Time for DFA to endorse Obama

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Mar 8, 2008 4:57 PM EST

Linked to groups: DFA-Link Organizers

Just a few months ago, after a vote to decide whether DFA should wade into the presidential primaries, DFA launched a national campaign to elect a progressive president. It was, as we all recognized, an "anbody but Hillary campaign." With Kucinich and Edwards out of the race, how does that not translate into an official endorsement of Barack Obama. I realize the "Let the Voters Decide" petition is a way of doing that, but this is an opportunity for DFA.

Politically, there is nothing to gain from DFA endorsing Hillary, and I think nothing to gain from staying out completely. Sure political capital can be used elsewhere, but the Obama campaign is following DFA's playbook. This is a hopeful campaign that values all 50 states, and believe's in Governor Dean's 50 state strategy. The campaign has perfected many of the strategies and techniques that DFA began. As we use "socially progressive, fiscally responsible" as our endorsement guideline, Obama fits. I was a bit apprehensive as many DFA'ers were at the beginning of the campaign that Obama, who could wage such an amazing campaign, revolution even, was a bit of an empty shirt. It turns out that it was just a slow start. He is becoming, day by day, everything I could hope for in a nominee.

The Nation's recent article "The Dean Legacy"  by Ari Berman clearly laid out who what started with DFA 1.0 and continued with DFA 2.0 is exactly what Obama seeks to in this campaign. An Obama endorsement from DFA could be important...not in a national news perspective, but certainly on the ground. We can still raise money, we can still move resources, we can REALLY put on a hell of a training.

It's time to get off the sidelines. We need to wrap this thing up before April 22 in PA. DFA can help. TIme for a DFA endorsement? What do y'all think?

 

How it Happened...the Democratic takeover was the product of real Party reform

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Nov 14, 2006 1:42 AM EST

There has been a lot of talk in the last couple of days about the macro factors that were at play in the midterm elections.  The Democratic takeover was certainly due in large part to discontent over the Iraq war and the culture of corruption in Washington, but it would be a mistake not to acknowledge the massive changes that have taken place in the Democratic Party over the last two years

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[AU DFA] Final Meeting, Eboard Transition Wed. 10:30 pm Ward 113

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Dec 6, 2005 10:50 PM EST

Linked to groups: American University

Hey DFA'ers,

Final meeting of the semester is tomorrow in Ward 113 at 10:30 pm. This is primary a transition from the old to new executive board and planning session for Spring, but all are welcome to attend. We are still looking for a treasurer and Membership Director, if you are interested just come tomorrow. Help plan the future of Generation DFA at AU, 10:30 pm Ward 113 tomorrow, Wednesday night. See ya there!

Scott Goldstein

[AU DFA] Progressive Training Tomorrow 11 am in Ward!

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Dec 3, 2005 8:38 PM EST

Linked to groups: American University

Hey,

It's time for our big event! The Progressive Political Skills Training is tommorow at 11 am until 4:30 pm in the Ward Building. You can get tickets at the door. Learn awesome skills for progressive political action from top notch trainers. Bring friends! Email drum724@aol.com with your name, phone # and time if you want a wake up call...for real! See ya tommorow.

Scott Goldstein
856-912-5084
drum724@aol.com

[AU DFA] Meeting 10:30 Ward 113, bring $5 for training tix

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Nov 30, 2005 7:22 PM EST

Linked to groups: American University

Hey,

Just a reminder we are meeting tonight at 10:30 pm in Ward 113. Please come, and bring $5 if you have not yet purchased your ticket for the training. Bring friends if possible. All Candidates should come to the meeting or call me if they can not. See ya there!

Scott Goldstein
856-912-5084
drum724@aol.com

[AU DFA] Meeting Wednesday, Training Sunday!

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Nov 29, 2005 1:34 AM EST

Linked to groups: American University

Hey,

Two quick announcements. This Wednesday at 10:30 pm in Ward 113 we are having a general meeting to plan for the Sunday training and take some action! This Sunday is our huge event of the semester, our Progressive Political Skills Training from 11 am to 4:30 pm in the Ward Building. It's going to be awesome, IM me at drum724 or augendfa if you are interested and you can pick up a ticket from me in Letts 618 or from Neal Fersko in McDowell Terrace 09 if you are on North Side for $5 including lunch and the manual. Get your tickets ahead of time!

Trainers are from Campaign for America's Future, the ACLU, former Paul Hackett staffers, the DNC, Blue State Digital (which does both DFA and the DNC website) and a top fundraising group for Congressional Democrats.

See ya Wednesday and Sunday!

Scott Goldstein
856-912-5084
Letts 618
IM: drum724

Find candidates for Congress, Bob Novak in a fight

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Nov 24, 2005 2:10 AM EST

Linked to groups: American University

The Democratic Party and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has now published a complete list of Congressional Disricts, the incumbents (or open seat status) and if they have found a candidate, they list the challenger and their website and info. We Democrats are still leaving WAY to many seats uncontested. Please help find candidates for these districts. If you are 25, tell the DCCC that YOU WILL RUN! If you aren't- ask around, ask your parents even. We must contest every seat in the 50 state, 435 district strategy!- Link

The center of the CIA-leak scandal columnist Bob Novak cut in front of another man while boarding the first class section of an air plane, the man protested, Novak proceeded to punch him and threaten to knock his teeth out- Link .

[AU DFA] Please Respond ASAP- Training, Elections, Files, Polls

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Nov 21, 2005 12:37 AM EST

Linked to groups: American University

Hey everyone,

I need a quick response from everyone on a few short questions-

1) Our Progressive Political Skills Training (which is gonna be AWESOME) is Sunday December 4, 11 am to 4 pm in Ward, for $5 including lunch. Please respond saying yes I can make it or no I can't, with your name, phone number and location on campus (or off). Tickets will sell out and I want members to make sure they have theirs first.

2) Our E-board elections for President, Membership Director, Political Director, Communications Director, Secretary, and Treasurer are Wed. Dec. 7. We need more candidates, step forward and run. Please tell me if you would like to run in your email response! You can get the candidate application on our website (Link ) .

3) You can now upload files and do polls on our website. Anything you need from training flyers and rsvp sign ups, to the candidate application, DFA flyers, the Iraq pledge, our logo is all available for download. Please take our current poll on Iraq- Link .

Thanks, and please send me your response to questions 1 and 2!

Scott Goldstein
augendfa@gmail.com

Reminder: Wal Mart Movie, 9:30 pm in Ward 1

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Nov 16, 2005 7:52 PM EST

Linked to groups: American University

Hey,

Just a quick reminder to everyone our screening of "Wal Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" is TONIGHT at 9:30 PM in Ward 1. There will be FREE PIZZA. We will also be selling tickets to the awesome Dec. 4 training, so bring 5 bucks if you'd like a ticket. See ya in a few hours!

Scott Goldstein
augendfa@gmail.com

Reminder: Wal Mart Movie, 9:30 in Ward 1

Written by: Scott Goldstein on Nov 16, 2005 12:02 PM EST

Linked to groups: American University

Hey everyone,

Just a quick reminder that tonight at 9:30 pm in Ward 1 is our screening of "Wal Mart: the High Cost of Low Price." There will be FREE PIZZA as well. Come and bring your friends!

Scott Goldstein