Hey Kossacks
Democracy for America is powered by the grassroots. Over half a million DFA members on the ground in all 50 states drive campaigns up and down the ballot, in and out of the Democratic Party, and on and off the web. You know as well as I do how important each of our roles is and how powerful we are when we work together.
The DFA Grassroots All-Star endorsement is reserved for the candidate that brings our entire community together. This is the reason it generates so much volunteer support, money, and media buzz. Why it jumpstarts the winner’s campaign and adds credibility. That’s why it helped win Congressman Jerry McNerney, 2006 DFA Grassroots All-Star, his seat in Congress last November.
Now, we need to unite behind a candidate again.
Three great candidates have a chance to win the 2007 DFA Grassroots All-Star endorsement. Your vote will decide who wins.
Vote Right Now
Vote for Charlie Brown, CA-4
"People make all the difference. That's why grassroots organizing has always been the central focus of our campaign. The 4th Congressional District has long been known as one of the most conservative districts in California, yet on the strength of our unprecedented grassroots mobilization effort in 2006, we came within just 3% of defeating an 8 term GOP incumbent.
The 2006 race forever changed the electoral dynamics in the 4th Congressional District, creating a newly energized grassroots army that is committed to change. By continuing to organize these dedicated activists, we will not be denied in 2008."
Vote for Darcy Burner, WA-8
"Our 2006 race was the most grassroots-oriented Congressional campaign in Washington's history, truly a people-powered effort. We had over 2,000 volunteers and 16,000 donors. The netroots and local and national grassroots all played a fantastic role in building our campaign.
I am running to finish the job we started last year. The 2006 race was one of the closest Congressional races in the country. Sometimes it takes two shots! I am confident that we will win in 2008."
Vote for Eric Massa, NY-29
"Grassroots is the basis of this campaign. I've supported numerous local campaigns. Our campaign has been built, and supported by local Democrats. We are attracting all different kinds of supporters, on different sides of the aisle because of our message to the people that it is no longer about Democrats and Republicans, but rather about the future of our country.
We will continue using our grassroots and it will be the reason we are able to take this seat back in November."
This is it! Voting closes Wednesday night at midnight. You have the power to launch one of these excellent hard working campaigns to victory in 2008.
Only you can make it happen, please vote today!
Charles Chamberlain
Political Director
P.S. Every candidate during the first round was qualified to win. Even if your candidate didn't make the top three, please think seriously about supporting their campaign with time and money. Here are the final results from the first round:
Charlie Brown 26.77%
Eric Massa 15.56%
Darcy Burner 14.50%
Mary Jo Kilroy 13.59%
Larry Kissell 11.37%
Linda Stender 11.18%
Dan Maffei 7.05%