Press Release
July 2, 2008
Released: June 27, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nations largest progressive political action community, has endorsed Linda Stenders campaign to represent New Jerseys 7th Congressional District. Two years ago, Linda came within 1% of defeating incumbent Republican Mike Ferguson. Rather than face a tough campaign again, Mr. Ferguson dropped out. Running in his place on the Republican ticket will be Bush lackey Leonard… Read More…
Press Release
July 2, 2008
Released: June 25, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nations largest progressive political action community, has endorsed Mark Begichs campaign for the United States Senate. Begich is running against disgraced Senator Ted Stevens. Sen. Stevens is currently the target of several investigations regarding his ties to lobbyists and powerful business interests like the oil services company VECO.
Mark Begich has shown as mayor of… Read More…
Press Release
July 2, 2008
Released: June 24, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressive political action organization, has endorsemed Geoff McKims campaign for the Monroe County Council.
Geoff McKim will bring years of experience and insight to the Monroe County Council and Democracy for America is proud to endorse his campaign, said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. Geoff McKim is invested in representing his community and will advance… Read More…
Press Release
July 2, 2008
Released: June 23, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nations largest progressive political action community, has endorsed Sean Spences campaign to represent Missouris 25th State Representative district.
Sean Spence is a true progressive fighter and Democracy for America is proud to endorse his campaign, said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. Missouri needs Sean Spence in Jefferson City to tackle problems like our broken health care… Read More…
Press Release
July 2, 2008
Released: June 20, 2008Jim Dean: Will Speaker Pelosi show the leadership to do the right thing?
BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nations largest progressive political action community, this morning sent a message to its over 725,000 members asking them to call Speaker Nancy Pelosi to demand that she does not let the so-called FISA compromise bill come to a vote. DFA has been at the lead of efforts to block retroactive immunity… Read More…
Press Release
July 2, 2008
Released: June 18, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nations largest progressive political action community, has endorsed Patrick Lindemanns campaign for Ingham County Drain Commissioner. Mr. Lindemann has served as the Drain Commissioner since 1993.
Patrick Lindemann has served his constituents with distinction for 15 years in a position that does not get a lot of attention, but is vitally important to the everyday lives of… Read More…
Press Release
June 23, 2008
Democracy for America Calls for Democratic UnityBURLINGTON, VT -- DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressive political action organization, today, in a message to its over 700,000 members, called on Democrats and progressives to unite behind Sen. Barack Obama as the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. What started six months ago in the caucuses in Iowa has produced a phenomenal candidate who is ready to bring… Read More…
Press Release
June 23, 2008
Released: May 30, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nations largest progressive political action organization, endorsed Ed Fallon for Congress because he offers his 3rd District constituents the leadership and intelligence they need in Washington. Ed Fallons opponent in the June 3rd primary is so out of touch with the needs of Iowans and so scared about losing this election his supporters have started to send false attack… Read More…
Press Release
June 23, 2008
Released: May 27, 2008
BURLINGTON, VT/WASHINGTON, D.C.
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nations largest progressive political action organization, is partnering with J Street, the political arm of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement, to demand that Sen. Joe Lieberman cut all ties with Pastor John Hagee and "Christians United for Israel.
Last Thursday, Senator John McCain renounced the endorsement of Pastor Hagee and made it clear that his…
Press Release
June 23, 2008
Released: May 15, 2008
DFA Mobilizes Members Against Anti-voting Laws
BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressive political action organization, today, kicked off the Right to Vote Campaign to stop Republican efforts to require citizens to present government-issued photo identifications before voting. DFA sent a message to its membership asking them to participate in the multi-pronged campaign to defeat…
Press Release
June 23, 2008
Missouri Voter ID: A Solution in Search of a ProblemBURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressive political action organization, is standing firm in its opposition to Missouri's House Joint Resolution 48; a resolution that would require voters to prove citizenship before exercising their constitutionally guaranteed right to vote. This morning, DFA sent a message to its Missouri members calling on them to contact… Read More…
Press Release
June 23, 2008
Released: May 2, 2008Republican Shocked to Learn that Individuals Care About Their Community
BURLINGTON -- DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nations largest progressive political action organization, endorsed Joe Garcia for the U.S. House because, unlike his opponent, he knows its the job of a Congressman to represent his constituents and not just high-dollar donors, lobbyists, and corporate PACs. Rep. Diaz-Balart, being unfamiliar with the… Read More…
Press Release
June 23, 2008
Released: April 30, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressive political action organization, has endorsed Roy Carter's campaign for the United States House of Representatives.
"Roy Carter, unlike his Republican opponent, will be able to give the 5th Congressional District what it needs in Washington: a dedicated and intelligent advocate for working men and women," said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. "Roy Carter… Read More…
Press Release
June 23, 2008
Released: April 22, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressive political action organization, announced Tuesday that it has endorsed Richard Holober, Democrat for Californias 19th State Assembly seat.
"Richard Holober is a proven champion for better schools, environmental protection, and affordable health care. Democracy for America is proud to endorse his campaign," said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. "Richard… Read More…
Press Release
June 20, 2008
Released: April 21, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressive political action organization, announced Monday that it has endorsed Mark Leno's campaign for the California State Senate.
"Mark Leno is a phenomenal candidate and a true champion of the grassroots. Democracy for America is proud to endorse his campaign," said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. "Mark Leno has a long record as an effective and dynamic… Read More…