Democracy for America Endorses Madison Nguyen

Released: Aug 19, 2005 3:33 PM

Candidate for City Council of San Jose, California

BURLINGTON, VT -- Today, Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed Madison Nguyen for City Council of San Jose, California -- making her the newest member of the DFA-List, Candidates for America.

"Madison Nguyen has proven that anything can be achieved with hard work and determination," said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. "Her sound leadership, commitment to education, good jobs and quality health care is just what the people of San Jose need. We are proud to add her to the DFA-List."

Madison Nguyen has truly lived the American dream. Thirty years ago, she and her family risked their lives escaping the Vietnam War in order to come to the United States. In 2002, Madison became the first Vietnamese woman elected to public office in California. As President of the Board of Education in her district, Madison has fought hard to ensure that students have the necessary resources available to them. Madison is committed to supporting the workforce of the city of San Jose and will advocate for neighborhood safety, excellent public schools, good jobs, good wages and quality health care. The special election is September 13th.
www.madisonnguyen.com

Democracy for America is taking our country back from the special interests who dominate government today and putting it back in the hands of the people. DFA and DFA-List candidates are spreading the message that to change America, we must fight from the ground up. To learn more about other DFA-List candidates, visit: www.democracyforamerica.com/dfalist/.