The "Show Some Love for Your Local and State Democrats" thread.

[Telly Savalas]

To counter all the (justified) negativity being hurled towards DC, let's have a thread to sing the praises of our hardworking local and state Democratic officials. I know some of them are even worse than the dead-weight in the Beltway, but many of them are among the best champions of the progressive movement.

I'll start by proposing a toast for Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius. She's done an outstanding job of keeping things sane in one of the more red states in the country.

Also, the Democratic caucus in the Missouri legislature deserves praises. They've found a great balance between being bold in standing up for what's right and working with a GOP majority to ease the pain where possible.

Another great resource for tracking progressives at this level is the Progressive States Network:
http://www.progressivestates.org/

Please share the goods about Democrats in your area who are making a difference!

[Telly Savalas]

1. Kick for the farm team that plays better than the major leaguers

[Horse with no Name]

2. I absolutely ADORE Lloyd Doggett

He is not my Rep (I am stuck with that fuknut Ralph Hall)...but he is such a wonderful man.

[Chovexani]

3. My adoptive governor

Janet Napolitano, is AWESOME. Takes no shit from Republicans. Actually does what's right for her state.

I'm more impressed with her every day I live out here.

[live love laugh]

4. Love. n/t

[LSK]

5. Howard Dean and the 50 state plan is all about local Dems

Show your love:

https://www.democrats.org/page/contribute?source=NETA454