http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress A Blog about Saqib Ali's Campaign written mostly by wife Susan. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:54:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Below is an email that Saqib showed me that he had received from one of his very good friends Keith Leu who lives in Montgomery Village. Keith is terrific and has always been very helpful to the campaign. Three cheers for Keith!! Saqib,I'm impressed by the energy of your campaign. ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=44 On a recent weekend, Saqib decided to go door-knocking in the district to better get to know some of the residents and to hear their concerns. This is part of Saqib's "listening campaign". Saqib strongly feels that he can best represent the people of District 39 only if he carefully ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=43 Today Saqib had a meeting with Congressman David Wu (Democrat from Oregon) and a group of local Asian-American activists. The meeting was at the home of Dr. John Young, local Asian-American Democratic activist. There were many other Asian American friends and supporters at this meeting. The Congressman, a friend, greeted ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=41 Today was another big day for Saqib and the campaign....Our good friend Bruce Lee sponsored a large fundraiser today at Tandoori Nights Indian Restaurant in Gaithersburg. We thought only a handful of people would show up... Boy were we surprised to see over 50 very good friends pack into the ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=42 After many weeks of debate by the Steering Committee, we have finally settled on the designs for the campaign bumper stickers and lapel stickers! It's so exciting!! :) Nadeem Shake of www.shakefx.com generously designed the following two beautiful images. The Bumper Sticker Design: The Lapel Sticker Design: I can't wait till the printers ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=38 Today Saqib attended a picnic for the PTA at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Saqib chatting with a concerned parent about educational standards Saqib mingled with students, parents, teachers and adminstrators as kids ran around, ate free pizza, played hopscotch and washed cars. There was even a large truck parked on the grass ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=37 Proud members of the Germantown Democratic Club. Back row from left to right: Kirill Reznik, Linda Delpierre, Bert Delpierre, Heather Cohen, Will Smouse, William Garrett, Me Front row from left to right: Venattia Vann, Nancy George Today I attended an excellent meeting of the Germantown Democratic Club. It was held at the Upcounty ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=36 Today was without question one of the biggest days of Saqib's life... As part of the ongoing effort of "testing the water" for a campaign for the Maryland General Assembly, a Fundraising event was held for Saqib today. The event was held at his family home in North Potomac near Quince ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=35 Today I had Lunch with Congressman Albert Wynn (Democrat MD-04) and his staffers Alon Kupferman and Jim Newton.This lunch meeting was initiated by the Congressman's office. They asked me to invite a group of community leaders to discuss some domestic and foregin policy initiatives. I chose Timpano's Italian Chophouse in ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=32 Today was the Second Annual Muslim-Jewish Day of Friendship. It was another terrific success. I was so proud of Saqib for co-organizing this event! So many people showed up; Families with kids; Young, Old. It was so amazing! There was so much goodwill in the air you could cut it ... http://www.saqibali.org/wordpress/?p=34