Democracy for America supports Maryland Congressional candidate Donna Edwards

Released: Sep 6, 2006 9:00 AM

Burlington, VT — On behalf of the progressive grassroots, Democracy for America has contributed $5,000 to Donna Edwards who is running for Maryland’s 4th Congressional district.

Donna Edwards enjoys the enthusiastic support of activists from Democracy for Maryland and received the endorsement of the local groups, Democracy for Montgomery County and Progressive Cheverly. She is a true leader with the courage to fight for progressive values. The head of a liberal foundation, she opposes the Iraq war, supports women’s reproductive rights, affordable health care, living wages and retirement security for all.

The Washington Post has endorsed Edwards. "Tough, articulate and knowledgeable, [Donna] is one of the smartest and most impressive newcomers in Maryland politics ... We are convinced she would be the more forceful, principled and effective representative."

Democracy for America, which was founded by Howard Dean in 2004, is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network of socially progressive and fiscally responsible activists running for all levels of office – from the school board to the United States Senate. DFA is empowering everyday Americans to reform their political system.

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