The Democratic Party is Uniting for Victory

Despite many rumblings about the conflict between Howard Dean (DNC) and Rahm Emanuel (DCCC), the Democratic Party is starting to look a lot more united, and the Connecticut Democratic primary voters rejection of "Lie and Die" could be the reason.

Although a small few in the Democratic Party cling to the undead remains of the Joementum campaign, the vast majority are on board the Lamont express toward victory in 2006.

The Democratic unity is inspiring and day by day it continues to grow. In nearby Burlington, Vermont Democracy for America will be holding an event with Ned Lamont and some great Vermont candidates. Well known Democrats Bill Clinton, John Kerry, and John Edwards have spoken out very convincingly on the Connecticut Senate race.

DNC Chairman Howard Dean and potential 2008 Presidential hopeful Governor Bill Richardson have called on Lieberman to respect the primary and stop his selfish Conneticut for Lieberman campaign. Previously non-committal DSCC Chairman Chuck Schumer has endorsed Ned Lamont, and DCCC Chairman Rahm Emanuel (D-Il) had a very interesting take on the race:

“What’s playing out here is that being a rubber stamp for George Bush is politically dangerous to life threatening.” - Rahm Emanuel

If they can build on this growing unity I know that the power structures of the Democratic Party can win in November. All the actions of each of the strong arms of the Democrats will join together to form the tidal wave of change that can restore our American democracy.

Howard Dean's DNC is working on an excellent program to turn-out the Democratic vote called 100 Actions that will keep people around the nation actively involved in the Democratic Party's efforts to Take Back America from the right-wing rubber-stamp Republicans. Howard's 50-State Strategy is working, but the DCCC is doing some great work as well.

The GOP-Auction House project reveals how the Bush Republican Congress is selling out America, and their new video "Stay the Course" reveals the failed "strategery" that is hurting us at home and abroad - the DSCC has their own version of the video also.

The DCCC is now seeking the online community's input with the "Candidate for Change" Contest.

In our "Candidate for Change" Contest, you -- the DCCC community -- will choose your top three favorite candidates from a list of some of our hardest-working, most progressive campaigns who have shown they can win. Cast your vote today, the deadline is Wednesday, August 23rd.

Cast Your Vote Today for the DCCC's "Candidate for Change" Contest

The winners will receive a tremendous boost from the DCCC and the DCCC Community, right when it's needed most:

• A fundraising email from Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi or DCCC Chairman Rahm Emanuel to our list;
• A phone bank run out of the Democratic National Headquarters for their campaign;
• The feature spot on our Web site to get their message out, with a link to their campaign contribution page;
• An online chat with the DCCC community to exchange ideas on the campaign and the future of our country.

Being a DCCC "Candidate for Change" could give your favorite candidates the additional boost they need to put them over the top on Election Day. It will send a message to their opponents and the media that the DCCC grassroots are behind them. Cast your vote now!

Cast Your Vote Today for the DCCC's "Candidate for Change" Contest

Please write in Bob Johnson (NY-23) in the "other" box and also support our great New York Candidates Mike Arcuri (NY-24) and Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-20).

Also remember to tell your firends and neighbors about the Viggo Mortensen events in the North Country for Bob Johnson. New York will be the Republican's Waterloo this year and Bob Johnson needs our support to make him a part of that coming victory for America.