DC Pragmatic Progressives (formerly Washington Kerry in 2004) is a DC regional networking group committed to electing progressive leaders, strengthening the Democratic Party and having fun! We support both "standing for something" and electibility.

“ Recently moved up here from New Orleans. Just looking to some fun people. ”

“ Hi. I'm Lynn, sadly I was not old enough to vote this year- but I canvassed and phone banked in both New Hanover and Brunswick (my county) and furthered the cause by working various polls in Brunswick. Alas- it did not work out, hopefully in 2008? ”

“ Hi everyone. I'm new to the city and to the whole political circle but I am excited to learn and do whatever I can to aid in a Kerry victory for the upcoming election. ”

“ I am a true democrat and will do everything I can in His power and mine to affect change in our political system. Our government should be by the people, for the people and of the people, not controlled by individuals who have no clue what is needed ”

“ I am a male education research consultant and sociologist, recently moved to the Rockville area from northern Virginia. ”

“ I would be interested in hearing if Clark supporters in NOVA would be interested in combining with DC until there is enough interest to do seperate meetups if Clark runs in 2008. Howard Park 202-544-6262 ”

“ Why do you think? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a transplanted Chicagoan, living in Arlington, and I would love to hookup with people who love DA BEARS and DA CUBS! Next year is here! ”

“ Hi my name is Michelle, i'm 19 years old and am from South Burlington, Vermont. I go to The Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA and want to get the students there voting for Dean! Any suggestions, I'd love some help! ”

“ Learned to knit when I was 5...stopped knitting 10 years ago, just got a copy of Stitch and Bitch and finished the kittyville hat. Looking for some new and interesting ideas.... ”

“ hi everyone, my name is Klaudia or just call me Klaudy... I'm a teacher in Alexandria and wanna join democrats.... ”

“ I organize MeetUps for the Prog. Dems of America, Dem Party, Democracy for America, and other MeetUp Groups join http://dfa.meetup.com/721/ or http://democrat.meetup.com/53/ until we get this meetup going ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking to hang out with others who share my political beliefs. ”

“ Vegetarian for the last 70% of my life, math grad student, bike alot ”

“ I'm president of the Esperanto Society of Washington. We have had Meetups before and may again. In the meantime, we meet monthly at Cosi on the Hill (3rd & Pennsylvania SE), usually the last Sunday at 2 pm; call me at 703-317-9779 for info. ”

“ Hi, my name is Rachelle and live in Silver Spring. I am born in East Africa but been in the USA for the past 20 years. ”

“ DC Native, although I've been around here and there, yellow-dog card-carrying bleeding-heart liberal, wanting to do whatever I can to see that bush doesn't get elected this time either. ”

“ I am in mensa 22 years. mwm.org check it out. come to a new members, even if you are "Prospective". ”

“ I want local Boardgames Meetups because I enjoy playing boardgames and meeting new people. ”

“ Male 50, systems analyst, lived in VA since 1984, life-long democrat ”

“ I am an advocate for John Kerry as his Senate voting record supports health care/research and women's rights issues that I care about deeply and continue to work on with the Nat'l. Breast Cancer Coalition and NARAL. ”

“ My name is Bruce, I am an Arlington, Virginia resident interested in working on Science and Technology policy, Environment policy and Education policy. Working on a Science & Technology Policy Ph.D. and want to put it work for John Kerry! ”

“ Hi Everyone, My name is Karen Simpson and I am anxious to get John Kerry in the White House. I work for the U.S. Coast Guard, and I am disguisted with the Bush Administration's foreign policy agenda as well the domestic policy agenda. ”

“ Hi, I'm a Massachusetts-raised Democrat from Berkshire County. After attending undergrad in my home state, I went abroad to do my MA in International Relations. I now work for a multinational commodities company in D.C. ”

“ Hello! :) ”

“ I am a seperated 39 year old mother of 3 year old twin boys. I work as a professional make up artist for NBC and ABC. ”

“ Yes, as a new fed.gov.retiree, I can be more overtly politically active. I have a great array of skills, having worked as an policy analyst in the U.S State Dept(a lot of o/s travel, doctorate degree, great writer)--but will do anything to help ”

“ Hi! I love science fiction and fantasy, so I guess this is the place! ”

“ Hi! I've been in DC for a little over a year. I work in the emergency services field. Have many varied interests. Like trying new things and going new places. Would love to make new friends to share activities. ”