Gov. Howard Dean's Visit to the Democratic National Convention in Boston (July 25-29, 2004)

Released: Jul 23, 2004 1:01 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 25

7:30 PM
ADDRESSES MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION RECEPTION
CLUB CAFÉ, 209 COLUMBUS AVENUE

9:00 PM
ADDRESSES DEMOCRATIC GAIN/ROCK THE VOTE
COLLEGE DEMOCRATS/YOUNG DEMOCRATS
AVALON NIGHTCLUB, 15 LANSDOWNE STREET

MONDAY, JULY 26

10:00 AM
ADDRESSES CALIFORNIA DELEGATION
WESTIN COPLEY HOTEL, 10 HUNTINGTON AVENUE

12:20 PM
ADDRESSES AFSCME DELEGATION
SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL, 39 DALTON STREET

3:30 PM
PRESS AVAILIBILITY AFTER DEAN DELEGATE CAUCUS
BACK BAY HILTON, 41 DALTON STREET

TUESDAY, JULY 27

8:00 AM
MEETS WITH NEW YORK DELEGATION
BOSTON PARK PLAZA HOTEL, 64 ARLINGTON STREET

8:45 AM
ADDRESSES FUNDRAISER FOR REP. BILL STRAUSS (D-MASS.) & REP. CHARLIE MURPHY (D-MASS.)
SCOLLAY SQUARE, BEACON STREET

2:00 PM
ADDRESSES CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE RALLY
ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL, 5 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY; CAMBRIDGE, MA

3:30 PM
ADDRESSES REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN RALLY
BOSTON CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION CENTER
415 SUMMER STREET

EVENING
ADDRESSES THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
FLEET CENTER

IMMEDIATELY AFTER SPEECH
ADDRESSES SUPPORTERS ONLINE
*REPORTERS CAN LISTEN AT DEMOCRACYFORAMERICA.COM

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

8:30 AM
ADDRESSES ARIZONA DELEGATION
BOSTON MARRIOTT LONGWHARF, PALM GARDEN ROOM, 296 STATE STREET

9:30 AM
ADDRESSES WASHINGTON DELEGATION
RADISSON DOWNTOWN, 200 STUART STREET

12:45 PM
VOTING REFORM PRESS CONFERENCE WITH REP. RUSH HOLT (D-NJ)
ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL, 5 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY

1:20 PM
ATTENDS THANK YOU HOWARD DEAN LUNCH SPONSORED BY MASSACHUSETTS FOR DEAN
HURRICAINE O’REILLY’S, 150 CANAL STREET

THURSDAY, JULY 29

7:45 AM
ADDRESSSES PENNSYLVANIA DELEGATION
THE OMNI PARKER HOUSE, 60 SCHOOL STREET

8:30 AM
ADDRESSSES NEW JERSEY DELEGATION
THE OMNI PARKER HOUSE, 60 SCHOOL STREET

9:45 AM
ADDESSES OREGON DELEGATION
ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL, 5 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY

11:15 AM
ADDRESSES SEIU/FAMILIES USA HEALTHCARE FORUM
FANEUIL HALL; ONE FANEUIL HALL

2:00 PM
ADDRESSES PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, REGGIE LEWIS TRACK AND ATHLETIC CENTER
1234 COLUMBUS AVENUE; ROXBURY CROSSING, MA

3:00 PM
ADDRESSES DEMOCRATIC GAIN TRAINING
JOHN B. HYNES VETERANS MEMORIAL CONVENTION CENTER
900 BOYLSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR

Dean's New PAC Raises $1.275 Million in One Quarter

Released: Jul 19, 2004 12:39 PM

SUCCESS WITH SMALL DOLLAR DONORS AND INTERNET FUNDRAISING CONTINUES

BURLINGTON, VT—This past quarter (April 1 – June 30, 2004), Gov. Howard Dean and his new political action committee, Democracy for America (DFA) raised $1,275,264 from nearly 14,000 supporters. Approximately half (45%) of these contributions were raised online and the average donation was $90.

Dean and DFA have endorsed 75 federal and non-federal candidates and distributed a total of $218,935 to their campaigns.

DFA, in conjunction with 21st Century Democrats, also provided training sessions for nearly 300 grassroots leaders and will provide additional trainings in the next few months. Attendees of these trainings were taught every aspect of campaigning—from developing a campaign plan to formulating an effective message, as well as developing effective campaign tools to reach out to different constituency groups.

Dean has also traveled to actively campaign on behalf of 17 different candidates.

Dean and DFA helped raise over $1 million for the following candidates running for federal office: John Kerry for President, Patrick Leahy for U.S. Senate, Jim Hoeffel for U.S. Senate, Nancy Farmer for U.S. Senate, Jeff Smith for U.S. House, Linda Farrell for U.S. House, Sam Barend for U.S. House, Jesse Jackson, Jr. for U.S. House and Jim Stork for U.S. House

Dean is currently the founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com), a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally conservative, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government – from school board to the presidency. Every two weeks, Dean and Democracy for America endorse twelve candidates—The Dean Dozen—to help recruit volunteers and raise money for races all over the country.

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Gov. Howard Dean Visits Los Angeles

Released: Jul 19, 2004 11:13 AM

ATTENDS MARY ANN ANDREAS FUNDRAISER, SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY FILM "OUTFOXED"

BURLINGTON—Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com), will be in Los Angeles July 19 to speak at the LA premiere of the documentary film Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism, hosted by the Center for American Progress. On Tuesday, July 20 Dean will attend a fundraiser for Mary Ann Andreas, candidate for California's 80th Assembly District and part of the Dean Dozen (www.democracyforamerica.com/candidates/).

Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network to support socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government.

Who:     Gov. Howard Dean, John Podesta, president of The Center for American Progress, filmmaker Robert Greenwald, Congressman Henry Waxman
What:     Los Angeles premier of the documentary Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
When:     Monday, July 19 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where:     Pacific Design Center, Silverscreen Theatre, 2nd floor - Center Green
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood
Contact:    Outfoxed: Lisa Smithline, 818-437-8325
Gov. Dean: Laura Gross, 802-651-3200, ext. 134; cell: 802-318-6853

Who:     Gov. Howard Dean and candidate for California's 80th Assembly District Mary Ann Andreas
What:     Mary Ann Andreas Fundraiser
When:     Tuesday, July 20 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where:    Riviera Resort Hotel, 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Contact:    Andreas: Eric Jaye: 415-515-5617
Gov. Dean: Laura Gross, 802-651-3200, ext. 134; cell: 802-318-6853

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Gov. Howard Dean Participates in "Computer Ate My Vote" National Day of Action

Released: Jul 12, 2004 10:28 PM

URGES ELECTED OFFICIALS TO ADOPT VOTING SYSTEMS THAT PRODUCE PAPER TRAILS BY NOVEMBER

BURLINGTON, VT - Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America, will participate in a telephone press conference July 13th at 2 p.m. EDT, as part of the "Computer Ate My Vote" National Day of Action. Tomorrow, participants in 18 states will deliver nearly a quarter million petition signatures to state election officials, urging them to sign a "Pledge of Ballot Integrity." The pledge commits the signatories to use their authority to ensure the integrity of voting in their state by requiring computerized voting machines to produce paper records.

Call in number: 888-913-9972
Participant code: BALLOT INTEGRITY

Dean will be joined on the press conference call by California Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, Ben Cohen, president of TrueMajority.org, and Dr. David Dill, founder of the Verified Voting Foundation.

Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com) is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network to support socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government.

Who: Gov. Howard Dean, California Sec. of State Kevin Shelley, Ben Cohen, president of TrueMajority.org, David Dill, founder of Verified Voting Foundation
What: Telephone Press Conference
When: Tuesday, July 13, 2 p.m. EDT
Contact: Jenny Park, Anne Purdy, Fenton Communications: 415- 901-0111
Laura Gross, Democracy for America, 802-651-3200, ext. 134

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Gov. Howard Dean in Washington DC

Released: Jul 12, 2004 10:25 PM

BURLINGTON, VT—Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America, will host the organization's first Washington D.C. fundraiser this Wednesday, July 14th at 6:00 p.m. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and special musical guest Melanie Mason, will join Dean at the Woman's National Democratic Club.

Dean's talent reaches far beyond politics and energizing the Democratic Party – he will also entertain the crowd by playing his harmonica.

Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com) is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network to support socially progressive and fiscally conservative candidates at all levels of government.

Who: Gov. Howard Dean, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and musician Melanie Mason

What: Democracy for America Fundraiser

When: Wednesday, July 14 at 6:00 pm. Dean speaks at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Woman's National Democratic Club
1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW; (202) 232-7363

Contact: Laura Gross, 802-651-3200, ext. 134

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