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Tea for Two - A Tribute to Women's Leadership

January 3, 2007 - Speaker-elect Pelosi is joined on stage by female Members of Congress. Madeline, age 8, Speaker-elect Pelosi's eldest granddaughter, offers brief remarks. We just returned from the Women's Tea to honor Speaker-Elect Nancy Pelosi. What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate...
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TX-23: Another Democratic Victory!

December 13, 2006 - South Texans went to the polls yesterday and elected former Congressman Ciro Rodriguez to represent them in the 23rd District of Texas, capping off a landslide year with a 30th pick-up for Democrats. Rodriguez faced 7-term Republican incumbent, Henry Bonilla,...
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FL-13: What's Going On?

December 6, 2006 - In Florida's 13th District, Democrat Christine Jennings is still fighting to make sure that every vote is counted and every voter is heard - despite flawed ballots and machines. Almost a month after Election Day, this race is still being contested in the sunshine state.
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Brazile: NIST is Right. Paperless Electronic Voting Machines

December 4, 2006 - The Washington Post is reporting today on a federal agency assessment that asserts that electronic voting machines without a paper trail "cannot be made secure." The "sweeping condemnation" of the electronic voting machines was drafted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. According to the Post, "NIST said that voting systems should allow election officials to recount ballots independently from a voting machine's software."
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DNC Responds to New Hampshire Phone Jamming Settlement

December 4, 2006 - Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney issued the following response to the settlement reached last night in the New Hampshire phone jamming case.
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Watch It!: Governor Dean in Canada

November 30, 2006 - Governor Dean delivered the keynote address at the Canadian Liberal Leadership Convention. Watch it: Part 1 | Part 2 | Commentary An Excerpt... ...The Democratic Party had a great day a few weeks ago. But it was the start of...
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Pennsylvania Win Runs Tally of Switched State Legislatures to Eleven

November 29, 2006 - Today's news that Democratic State House candidate Barbara McIlvaine Smith has won Pennsylvania's 156th House District means that Democrats will now control the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, bringing the current number of new Democratic majorities to 11.
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In Florida, Serious, Serious Problems

November 29, 2006 - In the FL-13 election, there have been serious problems with voting machines that seem to have disenfranchised thousands of voters and handed the election to the GOP candidate. Yesterday they audited the machines and the problems were clearly evident. From...
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Election Wins For Women

November 29, 2006 - Many Democratic women were elected into the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state legislatures and statewide offices. Women also demonstrated their clout with respect to ballot initiatives to raise the minimum wage and also to protect a woman’s right to choose.
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Must Read: Shuler's win aside, Democrats surge in western N.C.

November 27, 2006 - An article by the Associated Press notes that strong organizing and voter outreach efforts by Democrats in a seemingly GOP stronghold, western North Carolina, netted a Congressional seat formerly held by an eight-term Republican opponent along with other key seats in 2006. The article highlights the important work done by Democratic leaders throughout North Carolina, as well as the success of the DNC’s '50-state strategy,' which helped to ensure Democratic victories up and down the ballot throughout North Carolina.
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50-State Strategy: North Carolina Democrats "Surge"

November 27, 2006 - North Carolina's Margaret Johnson was worried on election night that the walls would literally come tumbling down at the Democratic headquarters in the small North Carolina foothills town of Columbus. Two hundred and fifty rain-soaked people jammed into the 1940s-era building -- a converted church -- to celebrate Democrats' near-sweep in what has been a strong Republican county.
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GOP Continues Trickery at the Voting Booth

November 14, 2006 - Last week's election provided many despicable efforts on the part of the GOP to intimidate and deceive American voters. Last Tuesday, despite the efforts of Republicans, the American people went to the polls and rejected the Karl Rove politics of hate and division, and overwhelmingly voted for fundamental change.
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Women at the Forefront of Democratic Change

November 14, 2006 - On the heels of Democratic change in both the House and Senate DNC Chairman Howard Dean and Vice Chairs Lottie Shackelford, Susan Turnbull and Linda Chavez Thompson issued the following statement on the role that women played in bringing about change.
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Dean Statement on the Midterm Elections

November 14, 2006 - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement regarding the 2006 election results.
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College Democrats Bring Young Voters to the Polls

November 14, 2006 - This past Tuesday young voters went to the polls in historic numbers and sent a clear message for a new direction. Voting for hope and opportunity, they rejected the Republican culture of corruption and the politics of fear and smear.
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Dean Statement on Election Results

November 9, 2006 - Democrats are unified and ready to change the tone of politics in Washington to get things done for the American people. The Hispanic community has paid for the Republican Congress' failed leadership with lower family income and more falling into the ranks of the uninsured.
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A Message From Governor Dean

November 8, 2006 - In the wake of Democratic victories in all 50 states, Governor Dean sent out the following message today...
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Howard Dean's Statement on 2006 Election Results

November 8, 2006 - The American people sent a clear message for a new direction. Voting for hope and opportunity, they rejected the Republican culture of corruption and the politics of fear and smear. Democratic candidates ran strong campaigns, worked hard, and offered the American people a clear choice and a strong vision for a new direction based on the priorities of the American people.
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Democrats Take the Senate!!!

November 8, 2006 - Jon Tester in MT Jim Webb in VA Claire McCaskill in MO Sherrod Brown in OH Sheldon Whitehouse in RI Bob Casey in PA These pick-ups mean Democrats now control a majority of the Senate. There are no words. This...
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It's Tester Time!

November 8, 2006 - Welcome to the next Senator from Montana -- Jon Tester. [Update by T/R]: We knew it was coming...and it's so sweet...by my count, that's six......
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Flashback

November 8, 2006 - Then. Now....
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50-State Strategy: Democratic Victories

November 8, 2006 - All across the country we are seeing Democratic victories. Here are the pick-ups and open seat wins (so far).... In the Senate: Claire McCaskill (Missouri) Jim Webb (Virginia) Sherrod Brown (Ohio) Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island) Bob Casey, Jr. (Pennslyvania) Bob...
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Election 2006 Results

November 8, 2006 - "Election by election, state by state, precinct by precinct, door by door, vote by vote...we're going to lift our Party up and take this country back for the people who built it." Governor Howard Dean said this when he launched the 50-state strategy in February 2005. Thanks to all the activists who helped make this a reality, and congratulations to all of the newly-elected Democrats.
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The Big Mo'! Claire McCaskill Wins in Missouri

November 8, 2006 - Claire McCaskill is going to be the next Senator from Missouri... Now, we wait for Montana... If (when) Tester takes it, we take the Senate too......
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WEBB WINS

November 8, 2006 - Congratulations to Jim Webb - the next Senator from the commonwealth of Virginia. It was tight, but this is what happens when you fight everywhere.......
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Democrats Take Back the House

November 7, 2006 - Thanks to all of our activists in all 50 states, the Democrats will control the House of Representatives in January 2007. Rep. Nancy Pelosi from California will be the first female Speaker of the House. This is a momentous day...
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The First 15

November 7, 2006 - The 15 Democratic Pick-ups... Gabrielle Giffords in AZ-08 Chris Murphy in CT-05 Tim Mahoney in FL-16 Ron Klein in FL-22 Phil Hare in IL-17 Joe Donnelly in IN-02 Brad Ellsworth in IN-08 Baron Hill in IN-09 John Yarmut in KY-03...
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New Election Night Open Thread

November 7, 2006 - More results...this time including new Democratic governors. Senate/Dems +3 so far: Brown (OH), Casey (PA), and Whitehouse (RI). House/Dems +13 right now: Arcuri (NY), Carney (PA), Donnelly (IN), Ellsworth (IN), Giffords (AZ), Hodes (NH), Mahoney (FL), Murphy (CT), Shuler (NC),...
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Your Democratic Governors

November 7, 2006 - Check out the election night map below from the Democratic Governors Association, updating all night long....
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Watch It!: Governor Dean on Your TV

November 7, 2006 - 8:30 PM: MSNBC "Decision 2006" with Chris Matthews 8:45 PM: Bloomberg Election Special with Judy Woodruff 9:00 PM: Fox News with Chris Wallace 11:15 PM: MSNBC "Decision 2006" with Chris Matthews 11:30 PM: CNN Election Special with Wolf Blitzer and...
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Results Resources

November 7, 2006 - You'll find election returns all over TV and the web today. Here are a few places we found that seem useful - but you can pick your own poison as we wait out the results. The flip side of the 50-State Strategy is when we are competitive everywhere, it means we have to wait for results from everywhere...
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2006 Election Results Map

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Election Day: Predicted Races to Watch

November 7, 2006 - The Washington Post suggests we may know how the election is going early on tonight. No matter who triumphs today -- Election Day -- supporters of both political parties and will have something to be happy about: They probably will...
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Election Day Reading

November 7, 2006 - In the interest of keeping minds occupied until 7 PM tonight when we start to get results, below are two articles I enjoyed reading this morning. The NY Times editorial from yesterday, railing on Republicans in Congress: On Tuesday, when...
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Happy Election Day!

November 7, 2006 - Happy Election Day! I wanted to do a morning check-in. I know there is already an open thread - so consider this a bonus. As you all know, it's Election Day. The day we've been waiting for, working for, the...
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Vote

November 7, 2006 - DNC Chairman Howard Dean sent the following to Democrats this morning. Dear Friend, Today most people will simply vote and go home. That's not enough. Whether you're voting today or you've voted early or absentee already, what you do today...
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50 State Strategy: Big Sky, MT

November 6, 2006 - There are seven Native American Nations in the state of Montana, and the Indian Nation vote is essential for Democratic victory in Big Sky Montana.
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2006 Election Results Page

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It's Time

November 6, 2006 - There's one thing everyone who wants Democrats to win tomorrow needs to remember: be prepared for anything. We offer a fresh start and a new direction, but each and every Democrat must get to the polls to make our vision a reality.
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Democratic Momentum Building Heading into Election Day

November 6, 2006 - With one day to go before Election Day, there is new evidence that Democratic voters across the country are energized. According to the latest polls from Newsweek, “Republican candidates are falling further behind Democratic rivals” and "support for Republicans (and...
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Find Your Polling Place

November 6, 2006 - To find your polling place, click on your state. You'll be taken to a webpage set up by your state government that provides either a search function, or a list of local officials that you can contact for more information....
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On the Campaign Trail with Governor Dean in Lansing

November 6, 2006 - Jim Marcinkowski for Congress Dean talks with Michigan Dems Jim Marcinkowski and supporters. Governor Dean and Jim Marcinkowski stand by while Mark Brewer, Chair of the MI Dems, introduces them. Governor Dean takes the mic... More pictures at Democratic...
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On the Campaign Trail with Governor Dean in Ann Arbor

November 6, 2006 - Ann Arbor Coordinated Campaign Office. Organizers sign-up volunteers for Election Day "Too Young to Vote - What's your excuse?" Governor Dean & Michigan Dems After the speeches, some one-on-one time. The Organizers More pictures over at Democratic Flickr......
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College Democrats Invade Ohio

November 6, 2006 - This weekend the Ohio Democratic Party teamed up with College Democrats of America to bring students from all over the country to Ohio for a weekend of GOTV activities. The "CDA Ohio Invasion" was a big hit - with...
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Dean Offers New Direction for America on ABC's "This Week"

November 6, 2006 - Today on ABC's "This Week," Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean contrasted the Republican Party's stay-the-course policies with the new direction Democrats are offering the American people on everything from creating middle class tax fairness to being tough and smart in defending America.
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Watch It!: Free Speech

November 5, 2006 - Governor Dean exercises some free speech!...
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Ohio GOTV Rally

November 4, 2006 - Signs of change... A full house in Toledo Our veterans deserve better than the GOP. Hot off the presses, Democratic door-hangers... Governor Dean meets and greets... Congresswoman Kaptur meets and greets her constiuents. A "Future President" with her proud...
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Dean On Bush’s ‘Stay The Course’ Strategy For Iowa And Missouri

November 3, 2006 - Today, President Bush will bring his failed ‘stay the course’ policy on Iraq to the Midwest. With even the most ardent Republicans fed up with President’s failed strategies, Bush will appear at rallies in Missouri and Iowa in a last ditch attempt to help the struggling campaigns of Republicans on the ballot this November. Instead of going on the offensive during these midterm elections, Republicans who have rubber-stamped Bush’s disastrous agenda are now playing defense.
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Giuliani and Pataki Should Cancel Appearance with John Sweeney

November 3, 2006 - In attempt to revive his struggling re-election campaign after spending three days denying published reports that he abused his wife, embattled Republican Congressman John Sweeney will appear at a last-minute campaign event with Rudy Giuliani and Governor George Pataki. Local law enforcement officials confirmed this week that a 911 call was placed last December by Sweeney's wife and that local authorities responded to a domestic violence dispute at the couple's home. Democrats are calling on Giuliani and Pataki to cancel today’s campaign event until Sweeney answers outstanding questions about the incident and releases the entire police report, as he promised to do earlier this week.
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Dean on MD Voter Challenges and OH Voter ID Developments

November 3, 2006 - The Washington Post reported today on a Republican effort to distribute a guide for GOP “poll watchers in Maryland [that] spells out how to aggressively challenge the credentials of voters and urges these volunteers to tell election judges they could face jail time if a challenge is ignored.” The Post's exposure of these GOP tactics, along with the Democratic Party's expansive voter protection program in all 50 states, will help ensure that every American’s right to vote is protected.
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On the Campaign Trail with Governor Dean

November 3, 2006 - Governor Dean made his way to Toledo, Ohio for a GOTV rally with Ohio Democrats and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. I made the short trip from Columbus to Toledo, to attend the event at a local VFW hall. The event was...
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Today in Iraq: With Election Driven by Iraq, Voters Want New Approach

November 2, 2006 - Today, a poll in the New York Times shows that voters have rejected President Bush's failed stay-the-course strategy in Iraq and want a new direction. The poll shows that Americans don't trust Republicans to handle the war in Iraq, saying that the threat of terrorism has increased under Republican leadership. Democrats are united behind a strategy of phased re-deployment and benchmarks that make it clear to the Iraqis that they must take responsibility for the future of their country.
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On the Campaign Trail in Tennessee

November 2, 2006 - DNC staffer and CDA Executive Director, LaToia Jones, sent in these photos from Tennessee, where she is on the campaign trail working to elect Tennessee Democrats up and down the ballot... Harold Ford, Jr. supporters out on the campaign trail....
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MUST READ: Democrats Are Seen To Gain In Statehouse Races

October 31, 2006 - An article in today's New York Times highlights the chance for big gains to be made by Democrats in statehouses across the country this November. These gains are important because they will affect the redrawing of Congressional maps, increase the number of women in leadership positions, and influence the outcomes on important state legislative issues such as the minimum wage and stem cell research. These elections have been bolstered by the DNC's 50 state strategy, which is building the infrastructure and grass roots capacity we need to elect Democrats up and down the ballot across the country.
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Dean Sends Letter to Mehlman on 25th Anniversary

October 31, 2006 - DNC Chairman Howard Dean sent a letter to Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman calling on the Republican leader to confirm that "the RNC will refrain from engaging in, assisting in or participating in any" program that could potentially disenfranchise voters in these midterm elections.
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President Bush Plays Hide And Seek On The Campaign Trial

October 31, 2006 - Today, President Bush will appear at rallies in Georgia and Texas in what were once both considered solidly Republican areas. In fact, President Bush has not been welcomed by Republicans on the ballot this November and has been relegated to appearing in public only in places with strong Republican leanings. And, while the President has raised money for Republican candidates this election cycle, nearly all of the events he headlined were closed to the press.
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White House Using Taxpayer Dollars to Boost GOP Election Prospects

October 31, 2006 - Today’s Los Angeles Times reports on Karl Rove’s three pronged plan to win in November, which includes "putting the resources of the federal government to use for political gain." The story cites the struggling campaigns of several Republicans who are suddenly seeing millions of taxpayer dollars coming into their districts weeks before the November election.
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Mehlman Again Refuses to Take Responsibility

October 31, 2006 - Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman again refused to take responsibility for the despicable ads his RNC is running in Tennessee. In the CBS interview, Mehlman went so far as to tell host Bob Schieffer, "I didn't think it was necessarily a racist ad."
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MN-01: Fighting Dem Tim Walz: "Let's change this country and let's do it together"

October 30, 2006 - WSJ: "If there is one House race that captures the struggle between Republican power in Congress and a grass-roots demand for change, it is here in Minnesota's First District."
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A Week in Ohio

October 30, 2006 - So I've been on the ground in Ohio for a week. I'm in Columbus, stationed at the Ohio Democratic Party headquarters and working with the Ohio Coordinated campaign. It's a crazy place - the offices seem huge and are constantly...
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Ohio Voter ID Restraining Order A Reminder of the Need to Protect Voters' Rights

October 30, 2006 - A day after a U.S. District Court issued a temporary restraining order suspending the Voter Identification requirements for absentee voting in Ohio, Republican Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell flip-flopped and allowed an appeal to be filed, adding further confusion to the November 7th elections. [Columbus Dispatch, 10/27/06] The decision yesterday puts a stop to the disparate application of parts of Ohio's Election law allowing voters to cast absentee ballots without fear that they are illegally being disenfranchised.
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McCain’s Double-Talk Express Hits Tennessee

October 30, 2006 - Despite John McCain’s previous outrage at the idea that Republicans might be exploiting racial divisions for political gain, the Senator apparently has no problem paying people who do just that. McCain strategist Terry Nelson approved an ad running against African American Senate candidate Harold Ford that experts say plays on fears of interracial dating and “makes the Willie Horton ad look like child’s play.” McCain has not explicitly denounced the ad, and has announced that Terry Nelson will stay on his payroll.
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GOP “Southern Strategy” Alive and Well

October 30, 2006 - After promising the African American community that the Republican "Southern Strategy" had been put to rest, Ken Mehlman and the Republican Party are up to their old divisive and backward tricks using racist innuendo to try to win elections.
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Congressional Black Caucus PAC Stumps for Democratic Candidates

October 30, 2006 - This Friday the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee, with the support of the Democratic National Committee, will kick off its “Time For Change” tour to help get out the vote in key states including Ohio and Maryland.
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Rally in Columbus: Michael J. Fox and Sherrod Brown

October 30, 2006 - Michael J. Fox, made his way to Columbus, Ohio where he was joined by Sherrod Brown and a packed room of Ohio Democrats for a rally in support of Brown's Senate campaign.
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Dean on CBS, Offers New Direction for America

October 29, 2006 - Today on the CBS Sunday talk show Face the Nation, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean contrasted the Republican Party’s stay-the-course policies with the new direction Democrats are offering the American people on everything from creating middle class tax fairness to being tough and smart in defending America.
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What's at Stake for Women

October 27, 2006 - Republicans keep telling us things are going well in America, but most Americans know the country is headed in the wrong direction on everything from Iraq to the economy to health care and education. Time and again President Bush and...
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What's at Stake for Latinos

October 27, 2006 - Republicans keep telling us things are going well in America, but most Americans know the country is headed in the wrong direction on everything from Iraq to the economy to health care and education. Time and again President Bush and...
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What's at Stake for African Americans

October 27, 2006 - Republicans keep telling us things are going well in America, but most Americans know the country is headed in the wrong direction on everything from Iraq to the economy to health care and education. Time and again President Bush and...
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TN-Sen: The Latest Low for the GOP

October 26, 2006 - Over at DailyKos, Georgia10 has a good update on the GOP's latest stunts in Tennessee, where their candidate is in a tight race with Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. Of course, rather than running on the issues, the GOP is running a campaign based on a combination personal attacks and divisive wedge issues meant to appeal to the worst in people.
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Sound Science, Stem Cell Research and 2006

October 24, 2006 - This year Americans have a choice between those who believe in crafting public policy based on extreme idealogical beliefs, and those who believe in making decisions based on the best evidence available and the advice of experts.
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WY-AL: Reprehensible

October 24, 2006 - Reprehensible: during a debate in Wyoming, GOP Congresswoman Barbara Cubin verbally attacks a disabled third-party candidate.
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RNC Web Ad Taxes Credibility

October 24, 2006 - In another act of desperation, the Republican National Committee released another misleading web advertisement in hopes of distracting voters from the GOP's failed record on the economy and taxes. What the RNC forgot to mention is that most Americans are not benefitting from the Bush economy.
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On the Ground in Ohio

October 24, 2006 - I landed in Columbus, Ohio yesterday, where, for the next two weeks, I will be assisting the Ohio Democratic Party and their coordinated campaign effort in any way I can. I actually have no idea yet what that will mean,...
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Oregon Ballot Parties

October 23, 2006 - Enter your zip code into the form below to find an event near you. ZIP Code: Search Area:  miles To create an event, enter your zip code below. Campaign Meeting Organizing Progressive Organization Rally Social State and Local The...
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Governer Dean Does Connecticut

October 20, 2006 - Governor Dean headlines a rally with Connecticut Democrats.
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MUST READ: Republicans Spend to Save Strongholds From Idaho to Minnesota

October 20, 2006 - Today, Bloomberg reports that Republicans have been reallocating money to what are normally "safe" districts as the number of competitive Congressional races increase. This news reinforces that voters across the country are rejecting Republicans' failed leadership and want Democrats to provide a new direction for America.
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More Polls

October 19, 2006 - A new poll by NBC/Wall Street Journal shows "52 percent [of those polled] say they prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress, compared with 37 percent who want Republicans to maintain power. It is the first time ever in this poll when a majority has sided with one party on this particular question."
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To Volunteer, Contact your Election Office

October 17, 2006 - If you would like to volunteer in the last days before the November 7 election, the best way to let us know is via telephone. You can call your state party at the phone number listed beside your state below....
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NE-03: Kleeb's Fundamental Stregth

October 16, 2006 - The Omaha-World Herald endorses Scott Kleeb in NE-03 citing his, "fundamental strength - a strength of intellect, a strength of eloquence, a strength of stability."
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OH-02: Mean Jean Lags Behind

October 16, 2006 - Good news from the Vic Wulsin Campaign: The Wulsin for Congress campaign raised more money than the Schmidt for Congress campaign in the third quarter and filed with 17% more cash-on-hand than Schmidt. It is very rare for challengers to...
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Dean: Be Tough On Defense But Be Smart

October 16, 2006 - Today, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean appeared on CNN's "Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer." During the interview, Governor Dean set the record straight on President Bush's failed approach toward North Korea and responded to Senator McCain's baseless attacks on President Clinton's record. Governor Dean also called for a new direction for America, one that tracks down Osama bin Laden and works to support America's working families, not the special interests.
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Dems in the Field: Three Stories from MN-01

October 13, 2006 - After months of hard work and tireless campaigning, Tim has built a grassroots-powered campaign that has him in a dead heat with his GOP opponent. Grassroots campaigning is the true heart of any campaign, and a candidate's truest measure of success. Here are three stories from the Walz campaign.
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By the Numbers

October 12, 2006 - Chris over at MyDD breaks down the latest poll dump for us. It's looking good, but nothing is in the bag. We've got 26 hard days left, so keep that in mind... The new Majority Watch from Constituent Dynamics will...
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Democracy at Risk: Protecting the Vote

October 11, 2006 - In many states, new laws restricting who can register and vote have reduced the number of people who are eligible to cast ballots. Most of these laws have been enacted in the name of preventing fraud. Yet, a new report to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, which has not been released publicly, disputes the basis for those laws, finding, "little evidence of the type of polling-place fraud those measures seek to stop."
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50-State Turnout: Kicking Off the Final Stretch

October 11, 2006 - All across the country, Democratic candidates are fighting to win. The 50-State Turnout kicked off the final stretch of what has been a long, hard campaign season. With just 27 days left until Election Day, every hour you can spend doing GOTV makes a difference!
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Vote From Abroad!

October 10, 2006 - Members of the Democrats Abroad met in Rome for their regional meeting over the weekend. Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party organization for the millions of Americans living outside the United States. DA works to advance the principles of...
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Arizona Democrats Turn Out the Vote

October 10, 2006 - Arizona Democrats brought popular Governor Janet Napolitano, elected officials and local candidates to make the 50-State Turnout a success. Plus, DNC-funded field organizers were featured on the afternoon conference call with Governor Dean.
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Best Practices for Success

October 10, 2006 - Building on the success of previous national organizing events, members of the Leon County Democratic Party have become pros at GOTV efforts in their county. County Chair, Rick Minor, shared some of their best practices for success during the 50-State Turnout conference call with Governor Dean.
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Neighbor to Neighbor

October 10, 2006 - At the DNC we believe that personal interactions are more important than yard signs, stickers or slick TV ads. This story from Yorkville, Illinois is a classic example of how an everyday conversation can make a difference.
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New Jersey Rocks The 50-State Turnout

October 9, 2006 - Congressman Mike Honda, DNC Vice Chair, kicked-off The 50-State Turnout with New Jersey congressional candidate, Linda Stender, beginning the morning by canvassing with members of Plumbers Local 24 before heading to the Asian Trade Show and Chinese Festival.
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50-State Turnout Turns Out the Stars

October 9, 2006 - The OC's Adam Brody phones Ohio voters alongside Sherrod Brown during The 50-State Turnout in NE Ohio Getting Out the Youth Vote in Ohio: Students pushed their way through the Kiva Auditorium at the Kent Student Center in an...
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MO-Sen: Claire McCaskill Debates

October 9, 2006 - Missouri Senate candidates, GOP incumbent, Jim Talent, and Democratic nominee, Claire McCaskill, took a spin on Sunday's Meet the Press for a colorful debate: On Talents close tie to Bush: Tim Russert, who moderated the debate on NBC's "Meet the...
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Ohio's 100,000 Calls for Victory

October 9, 2006 - The Ohio Democratic Party set an ambitious goal for their 50-State Turnout events. Their goal was to make 100,000 phone calls to Ohio voters. All across the state they set up phone bank locations - the goal was to have...
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50-State Turnout: An Oregon Story

October 9, 2006 - This weekend's 50-State Turnout events kicked off a month-long Get Out the Vote effort by Democratic campaigns across the country. In coordination with their State Parties and local campaigns, Democrats in all 50 states spent Saturday doing the hard work...
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Fight on all Fronts

October 8, 2006 - Governor Dean writes an op-ed for the Sunday New York Times: We live in dangerous times that demand real leadership. The president’s foreign policies have failed. Recent polls show that a plurality of Americans trust Democrats over Republicans to handle...
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Democrats United: Kick-off Final Month of Campaign Activities Saturday

October 6, 2006 - On Saturday, October 7, Democrats will kick-off the final month of voter contact activities at Democratic National Organizing Day events across the country, building on the success of ongoing critical Get-Out-the-Vote operations for Election Day.
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First Look: Scott Kleeb's Newest Ad

October 6, 2006 - Scott Kleeb is running to represent Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. Tonight, his newest ad will premiere on Nebraska TV, but you can check it out here first. The gap between Scott and his extreme right-wing opponent, whose special interest...
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Listen Up: Where are you?!?

October 5, 2006 - What's the deal with Republicans not showing up at interviews and debates? In Idaho, Republicans won't show up for debates. Yesterday, Hastert was a no-show for an interview. The latest Republican to follow suit: Rep. Dave Reichert. He recently backed...
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Election Calendar

October 5, 2006 - You may view our Election Calendar below, or download a copy for election information in your state. STATELast Day to Register to VoteEarly Vote BeginsEarly Vote EndsLast Day to Request Absentee Ballot By MailLast Day to Request Absentee Ballot In...
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