The Dean Dozens

The Dean Dozens Democracy for America brahn@actblue.com This page lists the Federal Candidates endorsed by <a href="http://democracyforamerica.com">Democracy for America</a>, the new incarnation of the Dean campaign. This list was reproduced by ActBlue from the <a href="http://www.democracyforamerica.com/candidates/">DFA candidate page</a>. <a href="http://democracyforamerica.com">Democracy for America</a> supports common sense candidates who are fiscally responsible and socially progressive. If you are a candidate who would like the support of Democracy for America, please fill out our <a href="http://www.democracyforamerica.com/candidates/form.php">Candidate Questionnaire</a>. If you are a grassroots supporter who would like to recommend a candidate, please use the <a href="http://www.democracyforamerica.com/contactus.php">contact us</a> page. public true 2481.09 17 Paul Babbitt false AZ-01 babbitt 4800.00 7764.54 306 http://www.babbittaz.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/87 235.01 8 Arizona's first congressional district is one of the most competitive races in the country this year. And Babbitt is going to win because as a county supervisor who has called rural Arizona home for over 50 years, he knows what is important to people here. Jerry McNerney false CA-11 mcnerney 4800.00 160.01 5 http://www.jerrymcnerney.org/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/91 0.00 0 August 27: Final Dozen When Jerry McNerney heard that his conservative Congressman Richard Pombo would be running unopposed for a seventh term as Representative from the 11th District, he knew he had to do something. Pombo had received a zero rating from Planned Parenthood, Leadership Council of Civil Rights and the AFL-CIO. After a primary election, Jerry learned he had made the ballot by two votes. Since then grassroots organizing has made Jerry into a strong challenger to Pombo and given the citizens of California's 11th Congressional district hope for taking their country back. Jim Brandt false CA-46 brandt 4800.00 40.00 2 http://www.friends4brandt.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/98 0.00 0 August 27: Final Dozen As a Marine combat pilot, a self made businessman and a single parent, Jim Brandt has two qualities that are indispensable in a congressman: leadership and the ability to get things done. His opponent, 7- term incumbent, Dana Rohrabacher, has failed to bring meaningful progress to his district, environmental protection for California's coastline, better jobs and education for the middle class, and adequate funding to secure one of the world's busiest seaports, the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Brandt's campaign is bringing together diverse communities including business, labor, and environmental, ethnic and advocacy groups. Join in supporting Jim's bid to bring leadership to the 46th and representation back to Congress. Stan Matsunaka false CO-04 matsunaka 4800.00 34628.74 1138 http://www.stan2004.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/104 100.00 1 August 27: Final Dozen Stan Matsunaka isn't going to let Marilyn Musgrave run unchallenged. Musgrave has failed the district socially and financially from education to health care. She has polarized the state and the nation by authoring the amendment to ban gay marriage. Musgrave uses her far-right views on GLBT issues and choice to grab national headlines while ignoring her constituent's needs. Stan offers a mainstream alternative in a race we can win. He brings people together in Colorado around the issues they have in common: a need for affordable health care, jobs that don't get exported, and excellence in education. Betty Castor false FL-Sen castor 4800.00 34186.18 1208 http://www.bettynet.com/site/PageServer https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/270 55.00 2 In addition to being the best of the Democratic candidates in the primary, Betty is also the target of some horrible "independent expenditure" campaigns (much like Howard Dean was the victim of such low-ball tactics during the Iowa caucuses). Her campaign is bringing the people of Florida together, but she needs national support to keep the seat Democratic. Jeff Smith false MO-03 smith 4800.00 50.00 2 http://www.jeffsmith2004.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/36 50.00 2 Campaigning in a 10-way primary for the opportunity to fill retiring Representative Richard Gephardt's seat in Congress, Jeff is an articulate young progressive running an energetic grassroots field campaign that - with your help - could surprise the pundits. Christine Cegelis false IL-06 cegelis 4800.00 442.07 23 http://www.cegelisforcongress.org https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/132 145.01 8 Are you tired of Henry Hyde? Christine Cegelis is and she and the DFA grassroots are taking him on in the Illinois 6th. This first time citizen candidate has won support from local MeetUps and is looking for more. Dave Patlak false FL-18 patlak 4800.00 0.00 0 http://www.patlak.org/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/13 0.00 0 August 27: Final Dozen David Patlak honorably served nearly 25 years in the Coast Guard without any inkling of political aspiration. However, after his Congresswoman's vote to allow school prayer, school vouchers and to make the Bush tax cuts permanent, David knew he had to take action. Vote in November to have David replace his far right opponent and re-establish policies that benefit average Americans. Jim Stork false FL-22 stork 4800.00 1117.33 65 http://www.storkforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/14 100.01 6 Few congressional races have attracted so much attention so fast. Openly gay Stork announced his run in March and out-raised incumbent Clay Shaw by over $150,000 in the first quarter of this year. In 2000, Shaw barely won reelection by 599 votes. Democracy for America enthusiastically endorses Jim Stork. Barack Obama false IL-Sen obama 4800.00 1868.65 43 http://www.obamaforillinois.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/274 50.00 1 In the race to regain control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats have few better chances to pick up a seat than in Illinois. DFA volunteers all over Illinois helped Obama win his primary, now it's time to help him win the general. Stay tuned: Governor Dean will be on the trail with Barack soon. Mel Fox false IN-06 fox 4800.00 15.00 1 http://www.foxforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/141 15.00 1 Melina played a major advisory role in developing the Dean for America Rural America and Farm policy proposals. Now she plans to implement those proposals as a Congresswoman from the Indiana 6th. Jon Jennings false IN-08 jennings 4800.00 611.81 23 http://www.jenningsforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/143 60.00 2 August 27: Final Dozen Jon Jennings has been dedicated to progressive policy for over two decades and he has the record to prove it. Jon was the co-creator of the Team Harmony Foundation and as a former staffer for Bill Clinton, Jon has seen first hand that a balanced budget can be a reality. Now Jon is bringing his experience to the citizens of Indiana by challenging incumbent John Hostettler for his Congressional seat and providing a voice of optimism for Indiana. Nancy Farmer false MO-Sen farmer 4800.00 17519.82 670 http://www.nancyfarmerforussenate.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/282 170.01 6 Governor Howard Dean has been campaigning with Dean Dozen candidates and Nancy Farmer in St. Louis and Kansas City recently. In the race to win back the Senate, Farmer is one of our best hopes. She is a progressive up against one of George W. Bush's staunchest conservative allies. It's going to be close! Herb Conaway false NJ-03 conaway 4800.00 5.00 1 http://www.herbconaway.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/185 0.00 0 The grassroots activists of <a href="http://www.njfordemocracy.org">New Jersey for Democracy</a> recommend Wolfe, Brozak, Vasquez and Conaway for Congress. And they are on the front lines of the fight to win back the House of Representatives. Each of these dynamic leaders is ready to go to Washington and stand for universal health care. Amy Vasquez false NJ-04 vasquez 4800.00 65.00 3 http://www.amyvasquez.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/186 0.00 0 The grassroots activists of <a href="http://www.njfordemocracy.org">New Jersey for Democracy</a> recommend Wolfe, Brozak, Vasquez and Conaway for Congress. And they are on the front lines of the fight to win back the House of Representatives. Each of these dynamic leaders is ready to go to Washington and stand for universal health care. Anne Wolfe false NJ-05 wolfe 4800.00 788.37 15 http://www.wolfe2004congress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/187 40.00 2 The grassroots activists of <a href="http://www.njfordemocracy.org">New Jersey for Democracy</a> recommend Wolfe, Brozak, Vasquez and Conaway for Congress. And they are on the front lines of the fight to win back the House of Representatives. Each of these dynamic leaders is ready to go to Washington and stand for universal health care. Stephen Brozak false NJ-07 brozak 4800.00 1174.48 34 http://www.stevebrozakforcongress.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/188 438.02 5 The grassroots activists of <a href="http://www.njfordemocracy.org">New Jersey for Democracy</a> recommend Wolfe, Brozak, Vasquez and Conaway for Congress. And they are on the front lines of the fight to win back the House of Representatives. Each of these dynamic leaders is ready to go to Washington and stand for universal health care. Richard Romero false NM-01 romero 4800.00 42447.81 1308 http://www.romeroforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/190 5.00 1 August 27: Final Dozen As a Korean War Veteran, a former educator and current State Senator from New Mexico, Richard Romero has the first hand experience with what we need in Congress. Richard is dedicated to finding a solution to our healthcare crisis, having already created a program to supply prescription drugs to seniors who don't have any prescription drug benefits and sponsoring the Healthcare Act of 1995. Richard creates solutions for problems and in Congress he will continue to diligently find practical answers for citizens. Samara Barend false NY-29 barend 4800.00 26901.35 889 http://www.samaraforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/201 160.01 4 The 29th Congressional District is an open race this year. Sam Barand is an energetic, young candidate capable of winning the seat for the Democrats. She has united the DFA grassroots and a victory will mean economic development for New York's Southern Tier Patsy Keever false NC-11 keever 4800.00 11502.34 323 http://www.keeverforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/178 5.00 1 Retired public school teacher Patsy Keever needs your help today. The Republican incumbent in the 11th Congressional District is a rubber stamp for George W. Bush... and we can change that. Democracy for America joins the grassroots of Democracy for North Carolina in enthusiastically backing Patsy Keever in her race to take back North Carolina. Kalyn Free false OK-02 free 4800.00 448.02 4 http://www.freeforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/61 448.02 4 A member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kalyn has won the support of Democracy for America because the grassroots want her to win the July 27 primary. She will be the first Native American woman to serve in Congress. We join many of our brothers and sisters in organized labor, our colleagues in the environmental movement, and Emily's List in supporting Kalyn Free. Greg Harris false OH-01 harris 4800.00 0.00 0 http://www.electgregharris.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/202 0.00 0 August 27: Final Dozen As a program manager for the inner city youth organization Public Allies/Americorps, Greg Harris was outraged by the irresponsible Bush tax cuts. Now Greg is running for Congress so he can oust ten year incumbent Steve Chabot, who was a leading advocate of the tax bill. Greg's work with Citizens for Civic Renewal and years as a community organizer have given him insight into the many issues affecting Ohio and with your support, he will reclaim this seat for progressives. Jeff Seemann false OH-16 seemann 4800.00 25031.67 842 http://www.jeffseemannforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/209 10.00 1 August 27: Final Dozen When Jeff Seemann held a garage sale to make money for a booth for Governor Dean at a county fair, his dedication was unqualified. Now Jeff is taking the next step in activism and running for office. Jeff is facing 32 year incumbent Ralph Regula, an Ohio pro-choice Congressman who supports school vouchers. Change is in the air in this swing state and with your support Jeff can win this crucial race. Lois Murphy false PA-06 murphy 4800.00 45041.70 1357 http://www.loismurphy.org https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/216 35.00 2 August 27: Final Dozen As a mother, lawyer and part time law professor, Lois Murphy knows about dedication and hard work. After working on Governor Ed Rendell's successful race, Lois is ready to take on first term incumbent Jim Gerlach and his poor record on the economy and Medicare benefits. With Lois in office, PA will have a knowledgeable and skilled leader who will fight for legislation that will bring economic vitality back to PA. This is a swing district in a swing state and with your support Lois will take this must win seat. Ginny Schrader false PA-08 schrader 4800.00 89765.01 2161 http://www.ginnyschrader.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/217 125.00 2 August 27: Final Dozen If you care about a woman's right to choose.. give Ginny a call. Since the unexpected retirement of six-term incumbent Jim Greenwood in July, the race in Pennsylvania's Eight District has skyrocketed to one of the most targeted and exciting races in the country. In selecting Ginny's opponent, the Republicans turned to the right-wing pro-life county commissioner Mike Fitzpatrick. Given the moderate disposition of this district and Fitzpatrick's disfavor with many moderates within his own party, this seat is an excellent opportunity for a Democratic pick-up. This district is critical to talking back the House, Senate and the White House. Allyson Schwartz false PA-13 schwartz 4800.00 1869.08 95 http://www.allysonschwartz.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/218 0.00 0 August 27: Final Dozen Having already won the support of two dozen unions, Allyson now wants to bring the healthcare plan she developed in PA (which covers over 150,000 children) as well as her progressive educational reform ideas to Congress. Lets get Allyson to D.C., where her insight and determination can make a big difference! Lois Herr false PA-16 herr 4800.00 81.25 5 http://www.loisherr.us/index.php https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/220 75.00 4 Answering Howard Dean's call to challenge the far-right across the board, Lois Herr is challenging Joe Pitts - an anti-choice Republican who has reneged on his pledge to abide by a ten-year term limit. Richard Morrison false TX-22 morrison 4800.00 30400.42 1000 http://www.richardmorrisonfordistrict22.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/234 145.00 4 Want to get rid of Tom DeLay? Here's your chance. Morrison is hitting back at "The Hammer" by competing against him in the Texas 22nd. Join Howard Dean and get involved in the fight today. Al Weed false VA-05 weed 4800.00 1468.41 79 http://www.alweed2004.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/241 15.00 1 The Virginia 5th is lucky to have a strong Democratic candidate like Al Weed. And the Weed campaign is lucky to have members of Democracy for Virginia working tirelessly on his campaign. Your help in this race makes Virginia competitive in the presidential race. And when Virginia votes Democratic we all win! James Socas false VA-10 socas 4800.00 2023.41 83 http://www.socasforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/244 0.00 0 August 27: Final Dozen Education has always been important to James Socas, perhaps because he is the son of a NYC school teacher or maybe because he worked his way through school with a combination of loans and scholarships. Whichever the reason, he is ready to take educational reform all the way to Congress, where he will fight for a fair and equitable educational system for all of America's children. Socas is a proven fundraiser and is quickly becoming a real threat to unseat 24 year incumbent Frank Wolf.