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Gov. Dean Empowers the Grassroots, Helps Raise Money for Members of Congress
Keynotes Eight Fundraising Events for DSCC and DCCC
BURLINGTON, VT—Gov. Dean will be the keynote speaker at eight grassroots, low dollar fundraising events for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) this fall. The donation to attend each general reception event is expected to be $100.
"In order to ensure that Democrats win back both houses of Congress again, we must encourage everyone to participate in the electoral process," said Dean. "The issues facing our country today make this the most important election in my lifetime and we must do what we can to ensure that Democrats running at every level get elected all over the country. In this election, every volunteer and every vote makes a tremendous difference."
Listed below are the 2004 events:
August 31: DCCC - Seattle
September 13: DSCC - Chicago
September 18: DCCC - Philadelphia
September 19: DCCC - San Jose, Calif
DCCC - San Francisco
September 27: DSCC - Washington, DC
October 3: DSCC - Los Angeles
October 4: DSCC - New York City
Dean's influence with small dollar donors began during his presidential campaign when the average donation was $77 per person. His success continues with his political action committee, Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com) - he raised $1.275 million during the first quarter of its existence, with the average donation of $90 per person.
Dean is currently founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America, which is dedicated to building a grassroots network that supports socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government. DFA has endorsed close to 100 candidates and Dean is currently traveling throughout the country to campaign and fundraise for many of them.
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Gov. Howard Dean Visits Madison, WI
**Dean Available for Interviews**
Please call Laura Gross, 802-651-3200, ext. 134 to Schedule
Burlington, Vt.—Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com) will visit Madison, Wisc. on Wednesday, September 1, 2004. He will attend a fundraising event for Progressive Majority and DFA-endorsed candidates for the state legislature at 9:00 a.m. at the Madison Concourse Hotel (One West Dayton Street).
Progressive Majority (www.progressivemajority.org) is an organization with the sole purpose of electing progressive champions to public office. This year, Progressive Majority launched its Candidate Recruitment and Development Program, the only national program of its kind that establishes locally-led affiliates in select states to recruit, train, support, and fund progressive candidates for local and state legislative office. The program currently operates in Washington, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and has provided comprehensive political support to 99 candidates overall.
Through an organizational partnership announced in June, candidates endorsed and supported by Progressive Majority also receive the endorsement of Howard Dean's Democracy for America.
Democracy for America (DFA) is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government-from school board to the presidency. DFA fights against the influence of the far right-wing and their radical, divisive policies and the selfish special interests that for too long have dominated our politics.
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Gov. Howard Dean Visits Seattle
Tuesday, August 31
9:30 AM
Town Hall Meeting with SEIU Nurses
Group Health Central Hospital,
Main Building 201 16th Ave East
Contact: Diane Sosne, (206) 369-5214
11:00 AM
Press Conference with Candidates Endorsed by Democracy for America, Gov. Dean's Political Action Committee, and Progressive Majority
Broderick Building Atrium, 615 2nd Avenue
Contact: Dean Nielsen, (206) 443-5566 or (206) 423-0120 cell
12:30 PM
Dean signs copies of his new book, You Have The Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy
University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NE
Contact: Stesha Brandon, (206) 633-6443
***You will not have to be credentialed in advance***
*** Please bring a valid press I.D. to each event***
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Portland
Monday, August 30
1:00 PM Dean signs copies of his new book, You Have The Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy
Annie Bloom's Books, Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, Ore.
Contact: Will Peters, (503) 245-1831
4:00 PM Dean, Tom Potter and Harold Williams, Sr. Campaign Throughout MLK Corridor
Contact: John Doussard, (503) 539-4012
5:00 PM Tom Potter for Mayor Rally
Billy Reeds Restaurant and Bar
2808 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, Ore.
Contact: John Doussard, (503) 539-4012
7:00 PM League of Conservation Voters Fundraiser
Wieden & Kennedy 224 NW 13th Ave Portland, Ore.
Contact: Linnea Dyer, (802) 578-3679 cell or (202) 454-4561
***You will not have to be credentialed in advance***
***Please bring a valid press I.D. to each event***
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Portland
Monday, August 30
1:00 PM Dean signs copies of his new book, You Have The Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy
Annie Bloom's Books, Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, Ore.
Contact: Will Peters, (503) 245-1831
4:00 PM Dean, Tom Potter and Harold Williams, Sr. Campaign Throughout MLK Corridor
Contact: John Doussard, (503) 539-4012
5:00 PM Tom Potter for Mayor Rally
Billy Reeds Restaurant and Bar
2808 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, Ore.
Contact: John Doussard, (503) 539-4012
7:00 PM League of Conservation Voters Fundraiser
Wieden & Kennedy 224 NW 13th Ave Portland, Ore.
Contact: Linnea Dyer, (802) 578-3679 cell or (202) 454-4561
***You will not have to be credentialed in advance***
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Brooklyn, NY
BURLINGTON, VT.—Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com), will be in Brooklyn, N.Y.on Tuesday, August 24, 2004. Dean will attend a rally with Congressman Major Owens (D-N.Y.), elected officials and union leaders. Immediately following the rally, Owens, Dean and guests will walk to Juniors Restaurant.
Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network that supports socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government.
Who: Gov. Gov. Howard Dean, Congressman Major Owens, elected officials and union leaders
What: "Students Need Peace" Rally
When: Tuesday, August 24 at 1:30 pm
Where: Steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall, Court and Remsen Streets
Contact: DFA: Laura Gross, (802) 651-3200, ext. 134; cell: (802) 318-6853
Owens: Chris Owens, 718-604-7500
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Houston and Austin
Saturday, August 21
1:30 PM
Back to School Rally with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TEX.)
7401 Cullen Blvd. at 601 Loop, Houston, Texas
2:15 PM
Take Back America Get Out The Vote Rally with Congresswoman Jackson-Lee
Sterling Bank, 414 West 19th Street, Houston, Tex.
3:30 PM
Fundraiser For Congresswoman Jackson-Lee
Berry Hill Baja Grill, 3407 Hawthorne at Montrose, Houston, Tex.
7:30 PM
Harris County Democratic Party Johnson-Rayburn Dinner
Westin Galleria Ballrom, 5060 West Alabama Street, Houston, Tex.
Sunday, August 22
9:30 AM
Richard Morrison For Congress Fundraiser
J.W. Marriott, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom, 5150 Wesheimer, Houston, Tex.
2:00 PM
Democracy For America Get Out The Vote Rally
Houston-Tilotson College, 900 Chicon Street at East 7th, Austin, Tex.
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Florida
BURLINGTON, VT.—Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com), will be in Lake Worth and West Palm Beach, Fla. on Monday, August 23. Dean will attend campaign rallies with Betty Castor, candidate for U.S. Senate, and Dr. Arthur Anderson, candidate for supervisor of elections in Palm Beach County.
Dean and Democracy for America have endorsed both Castor and Anderson. 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, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-Fla.), and candidate for Palm Beach County supervisor of elections, Dr. Arthur Anderson
What: Rally to speak about the dangers of electronic voting
When: Monday, August 23rd, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Studio 54 Banquet Hall, 6295 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, Fla.
Contact: DFA: Laura Gross, (802) 651-3200, ext. 134; cell: (802) 318-6853
Anderson: Richard Giorgio, (561) 651-1499
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Who: Gov. Howard Dean, Sec. Janet Reno, and U.S. Senate candidate Betty Castor
What: Rally for U.S. Senate candidate Betty Castor
When: Monday, August 23rd, 12:00 p.m.
Where: The Harriet Hillman Gilmore Theatre, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Contact: DFA: Laura Gross, (802) 651-3200, ext. 134; cell: (802) 318-6853
Castor: Matt Burgess, (813) 831-4128
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Houston and Austin
Saturday, August 21
1:30 PM
Back to School Rally with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TEX.)
7401 Cullen Blvd. at 601 Loop, Houston, Texas
2:15 PM
Take Back America Get Out The Vote Rally with Congresswoman Jackson-Lee
Sterling Bank, 414 West 19th Street, Houston, Tex.
3:30 PM
Fundraiser For Congresswoman Jackson-Lee
Berry Hill Baja Grill, 3407 Hawthorne at Montrose, Houston, Tex.
7:30 PM
Harris County Democratic Party Johnson-Rayburn Dinner
Westin Galleria Ballrom, 5060 West Alabama Street, Houston, Tex.
Sunday, August 22
9:30 AM
Richard Morrison For Congress Fundraiser
J.W. Marriott, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom, 5150 Wesheimer, Houston, Tex.
2:00 PM
Democracy For America Get Out The Vote Rally
Houston-Tilotson College, 900 Chicon Street at East 7th, Austin, Tex.
Gov. Howard Dean's Democracy for America and Progressive Majority Join Forces
GROUPS ENDORSE STATE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES IN THREE BATTLEGROUND STATES
BURLINGTON, VT.—Today, two influential progressive political organizations have joined forces. Democracy for America (DFA) and Progressive Majority have partnered to support progressive candidates running for state legislature in three key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin.
DFA will officially endorse 94 candidates that Progressive Majority has identified, targeted, trained, and supported this election cycle. These candidates will be publicized to the politically active supporters of DFA that want to volunteer and financially support progressive candidates in their communities. Through the Progressive Majority Candidate Recruitment and Development Program, these candidates will also receive all the tools necessary to run a successful campaign, including: funding, one-on-one consultation to create campaign and fundraising plans, media training, assistance with message development, stump speeches and debate preparation. Both organizations will also continue to recruit additional progressive candidates over the long term.
"Helping these candidates is just the beginning of change in this country," said Dean. "Democracy for America and Progressive Majority are starting at the grassroots level to elect leaders who will impact our communities and fill the political pipeline for years to come."
"Building a true progressive majority tomorrow requires a serious, long-term and strategic investment in candidate recruitment and development at the state and local level today," said Totten. "We are making that investment by actively recruiting progressives and giving them the training, tools, resources and support they need to win."
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.
Progressive Majority is a national political organization dedicated solely to electing progressive champions at the federal and state levels. Progressive Majority accomplishes this by identifying and recruiting progressives to run for office, uniting and activating a national grassroots network of small donors to provide financial support in targeted races, and providing campaign, message and technical support to progressive campaigns.
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