Houghton County Democratic Party
@houghtondems
One of the UP's most active county parties, in the heart of Michigan's beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.
8 million Americans lost healthcare so corrupt Trump could hand billionaires a tax cut and call it beautiful. His GOP cronies voted for this law knowing exactly who it would hurt. Come November we won’t forget those - like Rep. Bergman - who chose profits over people. #RepublicanCostOfCorruption
IN PERSON VOTING FOR THE AUGUST PRIMARY IS ALMOST HERE!!! Early voting starts this Saturday and is available every day from 8 AM to 4 PM until Sunday, Aug. 2nd. Early voting site for all Houghton County precincts is the HOCO Arena on the Houghton County Fairgrounds. Primary Election Day is Aug. 4.
Reminder - Former Congressman Bart Stupak joins Callie Barr for a "Town Hall for Change" tomorrow at 5:30 PM at the Calumet Theatre. If you haven't already registered to attend you can do so here - secure.ngpvan.com/zn...
A group of organizations is sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Environmental Issues. It's an opportunity to gauge congressional candidates' positions on a variety of topics, including invasive species. If you'd like to attend click this link to RSVP for the Zoom session - actionnetwork.org/ev...
𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗗: Our second Adopt-A-Highway clean up, scheduled for this evening, is postponed due to the wildfire smoke and resulting poor air quality. We're rescheduled for NEXT Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Hope to see you then!
Featured this in today's newsletter, but forgot to include the schedule, so here it is! (Look to the first comment for the message from the “Yoopers for Abdul” campaigners. You can meet them at our office at 323 Bridge Street in Hancock at the scheduled times).
Our campaign office is open!!! Tues 5 PM to 7 PM, and Sat 10 AM to Noon. STOP BY AND PICK UP A YARD SIGN! After the primary we will expand office hours but need volunteers to do so. Flexible shifts - mostly evenings and weekends. To volunteer email houghtondems@gmail.com or voicemail 906-523-1233.
Happy Fourth everyone! Celebrating 250 years of American independence.
A Republican congressman just said 60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck “maybe don’t work as hard” as him, while bragging about eating lobster tails & rib eye steaks. We’re choosing between rent & groceries & corrupt Republicans think we’re just lazy. #TrumpRepublicanCorruption
Kyle Blomquist has announced a Town Hall in Hancock. The Town Hall, scheduled for July 1 at 6 PM, will be at the Orpheum Theater. Find more information and pre-register here: www.blomquistforcong...
To all the Dads, Granddads, Step-Dads, Adoptive Dads, Foster Dads, Bonus Dads, Father Figures, and every man who cares and shares his fatherly heart - we wish you a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!
Calling all our Goegebic County friends -- Callie Barr is holding a Townhall for Change in Watersmeet on Tuesday! Register to attend here: secure.ngpvan.com/e1...
While Trump took his 3rd leisurely trip to Walter Reed with a full Navy physician team and zero co-pays, 82 million Americans cut back on daily expenses just to afford care. 1 in 3 skips doctor visits. 40% skip treatments. 30% got sicker waiting. #TrumpMakesUsSick
Want to hear from the Dem primary candidates for US Senate? Join the MDP's Black Caucus, Jewish Caucus and Senior Caucus for MI Senate Candidate Zoom Forum this coming Monday evening. BUT YOU MUST REGISTER BY TOMORROW!!!! Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webi...
Memorial Day. A time for visiting cemeteries to mourn all who died in the line of duty, or a time for simple, quiet thanks to those who never came home. Today, let's vow both to remember the sacrifices made for our freedoms, and to carry on the fight for freedom that they gave their lives for.
Groceries up 3% in one month — the highest in years. And analysts say we’re just at the BEGINNING. Trump’s war in Iran is driving up diesel. Diesel moves 80% of our food. We’re all paying for a war we didn’t vote for. 💸 #TrumpsGroceryCrisis
He said he was going to lower costs. That was THE promise. Not wage war in Iran. No, lower costs for American. He looked you in the eye and lied. Now? Now he says “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody.” Gas up. Groceries up. Inflation up. #WeCantAffordTrump
Join us at 6 PM in the Houghton Super 8 conference room for a Meet & Greet with US House candidate Wayne Stiles. Find more on Wayne Stiles at www.wayne-stiles.com/
A very happy Mother's Day to all the Moms, Grandmoms, Moms-to-be, Mother Figures and all who have a Mother's Heart! Thanks for all you have done and continue to do to share your love and strength with us. It's your day, and well deserved!💖
Trump & Hegseth want $200 BILLION for war with Iran while tens of thousands of Americans die every year because they can’t afford a doctor. $200 billion could provide healthcare to Americans FOR YEARS. Choose a side: bombs or beds, missiles or medicine. We want #HealthcareNotWarfare
Across the county there are three millage proposals and a school bond proposal at issue. You can find information on the proposals at the County Clerk’s web page ( houghtoncounty.gov/c... ) - scroll to the bottom of the page for links to each proposal.
2024: “I’m going to cut fuel prices in HALF within 12 months.” 2026: US gasoline hits highest level in 4 YEARS. This isn’t a broken promise. It’s a lie he told to your face to get your vote. How’s that working out? #TrumpsGasCrisis
Sen. Warnock is right: Republicans found $200 billion for a war in Iran overnight. But for 25 million uninsured Americans? Nothing. No urgency. No bill. No vote. They fund what they value. And they just told you exactly what that is. #HealthcareNotTrumpsWar
"Just a catastrophic situation even in the best of circumstances. A profoundly shameful episode in American history..."
Happy Easter everyone! Now if only the snow would melt... 😊❄️🌷
Trump threatens Iran. Oil jumps 5% overnight. Gas prices spike before you even wake up. Every reckless threat has a price tag. You’re the one paying it. This is what instability at the top costs regular people. 💥 #TrumpsTariffsCostUS
Saturday is OUR day. They can have their billionaires and their secret police — we’ve got each other. Show up in your community, signs in hand, comfortable shoes on, and your voice ready to ROAR. Drop in the comments where you’ll be standing up for democracy. 👑🚫 #WeSayNoKings
⚠️ WAIT… Do you know where your birth certificate is? If the SAVE Act passes, you may need it to vote. 🗳️ Congress is pushing a bill that could block millions of eligible Americans not because they aren’t citizens, but because they can’t easily access documents. #NoPayToVoteSaveAct