On behalf of Defending Democracy, Oxford, Ohio, At-large officers Margarettte Beckwith and Marilyn Elzey presented Don with an award called Profiles in Courage and Commitment. The award recognizes Don’s decades-long support of Democrats, liberals, and progressives, and includes this language: “In recognition of his unwavering support, encouragement, creative ideas and dedication to progressive causes.” Don received a …
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Where: LCNB Bank in Oxford When: September 15th at 7:00PM
Senator Sherrod Brown will be at a rally in Middletown on September 26th At the IAM (Machinists) Local 1943 Hall 1100 Crawford Street Middletown, OH 45044 Gates open at 3:00! Lets show Senator Brown that Butler County is behind one of the really great senators in Washington.
Butler County Progressive Political Political Action Committee held a reception for former Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner at the home of Prue and Steve Dana on the evening of October 25, 2011. Jennifer is the creator of Courage PAC. Courage PAC is an Ohio state political action committee focused on citizen involvement on issues …
President Don Daiker opened the PAC meeting and welcomed both members and guests alike. The meeting included endorsement recommendations and guest speakers.
On July 3rd the City of Oxford held their Independence Day Parade. Butler County Progressives had a large presence. BCP-PAC members (left to right: Bill Gracie, Bill Houk, Kate Rousmaniere, Don Daiker, Clyde Brown, Gayle Brown, and Mary Sue Houk) are seen lining up for the parade with our new banner. You can see pictures …
Members of BCP-PAC traveled to Columbus to march in the June 29th parade that delivered signed petitions to the Ohio Secretary of State to repeal SB 5. You can see pictures of the Columbus Rally HERE. Don Daiker and Bob Ratterman are shown carrying our new banner in a parade of 6,500 participants. The picture …
I’m sure there will be dozens of Butler County Republicans willing to support the governor and his new budget, so let me present the Democratic view. There are two sides to every coin, and this one is far from perfect. Here are three big problems with the Republican budget that passed the Ohio Senate last …


