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Democrats Abroad Mexico - Costa Banderas Chapter
 The official organization of the Democratic Party in Mexico
| | For more information, or to become a member of the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico, please visit DemocratsAbroad.org |
Democrats Abroad Mexico is the official organization of the Democratic Party in Mexico. Mexico has seven chapters: Lake Chapala, Metropolitan Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Mazatlan, Veracruz, Young Democrats in Mexico City, and Costa Banderas.
With country committees and local chapters in over 80 countries around the world, Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party organization for the millions of Americans living outside the United States.
Democrats Abroad:
• Keeps Americans abroad informed on political issues and developments, through regular meetings, educational programs, special events, and newsletters;
• Lobbies the White House, Congress, and state governments on issues of concern to Americans residing abroad, including national and international issues;
• Motivates and registers voters, provides absentee ballot assistance, and organizes primary voting for Americans abroad;
• Elects and sends a voting delegation to the Democratic National Convention;
• Elects eight members to the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Party's governing body in Washington, DC.
First organized in November 2007, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Mexico Democrats Abroad now counts more than 200 members. The chapter represents US citizens residing in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, as well as in the emerging, new gringo "colonies" located just to the north of the well-known tourist resort in the state of Nayarit.
Democrats Abroad is a non-profit association. For more information, or to become a member of the Costa Banderas Chapter, please visit DemocratsAbroad.org or contact one of the Bay of Banderas' local officers: Dee Dee Camhi, Chair at rdcamhi(at)mac.com; Larry Canady, Vice Chair at pvlar1(at)gmail.com; or Paul Crist, Media Chair at paulcrist(at)hotel-mercurio.com.
US Medicare Abroad
 Bruce Rossley
We U.S. exparts paid into Medicare all our lives and we continue to pay for Medicare services through deductions from our monthly Social Security checks. But benefits are hard to come by.
Support U.S. Health Reform NOW!
 Paul Krugman
American economist, columnist, intellectual and author, Paul Krugman, gives us the latest on US health care reform, and an explanation of why the 10-year cost dropped from previous Congressional Budget Office predictions.
Democrats Abroad Mexico Annual General Meeting and Conference
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The Democrats Abroad Mexico Annual General Meeting in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico provided an opportunity for the Costa Banderas Chapter to organize and present a series of informative panel discussions, documentary film screenings, and related events over the weekend of March 7-9, 2009.
Vallarta Hosts Democrats Abroad Mexico
 PVNN
Democrats Abroad Mexico's Annual General Meeting will be held in Puerto Vallarta from March 7-9. A weekend-long series of events and seminars of vital interest to Americans living in Mexico are planned. Most events are open to the public.
Vallarta Celebrates Obama's Inauguration
 PVNN
The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico cordially invites you to celebrate US President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 from 10 am to 6 pm.
Democrats Abroad Gather at Marazul to Watch Obama Win
 Dee Dee Camhi
What a true pleasure it was to watch the eager eyes and anxious smiles of the 225 attendees at the Democrats Abroad Mexico Costa Banderas Chapter Election Party, which was held at Restaurant Marazul on Los Muertos Beach on November 4, 2008.
Bush Cronies Going Out as They Came In
 Paul Crist
What the hell was I thinking, that the Bush Administration might actually rise to the occasion and get something right in its final days? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me after eight disastrous years? Shame on me for being so very gullible.
Obama's Governing Philosophy
 Paul Crist
In every speech, whoever the candidate, there are always unarticulated clues that reveal the candidate’s philosophy about markets, the financial sector, the appropriate role of government and regulation in a capitalist and democratic society.
Election Night Gala and Election Results Watch on November 4
 Paul Crist
On U.S. Election Night, Tuesday November 4th, Restaurant Marazul and the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico have teamed up to celebrate the conclusion of this historic election in the United States.
Time is Running Out: Register to Vote Now!
 Paul Crist
The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico makes it easy for American citizens living in the Banderas Bay area to request and mail their absentee ballots for the U.S. Presidential Elections on November 4, 2008.
Must See TV: The Vice Presidential Debate
 Paul Crist
The local chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico cordially invites you to join us on October 2nd at 8 pm at the Puerto Vallarta home of Costa Banderas Chapter Chair Dee Dee Camhi to view the US Vice Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin.
The $700 Billion Dollar Bailout
 Paul Crist
Paul Krugman’s 4-step analysis of the meltdown is (no surprise) right on. He’s an economist with amazing intelligence and the unique ability to simplify the explanation so any non-economist can understand it.
Obama's Governing Philosophy
 Paul Crist
Last week, Barack Obama gave a major policy speech in Colorado on the economy and financial sector regulation. As I was listening, I began to hear something unarticulated, yet clear to anyone with an ear for it.
Democrats Abroad Mexico Summer News
 Paul Crist
The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico has had a quiet summer, typical in this hot, humid and rainy beach town - but progress on the get-out-the-vote (GOTV) effort is well underway, led by Chapter treasurer Susan Wichterman.
Calling All Democrats: The Time to Vote is NOW!
Paul Crist
Because voting from Mexico takes more time and effort than most voters back in the 50 states have to endure, those of us living here have to focus on the political choices before us now, even before the confetti is fully swept up in Denver and St. Paul.
Democrats Abroad Get-Out-The-Vote Update
 Paul Crist
Learn more about how the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico makes it easy for American citizens living in the Banderas Bay area to request and mail their absentee ballots for the U.S. Presidential Elections on November 4, 2008.
Being Outside the U.S. Doesn't Mean You Can't Vote!
 Paul Crist
The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is offering two easy ways for American citizens living in the Banderas Bay area to request and mail their absentee ballots for the U.S. Presidential Elections on November 4, 2008.
 Democrats Abroad Film Event
 Paul Crist
Democrats Abroad Mexico - Costa Banderas Chapter invites you to attend a screening of the Academy Award nominated documentary film Sicko by Michael Moore at 7:30 pm on May 12th, 2008.
"No End in Sight" Screening at Café Roma
 Paul Crist
The Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas Chapter will present a screening of the important documentary film "No End In Sight" tonight at 7:30 pm at Café Roma in downtown Puerto Vallarta. This event will be free and open to the public.
Local Dems Gear Up for 2008 US Elections
 Kent Paterson
Organized in November 2007, the Costa Banderas chapter of Mexico Democrats Abroad now counts as members more than 200 US citizens residing in the Banderas Bay area who have an important stake in the 2008 Presidential elections. |
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