The Latest Dean Dozen

Published: Jul 16, 2004 5:38 PM

Democracy for America sent this message to our supporters.

This week's Dean Dozen is just a slice of the thousands of candidates fighting hard to take our country back. These men and women are providing hope. Now it's our job to provide the mouse and shoe leather they are going to need to win. Please take the time to learn more about each of these candidates and campaigns, and let's get to work!

Re-elect Judge Gail S. Tusan to the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. The Republicans are targeting common sense justices in Georgia in the July 20 primary. Their mission is to control the judicial branch of government for decades to come. It is an organized assault and we need to fight back. There is only a few days left before this election - act now to re-elect Judge Tusan! www.reelectjudgetusan.com

John Drury for the Iowa State Senate. With the help of John Drury and Democracy for Iowa (www.blogforiowa.com), change is coming to Northern Iowa. As a former mayor, John knows the concerns of rural Iowa. Running a grassroots campaign, he is doing what it takes to win - meeting the voters, speaking clearly on the issues and engaging people in his campaign. Learn more about John and how you can help at www.druryforiowasenate.com.

Brian Schweitzer for Governor of Montana. Want to meet a dynamic leader? Meet Brian Schweitzer. Brian came EXTREMELY CLOSE to unseating an incumbent, conservative United States senator four years ago. Since then he has been preparing for the governorship. Now he's ready. Help take our country back in Montana! www.brianschweitzer.com

Melina "Mel" Fox for Congress from Indiana. Melina played a major advisory role in developing the Dean for America Rural America and Farm policy proposals. Now she plans to implement those proposals as a Congresswoman from the Indiana 6th. www.foxforcongress.com

Dr. Arthur Anderson for Supervisor of Elections in Palm Beach County, Florida. Do you think that Palm Beach County could use some new blood when it comes to counting ALL the votes? Democracy for America does. That's why people are so excited about electing Dr. Arthur Anderson. He was the keynote speaker at the Palm Beach "The Computer Ate My Vote" rally yesterday and is a strong advocate for a verifiable paper trail. www.electarthuranderson.com

Nicole LeFavour for Idaho State House. Idaho needs leaders like Nicole LeFavour - people who will fight for smaller class sizes, better health care and the conservation of our natural resources. She has helped defeat an anti-gay ballot initiative, brought community groups together to fight pollution and discrimination, and taught school in Boise. Democracy for America proudly supports teacher, labor advocate and human rights campaigner Nicole LeFavour. www.nicolefordistrict19.com

Al Weed for Congress from Virginia. The Virginia 5th is lucky to have a strong Democratic candidate like Al Weed. And the Weed campaign is lucky to have members of Democracy for Virginia working tirelessly on his campaign. Your help in this race makes Virginia competitive in the presidential race. And when Virginia votes Democratic we all win! www.alweed2004.com

Nick Waugh for San Francisco Supervisor. Thousands of volunteers helped Howard Dean in California with mouse pads, shoe leather and hope. One of those who helped most was Nick Waugh of San Francisco. Running on a platform of education, affordable housing and economic development proposals, Nick will be a dynamic community leader for the future. www.nickwaugh.com

Tony Ford for Rutherford County, Tennessee School Board and Jared Barrett for Rutherford County Road Board. This duo of Iowa Stormers have returned to the Volunteer State and are doing their part taking the country back. Their election is next week. They need your help now! www.change4rutherford.com

Thurston Cromwell for Kansas State Senate. The Kansas legislature has failed the public schools and needs Thurston Cromwell to get something done. As the Kansas volunteer coordinator for the Dean campaign, Thurston knows how to recruit, motivate and engage supporters. This is a great race and great candidate! www.thurstoncromwell.com

Julia Boseman for North Carolina State Senate. Democracy for America joins the Victory Fund, Lilian's List and our friends leading Democracy for North Carolina in enthusiastically endorsing Julia Boseman. With the selection of Senator John Edwards to be John Kerry's running mate, Democratic turnout in North Carolina is going to be very, very high. With that turnout, and Julia's great campaign - she's going to win! www.bosemanforsenate.com.

Tom McMahon
Executive Director
Democracy for America