Democracy For the Heart of America

Location(s)

The May Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast meets Saturday, May 19 at The Woodlands, 9700 Leavenworth Road. This month our speaker will be Mayor Joe Reardon. A buffet is available at 8:15 am and the program begins at 9:15. Cost for the buffet is ten dollars, which includes tax, service and tip; seven dollars for students and those with limited income. All Democrats are welcome to attend. Reservations are requested by Thursday, May 17, but not required. Contact scottmackey08@yahoo.com or call 913-788-9328. We had 58 Democrats attend last month's breakfast. Congressman Dennis Moore's flight was canceled, leaving him unable to attend our meeting. His campaign manager/district director, Julie Merz, filled in ably for the congressman. Breakfast committee vice chair Carol Finney conducted a presidential poll at the breakfast. Here are the results: 31% Former Senator John Edwards 13% Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton9% Senator Joe Biden 9% Senator Barack Obama9% Governor Bill Richardson 6% Former Vice President Al Gore2% Senator Christopher Dodd 2% Representative Dennis Kucinich 9% Clinton/Obama 2% Edwards/Richardson 8% Other/none of the above