Wichita DUers Check IN

[beyurslf]

We could know each other and just don't know it.

Marcus here. Worked on the Governor's Campaign and with Nolla on the Coordinated campaign in the 4th district.

[damnraddem]

1. I've worked in state legislature and senate campaigns.

Donated to Sebelius, Finney, and Nolla campaigns last time around.

I'd been going to Dean MeetUps, now to the Democracy MeetUps. I may go to the next general Dem Party MeetUp. I'll work for the Kerry campaign (rather, for the ABB campaign), but don't have the stomach to go to a Kerry MeetUp. Actually, those who have gone report that they're meaningless, anyway.

Have you checked the other threads on the KS forum? Several DUers there have identified as locals.

[PsN2Wind]

2. Grew up in Wichita

but moved away a long time ago. Have they changed the name of "Hoovers Orchard" to "Bushs Orchard" yet?

[damnraddem]

4. That's the area just west of West Street?

I hasn't changed much, still a poor area. It got hopped over, and the rich live in the several miles to the west.

Remember Planeview? The temporary WWII housing near Boeing & Cessna? Still there, poor as ever, now culturally diverse, 19 languages spoken, and so on. My public health program has its community lab there -- conducts community-based courses, is involved in community projects, brings in health and other resources, and so on.

Some areas, like my part of town, are solidly Democratic; but the city as a whole votes disturbingly Republican.

[mistertrickster]

3. Checking in 29 April

Also worked for Nolla and went to the last Dem Meet Up . . .

[beyurslf]

5. Who are you mistertrickster?

I was working on the coordinated campaign with Gov. Sebelius and Nolla. Do you know Delia?

[greenbriar]

6. Pam here

I teach for USD 259

[damnraddem]

7. Just 3 weeks left in Wichita.

Then it's off to another red state that needs to turn blue: Texas.