NH PollNumbers
August 14, 2012
Democratic hopefuls Carol Shea-Porter and Annie Kuster lead
their Republican Opponents
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released poll
numbers showing President Barack Obama leading Republican nominee Mitt Romney
by 6 in New Hampshire and democratic hopefuls Carol Shea-Porter and Annie
Kuster hold strong leads in their respective districts.
Statewide, President Barack Obama leads
Mitt Romney by 6 points with likely… Read More…
Non-Fed endorsement Round 2
August 10, 2012
Strength of Party Depends on Supporting Progressive Candidates up and Down the Ballot
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA),
announced several non-federal endorsements in states across the country for the 2012
election cycle. The national powerhouse is known for strengthening
progressive candidates at all levels of government who believe in
grassroots support. For candidates, earning the endorsement of DFA can… Read More…
Dean Dozen Round # 1
August 8, 2012
DFA awards Six candidates with firstround of Dean Dozen title
Burlington, VT
Today, Democracy for America (DFA), unveiledits first six of 12 key candidates the organization will focus on in the 2012election cycle to give progressives a chance to win back Congress. The candidates unveiled to take back the Houseof Representatives include Kathy Boockvar (PA-08), Jose Hernandez (CA-10),Shelli Yoder (IN-09), Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), and Joe… Read More…
Louise Slaughter 2012 Endorsement
August 6, 2012
Burlington, VT - Today, Democracy for America (DFA), endorsed Louise Slaughter, running to represent New York's 25th District in Washington, DC. "Louise has been serving her community for as long as she can remember, first as an environmental activists and then as a city councilmember,said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. Louise is unafraid to stand for progressive values and is considered one of the most progressive members… Read More…
Darcy Poll Release
July 19, 2012
Burlington, VTDemocracy for America (DFA) recently commissioned a poll showing that progressive candidate Darcy Burner is leading in the democratic primary in Washingtons First Congressional District. Among likely primary voters, Darcy holds a commanding 4-point lead over her closest Democratic contender -- securing 40% of voters who identify as Democrats, despite there being six other candidates in the field.
This poll clearly… Read More…
Donovan endorsement
July 18, 2012
Burlington, VT Today Democracy for America (DFA), endorsed Chris
Donovan for Congress. Donovan will continue to be a strong voice for Connecticuts
middle class.
"Chris Donovan has been a
champion of working families in Connecticut, said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. He
began advocating for the hard working people of Connecticut while organizing
with SEIU in the 1970s. Since then,
Chris has been staunch defender of the middle class by fighting to… Read More…
Romney Tax Petition
July 17, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for
America (DFA), Daily Kos and MoveOn,org Political Action unveiled that in 4 days
of the Whats Mitt Hiding campaign, the 3 organizations gathered over 224,000
signatures demanding full disclosure from Republican Presidential candidate
Gov. Mitt Romney. The coalition of progressive organizations will
deliver the signed petition to Gov. Romneys campaign headquarters in Boston,
MA on Friday. "Its… Read More…
DFA Women’s Slate
July 17, 2012
Burlington VT, Today, Democracy for America (DFA), endorsed four women for Senate; Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY). These four women are exactly the change the Democratic party and Washington need right now, said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America (DFA). As Republicans continue to wage a war on womens rights, our economy and the very fiber of our democratic… Read More…
ACA Repeal 7.11.12
July 11, 2012
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA) members in Florida rallied at Rep. Allen West (FL-18) and Rep. David Rivera (FL-26) offices, holding Republican members accountable for their 33rdvote against theAffordable Care Act.
Im happy know that my Congressman, Rep. Rivera thinks it's good to vote against kids 18-26 having health insurance. Its good to know that he believes pre-existing conditions should be the law, saidWendy… Read More…
Endorsement of Ruiz, Gill and Trivedi
July 5, 2012
Democracy for America: Endorses Three Doctors For Congress
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed 3 candidates running for Congress - David Gill (IL-13), Raul Ruiz (CA-36), and Manan Trivedi (PA-06). All three candidates have served their communities as doctors and now look to represent their communities in Washington.
"These three men exemplify the meaning of giving back,said Jim Dean, Chair of… Read More…
ACA Upheld
June 28, 2012
Democracy for America: With the Affordable Care Act
Upheld; Time to Win Back the House
GOP Plan for Vouchers Wrong Direction for
Country
Burlington, VT
Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released the following statement after theSupreme Court upheld
the Affordable Care Act as constitutional.
We are pleased that the individual mandate was ruled constitutional today by
the Supreme Court, said Jim Dean, Chair
of Democracy for America.… Read More…
Citizens United - SCOTUS
June 25, 2012
Democracy for America: The Copper Kings Return to
Montana
With a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court
allows campaigns to be bought and sold to the highest bidder
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released
the following statement after the Supreme Court on a 5-4 decision, reaffirmed
the Citizens United decision by
reversing the Montana campaign finance law.
Yet again, the Supreme Court opens up our political system to… Read More…
WI loss statement
June 6, 2012
Democracy for America: People Power Trumped by 31 Million From Big BusinessBurlington, VT Today, people powered organizing fell to out of state money to
the tune of 31 million dollars. While the coalitions ground game mobilized a
sizable force of pro-recall supporters in the final two weeks, corporate
influence and special interest bought the election and saved Gov. Walker from
an embarrassing defeat.
Ive never seen a ground game quite… Read More…
WI FINAL: 6.4.12
June 4, 2012
Democracy for America:
Wisconsin is Ready to Recall Walker
DFAs Ground Game Continues to Exceed Expectations as Election
Nears
Burlington, VT Over this past weekend, Democracy for America
(DFA), continued to exceed organizational expectations for the Get Out The Vote
efforts in Wisconsins recall campaign. This weekend alone, DFA was able to
knock on over 38,000 doors to recall Governor Scott Walker.
Im on the ground in Wisconsin and… Read More…
WI FINAL GOTV push
May 29, 2012
Democracy for America: Its Now or Never in
Wisconsin Recall
Get Out The Vote is in full swing
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA) intensified its
ground game to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) in Wisconsin's recall efforts - by
committing to knock on 5,000 doors a day and calling over 8,000 households a
day till June 5. Working alongside the We Are Wisconsin coalition, DFA's
30,000 members continue to be a valuable asset to the… Read More…