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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe biggest, most grateful thank you to DUers for supporting this Duer running for office
You have helped make several firsts possible: By supporting me, you helped me recruit others to run so that we have a full ballot for the first time in over 25 years. You helped us with an incredible digital billboard and a mailer to EVERY SINGLE HOUSEHOLD in our county. We are busy holding rallies every Saturday at our largest citys busiest intersection. From all of these efforts, Im receiving messages of excitement and gratitude from locals to have Democrats to vote for. For those who dont live in red, rural areas that havent had any Democrats run for years, it is disheartening to go to the polls and only be able to vote for President or Governor but no state or local races you cant imagine how hopeless that begins to feel. But no more!! We will move us toward a more inclusive, just and equitable society by electing Democrats.
See all the artwork below.
This is not a plea for fundraising (at least not for me please donate to your favorite local, state or national campaigns if you can).
A special thank you to Omaha Steve for inspiring me to run, then helping with these posts, advice and so much more. Our DU family has a priceless jewel in Omaha Steve.
DU has been my haven, my family, my sanity in some of the hardest times in my life since I joined in 2003. I was literally curled up fetal-position after the election 4 years ago and was finally able to raise my head when our US Congressional race, which local TV and newspapers had called for the Republican on election night, had to reverse themselves and announce that after a record number of absentee votes were counted, our Democrat Xochitl Torres Small actually won. Then I got out of bed and went to DU to shake it off and start thinking about what to do next, among friends and fellow mourners.
We rise.
Denise Lang A.K.A. duhneece
A new Voice & Vision for Otero
Omaha Steve
(99,632 posts)duhneece could still use a little $.
Contribute here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/committee-to-elect-denise-lang-browne-1
thanks for doing democracy for us, duhneece!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)DU is a treasure for democracy.
Tommymac
(7,263 posts)Is the motto down there still 'Land of Enchantment"? I love that one.
Peace
malaise
(268,998 posts)happy
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Pinboy3niner was another DU treasure, missed by so many of us.
Sid
LAS14
(13,783 posts)... in gerrymandered states. Is NM gerrymandered? No matter. Good work!! Let's flip Otero County!!!!!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Our 'Cowboys for Trump' county commissioner is the one who said, "The only good Democrat is a dead Democrat" and Trump re-tweeted that...he also said anyone who supports BLM should go back to Africa. We need Democrats at the county level, too.
I'm not sure if it's gerrymandered...I've tried to check but to no avail
ornotna
(10,801 posts)mountain grammy
(26,621 posts)Go Denise!!!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Canvassing is the best but were not able to do that during this Covid time so we had multiple discussions about what we CAN do. I hope other DUers run for office in the future and make decisions for their campaign
mountain grammy
(26,621 posts)My daughter set it up for me..Im clueless 🙃. Hasnt gone through yet, but Ill stay on top of it.. I love New Mexico! We were there in March when the plague hit.. looking forward to getting back.
Good Luck!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)...dealing with the technical part of my posts (which for someone as low-tech as I am is everything! Lol).
I feel so fortunate to live in New Mexico, truly the land of enchantment.
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)proud to be part of the crew denise.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)I loves me some stinky feet!
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)Greybnk48
(10,168 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)Im ready for the rally tomorrow. New signs made plus the Biden Harris and Xochitl signs we have
crickets
(25,980 posts)duhneece
(4,112 posts)DU has given me more than I could have dreamed of.
niyad
(113,306 posts)Browne and all the other new Dem office holders! Continuing vibes for a truly wonderful outcome.
That disgusting commissioner and I had words over that horrific statement! I am surprised he still has ears.
Blessings to you and all the other Dems.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)He's a sociopath, I think, and is immune to decency.
niyad
(113,306 posts)I was there. Very sad. I am so looking forward to January.
cp
(6,628 posts)Thank you for stepping up. You are a hero for Democracy.
May the Force be with you on November 3!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)I NEVER thought I'd run for office...but 'watching' Omaha Steve helped.
I also suggest every DUer attend at least a few city, county, state legislature meetings (especially the committee meetings) and hear the Republicans talk...then you will realize we really could do a better job.
Hekate
(90,686 posts)Hugs to you and 3 cheers to you all.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Seeing the billboard, seeing the mailers truly gives me a thrill. I'm then thrilled to share! lol
murielm99
(30,741 posts)I live in a rural, red area of a blue state. We have had a full slate of Democrats in the last two elections. It is a good feeling.
I salute you!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Slowly but surely we WILL turn our part of our state blue...we are rising.
FakeNoose
(32,639 posts)I would vote for you if I could. It takes courage to run for office, and I'm sure your constituents will be happy and appreciative.
Good luck to New Mexico Democrats!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Courage, the heart of DU is shared by all of us for all of us. It's a good feeling.
Karadeniz
(22,516 posts)Go-getterI should feel sorry for the Republicans, but not gonna happen! Go get'em!!!
We're passionate and driven. It's just a matter of time for us.
SergeStorms
(19,201 posts)I'm always proud to support any DUer seeking office, especially women DUers. Always wishing you the best, and good luck in your election bid.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)It'll be a few days before I get it in the mail...until then, you can remain mystified, my friend.
SergeStorms
(19,201 posts)Can't wait. Only 24 days to go. You must be getting excited (and tired) as all heck. You've done a fantastic job in your area getting Democrats on the ballot and competing! Now go get those republicans. We'll be watching on election day, you can bet on that!
trof
(54,256 posts)I am SO pulling for you.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Were working hard
tavernier
(12,388 posts)You look like Katherine Hepburn!
duhneece
(4,112 posts)Thank you
happy feet
(869 posts)This is how it's done.
duhneece
(4,112 posts)DU inspired me and supports me. Thats how its done
nolabear
(41,963 posts)Mersky
(4,981 posts)Super smart!
I adore NM, btw - is my favorite neighboring state. Was in Alamogordo about five years ago the last time. I can just picture the impact of the signs with the setting! So cool.
You do such good work! Keep it up! Thank you for the lovely thank you notes - the last one knocked me over. Here they are! The signs you wrote about. Gave me tears of joy, and that might be the only time thats happened in 2020. You are an inspiration.