50 State Strategy not a priority with new DNC head Kaine

[mmonk]

From an email I just got from Democracy For America:

"It's official. Earlier today, Barack Obama personally announced Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

What he did not announce was a commitment to immediately reinstate the 50 State Strategy.

The 50 State Strategy got lip service. They both had many nice words to say about Gov. Dean's DNC leadership and vision. They also credited Howard with creating a 50 State Strategy that delivered historic Democratic gains during his term. But praise is not action. And when Gov. Kaine laid out his top three goals for a new DNC, the 50 State Strategy was not included."

Add your name to reinstate it.

http://democracyforamerica.com/activities/119

[rpannier]

1. recommend

[KoKo]

2. K&R!

[BlooInBloo]

3. It isn't clear to me why it's so obvious that doing what was best when OUT of power...

is the best thing to do when IN power.

Maybe it is, but I don't see why that's obvious. It seems at least as natural to suppose that when your circumstances change significantly, so too would one's tactics.

I suppose that makes me bad. Sigh.

[mmonk]

4. Well the idea is to keep and develop your ground game,

especially in our newly blue states. Republican gubernatorial candidates can do damage also when they win, especially in encouraging redistricting.

[Maven]

6. Just because the car's moving doesn't mean you shouldn't keep your foot on the gas.

[BlooInBloo]

8. Nor does it mean you should. Hence my question.

[roguevalley]

15. well, there goes alaska and the marginals. this makes me throw up

[bigwillq]

5. Signed (nt)

[Maven]

7. Signed.

[Cha]

9. Signed it yesterday and got this back..

I can't even imagine the DNC under Obama who won with a 50 state strategy not continuing with what groundbreakingly WORKED.


"Thank You for adding your name
We will deliver all the petition signatures directly to Gov. Tim Kaine the day he officially becomes the next Democratic National Committee Chair."

Now let's get your friends and family to add thier name too! You can write your own message or cut and paste the message below.

Thank you for everything you do,

-The DFA Staff

P.S. Here's the sample message:

Dear Friend -

The Washington Post reports that Barack has chosen Tim Kaine, Governor of Virginia, to succeed Gov. Howard Dean as chair of the Democratic National Committee. The official announcement is expected soon.

But at least one question still remains when it comes to the future of the DNC: When will they reinstate the 50 State Strategy?

The 50 State Strategy will go down as one of the most successful long-term programs the Democratic National Committee has ever implemented. Not just for Barack but for candidates up and down the ballot all across the country. But while there has been a lot of talk about keeping it alive, all of the original DNC 50 State Strategy organizers have been let go.

With special elections, local mayor and city council races all coming up soon, this is one decision that can't wait any longer. Call on Tim Kaine to immediately reinstate the 50 State Strategy and we'll make sure he gets the message.

ADD YOUR NAME HERE:
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/activities/119

The 50 State Strategy delivers proven results.

For example, only three years ago, Gov. Dean was mocked by party insiders and Washington Democrats for spending DNC resources in Alaska. This week, Alaskans watched Mark Begich swear in as their newly elected Democratic Senator.

We have a lot of work ahead to get America back on track. Our new Congress is sworn in and we're only a few days from Barack's historic inauguration. We risk everything we've gained if we return to a shallow strategy of only fighting for votes in a few swing states. We need continue to think long-term and make sure our national party can compete for votes nationwide.

Let's make sure Gov. Kaine continues to build a people-powered party in all 50 states. Let's get it started right now.

SEND GOV. KAINE A MESSAGE: "REINSTATE THE 50 STATE STRATEGY NOW"
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/activities/1! 19

Thank you for everything you do,

-Jim

Jim Dean, Chair
Democracy for America

[pinto]

10. Kick. The 50 State Strategy is worth keeping for 2010. I added my name.

:kick:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/

[sonias]

11. That makes me very angry

Kaine better not sell us short! :grr:

Signed, K&R!


Sonia

[Pithlet]

12. Signed.

[mmonk]

13. Thanks

I'm kicking my post for another round of names.

[proud2BlibKansan]

14. Every DFA member should sign this

Abandoning the 50 State Strategy would be really really stupid. Those of us who live in red states can testify to its effectiveness.

[ColbertWatcher]

16. My guess is he will DO the 50-state strategy, but call it something else. n/t