Update: Marleine is doing OK, after being robbed at gunpoint today

By now, many of you have heard the news–that Marleine and her sister Tahira were robbed at gunpoint this morning as they were about to leave Marleine’s car to enter a community event.
I want everyone to know that both women are strong and doing well considering their experience today.
The news came as a shock to [...]

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VIDEO: NOW Endoresment Press Conference–Marliene Votes Early

Dear Supporters,
Please take a look at this video from our press conference with NOW.  Marleine graciously accepts NOW PAC’s endorsement and is looking forward to working with the members of NOW toward victory.  Marleine had the honor of casting her long anticipated vote with her friends and supporters, Janet Canterbury and Patricia Ireland of NOW.  [...]

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Breaking Campaign News: Marleine Bastien Leads the Race for CD 17, Poll Says

In case you haven’t had a chance to read the news release from Florida New Majority, I wanted to draw your attention to this breaking campaign news.
The latest publicly released poll shows Marleine Bastien is leading the Congressional District 17 race.
Miami Herald Article:
Poll shows Marleine Bastien, Frederica Wilson leading race to replace Kendrick Meekhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2010/08/poll-shows-marleine-bastien-frederica-wilson-leading-race-to-replace-kendrick-meek.html#ixzz0wLItW4dL
Miami New [...]

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New Poll Shows Marleine Bastien Leads Race for Kendrick Meek’s Open Congressional Seat

Dear Supporters,

Get ready for some exciting news! The latest publicly released poll shows Marleine Bastien is leading the Congressional District 17 race.
Click here to read the Miami New Times article:
Marleine Bastien, Frederica Wilson Leading Crazed Race For Meek’s Seat, Poll Says http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2010/08/marleine_bastien_frederica_wil.php
According to the poll, Marleine Bastien has the support of 22% of voters, with [...]

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PRESS EVENT: National Organization for Women (NOW PAC) endorses Marleine Bastien for Congress in District 17, FL

For Immediate Release
August 10, 2010

PRESS EVENT: National Organization for Women (NOW PAC) endorses Marleine Bastien for Congress in District 17, FL
Unusual national endorsement in primary a major development in the race for
Kendrick Meek’s seat.
Contact: Matt De Vlieger, 954.536.7461, matt@votebastien.com

MIAMI, FL— Marleine Bastien, candidate for Congress in District 17, has been awarded the endorsement of [...]

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Congressional Candidate Marleine Bastien Accepts Endorsement Florida New Majority Announces

For Immediate Release
July 21, 2010
Congressional Candidate Marleine Bastien Accepts Endorsement Florida New Majority Announces
Candidate Honored to Receive Endorsement from Her Base, Working Families
Contact: Matt De Vlieger, 954.536.7461, matt@votebastien.com

MIAMI, FL— Marleine Bastien, candidate for Congress in District 17, has been awarded the endorsement of the Florida New Majority. After conducting an extensive candidate screening, which culminated [...]

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Marleine Bastien Applauds Obama Administration’s Actions to Extend TPS Application Deadline for Haitians

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Matt De Vlieger, 954.536.7461, matt@votebastien.com.

Marleine Bastien Applauds Obama Administration’s Actions to Extend TPS Application Deadline for Haitians
The Haitian-American Activist Acknowledges the Impact of Local Organizing, Sees the Announcement as a Call to Action
July 20, 2010
MIAMI, FL-The following is a statement from Marleine Bastien, a longtime Haitian-American activist and organizer in South [...]

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Marleine Bastien Accepts National Endorsement from Progressive Democrats of America

Press Release
Marleine Bastien for U.S. Congress
For Immediate Release
July 9, 2010
Contact: Matt De Vlieger, Campaign Manager, Bastien for Congress, 954.536.7461, matt@votebastien.com
Marleine Bastien Honored to Accept Endorsement from Progressive Democrats of America
Proud to be a part of PDA’s national push to elect more Progressives to Congress
MIAMI, FL – Congressional District 17 candidate Marleine Bastien proudly accepted the [...]

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Greetings from “The Generation Next for Marleine Bastien!”

This summer, you are invited to participate in an opportunity that will change your community and the nation! The Generation Next for Marleine Bastien is launching a national campaign to raise funds and awareness in order to develop a national youth volunteer base supporting Marleine Bastien’s Congressional campaign to represent District 17 in Florida. Join [...]

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Help Me Change How Business is Done in Washington

My Dear Friends:
Several months ago, I declared my candidacy to be the Congresswoman for District 17. I want to change the way business is done in Washington. For too long, we’ve bailed out companies that hurt our communities. We have used our resources to wage unnecessary wars.
On Tuesday, January [...]

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