Democracy for America Endorses Maryland Congressional Candidate Donna Edwards

Released: Sep 25, 2007 12:08 PM

Burlington, VT-- Earlier today the political organization founded by Howard Dean, Democracy for America, endorsed Donna Edwards for Maryland’s 4^th Congressional district.  

Donna Edwards ran against Rep. Al Wynn in the 2006 Democratic Primary, where she came within 3,000 votes of unseating the conservative Democrat. This year is shaping up to be just as contentious for the two candidates. With Democracy for America getting involved in the race, it appears that this year’s Primary is garnering national attention. 

“This is not the first time the organization has involved itself in Democratic Primary contests. Democracy for America is supporting the more consistently progressive candidate in this election,” said Jim Dean, brother of Howard Dean, and currently the Chair of Democracy for America.

“Donna Edwards is a true progressive. Al Wynn has been trying to turn around his pro-war position ever since his near-loss in 2006. But Democracy for America members are not looking for Donna Edwards ‘lite’; they support the real Donna Edwards,” Dean said.   

Donna Edwards enjoys the enthusiastic support of activists from Democracy for Maryland and received the endorsement of the local group Democracy for Montgomery County. Both are local groups modeled after the national organization. Edwards’ strong support among local grassroots activists along with her consistent progressive stance on issues such as the Iraq War attracted the attention of the national DFA organization. 

Founded by Governor Howard Dean in 2004, DFA is a political action committee dedicated to supporting progressive candidates with at all levels of government -- from the school board to the presidency. DFA is empowering everyday Americans to reform their political system. Find out more at www.democracyforamerica.com/candidates 

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Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean & New Hampshire State House Speaker Terie Norelli To Speak at Four Steps to Victory Tour in

Released: Sep 19, 2007 12:06 PM

BURLINGTON, VT – Democracy for America is kicking off its national Four Steps to Victory Tour: Building a People-Powered America with DFA National Chair Jim Dean and New Hampshire State House Speaker Terie Norelli on Tuesday, September 25^th at 7:30pm -- the night before the presidential debate in Norwich, Vermont. 

Hundreds of “ordinary” citizens will explore opportunities to exert political influence in 2007 and 2008 elections while networking with others looking to take responsibility and claim ownership of their government. DFA Chair Jim Dean and House Speaker Terie Norelli are scheduled to discuss people-powered politics. 

Who: Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America and New Hampshire State House Speaker Terie Norelli.

What: Four Steps to Victory Tour: Building a People-Powered America

Where: Tracy Town Hall, Multi-Purpose Room             

              300 Main Street             

              Norwich, Vermont 05055

Democracy for America, which was founded by Governor Howard Dean in 2004, is a political action committee dedicated to campaign training, grassroots activism and supporting progressive candidates with a backbone at all levels of government—from the school board to the Presidency. DFA is empowering everyday Americans to reform their political system.  

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Democracy for America Endorses Isabel Piedmont for Bloomington City Council in Indiana

Released: Sep 14, 2007 11:24 AM

BURLINGTON, VT -- On behalf of the progressive grassroots, Democracy for America (DFA) has endorsed Isabel Piedmont for Bloomington City Council, District 5 in Indiana.   

“DFA endorses Isabel Piedmont with great pride and enthusiasm because she shares our belief in people-powered politics. She’s committed to creating a government that works for you and delivers the services Bloomington residents need. She will fight for fairness, governmental accountability and the common good while moving Bloomington forward,” said DFA chair Jim Dean. 

Piedmont is running for Bloomington City Council with the backing of Democracy for Monroe County and Democracy for America.  Isabel is a true grassroots activist, a regular attendee of her local DFA-Link-up events, and a May graduate of the DFA Training Academy in Bloomington.  This election, Isabel is running to build a sustainable community and involve more people in civic action.   

Founded by Governor Howard Dean in 2004, Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to supporting progressive candidates at all levels of government -- from the School Board to the Presidency. DFA is empowering everyday Americans to reform their political system. Find out more at www.democracyforamerica.com/candidates. 

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