Upendra Endorsement
September 21, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), endorsed Upendra Chivukula for Congress. Chivukula an engineer by trade who speaks half-dozen languages has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2002. "Upendra is an outstanding individual, great husband, and fantastic candidate for New Jerseys 7thCongressional District,said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA.He believes that his story is the embodiment of the American dream … Read More…
Bridget Mary McCormack Endorsement
September 20, 2012
Democracy
for America Endorses Bridget Mary McCormack for Michigan Supreme Court
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), endorsed Bridget
Mary McCormack for Michigans Supreme Court. McCormack, a veteran litigator,
legal scholar and educator, will bring integrity and fairness back to
Michigans court system.
"Im proud that DFA has endorsed
Bridget Mary McCormack, said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. In
Michigan, people are looking for a… Read More…
Maloney Endorsement
September 20, 2012
Democracy
for America Endorses Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18)
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), endorsed Sean
Patrick Maloney for Congress. Maloney, who is a former advisor to President
Bill Clinton will bring jobs and economic stability back to the region. "The Hudson Valley needs Sean, said
Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. Seans opponent has refused to put
the economic needs ahead of party politics. Hayworth stood alongside
John… Read More…
Betty Sutton Endorsement
September 20, 2012
Democracy for America Endorses Betty Sutton for Congress (OH-16)
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), endorsed Betty Sutton for Congress. Rep. Sutton, who has served since 2007, has a long history speaking up and fighting for her constituents. "Betty has always been a strong advocate for working families and the middle class in the state of Ohio,said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA.She believes the best is yet to come for the… Read More…
Non.Fed.Release
September 19, 2012
Democracy for America is investing in Local Progressive Candidates to Strengthen the Democratic PartyBurlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), announced a third slate of non-federal endorsements for the 2012 election cycle. DFA goes to great lengths build and strengthen local democratic parties and to vet and endorse local progressive candidates. Earning an endorsement from DFA can greatly enhance a candidates campaign. … Read More…
Garcia Polls
September 18, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released
poll numbers highlighting Joe Garcias strong position in Floridas 26th
Congressional District, after Republican Rep. David Rivera continues to make
headlines amid ethics violations and concerns. Garcia, who is leading by 7
points (46% - 39%) against the embroiled Congressman, is expected to see larger
gains as more voters learn about Riveras improper funneling of campaign
funds. … Read More…
Raul Ruiz Polling
September 18, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released
poll numbers showing Republican darling, Mary Bono Mack losing ground in the
congressional district she has held since 1998.
Bono Macks favorability has sunk since August, proving once again that
Democratic challenger Raul Ruiz can unseat her by holding her under 50% in the
most recent polls.
In a poll conducted on September 12 and 13 in Californias 36th Congressional
District,… Read More…
Baldwin Poll
September 17, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released
poll numbers showing Democratic Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin has surged to a
3 point lead over Republican candidate Tommy Thompsonamong likely voters in
Wisconsin. This poll, the second to show Baldwin leading since the August
Republican primary, proves momentum is on Baldwins side - with 90% of likely
voters now committed to their choice.
Meanwhile, Tommy… Read More…
Michael Tubbs Endorsement
September 12, 2012
Stockton, CA Today, Democracy for America (DFA) chair Jim Dean presented Michael Tubbs with a PAC check and a letter announcing DFAs endorsement for his candidacy for Stockton's City Council District Six. This is the first endorsement that DFA and Jim Dean have announced in person this election cycle.
"The City of Stockton has had some unfortunate national news this year", said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. "But, with the help and vision…
PPL Event Live-Streaming
September 3, 2012
Events, Organizing and Live streamed interviews
Just steps from
the Time Warner Center, the PPL, co-hosted by Democracy for America and
Netroots Nation, is the place for progressives at the Democratic National
Convention. Located at Packard Place, the PPL includes
25,000 square feet of co-working space, wifi and charging stations, as well as
on-site parties, local entertainment, live panels and a progressive studio
hosted by Democracy… Read More…
Coolidge Endorsement
August 27, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), endorsed Leslie Coolidge for Congress to represent Illinois Sixth Congressional District.
Leslie has a strong fiscal background,said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. Being a Certified Public Accountant for nearly 30 years, Leslie has the skills to help strengthen and preserve our social safety nets Medicare and Social Security. The current leadership in the House… Read More…
CA 10 Poll Numbers Released
August 17, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released poll numbers showing that likely voters in Californias Tenth Congressional District overwhelmingly oppose Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryans plan to turn Medicare into a voucher plan.
The plan laid out in Ryans proposed budget passed by the House of Representatives this year, scraps Medicare as we know it and creates a voucher program.Voters in the Tenth District… Read More…
Boockvar Polling
August 17, 2012
Polling in the District shows voters disagree with ending Medicare
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released poll numbers showing that likely voters in Pennsylvanias 8th Congressional District overwhelmingly oppose Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryans plan to turn Medicare into a voucher plan. The plan laid out in Ryans proposed budget passed by the House of Representatives this year, scraps Medicare as we know… Read More…
CA 36 Poll Numbers
August 15, 2012
Votersin CA 36th District Concerned with Paul Ryans Voucher Plan
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released poll
numbers showing that likely voters in Californias 36th Congressional District
overwhelmingly oppose Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryans plan to turn
Medicare into a voucher plan.
The plan laid out in Ryans proposed budget passed by the House of
Representatives this year, scraps Medicare as we know it and… Read More…
CO Poll Numbers
August 15, 2012
President Barack Obama Maintains Lead in Swing State; Miklosi
within Striking Distance
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released poll
numbers showing that likely voters in Colorados Sixth Congressional District
overwhelmingly oppose Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryans plan to turn
Medicare into a voucher plan.
The plan laid out in Ryans proposed budget passed by the House of
Representatives this year, scraps… Read More…