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Gov. Dean Empowers the Grassroots, Helps Raise Money for Members of Congress
Keynotes Eight Fundraising Events for DSCC and DCCC
BURLINGTON, VT—Gov. Dean will be the keynote speaker at eight grassroots, low dollar fundraising events for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) this fall. The donation to attend each general reception event is expected to be $100.
"In order to ensure that Democrats win back both houses of Congress again, we must encourage everyone to participate in the electoral process," said Dean. "The issues facing our country today make this the most important election in my lifetime and we must do what we can to ensure that Democrats running at every level get elected all over the country. In this election, every volunteer and every vote makes a tremendous difference."
Listed below are the 2004 events:
August 31: DCCC - Seattle
September 13: DSCC - Chicago
September 18: DCCC - Philadelphia
September 19: DCCC - San Jose, Calif
DCCC - San Francisco
September 27: DSCC - Washington, DC
October 3: DSCC - Los Angeles
October 4: DSCC - New York City
Dean's influence with small dollar donors began during his presidential campaign when the average donation was $77 per person. His success continues with his political action committee, Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com) - he raised $1.275 million during the first quarter of its existence, with the average donation of $90 per person.
Dean is currently founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America, which is dedicated to building a grassroots network that supports socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government. DFA has endorsed close to 100 candidates and Dean is currently traveling throughout the country to campaign and fundraise for many of them.
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Gov. Howard Dean Visits Madison, WI
**Dean Available for Interviews**
Please call Laura Gross, 802-651-3200, ext. 134 to Schedule
Burlington, Vt.—Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com) will visit Madison, Wisc. on Wednesday, September 1, 2004. He will attend a fundraising event for Progressive Majority and DFA-endorsed candidates for the state legislature at 9:00 a.m. at the Madison Concourse Hotel (One West Dayton Street).
Progressive Majority (www.progressivemajority.org) is an organization with the sole purpose of electing progressive champions to public office. This year, Progressive Majority launched its Candidate Recruitment and Development Program, the only national program of its kind that establishes locally-led affiliates in select states to recruit, train, support, and fund progressive candidates for local and state legislative office. The program currently operates in Washington, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and has provided comprehensive political support to 99 candidates overall.
Through an organizational partnership announced in June, candidates endorsed and supported by Progressive Majority also receive the endorsement of Howard Dean's Democracy for America.
Democracy for America (DFA) is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government-from school board to the presidency. DFA fights against the influence of the far right-wing and their radical, divisive policies and the selfish special interests that for too long have dominated our politics.
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Gov. Howard Dean Visits Seattle
Tuesday, August 31
9:30 AM
Town Hall Meeting with SEIU Nurses
Group Health Central Hospital,
Main Building 201 16th Ave East
Contact: Diane Sosne, (206) 369-5214
11:00 AM
Press Conference with Candidates Endorsed by Democracy for America, Gov. Dean's Political Action Committee, and Progressive Majority
Broderick Building Atrium, 615 2nd Avenue
Contact: Dean Nielsen, (206) 443-5566 or (206) 423-0120 cell
12:30 PM
Dean signs copies of his new book, You Have The Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy
University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NE
Contact: Stesha Brandon, (206) 633-6443
***You will not have to be credentialed in advance***
*** Please bring a valid press I.D. to each event***
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Portland
Monday, August 30
1:00 PM Dean signs copies of his new book, You Have The Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy
Annie Bloom's Books, Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, Ore.
Contact: Will Peters, (503) 245-1831
4:00 PM Dean, Tom Potter and Harold Williams, Sr. Campaign Throughout MLK Corridor
Contact: John Doussard, (503) 539-4012
5:00 PM Tom Potter for Mayor Rally
Billy Reeds Restaurant and Bar
2808 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, Ore.
Contact: John Doussard, (503) 539-4012
7:00 PM League of Conservation Voters Fundraiser
Wieden & Kennedy 224 NW 13th Ave Portland, Ore.
Contact: Linnea Dyer, (802) 578-3679 cell or (202) 454-4561
***You will not have to be credentialed in advance***
***Please bring a valid press I.D. to each event***
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Portland
Monday, August 30
1:00 PM Dean signs copies of his new book, You Have The Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy
Annie Bloom's Books, Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, Ore.
Contact: Will Peters, (503) 245-1831
4:00 PM Dean, Tom Potter and Harold Williams, Sr. Campaign Throughout MLK Corridor
Contact: John Doussard, (503) 539-4012
5:00 PM Tom Potter for Mayor Rally
Billy Reeds Restaurant and Bar
2808 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, Ore.
Contact: John Doussard, (503) 539-4012
7:00 PM League of Conservation Voters Fundraiser
Wieden & Kennedy 224 NW 13th Ave Portland, Ore.
Contact: Linnea Dyer, (802) 578-3679 cell or (202) 454-4561
***You will not have to be credentialed in advance***
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Brooklyn, NY
BURLINGTON, VT.—Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com), will be in Brooklyn, N.Y.on Tuesday, August 24, 2004. Dean will attend a rally with Congressman Major Owens (D-N.Y.), elected officials and union leaders. Immediately following the rally, Owens, Dean and guests will walk to Juniors Restaurant.
Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network that supports socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government.
Who: Gov. Gov. Howard Dean, Congressman Major Owens, elected officials and union leaders
What: "Students Need Peace" Rally
When: Tuesday, August 24 at 1:30 pm
Where: Steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall, Court and Remsen Streets
Contact: DFA: Laura Gross, (802) 651-3200, ext. 134; cell: (802) 318-6853
Owens: Chris Owens, 718-604-7500
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Houston and Austin
Saturday, August 21
1:30 PM
Back to School Rally with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TEX.)
7401 Cullen Blvd. at 601 Loop, Houston, Texas
2:15 PM
Take Back America Get Out The Vote Rally with Congresswoman Jackson-Lee
Sterling Bank, 414 West 19th Street, Houston, Tex.
3:30 PM
Fundraiser For Congresswoman Jackson-Lee
Berry Hill Baja Grill, 3407 Hawthorne at Montrose, Houston, Tex.
7:30 PM
Harris County Democratic Party Johnson-Rayburn Dinner
Westin Galleria Ballrom, 5060 West Alabama Street, Houston, Tex.
Sunday, August 22
9:30 AM
Richard Morrison For Congress Fundraiser
J.W. Marriott, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom, 5150 Wesheimer, Houston, Tex.
2:00 PM
Democracy For America Get Out The Vote Rally
Houston-Tilotson College, 900 Chicon Street at East 7th, Austin, Tex.
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Florida
BURLINGTON, VT.—Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America (www.democracyforamerica.com), will be in Lake Worth and West Palm Beach, Fla. on Monday, August 23. Dean will attend campaign rallies with Betty Castor, candidate for U.S. Senate, and Dr. Arthur Anderson, candidate for supervisor of elections in Palm Beach County.
Dean and Democracy for America have endorsed both Castor and Anderson. Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network to support socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government.
Who: Gov. Howard Dean, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-Fla.), and candidate for Palm Beach County supervisor of elections, Dr. Arthur Anderson
What: Rally to speak about the dangers of electronic voting
When: Monday, August 23rd, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Studio 54 Banquet Hall, 6295 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, Fla.
Contact: DFA: Laura Gross, (802) 651-3200, ext. 134; cell: (802) 318-6853
Anderson: Richard Giorgio, (561) 651-1499
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Who: Gov. Howard Dean, Sec. Janet Reno, and U.S. Senate candidate Betty Castor
What: Rally for U.S. Senate candidate Betty Castor
When: Monday, August 23rd, 12:00 p.m.
Where: The Harriet Hillman Gilmore Theatre, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Contact: DFA: Laura Gross, (802) 651-3200, ext. 134; cell: (802) 318-6853
Castor: Matt Burgess, (813) 831-4128
Gov. Howard Dean Visits Houston and Austin
Saturday, August 21
1:30 PM
Back to School Rally with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TEX.)
7401 Cullen Blvd. at 601 Loop, Houston, Texas
2:15 PM
Take Back America Get Out The Vote Rally with Congresswoman Jackson-Lee
Sterling Bank, 414 West 19th Street, Houston, Tex.
3:30 PM
Fundraiser For Congresswoman Jackson-Lee
Berry Hill Baja Grill, 3407 Hawthorne at Montrose, Houston, Tex.
7:30 PM
Harris County Democratic Party Johnson-Rayburn Dinner
Westin Galleria Ballrom, 5060 West Alabama Street, Houston, Tex.
Sunday, August 22
9:30 AM
Richard Morrison For Congress Fundraiser
J.W. Marriott, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom, 5150 Wesheimer, Houston, Tex.
2:00 PM
Democracy For America Get Out The Vote Rally
Houston-Tilotson College, 900 Chicon Street at East 7th, Austin, Tex.
Gov. Howard Dean's Democracy for America and Progressive Majority Join Forces
GROUPS ENDORSE STATE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES IN THREE BATTLEGROUND STATES
BURLINGTON, VT.—Today, two influential progressive political organizations have joined forces. Democracy for America (DFA) and Progressive Majority have partnered to support progressive candidates running for state legislature in three key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin.
DFA will officially endorse 94 candidates that Progressive Majority has identified, targeted, trained, and supported this election cycle. These candidates will be publicized to the politically active supporters of DFA that want to volunteer and financially support progressive candidates in their communities. Through the Progressive Majority Candidate Recruitment and Development Program, these candidates will also receive all the tools necessary to run a successful campaign, including: funding, one-on-one consultation to create campaign and fundraising plans, media training, assistance with message development, stump speeches and debate preparation. Both organizations will also continue to recruit additional progressive candidates over the long term.
"Helping these candidates is just the beginning of change in this country," said Dean. "Democracy for America and Progressive Majority are starting at the grassroots level to elect leaders who will impact our communities and fill the political pipeline for years to come."
"Building a true progressive majority tomorrow requires a serious, long-term and strategic investment in candidate recruitment and development at the state and local level today," said Totten. "We are making that investment by actively recruiting progressives and giving them the training, tools, resources and support they need to win."
Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network to support socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government.
Progressive Majority is a national political organization dedicated solely to electing progressive champions at the federal and state levels. Progressive Majority accomplishes this by identifying and recruiting progressives to run for office, uniting and activating a national grassroots network of small donors to provide financial support in targeted races, and providing campaign, message and technical support to progressive campaigns.
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Gov. Howard Dean and Democracy for America Endorse A Sixth Set of Dean Dozen Candidates
BURLINGTON, VT—Today, Gov. Howard Dean and his organization, Democracy for America, endorsed the sixth set of Dean Dozen candidates. These candidates represent the true spirit of grassroots democracy in this country.
On behalf of the candidates, Democracy for America will reach out to its supporters to inform them about the Dean Dozen. Many of these enthusiastic people have already expressed interest in financially supporting and volunteering for candidates Dean endorses.
"This is an extraordinarily talented group of candidates who are dedicated to fighting for progressive values and fiscal responsibility," said Dean. "I am proud to include them in the Dean Dozen and am confident that they will work for what's best for their constituents, not for the special interests."
These will be tough races and not everyone on the Dean Dozen may win. However, they will all spread the message that bringing change to American politics is critically important.
The Dean Dozen are...
Regis Leiss for Nevada State Assembly. Leiss followed Dean's call and decided to oppose a third-term right-wing extremist. She is fighting for important causes: keeping nuclear waste off Nevada roads, improving Nevada school funding, and advocating sensible water policy and clean alternative energy sources. This grandmother in tennis shoes is going to fight for a better future for Nevada's children. www.regisleiss4assembly.com
John Lynch for Governor of New Hampshire. As Governor, Lynch will rid New Hampshire state government of Enron-style ethics; work to make sure every child has health insurance; strengthen New Hampshire’s commitment to education; and work to make college more affordable. www.johnlynch04.com
Betty Castor for United States Senate from Florida. Castor needs national support to keep the seat Democratic considering the lengths to which the Bush brothers are going to go to win this seat for the Republicans. www.bettynet.com/democracyforamerica
Peter Clavelle for Governor of Vermont. Mayor Clavelle is campaigning hard to fill the office once held by Dean. Focusing on health care and the Republican incumbent's failure to deliver on this issue, Peter has a real chance to return the Vermont governorship to Democratic control. www.clavelleforgovernor.com
Bob Ayala for Maricopa County, Ariz. Sheriff. It's time to change sheriffs in Maricopa County. And Ayala is the candidate with the experience and the platform to make that change. In a state as important as Arizona in this election, local races like Ayala's are what will make the difference in the national drive to get out the vote. www.bobayalaforsheriff.com
Patsy Keever for Congress from North Carolina. Retired public school teacher Keever needs your help. The Republican incumbent in the 11th Congressional District is a rubber stamp for George W. Bush. Democracy for America joins the grassroots of Democracy for North Carolina in enthusiastically backing Keever in her race to take back North Carolina. www.keeverforcongress.com
Lyla Berg, Pono Chong and Josh Green for State Representative in Hawaii.
Suzanne Williams for Colorado State Senate. State Representative Williams is running for the State Senate to bring balance back to the Colorado legislature. As a retired educator, Williams has spent the last eight years fighting to fully fund public education, aid small and new businesses, and keep our communities safe. www.suzannewilliamsforsenate.com
Deborah Heinrich for State Representative in Connecticut. Heinrich is running in the 101st district, representing Madison and parts of North Guilford. She is running on a strong platform of fully funding the education system and addressing the environmental concerns of her community. Let's help get the 101st back on track, by sending Deb to Hartford! www.deborahheinrich.com
Mary Jo Kilroy for Franklin County, Ohio Commissioner. After surprising the pundits four years ago, Kilroy is running for re-election. It will be close. But this is an important race nationally because she can turn out the Democratic vote in this swing county of this swing state in this critical election. www.maryjokilroy.com
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Governor Howard Dean, M.D. Guest Hosts 'Topic A with Tina Brown'
JOINING GOVERNOR DEAN ARE 'THE DAILY SHOW'S' JON STEWART, ACTOR/COMEDIAN MARGARET CHO; NPR RADIO HOST TAVIS SMILEY; SYNDICATED RADIO HOST TOM LEYKIS; CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE KEVIN SHELLEY AND AUTHOR/DIGITAL ACTIVIST
BEV HARRIS
THIS WEEK ON TOPIC A WITH TINA BROWN SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH AT 8 PM AND 11 PM ET
Governor Howard Dean, M.D. is Tina's special guest host on this week's "Topic A with Tina Brown."
The upcoming election, the electronic voting system and the potential for lost votes and computer hacking are of great concern to many Americans. Joining Governor Dean to discuss the E-voting issue are Author/Digital Activist Bev Harris and California Secretary of State Kevin Shelley. Harris will also demonstrate how easy it is to access and hack into a computer and the ominous implications of the E-voting system.
Also, Dean will be joined by "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart for a one-on-one discussion about the success of his Comedy Central program with the 25 and under set; the approach his show takes to the news, their spin on the media at large, and of course, Stewart's jabs at Dean on the campaign trail.
And, in a roundtable discussion about the issue of race in this country is Tavis Smiley, NPR radio host and syndicated radio host Tom Leykis discuss recent comments about the black family made by actor Bill Cosby at a Rainbow Coalition event.
In addition, outspoken Actor/Comedian Margaret Cho will talk to Dean about her widely anticipated stand up tour, "State of Emergency," which launches next month.
"I am delighted to be stepping in for Tina this week. This is an opportunity to speak about issues that can change this country," said Dean. "I am glad to have this opportunity to discuss topics that are of relevance to all Americans."
WHAT: Airing weekly on Sunday, Topic A with Tina Brown features an unexpected and eclectic mix of smart, topical, A-list guests to exchange ideas about the state of American business, politics, culture and entertainment.
WHEN: Sundays at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET on CNBC.
Contacts:
Julie Rothman (201) 735-4722, Director, Public Relations, CNBC
Laura Gross (802) 318-6853, Communications Director, Governor Howard Dean
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