Democratic Town Committee
of
Carlisle, MA
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step
at a time."
"If you want to be a true professional, do something outside yourself."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mar 1933 - Sep 2020
Welcome to News and Information
Next CDTC Meeting
February 2, 2023
What's New? (1/26))
Elected officials' contact info
Meeting date change
Film at Gleason Feb 6
Flip WI Supreme Court blue
MA 2022 Results
Change: Next meeting is Feb 2, 7:30pm, virtual.
To get a virtual link, contact CarlisleMADTC@gmail.com
Documentary at Gleason
Who We Are: A Chronical of Racism in America
Here is a link to a 20 min interview with the documentary makers and the laywer who is the subject of the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMCF5hzv_5I
Hope to see you there, Gleason Library, February 6, 6:00 - 8:45PM
National Elections 2023
Democrats will have a very hard time holding even their present levels in Congress in 2024. However, there are special elections before then, where we can help hold off the right wing going into 2024. Two canvassing opportunities now:
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Here is a chance to flip the WI Supreme Court to 4-3 blue. Primary Feb 21, election April 4. A blue SC could roll back severe gerrymandering, and assist the 2024 elections. Phonebank hosted by Swing Left working with Wis Dems. Texting hosted by Working Families Party.
Massachusetts Election Results 2022
Governor
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Auditor
State Treasurer
State House 14th Middlesex Rep
Middlesex District Attorney
Middlesex 3rd Governor's Council
Middlesex Sheriff
Maura Healey
Kim Driscoll
Andrea Campbell
William Galvin
Diana DiZoglio
Deborah GoldBerg
Simon Cataldo
Marian Ryan
Marilyn Devaney
Peter Koutougian
Summary of National Results 2022
Here were poll data-based goals for the Senate - with Governor opportunities - set last August-September:
Protect in priority order
1. Cortez Masto (NV)
2. Warnock (GA)
2. Kelly, he's well ahead, possible Gov flip
3. Hassan (NH)
Flip red to blue:
1. WI Defeat Johnson, Protect Gov Evers
1 OH Ryan to flip
2. NC Beasley to flip
2. PA Fetterman flip and flip Gov
Excellent Results! All the Protect candidates won, despite very narrow margins right before the election. In the Flip column, Fetterman had a comfortable win for PA Senator. Three Governors in states where we worked for Senators, either held or flipped red to blue: Katie Hobbs (AZ flip), Tony Evers (WI hold) and Josh Shapiro (PA flip). We lost in both OH and NC Senate races as those candidates slipped quite a bit by the end of October and fell off the recommended list. Ditto for Senate in WI. The priorities were set according to whether the candidate was in or outside the sweet spot polling at 1-4% above his/her opponent. All were tracked and adjusted through late October. This is near-ideal targeting as zero losses would indicate we played it a little too safe.
Excellent Results! All the Protect candidates won, despite very narrow margins right before the election. In the Flip column, Fetterman had a comfortable win for PA Senator. Three Governors in states where we worked for Senators, either held or flipped red to blue: Katie Hobbs (AZ flip), Tony Evers (WI hold) and Josh Shapiro (PA flip). We lost in both OH and NC Senate races as those candidates slipped quite a bit by the end of October and fell off the recommended list. Ditto for Senate in WI. The priorities were set according to whether the candidate was in or outside the sweet spot polling at 1-4% above his/her opponent. All were tracked and adjusted through late October. This is near-ideal targeting as zero losses would indicate we played it a little too safe.
Get Involved
All are welcome - You need not be a member or even a resident! We have unenrolled volunteers too. The CDTC has member and associate member openings as well as a Friends list. CONTACT us if you would like to talk.