Dear Neighbors, Friends & Fellow Democrats,
While we are disturbed by the number of Americans who decided to cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris this year, we remain encouraged by the enthusiasm and hard work performed by dedicated volunteers within our Malibu community and across the nation to help elect Democrats. The fight continues onward, and we are prepared to do our part to defend the inhabitants, institutions, and interests of the United States and our allies abroad.
This election cycle, over one hundred volunteers from Malibu hand-wrote over ten thousand postcards, called hundreds of thousands of voters, canvassed across neighboring battleground congressional districts and swing states to knock on many additional thousands of doors, and helped raise over one million dollars for Democratic candidates. Additionally, Malibu Democrats spent hundreds of hours speaking directly with voters and distributing voter registration forms and election information on Sundays at the Malibu Farmers Market.
Congratulations to Malibu’s U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (CA-32), California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (AD-42), our newly-elected U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Congressmember-elect George Whitesides (CA-27), and all other victorious candidates who voters entrusted with the great responsibility of representing our shared values and accomplishing our common goals. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. Schiff, Rep. Sherman, Asm. Irwin, and our other elected officials to address ongoing local issues such as improving PCH and public safety, strengthening fire prevention and response, and protecting our environment and open spaces.
Locally, while county election officials will continue to count votes until the end of the month, Bruce Silverstein, Steve Uhring, and Haylynn Conrad currently lead the field of Malibu City Council candidates. We thank each of the candidates who participated in our Malibu Democratic Club forum in October, congratulate the to-be-certified winners, and trust that they will each do their best to serve Malibu. We also congratulate the committee supporting our local school facilities bond, Measure MM, which appears to have passed.
We extend our gratitude to President Joe Biden, California’s own Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and all of the Democratic candidates and grassroots volunteers across the country for their service and commitment to defending democracy. Faced against candidates promoting hate, division, and falsehoods, history will remember that Democrats stood on the side of justice, unity, and truth.
We especially thank our partners at Grassroots Democrats HQ and Westside Democratic HQ for all of the incredible work that they do, and for consistently supporting our volunteer efforts in Malibu.
If you are feeling afraid or vulnerable in the aftermath of this election for any reason, please know that we at the Malibu Democratic Club are here to foster community, support those at risk and in need, and provide information on other helpful resources and organizations.
We will continue to host monthly Board meetings and organize regular events throughout non-election years, and invite you to join the club or renew your annual membership to support our ongoing efforts to be of service while fighting to protect our democracy, our rights, and our freedoms. We will soon resume our monthly hikes and gatherings to more closely unite our Malibu Democratic community, and continue to send out periodic email updates highlighting upcoming events and other useful information.
We wish you joy over the final months of 2024 and during whichever holidays you choose to observe and celebrate.
In solidarity & with gratitude,
Gina Muscatel, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Hap Henry, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Marilyn Green, Volunteer Chair, Malibu Democratic Club
2020 Virtual Garden Party
Our famous annual Garden Party is
Sunday, August 23, 1 – 2:30 PM
and moving online for 2020. Yes, it’s a
VIRTUAL GARDEN PARTY
Featuring Congressman Ted LIEU and political analyst Bob SHRUM
Emcee Paula POUNDSTONE
and comedy fundraising breaks with SNL alumna Gail Matthias Wirth
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TICKETS
Plus silent auction & a special, actual, real-world GOURMET LUNCH if you’d like,
delivered to your door!
The inimitable Paula Poundstone intros our guests.
Rep. Ted Lieu will discuss Democrats’ strategy for winning the White House and turning the Senate blue. He’ll give suggestions on what we all can do to make it happen, and answer questions on a variety of topics. (20 minutes, with Q&A)
Bob Shrum will cover what’s good and what’s not about Biden’s campaign and his choice for VP, and explain why even with all the support Biden is getting November might still be a nail-bitter. (Length TBD)
Ticket levels:
General Admission — $35
No lunch delivery. Enjoy the event, ask questions in the chat! Some will be chosen during the event, with others forwarded to the speakers afterwards. You will not be seen on camera and your mic will be muted.
VIP Guest with One Lunch Delivered to Your Home — $75
VIP Guest with Two Lunches Delivered to One Home — $125
VIP Guests can choose to be seen on camera. You will be contacted in advance and given the opportunity to submit a question. If your question is chosen you will be unmuted to ask that question in 30 seconds or less.
Lunch will be dropped off at your doorstep by a masked & gloved PaliDems volunteer!
** Delivery limited to the following L.A. neighborhoods:
Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Westwood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills *
Choose one main course (unless you get the 2-lunch ticket):
Chicken Tarragon Sandwich with grapes, celery, arugula, & aioli, on walnut-raisin bread
Fresh Veggie, Hummus, and Sprouts Sandwich with cucumber, pickled red onions, avocado, & aioli on toasted multigrain bread
Turkey Brie Picnic Sandwich with caramelized onion, arugula, & aioli on ficelle (thin baguette)
Chinese Chicken Salad
Southwestern Chicken Salad
Greek Salad
Choose one dessert (unless you get the 2-lunch ticket):
Brownie
Cookie
**Once you’ve gotten your ticket, you’ll get a confirmation asking you to make your lunch selection.**
Proceeds will be used to help win the White House, turn the Senate blue, keep the House blue, and support the Westside Democratic HQ’s grassroots telephoning, texting, and postcarding activities to GET OUT THE VOTE!
WHEN
WHERE
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
Tonight, Sunday, Sept. 27, 9PM (ET/PT), “The Comey Rule”, 2-part miniseries based on Comey’s Autobiography, “A Higher Loyalty”, written & directed by Billy Ray (“The Hunger Games”, “Captain Phillips”). Starring Jeff Daniels as Comey, Brendan Gleeson as Trump, Holly Hunter as Sally Yates, and Michael Kelly as Andrew McCabe. Part 1 airs on Showtime tonight. For More Info on the Seres: Click Here.
For an equally fascinating experience, Click Here to Watch Jeff Daniels, Billy Ray and James Comey in a Conversation about “The Comey Rule” with Washington Post movie critic Ann Hornaday.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
The 2020 presidential debates are scheduled from 6:00pm – 7:30pm PT (9:00pm to 10:30pm Eastern time) on September 29th, October 15th and October 22nd. The vice presidential debate is scheduled from 9pm to 10:30pm Eastern time on October 7th. Pre-debate coverage generally begins at 5pm PT. Check your local listings and/or set you DVR to record it.
There will be a Debate After Party (via Zoom) hosted by the Westside Democratic HQ & Santa Monica Democratic Club immediately following the debate at 8pm. Free but registration required. (click here for more info).