Republicans in disarray?
Do you remember the election on November 4? It seems like so long ago, but its reverberations are still being felt. The big wins by Democrats led to success in voting for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene (and, rumored, more to follow), and the renewed focus on Trump’s failed promises on affordability.
Is it the beginning of the end for Trump and MAGA? We’ve read two competing opinions just this morning. The New Republic details the many ways in which Trump is losing support of his base, but Christopher Armitage suggests we’ve gotten our hopes dashed many times before.
Perhaps most hope-inspiring was a point that popped up repeatedly at the recent Texas Tribune Festival (see below for more info): many of our best thinkers are moving into how we recover once we’re back in power. Their thinking is that we can’t just return to the status quo which created the oligarchy, income inequality and with the insufficient guardrails that led us to this moment, and began speaking about a reinvention of government.
A heady thought as we move into the holiday season. Hoping your celebrations are bright and joyful! If you can, please join us this Wednesday, December 3, at our annual holiday party! (See more on this and sign up below)
What you may have missed this month
PCA Dems at the 2025 Johnson-Jordan Dinner
For those who may not be deeply embedded with Dallas County Democratic politics, the annual JJ Dinner is a huge fundraiser supporting the DCDP. Featuring Boots and Bling at Gilley’s, politicians from across the state - and honorary Texans, as well - came by to address the crowd and celebrate all things Democrat. This year’s keynote speaker was JB Pritzker, the Illinois Governor who stepped up to support our quorum breakers during the Abbot/Trump mid-decade redistricting push. In gratitude, he was presented with a “Pritzker Way” Dallas street sign and his first-ever cowboy hat!
PCA Dems at the Texas Tribune Festival
Who knew rubbing elbows with your favorite candidates and politicos could be so fun? We ran into friends old and new, and heard the latest thoughts from everyone we read on Substack.
Couldn’t make it? The Tribune has a great compilation of the speeches you missed! Check it out here!
Do you have images of PCA Dems about town? Send them to us at info@pcadems.com!
Next Up:
PCA Dems Annual Holiday Social
Wednesday, December 3
5:00 - 7:00
Did you miss last year’s party? Don’t miss this one! Our hosts pull out all the stops. A terrific opportunity to celebrate the holidays and mingle with other Park Cities Area Dems!!
More Upcoming Things to Do
“What is a Precinct Chair?”
Virtual Information Sessions
Did you know that up to 40% of Dallas precincts are without a precinct chair?
DCDP Virtual sessions - log in from anywhere!
Wednesday, Dec 17; 6:00 - 7:00
On this call, the Dallas County Democratic Party will answer the question: What’s a Precinct Chair and How Do I Get Involved at the Party?! The position of precinct chair is generally the party job closest to the actual action: meeting, motivating, and mobilizing the voters themselves, who happen to be your neighbors and friends! If you're fired up and looking to step up and really make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity at a crucial political moment.
We can make this Texas a Texas that works for everyone, but we can’t do it without you – we look forward to seeing you on the call!
Weekly protest at Mockingbird and Abrams
Want to be a little more active in your resistance schedule? A new weekly protest at Mockingbird and Abrams is forming! An outgrowth of the successful weekly Sunday protest at Buckner and Garland, a new group is forming a bit closer to home. Show up with a sign and bring a friend. Protest is held in front of the (closed) Joann’s fabrics store - plenty of parking!!
every Saturday
noon - 1:00 pm
Blues at the Stoneleigh P.
The Blues are Back!
and moving to (every other) Tuesdays
December 9
January 6
5:00 - ??
4218 Lemmon Ave.
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New events are being added daily!! Click below to see the latest!
Information Source of the Month
Primary Updates from Lone Star Left
Lone Star Left has been keeping us up on the latest in Texas Democratic primary politics. There’s a running list of who’s actually filed for the ballot for both federal and state offices, an early look at the primary races overall and - just for us in the Park Cities Area - a meet the candidate feature for Kevin Burge, running to defeat Beth Van Duyne in TX 24.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Nov 29: Weekly protest: 12:00 - 1:00; Mockingbird and Abrams
Dec 3: PCA Dems annual Holiday Party: 5:00 - 7:00; location with RSVP
Dec 6: Weekly protest: 12:00 - 1:00; Mockingbird and Abrams
Dec 9: Blues at the Stoneleigh P: 5:00 - ?; 4218 Lemmon Ave
Dec 13: Weekly protest: 12:00 - 1:00; Mockingbird and Abrams
Dec 17: “What is a Precinct Chair?”: 5:00 - 6:00; virtual info session
Dec 20: Weekly protest: 12:00 - 1:00; Mockingbird and Abrams
Dec 27: Weekly protest: 12:00 - 1:00; Mockingbird and Abrams
Jan 6: Blues at the Stoneleigh P: 5:00 - ?; 4218 Lemmon Ave
click on event calendar (below) for details