Alert! SEND GOV. KAINE A MESSAGE: RENEW THE 50 STATE STRATEGY NOW

[KoKo]

(This also shows our support for the Great Job Howard Dean did to save our party and win this election) :toast: to Howard...we won't forget you and will keep your work going.)

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Dear DFA Participant:

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 renew the 50 State Strategy and we'll make sure he gets the message.

CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR NAME

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 to 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: RENEW THE 50 STATE STRATEGY NOW

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/activities/119

Thank you for everything you do,

-Jim

Jim Dean, Chair
Democracy for America

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/activities/119

[Arkana]

1. Got this yesterday as a member of barackobama.com:

Yesterday, I had the honor of introducing Virginia Governor Tim Kaine as the next Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

We're in a strong position to build the Democratic Party, renew our commitment to the principles we share, and continue the outstanding work of Chairman Howard Dean.

Among his many achievements, Governor Dean launched a strategy to reach out to Americans in all 50 states -- north, south, east and west. This 50-state strategy helped Democrats compete in states where we hadn't in years, including states like Virginia.

Governor Kaine has seen the power of the 50-state strategy firsthand, and under his leadership, Democrats will continue to organize and compete in every corner of our country.


I don't think we need to worry.

[KoKo]

3. We always need to worry. If you care....sign the petition so Kaine doesn't stray...

because he will have much push back to defund the strategy.

[Metta]

2. Done. Thanks.

:toast:

[mitchtv]

4. Done...

for what it's worth

[KoKo]

5. Hey...we "Activists" shouldn't give up, should we? After all, Obama was a Community Activist....

and he does "Get It" and would want us to "keep on keeping on..." No?

[ColbertWatcher]

6. Wait a second! The 50-state strategy worked!

Are you saying that the new chair of the DNC would end a program that has proven to work!

No.

Get out of here.

[Triana]

7. poo-poo'd in 5...4...3...2...

See below response I got yesterday from a similar request - MADE BY OBAMA himself asking US to ask Kaine questions:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=4800657&mesg_id=4800887

[KoKo]

8. I know it's a lot to ask of our DU Activists who have "Phoned, Faxed and Signed too Many Petitions

to ask you to sign this. I just hope you will read and understand that there are still "some folks out there" fighting for "Truth and Justice."

I signed it...and am so weary of petitions that GO NOWHERE...but somehow...I'm always that optimist, fool...who thinks: "ONE DAY...ONE DAY...TRUCH WILL PREVAIL!"

"Cockeyed Optimist," I am. :-(

[Vincardog]

9. Error: You've already recommended that thread