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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.

Linda Stender (NJ-07) Linda Stender (NJ-07)
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Linda Stender has been working for change her whole career. Thanks to the hard work of DFA members on the ground in groups like New Jersey for Democracy and Hunterdon DFA, Linda came within 3,000 votes of winning her election for Congress in 2006. Now the incumbent Republican has retired rather than face Linda’s aggressive campaign again.

This year Linda will take it over the top and deliver a powerful victory for Democrats in November.


Daniel Biss (IL State Rep. District 17) Daniel Biss (IL State Rep. District 17)
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Daniel Biss is a longtime community leader who has engaged local DFA members in the Chicago area and his experience, drive, and intelligence make him a great candidate. He will fight to fix our broken health care system and adopt a universal health care program that will address the needs of the millions of uninsured in Illinois.

The opportunity to support this progressive champion and continue the movement to reform Cook County starts right now.

Annette Taddeo (FL-18) Annette Taddeo (FL-18)
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Annette Taddeo is a strong, independent thinker -- not a career politician. A mother, community activist, and successful business owner, she has the integrity and personal strength to stand up for what she believes. Local DFA members are already recruiting volunteers and taking action on Annette’s campaign. DFA members and our national movement for change is making the difference for Annette.


Don Barber (NY State Sen District-51) Don Barber (NY State Sen District-51)
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Don Barber has shown time and again, whether in his role as an elected official or as a small businessman, he has the vision and foresight to tackle tough issues and work to advance progressive values. He will bring his years of experience to Albany for the benefit of his constituents and all New Yorkers.”

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.


Jimmy Dahroug (NY State Senate District 3) Jimmy Dahroug (NY State Senate District 3)
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Jimmy's number one priority is to reform the broken system in Albany. Jimmy knows that leadership is driven by the grassroots, not special interests or big developers. Health care for all, environmental protection, and economic empowerment are at the core of a New York State Democratic majority. We need to win two seats to take back the NY Senate, help Jimmy make it happen.

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.


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.

Christine Jennings (FL-13) Christine Jennings (FL-13)
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Christine's opponent is the classic well funded Republican incumbent – he has vast personal wealth backed up by a party machine. But Christine won't be relying on winning an "airwaves war." This race will come down to engaging voters – face to face - precinct by precinct - and mobilizing them for victory in November.


Tom Allen (ME-Sen) Tom Allen (ME-Sen)
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Tom Allen's opponent, Susan Collins, likes to talk a big game, but the truth of the matter is she can't walk the walk and remains in lockstep with the misguided agenda of George Bush, John McCain, and the Republican Party. Tom Allen's people-powered campaign is a clear sign that he will put his constituents before big money special interests. He knows we have to end the War in Iraq, fix our broken health care system, and implement economic policies that support the middle class and working men and women and he will work to get it done in the U.S. Senate

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.


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

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.


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.

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.


Rick Noriega (TX-Sen) Rick Noriega (TX-Sen)
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Rick Noriega is no stranger to public service. He served four terms in the Texas Legislature and as a Lt. Colonel in the Texas Army National Guard, Rick was deployed to Afghanistan in the wake of 9/11. Upon his return he was tasked by the Mayor to coordinate Houston's relief efforts for refugees of Hurricane Katrina.

Rick's dedication to his country and his home state are his key to beating unpopular Senator John Cornyn.

Joe Garcia (FL-25) Joe Garcia (FL-25)
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For 20 years, Joe Garcia has been a leader on the issues that affect the lives of real people. Joe understands that health care needs to be reliable, available and affordable. He will strengthen the middle class by bringing new jobs to Florida and making college affordable. He will clean up the environment and protect the Florida everglades from big business polluters and reckless development.

Joe is the answer to out-of-touch Republican Mario Diaz-Balart.


Sean Spence (MO State Representative District 25) Sean Spence (MO State Representative District 25)
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Sean Spence is running a grassroots campaign that puts people before special interests. He is already showing why his presence is needed in the General Assembly: he is committed to his constituents and a progressive agenda that places a premium on hard work and commonsense solutions.

Darcy Burner (WA-08) Darcy Burner (WA-08)
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Darcy grew up in a blue-collar military family. She knows firsthand the sacrifices American soldiers make. Her brother is a veteran of the War in Iraq and her husband is an Army veteran. Darcy organized Democratic congressional challengers and major military and foreign policy figures to present the “Responsible Plan to End the War”, which has garnered national media attention.

Darcy provides real solutions for the problems her opponent Rep. Dave Reichert helped create.


Andrew Rice (OK-Sen) Andrew Rice (OK-Sen)
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Andrew Rice has a proven record in the Oklahoma Legislature having worked on issues like health care, veteran's rights, and the environment. Andrew will bring his experience to Washington to fight to end the War in Iraq, provide access to health care for all Americans, and solve the crisis of global warming.

Andrew Rice is the progressive Democrat who will finally bring change to Oklahoma. Support Andrew's campaign with a contribution of $25 right now.

Roy Carter (NC-05) Roy Carter (NC-05)
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Roy Carter is standing up to right-wing extremist Rep. Virginia Fox. A native resident of Western North Carolina and a lifelong Democrat, Roy Carter supports our troops and will fight to end the War in Iraq safely, strategically, and immediately. He will work to reduce America's dependence on oil by demanding real commitment to alternative fuels and renewable energy. Roy Carter is the progressive change North Carolina needs.


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.

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.


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.

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