DEMOCRATS ABROAD SPAIN
MID-SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

In this issue:
- Volunteer needs
- Obama issue sheet for Americans living overseas
- Upcoming chapter events for Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona
- Resources on the website
- Just for fun: the whole world's voting

VOLUNTEER NEEDS

Study Abroad Voter Registration Drive in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Granada, Alicante, Salamanca, and Valencia. To volunteer contact:
Madrid: Nika Cleveland, nikademsabroad@gmail.com
Sevilla: Aimee Enders, sevilledems@gmail.com
Barcelona: Elizabeth Breedlove, dems@e-breedlove.com

OBAMA ISSUE SHEET FOR AMERICANS LIVING OVERSEAS

In this 5-page PDF, Obama addresses issues of special concern to Americans living overseas, such as citizenship, voting, a census, and financial issues including Social Security; and domestic and foreign policy issues such as the economy, the war in Iraq, and energy independence. Download it at: https://www.democratsabroad.org/node/6630

You can also download a one-page, two-sided color PDF flier with highlights of the issue sheet, "Change Americans Abroad Can Believe In," at: https://www.democratsabroad.org/node/6631

MADRID CHAPTER EVENTS

Monthly Chapter Meeting September 18 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the James Joyce Pub, calle Alcalá 59 (metro: Banco de España). Campaign organizing session including an insider's report on the convention in Denver from Delegate Gil Carbajal, and news about how you can help elect Barack Obama from Spain's campaign coordinator Sean Carroll. You can win an Obama tee-shirt!

The first presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain will be screened at 6 p.m. September 27 in the auditorium of the Casa de Americas, Plaza de Cibeles (metro: Banco de España). Democrats Abroad members and all their friends are welcome to attend this historic debate which will take place in Oxford, Mississippi, and focus on domestic issues such as the U.S. economy, immigration policy and racism. The one-and-a-half hour debate will be followed with a live analysis by Democratic and Republican pundits right here in Spain; in English with simultaneous translation in Spanish courtesy of Casa de Americas.

October monthly meeting. Date, place and time to be announced.

The third presidential debate will be screened at 8 p.m. October 16 in the auditorium of the Casa de Americas, Plaza de Cibeles (metro: Banco de España). This debate, to be held at Hofstra University in New York, will focus on U.S. foreign policy and will also be followed by live analysis from Democratic and Republican pundits, moderated by US Embassy political officer William Duncan. In English with simultaneous translation in Spanish courtesy of Casa de Americas.

Election Night Party November 4! Celebrate Barack Obama's election with other Democrats from 9 p.m. until late at Star Cafe, Serrano Jover 5 (metro: Arguelles).

SEVILLE CHAPTER EVENTS

Drinking Liberally Fall Kick-Off. Welcome back! Join us at Bodega Morales, calle García De Vinuesa, on September 18 at 9 p.m. for our first meeting of the season. Democrats Abroad Seville has been collaborating with the US-based organization Drinking Liberally to bring one of the first overseas chapters to Seville. This is your chance to see what it's all about! Visit http://livingliberally.org/drinking for more information.

Presidential Debate Viewing Party, September 27, time and place to be announced.

Election Party, November 4 at 9:30 p.m. The venue is tentatively set at P. Flaherty's across from the Cathedral.

BARCELONA CHAPTER EVENTS

Pre-Election Dinner and Auction will combine grassroots activism with fundraising in an elegant setting. Auction items include an autographed copy of Al Gore's An Assault on Reason, Obama merchandise (T-shirts, buttons, pins, etc.) or a basket of American baked goods. Tuesday, September 30, Flamant Restaurant, Enric Granados, 23. Three-course dinner featuring classic Catalan haute cuisine and wine, 28€ until September 16, 35€ until September 28. RSVP bcndems@gmail.com

Political Debate Screenings (to be confirmed to Catalunya Democrats by e-mail).
Sit back with other Americans to watch the Presidential candidates debate. Free entry. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

First Presidential Debate showing on Saturday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. at L'Ateneu Barcelona, Calle Canuda 6, Sala Verdaguer.

Second Presidential Debate showing on Wednesday, October 8, 7:30 p.m. at L'Ateneu Barcelona, Calle Canuda 6, Sala Verdaguer.

Election Night Party. Tuesday, November 4, 9:30 p.m. Details forthcoming.

RESOURCES ON THE DEMOCRATS ABROAD SPAIN WEBSITE

Voter FAQ: https://www.democratsabroad.org/node/6540

VoteFromAbroad.org poster to print and put up: https://www.democratsabroad.org/node/6533

Useful links about the election: https://www.democratsabroad.org/node/6479

JUST FOR FUN: THE WHOLE WORLD'S VOTING

The U.S. has a lot of influence in the world, and the 6.3 billion people living outside its borders can advise American voters on which candidate to vote for on November 4. Cast your vote: http://voteforpresident.org/