I'm running for state rep against an ALEC 'Star'. I won my primary...DU love anyone?

[duhneece]

Last edited Fri Jun 10, 2016, 12:18 PM - Edit history (3)

[link: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/deniselang2016|I'm running for NM State Representative against a Republican who has been in office since 2010. We have not had any Democrat elected to any partisan office in over 20 years. She was named an ALEC 'Star Representative'....thus, she is well funded and I have to be ready to respond with fierce opposition. I can't do that without funding for my campaign.

I'd love to see some DU support. I've been a member of DU since July 2003.

One can send a check made out to Committee to Elect Denise Lang to 2332 Union Ave Alamogordo, NM 88337 or donate through Act Blue via my website, ElectDeniseLang.com. Please 'Like' my campaign on Facebook, Elect Denise Lang.

I had my campaign launch and Primary Watch party on Tues....great turnout. Any Otero County DU'er out there?

We've already walked the majority of one precinct, only 20 more to go!! We have doubled those who walk now and got many new volunteers on Tuesday.

As Thom Hartman said, "Tag, I'm IT."
[link:http://|For ActBlue donations to Denise Lang: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/deniselang2016

Link to Denise Lang campaign: https://electdeniselang.com/
I had been unable to see this, so I'll duplicate, but it's too important not to have if it wasn't there before!
https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4deniselang

[csziggy]

1. If you put direct links in your message, it would help people get there

For ActBlue donations to Denise Lang: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/deniselang2016

Link to Denise Lang campaign: https://electdeniselang.com/

Congratulations on your primary win!

[duhneece]

2. Great help, great suggestion...I'm now crazy for you, csziggy!

THAT'S one of the reasons I love DU: great suggestions like yours...and thanks for your congrats!

In future updates, I'll include the direct links. Since YOU did, I don't think I need them now, do I? If you suggest I edit, I can (I think).

[csziggy]

7. You should be able to edit your message

Since some people may not check replies or I could be on some people's ignore lists, it would be better to put the links in your OP.

To make it prettier, you can copy the links I provided, highlight the relevant text and click the "link" button in the message menu. Paste the link into the box that will pop up. Then then text will be an active link.

I prefer the raw link, though. That way people can see where the link will take them.

[progressoid]

3. Excellent!

I'm bookmarking this for later!

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/deniselang2016

[duhneece]

5. Thank you. You really boost my umph with that!

So appreciated. Thank you.

[lakeguy]

4. Good on you!

[duhneece]

6. Every time we run, we boost the votes for other Dems

Presidential, US Congress, our Secretary of State...we raise progressive issues...we trail blaze for others...we give Dems someone to vote for. We can do so much when we run. I'd love to see other DUers run. Omaha Steve inspired me.

[TheBlackAdder]

97. The gatekeeper for my district told my daughter if she wants on the ticket she has to sleep with him

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I was just told this the other day, after she returned from some fundraising / political event.


I'm still trying to process the anger.


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[mercuryblues]

109. report him

Nothing may happen, but sometimes all it takes is one person to start the avalanche. Get it on his record so if someone reports him in the future it will show a pattern of behavior.

[TheBlackAdder]

110. She fears blacklisting, she tells of others in the party structure who are pervs.

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There's no real proof, just her word.

I was completely dumbfounded at what she was saying, and how prevalent this is.


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[Blue_Tires]

8. Epic kick!

Thanks for this... I need a solid reminder occasionally that there are real people behind these DU accounts I'm yelling at all day...

[duhneece]

10. That's what Omaha Steve did for me, so I get what you're saying...

and thank YOU.

[deathrind]

9. Congratulations!!!

That is awesome!

Good luck!

[duhneece]

11. Thanks!

...and I'll need a bit of luck (well, maybe a lot of luck! ha ha) and a lot of hard work, that I've been doing and I'm ready to do.

[turbinetree]

28. When you believe in your principles you always win and those that you want to help-------------

believe in there principles to help everyone to succeed .
You are their voice




Honk-------------------for you are the revolution

[duhneece]

34. Did you see that on our website?

On our logo there and on our business cards, etc. are the words, "A New Voice For Otero" so I have to ask!

And I say 'Amen' to all else you had to say. Thank you.

[turbinetree]

47. No ---------------------------------------

I read your piece and those words are what came to my mind and yes I will donate some money to help a fellow Democrat defeat a "dark money" Alec supporter of there dogma --------------------it's my principles

[duhneece]

60. You & I think alike then!

And thank you for your support.

[passiveporcupine]

48. Is there a reason

you don't identify yourself as a democrat or republican on your website?

Congrats on your primary win.

[duhneece]

61. No, strictly an oversight...duh!

We will get that fixed. Thank you for noticing. I hadn't.

[calimary]

12. Congratulations, duhneece!

That's excellent!!!

[duhneece]

16. High praise from a DUer I have read & admired for years

Thank you.

[calimary]

26. Awwww...

[TeamPooka]

13. K & R nt

[duhneece]

17. Thanks, TeamPooka! nt

[PasadenaTrudy]

14. My second favorite state, NM!

Outside of my home state, CA, I love NM. I visit as often as I can. Heading to ABQ in Oct

[duhneece]

18. I'm grateful I live in my favorite state...not all of us do.

Thank you, PasadenaTrudy.

[duhneece]

19. ...and Traveling Mercies to you as you travel to visit us.

I'm 4 hours south of Albuquerque and will be all into my campaign or I'd try to make it north.

[allan01]

15. bravo

[duhneece]

80. Thank you...DU has been loving on me today!

I love DUers like you and all my supporters.

[mountain grammy]

20. Way to go, duhneece!

You'll get a few bucks from me.. I love New Mexico. We always spend some time there in the summer. Good luck!

[duhneece]

21. Thank you mucho mountain granny

I guess one could call me 'Canyon Granny'!

[spanone]

22. K&R...

[duhneece]

36. Thanks, spanone! nt

[vkkv]

23. Congrats !!

[duhneece]

83. Thank you! nt

[Coolest Ranger]

24. Hot damn

congratulations

[duhneece]

84. I'm amazed that I ran...

...to tell you the truth! Thank you.

[ananda]

25. Those ALEC stars need to be cast in the shadows ...

... forever!

Good luck!

[duhneece]

85. I agree completely!

Thanks for your well wishes.

[Hiraeth]

27. Congratulations!! K&R

[duhneece]

86. Thanks!

I love our DU family.

[Omaha Steve]

29. CONGRATULATIONS!!! You now have your own DU Act Blue Link

I said I was done making Act Blue links because with my dementia, it is getting to hard to remember what to do. Denise I will change anything to make you happy.

I always kick in $5 to check for bugs.

OS


Your new link: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4deniselang





Live stats for below here: https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/44619

[duhneece]

37. You honor me, indeed. Your support means more than I can express.

I feel your presence in my corner...with LoudSue, my friend of 45 years who introduced me to DU....and with all of my supportive friends at DU here, old & new.
Thank you is not saying enough, but thank you.

[Omaha Steve]

45. Do I need to make any changes?

[duhneece]

87. Not that I can think of right now...

but I'll get back to you if I think so later. Thank you again. I can't say that enough to you.

[denbot]

53. I'm 2nd after you Steve

Thanks for suiting up yet again Steve!

[Marty McGraw]

91. whoops...

would have used that one if I had seen it. Make sure you post one over at JPR's as well

[duhneece]

104. I finally got your link in the original post

Whew, I've been blown away by DU Love, with a capital 'L'. I let my committee, especially my campaign manager, know what has happened and they are enchantingly shocked at the DU response! Truthfully, I fell asleep last night with tears of gratitude on my cheeks. I WAS surprised at the outpouring of love. Y'all gave me such comfort when I felt alone 13 years ago, you built up my courage, my voice so I feel we are ALL running for New Mexico State Representative.

Thank you seems such weak words for the gratitude I feel.

I'll update often!

Thank you.

[denbot]

30. Kicked rec' bookmarked

Will make a small donation in the next day or so.

On edit, How do I donate through DU? Link If possible please.

[Omaha Steve]

35. Here it is

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4deniselang

[duhneece]

38. I had no idea. Again, Thank you. nt

[denbot]

51. Thanks Steve

On it..

[CanonRay]

31. Good luck, and kudos to you for running!

[duhneece]

39. DU has given me so much in the past 13 years...time to step up

If not me, who?
If not now, when?
Old school drumbeat.
And, thank you.

[underpants]

32. Great !!

[duhneece]

40. Thanks! nt

[ailsagirl]

33. That's fantastic!!!

[duhneece]

41. Please pass it on by volunteering for a campaign,

...attend local Democratic Party meetings wherever you are....consider running; if not now, soon, or just help somehow.
Every little bit helps!
Yikes! Maybe I assumed your weren't helping at your full capacity, but if you are, a huge thank you!

[ailsagirl]

43. A huge YOU'RE WELCOME!!

It takes guts to run-- I am so impressed

GODSPEED!!

[forest444]

42. Got get'em, Denise!

Most of the rest of us talk about the common good - but you're living it.

What more could we say but thank you.

All the Best!

[duhneece]

63. Hopefully, this will inspire other DU'ers

...either to run or to help.
Thank you.

[Marty McGraw]

92. You would prob. get a lot

of donation hugs when/if you post in JPR's as well

[duhneece]

105. That's what LoudSue suggested, too!

Thank you for the suggestion 'second' of the motion!

[Dont call me Shirley]

44. Congratulations, duhneece! Glad you are in!

[duhneece]

64. Thanks!

DU has been so good to me.

[hfojvt]

46. I don't know you from Adam Ant

but I gave $10 through act blue.

thanks for getting involved, and congrats on the primary win.

I expect to win my election too, but I think I am running unopposed for precinct man.

[duhneece]

65. I can't tell you how much that means to me.

Thank you!

[librechik]

49. DU we loves you? Yes we doooo! n/t

[duhneece]

66. I am embraced by DU love...

...and I'm glowing. Thank you.

[stuffmatters]

50. You'll win if you stay relentlessly anti ALEC-Koch, anti TPP, pro SocSec,99%, environ, students

The worm has turned, Republicans " profits trump everything" (people, justice, our environment, our democracy & our future) has crumbled under the weight of it's own bullshit.

Keep it simple and specific against your opponent, who surely has an ALEC riddled voting record, and IMHO you'll win!

Excited you're in the race and look forward to supporting you and core Democratic principles.

[duhneece]

67. Thanks!

Our county has 48% Republicans, only 30% Democrats, but I'm not letting that slow me down.
Thank you for your advice.

[denbot]

52. Done, but I'll have to forgo on a pastrami and beer.

To the betterment of us all.

[duhneece]

68. Thank you!

Let's plan on clinking glasses and eating a pastrami celebration sandwich for my win.

[sheshe2]

54. Congratulations!

Go get em.

[duhneece]

69. DU love makes it easier...nt

[Spitfire of ATJ]

55. Major congrats!

I should have run for office when I was approached.

[duhneece]

70. Run the next chance you get...

I'll bet your local Dem party would be glad for it...and you can help another campaign in the meantime!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

88. Helping campaigns is how I was approached.

[duhneece]

90. You are the best!

Think you'd run in the future?

[Spitfire of ATJ]

94. I think "no" but then look at Jerry Brown.

[libodem]

56. WooHoo

[duhneece]

71. I'll second that WooHoo

I'm so excited by the DU love I'm receiving.

[lovemydog]

57. Good luck in your campaign!

big k & r!

[duhneece]

72. Thanks! nt

[chknltl]

58. KnR and a bit of unrelated humor

Your DU name reminds me of this joke, hopefully you've not heard it:

A young mother to be, pregnant with twins is involved in a car accident. She is rushed to the hospital in a coma. When she awakens she is told that the doctors removed the twins,(a boy and a girl) by C-Section and that they were just fine. They further told her that her husband was flying in from Afghanistan, that he would be here within days. When she asked about the twins a nurse told her that her brother had been by their side night and day, that he had even taken upon himself to naming them. "Uh-Oh", she said, "My brother is a bit...um...'slow' if you get my drift....so what did he name the twin girl?" "Well...," replied the nurse, "he named her D'nise." "D'nise.....D'nise, yeah, I can live with that said the new mother....so what did he name the boy? The nurse blushed as she said, "D'nephew"

Good luck with your campaign

[duhneece]

73. Thank you for your joke

..and your encouragement.

[niyad]

59. kicking for continued visibility. so proud of you!

[duhneece]

74. Hey, my friend!

Thank you for your friendship and our talking over the years.

[awoke_in_2003]

62. Give 'em hell

wish I could contribute, but money has been tight for too long.

[duhneece]

75. No worries!

Your support here means a lot, too!

[Lizzie Poppet]

76. Very best of luck.

Go get 'em!

[duhneece]

79. Thank you! nt

[ISeeA BrightFuture]

77. Are you a Progressive candidate?

Hi there,

Just wanted to make sure that people know if you are a Progressive candidate?

Thanks

[duhneece]

81. Absolutely!

Thanks for the question.

[Beartracks]

78. Very cool. Love New Mexico!

I used to live there, and have some good friends who hailed from Alamogordo. Always wanted to check out Cloudcroft, but never got down to Otero County ever.

All the best for you and your campaign!

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[duhneece]

82. Consider visiting here before Nov...

and helping, of course!!!
Thanks for your well wishes, Beartracks.

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

89. Congrats Denise!

[duhneece]

99. Thanks!

I'm overwhelmed by DUers' generous hearts.

[drm604]

93. K&R

[duhneece]

100. Thank you! nt

[Liberal_in_LA]

95. congrats

[duhneece]

101. Thank you! nt

[rpannier]

96. Just Donated

Good luck
Keep us informed so I remember to donate again later in the summer and fall

[duhneece]

102. I just saw that! Thank you.

I'll make updates to our campaign often.

[broadcaster75201]

98. Will follow and promote you on Twitter. What's your Twitter handle? n/t

nt

[duhneece]

103. I'm so old school; that's our last frontier!

In other words, I don't have one yet, but am working on it. Any suggestions?

[broadcaster75201]

106. HA! Well ...

Use your real name in some manner as in @ElectDeniseLang which will match your website. have your website as a link. Follow DNC and related accounts. Follow me @scytherius and I'll retweet and promote. I would also contact the local Dem Committee on promoting you etc. Followers and re-tweets a must. Just helps quite a bit with name recognition.

[duhneece]

107. Great advice! Thank you.

Having never had a Twitter account, I'll pass your advice to someone more tech savvy than I am, so it may take a week or so, but I'll let you know and 'I'll' follow your advice.
Again, thank you.

[broadcaster75201]

108. It's pretty intuitive

You'll get it fast.

Best of luck in the election! Looking forward to your posts and Tweets!