Six Rising Stars

Published: Jan 27, 2006 12:21 PM

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Seeding the Grassroots -- The DFA Training Academy Calendar

Published: Jan 24, 2006 3:43 PM

With Sam Alito moving one step closer to the Supreme Court today, it is even more clear that our country is moving in the wrong direction.

Fortunately, this is an election year. We have a chance to elect Democratic majorities in Congress and win governerships, state legislatures and local offices across the country. With lots of shoe leather and hope for a better future, we can win the elections we need to take our country back—but it takes skills.

Most of these campaigns will be tough battles that will take smart, well-trained activists executing sound strategies to win. That's why the DFA Training Academy is gearing up for its most ambitious year ever—with 13 trainings planned for the first half of 2006.

Click on the city nearest you to sign up:

The DFA Training Academy is a unique opportunity to work closely with top-notch political operatives and experienced grassroots veterans on the fundamentals of developing a message, communicating with voters, and building the army of volunteers needed to win.

We have the power to change this country, but the forces lined up against us are powerful. That's why we need to train. The more people at the grassroots who know how to run and win elections means the sooner we can put our country back on track. So, join a DFA training today:

www.democracyforamerica.com/training

Over 4,000 activists have graduated from the DFA Training Academy in the last two years - and they are on the front lines of the fight today. One of those graduates is Val Keehn who recently wrote:

"The two-day DFA training that I attended this past summer in Cazenovia, NY was very comprehensive, informational, and inspirational. There was no fluff.....just reality about running an effective campaign. The one message that stuck with me throughout my own campaign was 'campaigns are won door-to-door and face-to-face with the voters.' DFA had a huge impact on my attitude as a candidate."

Val took the strategies and tactics she learned home to her campaign in Saratoga Springs. Today, she is "Mayor Valerie Keehn." And her success is just a taste of what's in store for 2006.

So, if Sam Alito on the Supreme Court upsets you as much as it does me, I hope you'll sign up for a DFA Training Academy event near you today. Running the best campaign possible is a prerequisite to victory. And training is essential for running a great campaign.

You have the power, now get the skills. I hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,

Arshad Hasan
DFA Training Academy Coordinator

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It's Time for Democrats to Lead

Published: Jan 11, 2006 11:20 AM

Last night, I spoke with DFA activists across the country about our "2006 Plan for Victory," and the one recurring theme I heard over and over again is: it's time to move America back in the right direction. It's time for Democrats to lead.

The Republican Party's culture of corruption has begun to crumble—and you helped make it happen by never letting up. Remember the billboards that you created and paid for in Tom DeLay's district? Or calling attention to the Downing Street Memos and having meetings with your Member of Congress? The national Social Security stories and the bilingual radio ads that you paid for?

Let's keep the pressure on high this year. Contribute to DFA today:

www.democracyforamerica.com/contribute

In just the first two weeks of 2006, Republican super lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to corruption charges and is on his way to jail for at least ten years. Tom DeLay has permanently abandoned his leadership post in the U.S. House of Representatives. And GOP leaders from President Bush to Speaker Hastert are panicking over what to do with the dirty money they accepted.

Last year we rocked the Republican boat by exposing their true values—corruption, cronyism and corporate interests. This year we'll show them the power of the grassroots by electing Democratic governors, mayors and state legislators throughout the country—and regain the majority. But we need your support.

www.democracyforamerica.com/contribute

Over the course of the past few years, the values of our government and integrity of our democracy have diminished. It's time for us as American citizens to hold Republicans accountable for their lies, deception, failed policies and continued corruption. The only way to do this is by working for change from the ground up and electing candidates who share our values.

We have the opportunity to take our country back in 2006, but we need your support. You can make the difference by getting involved with your local DFA-Link group, by volunteering for local DFA candidates, and by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy for America.

Please donate to DFA today and help us take our country back in 2006.

www.democracyforamerica.com/contribute

Sincerely,

Jim Dean
Chair
Democracy for America

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