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Barack Obama for President Barack Obama for President
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DFA members have supported Sen. Obama from the very beginning, which earned him one of the first “Dean Dozen” endorsements for his 2004 U.S. Senate race.

Obama for America has been fueled by millions and millions of activists and small donors, making it the first presidential campaign truly run and funded by the American people since Howard Dean’s revolutionary 2004 campaign. With such overwhelming grassroots support, Sen. Obama will run a White House independent of corporate lobbyist influence and truly answerable to the American people.

Mark Begich (AK-Sen) Mark Begich (AK-Sen)
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Corrupt Alaska Senator Ted Stevens is notorious for his excessive pork projects like the $320 million "bridge to nowhere." The people of Alaska deserve better than Ted Stevens.

Mark Begich is the Democrat ready to move Alaska forward. Born and raised in Alaska, Mark is currently the Mayor of Anchorage, where he has balanced the budget repeatedly and the economy continues to grow even under President Bush.


Charlie Brown (CA-04) Charlie Brown (CA-04)
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In 2006, Charlie, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel came within 3% points (just 9,000 votes) of upsetting eight term incumbent John Doolittle. Now that Doolittle has retired in the midst of a corruption investigation, Brown must face a lesser known opponent in this traditionally Republican district.

A distinguished veteran and father of two, Charlie will bring much needed integrity and honesty to this congressional district.

Donna Edwards (MD-04) Donna Edwards (MD-04)
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Donna Edwards won a tremendous 60% to 36% victory in her primary against Bush-Democrat Al Wynn on February 12, 2008. Shortly after her win, Rep. Wynn decided to cash in on a lobbying job instead of waiting for his term to end. The Governor was forced to call a special election and Donna won again on June 17, 2008.

Donna Edwards is now our U.S. Rep. for MD-04.


Jamie Eldridge (MA State Senate Middlesex-Worcester District) Jamie Eldridge (MA State Senate Middlesex-Worcester District)
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Jamie Eldridge is a perfect example of the culture of activism and community involvement who is dedicated to his constituent. He has been working for change his whole life and has a progressive record that can’t be matched.

In the State Senate, Jamie Eldridge will continuing fighting for the things that matter: greater funding for public schools and creating jobs and economic opportunity for working men and women.

Alan Grayson (FL-08) Alan Grayson (FL-08)
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Alan Grayson doesn’t back down, he takes on the tough fights and wins. He will deliver for his constituents on health care and returning good paying jobs to the District. His Republican opponent can’t say the same thing because his opponent has no plan.

Alan Grayson knows the War in Iraq has been a drain on our resources and the reckless policies of George Bush and John McCain have unnecessarily tarnished the United States’ standing in the world. He will work to end this war and bring our brave men and women in uniform home.


Brian Grim (MD Cumberland City Council) Brian Grim (MD Cumberland City Council)
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Brian Grim is an outstanding community leader whose experience, wisdom, and vision are needed on the Cumberland City Council. He knows Cumberland must re invest in infrastructure to improve the quality of life for all residents. From roads to the water system to police and fire departments, Brian will make sure no part of the City is neglected.

Brian Grim understands the needs of Cumberland's residents and he will be a bold and effective leader on the City Council.

Bill Hedrick (CA-44) Bill Hedrick (CA-44)
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When Bill Hedrick talks about bringing our brave men and women in uniform home from the War in Iraq, his opponent is silent. When Bill Hedrick talks about clean, renewable energy sources, Ken Calvert is too busy taking money from big oil. And, when Bill Hedrick talks about protecting American jobs and restoring the middle class, Ken Calvert says nothing because he has no economic plan.

Bill Hedrick is an educator, elected official, and community leader with a record of commonsense problem-solving that can’t be matched. Now is the time for Ken Calvert’s shameful and self-serving Congressional career to come to an end.


Martin Heinrich (NM-01) Martin Heinrich (NM-01)
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Whether it was on the Albuquerque City Council, as a Natural Resources Trustee, or working with Rep. Tom Udall on preservation issues, Martin Heinrich has the skills, judgment, and experience to get the results that make a difference in people’s lives.

Hardworking New Mexicans have been left behind by seven years of misguided and misdirected Republican polices, that is why Martin Heinrich supports a permanent middle class tax cut and a return to a fiscally responsible balanced budget.

Jim Himes (CT-04) Jim Himes (CT-04)
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Jim Himes represents the future. He offers a tremendous opportunity for us to finally get something done about the critical issues facing us in the 4th District, transportation, affordable housing, and education. Jim Himes has lived with these problems just like the rest of us, and understands the kind of leadership it will take to solve them.

Chris Shays is a part of the culture of incumbency that’s brought us the financial mess on Wall Street, the outsourcing of good-paying jobs, and sky high prices for health care. Jim Himes will put an end to these disastrous policies and offer constituents something they haven’t had for a longtime: a knowledgeable, experienced, and effective representative.


Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15) Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15)
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Mary Jo Kilroy will put an end to Bush administration policies that have done nothing for working men and women. She knows we need to roll back the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy and focus on bringing good paying jobs back to Ohio.

Mary Jo Kilroy’s green energy and gas plans will ease our dependence on foreign oil, break the oil companies’ strangle hold on our energy policy, and put America at the forefront of the renewable energy movement.

Larry Kissell (NC-08) Larry Kissell (NC-08)
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Larry Kissell is a teacher and former mill worker from a small town in Montgomery County, NC. Larry will bring real thought and honest brokering back to the table, fighting for progressive priorities of improving trade, healthcare and education. It is up to us to take Larry Kissell over the top.


Mark Leno (CA State Senate District 3) Mark Leno (CA State Senate District 3)
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Mark Leno has a history of challenging the status quo. In 2005, when others argued that California and the nation were not prepared for marriage equality, Assemblyman Mark Leno wrote the Religious Freedom & Civil Marriage Protection Act to grant the freedom to marry to all Californians. Mark will fight for a fair budget that protects education and focuses on our children first. He’ll fight for single-payer health care and for clean money elections. Help Mark deliver real change in California.

Jason Lewis (MA State Representative District 31) Jason Lewis (MA State Representative District 31)
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Jason Lewis is a dynamic thinker with the skills and plan to get the job done for his constituents. He won’t just talk about education and health care reform; he’ll get it done. He’ll be a fighter for working families to make sure educational opportunities and access to quality health care is there for everyone.

Jason Lewis knows there is an important role for state government to play in supporting local communities and he has the wisdom and vision to make it happen.


Patrick Lindemann (MI Ingham County Drain Commissioner) Patrick Lindemann (MI Ingham County Drain Commissioner)
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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 Michiganders. He is committed to protecting our environment while creating opportunities for sustainable eco-friendly development and we are proud to support his campaign.

Ben Ray Lujan (NM-03) Ben Ray Lujan (NM-03)
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With an economy in freefall, gas prices rising by the day, and the seemingly endless engagement in Iraq, we need someone with Ben Ray Lujan's experience and judgment in Washington.

Ben Ray Lujan will stand up for the working men and women who’ve been left behind by the failed policies of George Bush and John McCain. Ben Ray Lujan will be a champion for our brave men and women in uniform and for our veterans.


Geoff McKim (IN Monroe County Council, At-Large) Geoff McKim (IN Monroe County Council, At-Large)
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Geoff McKim is ready to lead on the important issues like improving county government, supporting responsible development, promoting quality jobs and locally owned businesses, and reforming the Monroe County criminal justice system. He is a dedicated community leader who will work tirelessly to improve Monroe County.

Barbara McIlvaine Smith (PA State Representative District 156) Barbara McIlvaine Smith (PA State Representative District 156)
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Barbara McIlvaine Smith is a citizen legislator with a phenomenal progressive record. In two years in the General Assembly and with a lifetime of community and business leadership, Barbara McIlvaine Smith has shown time and again she has the experience, wisdom, and judgment we need in Harrisburg.

Barbara McIlvaine Smith is a tireless champion of ethics reform, working to bring increased transparency and accountability to the Assembly.


Dan Maffei (NY-25) Dan Maffei (NY-25)
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Dan Maffei is ready to work on day one to bring good paying jobs back to Upstate NewYork, fix our broken health care system, and end the disastrous foreign policy of George Bush, John McCain, and the Republican Party. While jobs were leaving Upstate New York and health care costs were soaring, James Walsh, Dale Sweetland, and the Republican Party did nothing. Dan Maffei’s experience, vision, and judgment make him the only choice on Election Day

Jack Markell (DE-Gov.) Jack Markell (DE-Gov.)
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Jack is fighting for a comprehensive health care plan that will provide health insurance to over 100,000 uninsured Delawareans, including 20,000 children. Jack understands that no individual or family should be forced to forgo medical care to pay for food. He'll fight global warming by working to make Delaware number one in energy conservation and implementation of clean renewable energy solutions. Join the campaign today.


Eric Massa (NY-29) Eric Massa (NY-29)
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Eric Massa is a Naval Officer who served for 24 years. He served as Special Assistant to General Wes Clark when he commanded the NATO forces. His military service gives him a unique expertise to end the war responsibly. Additionally, as a cancer survivor, Eric knows how the healthcare crisis can affect families firsthand.

Eric will stand up and fight for the people of his district. The people of upstate New York deserve a congressman with a backbone, not a rubber-stamp for the Republican's failed policies like his opponent Rep. Randy Kuhl.

Jeff Merkley (OR-Sen) Jeff Merkley (OR-Sen)
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Jeff Merkley’s record in the Oregon State House shows he can work across the partisan divide to get results that improve the lives of Oregonians. With the serious challenges we face -- from ending the War in Iraq, to providing health care to all Americans, to solving the climate crisis – Jeff Merkley is the only choice for the Senate.

Jeff Merkley is the whole package and the real deal. Unlike his opponent, Jeff Merkley doesn’t need to play games with voters or hide from his past. Sen. Gordon Smith can try and fool people into thinking he’s not a Republican, but folks know better.


Chellie Pingree (ME-01) Chellie Pingree (ME-01)
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In the Maine legislature, Chellie stood firm for social and economic justice, and never backed down from taking on powerful adversaries -- most notably the pharmaceutical lobby. She took on the pharmaceutical companies to pass a first-in-the-nation program to lower the price of prescription drugs. Chellie Pingree is a tested leader who has the skills and experience to move Maine and America forward.

Carl Sciortino (MA State Representative District 34) Carl Sciortino (MA State Representative District 34)
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Carl Sciortino has been a progressive leader in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since he was first elected in 2004. He does more than represent his constituents. He works for them, he fights for them, and he delivers for them.

Carl Sciortino is committed to advancing a progressive agenda which values public education, encourages economic development, and supports public transportation.


Dina Titus (NV-03) Dina Titus (NV-03)
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Dina Titus has a 30-year record of accomplishment and leadership that can’t be matched. She has shown in the legislature, the classroom, and the community that she understands the challenges we are facing and how to get the job done.

Dina Titus will not take marching orders from Dick Cheney or John McCain, but will fight for her constituents to bring good jobs to the district and to end the War in Iraq.

Ed Zipprich  (NJ - Red Bank Council) Ed Zipprich (NJ - Red Bank Council)
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Ed Zipprich has worked on planning and preservation issues for much of his life. He continues to do so in Red Bank as a member of the Borough Planning Board and as an active member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Ed is currently working with others on the historic commission to document homes in Red Bank to help create the first residential historic district in town.

Ed Zipprich is a phenomenal candidate who will take the lead on historical preservation, smart growth through controlled development, fiscal responsibility, and public safety.


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