The Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan is a reform-oriented political club in New York City focused on progressive activism and electing progressive candidates to local office.[ 1] Washington Heights , Inwood , and West Harlem/Hamilton Heights .
The Obama Club was founded in 2009 by Mark Levine , a Democratic District Leader and Northern Manhattan political activist.[ 2] 2008 presidential campaign of Barack Obama .
Since its founding the Obama club has become known for its ethnically diverse membership and its grassroots activism. Issues the club has focused on include immigration,[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] Public Advocate Bill de Blasio , Sen. Adriano Espaillat ,[ 8] [ 9] Attorney General Eric Schneiderman , Comptroller John Liu , and Assm. Gabriela Rosa .
References
^ "Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan" . AroundHarlem.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2013 .^ "New Democratic Club opens in Northern Manhattan" . Manhattan Times . Mar 16, 2009. Retrieved 30 March 2013 .^ "Immigration forum at Obama Democratic Club" . Manhattan Times . Nov 9, 2010. Archived from the original on 7 September 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2013 .^ Pazmiño, Gloria (Nov 23, 2010). "Opposition grows against Secure Communities immigration program" . Manhattan Times . Archived from the original on 2 December 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2013 . ^ Castex-Porter, Alex Luis. "Northern Manhattan Packs Buses for One Nation Rally in D.C." The Uptown Current. Retrieved 30 March 2013 . ^ Patel, Trishula (Oct 10, 2012). "As October 12 Deadline Looms, Political Groups Work to Register Uptown Voters" . The Uptowner . Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2013 . ^ Lombardi, Frank (Jun 9, 2011). " . New York Daily News . Retrieved 30 March 2013 . ^ Walker, Hunter (Apr 5, 2012). "Barack Obama Democratic Club Backs Espaillat" . Politicker . Retrieved 30 March 2013 . ^ "The Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan Endorses Adriano Espaillat" . Uptown Collective. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2013 .
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