carol Kent <carol@votecarolkent.com>
 Subject: It’s between us and our doctors

Dear Friends, I strongly believe that women should be able to make personal decisions about their own health care. Like many of us, I watched in disbelief during the last session as politicians tried to wedge themselves between our health care choices and the decisions we make with our doctors, our families, and our faiths. Rick Perry and his followers in Austin cut funding for vital mammograms and cancer screenings for thousands of Texas women. These politicians are forcing women to go through invasive and unnecessary transvaginal sonograms before choosing safe and legal procedures to end pregnancies. They are rolling back the calendar on our rights. Women have never needed to turn to politicians for health advice - cancer screenings, prenatal care, or family planning. Politicians should not get between a woman and her personal medical decisions. My opponent doesn’t want women and their families in District 114 to know that he is a leader in Rick Perry’s attack on women’s health. He wants to expand the transvaginal sonogram law and even opposes stem cell research. But with your help, we can ensure the women in our district know the truth, and more importantly know that I will be fighting for them and their families. Will you contribute $50 or more to help me? This race is going to be tight. Together, we can push back against this extreme faction and elect representatives who will protect our right to make our own health care decisions. Thank you for all that you continue to do. Sincerely, Carol

Dont' Get Mad Get Even

Don’t get mad – get even.

Are you having your sign stolen?  Are you being honked at for your Obama sticker?  Are you depressed that Mitt Romney is gaining in the polls?  Do something about it.  Volunteer.  Early Vote in Texas starts on OCTOBER 22 – just over 10 days from now.  This is the most critical time period in the campaigns.  Once someone has voted, the opportunity is lost.

I hope that everyone reading this e-mail will be helping out on Election Day.  We need to ensure that we have Democrats at every polling location.  If you are not working at a polling location, please help out your favorite candidate.  Each campaign will need poll greeters and other volunteers on Election Day to help turnout their vote.  Contact Michael McPhail at the Dallas County Democratic Party office if you wish to work the election and have not been contacted.

Northern Dallas County is ground zero in the race to pick up seats in the Texas State House.  There are 4 seats in our area that have been targeted by the HDCC.  Unless we do something about the Republican stranglehold on the state house, we will continue to see our public schools gutted of funding, state college tuition to be out of the reach of the middle class, poor women to lose access to healthcare and continued efforts in voter suppression.  These races can be won or lost by as little as 10 votes.

Please communicate any volunteer opportunities to us no later than Wednesday of next week.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13

 
1. Block walk for Carol Kent. 9:30am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm (2 shifts) meet at Campaign HQ. 7927 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230.  RSVP Valorie@votecarolkent.com.

2. The Dallas County Democratic Party, Dr. Theresa Daniel for County Commissioner and Obama for America invite you to attend PRECINCTS-AL-PASTOR MEGAWALK 9:30am Meet Up; 10am-12noon Walk, Skyline High School (Park along Wimbleton Way on the east side of the school) 7777 Forney Road Dallas, Texas 75203   RSVP - eventrsvp@dallasdemocrats.org We'll be talking to Democrats, working in pairs. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen. Water, training and supplies provided.

3. Coppell phone bank for President Obama – 9:00 AM to 12 noon. Home of Marsha Fishman. RSVP and for more information. https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/phonebank/gsq78z

4. Walk with Rich Hancock - meet at 10am and second shift at 1pm. RSVP Katie 469-554-0102.  She will provide the meet up location.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14

1.    Please join Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, OFA and the Dallas County Democratic Party for LG-B(L)T  The Stonewall Democrats Mega Walk 2:30pm Meet-Up 3:00-5:00pm Walk RSVP by Friday, Oct. 12, 12pm Resource Center Dallas Parking Lot 2701 Reagan Dallas Texas 75219 eventrsvp@dallasdemocrats.org  BLT Sandwich Included.

2.    Sunday Morning Phone bank for President Obama. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.  Meet at the home of Janice Schwarz 6319 Hickory Hill, Dallas 75248.  RSVP tamsterbath@gmail.com.  Bagels and cream cheese provided.

3.    Walk with Rich Hancock - meet at 10am and second shift at 1pm. RSVP Katie 469-554-0102.  She will provide the meet up location.

4.    Block walk for Carol Kent Campaign. 1PM to 4PM.  Meet at campaign office.

MONDAY OCTOBER 15

1 Dr. Rosemary Robbins for State Representative Weekly Phone Banks every Monday, 6 PM - 8 PM: Held at the campaign office -- 100 Decker Ct, Suite #290, Irving, TX 75062. Contact info@voterosemaryrobbins.com for more information or to RSVP.

2. Block walk for Rich Hancock. Meet at Rich's home 203 Dover Drive, Richardson, 75080 at 4PM. If you can't meet until later, call Katie at 469-554-0102. Note - these walks occur Monday through Thursday at the same time, same place.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 16

Second Presidential Debate 8 PM to 9:30 PM.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17

1          Phone bank for Carol Kent 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Carol Kent Campaign HQ. See above for address

THURSDAY OCTOBER 18

1.    Phone bank with the Far North Dallas Democrats 5:30 – 7:30 PM. We will be calling Democrats in North Dallas.  We meet at Sonny Bryan’s in Richardson in the Private Dining room. 1251 West Campbell Road.  Meeting featuring Cal Jilson starts at 7:30 PM. Phone bankers will have the opportunity to win tickets to the Fish Fry on Friday night.

2.   
 Phone bank for Carol Kent 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Carol Kent Campaign HQ. See above for address.

On Saturday and Sunday October 20 and 21 will be Mega walks in House Districts 102, 107 and 114.  This will be a big push for Rich Hancock, Robert Miklos and Carol Kent prior to early vote.   Please plan on attending.

Katherine McGovern needs help handing out push cards at early voting locations in northern Dallas County: Please RSVP to sally_garcia@yahoo.com if you can help, with locations, dates and times you are available.
Carol Kent campaign also has GOTV opportunities.  Please call 214-931-7012 to RSVP.  This includes Poll Greeting, mailers and data input. 

Go to www.barackobama.com for the latest and greatest volunteer opportunities in your area. Phone banks for the President are happening in all neighborhoods and every day.  You are also able to call from home for the Obama campaign using their virtual phone bank.  Go to www.barackobama.com to sign up to call from home.

Democratically yours,

Janice Schwarz and David Griggs