Memo to Desert Stonewall Democrats club chairman George Zander
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009
To: George Zander, Desert Stonewall Democrats
Subject: Steve Pougnet needs YOUR SUPPORT
George:
After reading your note below, I think you should surrender your Yellow Dog Democrat button, for you're heading down the path of party apostasy. As you know Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet has endorsed our Republican supervisor for reelection and he has been quite vocal in his support for the reelection of our Republican city council member. Asking a Democratic Club's members to provide Democratic primary support for one who supports Republicans may, in the current instance, be little more than gay-is-preferable-to-anyone-else politics, and not something I'm prepared to support.
Let me also add my astonishment over your implied club endorsement of Steve Pougnet as the party's 2010 candidate in the 45th Congressional District. The primary election is almost a year away, other Democrats may decide to run and the Desert Stonewall Democrats' membership has not yet had an opportunity to participate in the established club endorsement process. And yet you, as club chairman, appear to have already decided that Steve Pougnet will be the club's candidate of choice to run against GOP Rep. Mary Bono Mack. Again, this is not something I'm prepared to support and your action leaves me questioning whether you subscribe to the same Democratic Party principles the rest of us observe.
Bond Shands
Palm Springs
To: Zander44@aol-motw.com
Subject: Steve Pougnet needs YOUR SUPPORT
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:13:20 -0400
From: zander44@aol.com
Good morning all: The Desert Stonewall Democrats has, since Steve's first campaign in 2003 been a strong supporter. Though Steve is a huge supporter of many other Democratic and progressive organizations in our area, and the nation, we are his "home club" and have always been proudly supportive. Please find time to send him a contribution of any amount for this most important deadline.
Thanks, and on to victory.
George W. Zander
Dear Friend,
As you may know, I am running for Congress in California's 45th Congressional District against Mary Bono-Mack and I'm writing today with an urgent appeal for help before June 30th.
June 30th is the first important reporting deadline for our campaign and will have a tremendous impact on those paying close attention to our race. I have been so encouraged by the terrific response to our campaign and I'm happy to report that we are very close to meeting our goal - but we aren't there yet!
Please help me reach our goal by contributing online at www.electpougnet.com. You can also send a check to Friends of Steve Pougnet, 100 S. Sunrise Way, Suite A#194, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
We are building great momentum and with your support before June 30th we will have the early footing we need to win this race. I appreciate your friendship and look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Steve Pougnet
Federal Law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200.00 in a calendar year. Political contributions are not tax-deductible. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited, unless an individual is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. The limit for contributions from individuals is currently $2400. the contribution limit per election for multi-candidate committees is $5000. No anonymous contributions of more than $50 will be accepted. Contributions from corporations, unions, and federal government contractors are prohibited. Contributions from minors may only be from the minor's own source of funds.
To: George Zander, Desert Stonewall Democrats
Subject: Steve Pougnet needs YOUR SUPPORT
George:
After reading your note below, I think you should surrender your Yellow Dog Democrat button, for you're heading down the path of party apostasy. As you know Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet has endorsed our Republican supervisor for reelection and he has been quite vocal in his support for the reelection of our Republican city council member. Asking a Democratic Club's members to provide Democratic primary support for one who supports Republicans may, in the current instance, be little more than gay-is-preferable-to-anyone-else politics, and not something I'm prepared to support.
Let me also add my astonishment over your implied club endorsement of Steve Pougnet as the party's 2010 candidate in the 45th Congressional District. The primary election is almost a year away, other Democrats may decide to run and the Desert Stonewall Democrats' membership has not yet had an opportunity to participate in the established club endorsement process. And yet you, as club chairman, appear to have already decided that Steve Pougnet will be the club's candidate of choice to run against GOP Rep. Mary Bono Mack. Again, this is not something I'm prepared to support and your action leaves me questioning whether you subscribe to the same Democratic Party principles the rest of us observe.
Bond Shands
Palm Springs
To: Zander44@aol-motw.com
Subject: Steve Pougnet needs YOUR SUPPORT
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:13:20 -0400
From: zander44@aol.com
Good morning all: The Desert Stonewall Democrats has, since Steve's first campaign in 2003 been a strong supporter. Though Steve is a huge supporter of many other Democratic and progressive organizations in our area, and the nation, we are his "home club" and have always been proudly supportive. Please find time to send him a contribution of any amount for this most important deadline.
Thanks, and on to victory.
George W. Zander
Dear Friend,
As you may know, I am running for Congress in California's 45th Congressional District against Mary Bono-Mack and I'm writing today with an urgent appeal for help before June 30th.
June 30th is the first important reporting deadline for our campaign and will have a tremendous impact on those paying close attention to our race. I have been so encouraged by the terrific response to our campaign and I'm happy to report that we are very close to meeting our goal - but we aren't there yet!
Please help me reach our goal by contributing online at www.electpougnet.com. You can also send a check to Friends of Steve Pougnet, 100 S. Sunrise Way, Suite A#194, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
We are building great momentum and with your support before June 30th we will have the early footing we need to win this race. I appreciate your friendship and look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Steve Pougnet
Federal Law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200.00 in a calendar year. Political contributions are not tax-deductible. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited, unless an individual is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. The limit for contributions from individuals is currently $2400. the contribution limit per election for multi-candidate committees is $5000. No anonymous contributions of more than $50 will be accepted. Contributions from corporations, unions, and federal government contractors are prohibited. Contributions from minors may only be from the minor's own source of funds.
100 S. Sunrise Way, A194
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Posted by Desert Observer at 6/23/2009 11:53 AM 
Categories: Opinion
Tags: Steve Pougnet George Zander Desert Stonewall Democrats
Categories: Opinion
Tags: Steve Pougnet George Zander Desert Stonewall Democrats
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