Fellow Ward 6 Democrats,

This week, we're focused on the second round of Democratic presidential candidate debates. The Ward 6 Dems are hosting events both Tuesday, July 30 (solo) and Wednesday, July 31 (with the DC Democratic State Committee and the Ward 5 Democrats). We hope to see you at one or both.

Do you have a tip for us, or a news item you think we should share with the rest of the Ward 6 Democrats? Send it to our newsletter editor, Elizabeth Engel, at ewengel@yahoo.com.

Chuck Burger

President, Ward 6 Democrats

#DemDebate2 Watch Parties

This week you have two opportunities to join your fellow Ward 6 Democrats in learning more about the candidates and cheering on your favorite(s).

Tuesday, July 30

Location: Valor Brewpub, 723 8th Street SE

Time: Party starts at 7 p.m., debate starts at 8 p.m.

The Ward 6 Democrats are solo hosting the first night's party, and Valor has extended happy hour pricing and specials for us. 

Night one will feature:

• Steve Bullock, Montana governor
• Pete Buttigieg, South Bend, Ind., mayor
• John Delaney, former U.S. representative from Maryland
• John Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor 
• Amy Klobuchar, U.S. senator from Minnesota 
• Beto O'Rourke, former U.S. representative from Texas
• Tim Ryan, U.S. representative from Ohio
• Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont 
• Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator from Massachusetts
• Marianne Williamson, author

Wednesday, July 31

Location: Busboys & Poets, 450 K Street NW

Time: Party starts at 7 p.m., debate starts at 8 p.m.

The Ward 6 Democrats, the Ward 5 Democrats, and the DC Democratic State Committee are jointly hosting the party, which will feature refreshments (cash bar), a 50/50 raffle, and a straw poll. 

Night two will feature:

• Michael Bennet, U.S. senator from Colorado
• Joe Biden, former U.S. vice president 
• Cory Booker, U.S. senator from New Jersey
• Julian Castro, former Housing and Urban Development secretary
• Bill de Blasio, New York City mayor 
• Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. representative from Hawaii
• Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. senator from New York
• Jay Inslee, Washington state governor
• Kamala Harris, U.S. senator from California
• Andrew Yang, businessman 

You can RSVP for one or both events at https://www.ward6dems.org/calendar. (RSVP is not required, but it will be helpful if we know roughly how many people to expect.) 

Volunteer Opportunity: #DemDebate2

We also need volunteers to help with both events.

Tuesday, July 30 - FOUR total volunteers

• Two for the door (greet people, point them to our group)  
• Two for the table (sign people in, take donations, sell W6D buttons, distribute W6D and DC Statehood Information, sign people up for the newsletter)
• Arrive by 6:30 pm
• Finish up around 8:30 pm (or a little later if people are still arriving)
• Location: Valor Brewpub, 723 8th Street SE

Wednesday, July 31 - SIX total volunteers 

• Three for the door (greet people, point them to our group)  
• Three for the table (sign people in, take donations, sell W6D buttons, distribute W6D, Democratic State Committee and DC Statehood Information, sign people up for the newsletter, sign people up for the 50/50 drawing)
• Arrive by 6:30 pm
• Finish up around 8:30 pm (or a little later if people are still arriving)
• Location: Busboys & Poets, 450 K Street NW

If you can help, please contact Ward 6 Dems president Chuck Burger at 202.258.5316 or cburger@cbmove.com.

The Ward 6 Democrats do not charge a membership fee, and we’re entirely volunteer run, but efforts like producing this newsletter, hosting our website, writing postcards to voters in Virginia, providing noshes at our happy hours, and advertising the Ward 6 Matters panels require funds. Monthly donations – even small ones of $5 or $10 a month – are the most helpful for us, because we can then plan expenditures knowing how much money we have coming in. Please donate today to help us achieve our mission of encouraging political activity among Democrats in Ward 6, improving the quality of life in our community, and building the party.