Howard Dean Starts Democracy for America

June 20, 2004

Inspired by the presidential campaign of Howard Dean, Democracy for America (DFA) is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally conservative, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government -- from school board to the presidency. DFA fights against the influence of the far right-wing and their radical, divisive policies and the selfish special interests that for too long have dominated our politics.

By recruiting and encouraging progressive candidates to run for office at every level, DFA will help take this country back one political race at a time. We assist candidates in finding the resources to run a successful campaign by providing funds and training volunteers and staff for these races. By partnering with like-minded organizations, harnessing the power of the Internet, Democrats throughout the country will get elected not only this November, but for years to come.

Every two weeks, Gov. Dean and DFA will endorse twelve candidates that are working hard to take our country back -- The Dean Dozen. On behalf of the candidates, DFA reaches out to our supporters to inform them about these individuals. Many of our enthusiastic supporters have already expressed interest in financially supporting and volunteering for candidates Dean endorses. DFA will also financially support these candidates too. These will be tough races and not everyone on the Dean Dozen may win. However, they will all spread the message that in order to change America, progressives must compete.

DFA has a long-term goal that looks past November 2004. This organization will rebuild the Democratic Party from the bottom up -- it will take time, but we must start building a base now for the future, just like the Republicans did 40 years ago.