Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Why the Base Stayed Home.

Many pundits will tell the American people, especially Missourians, that this is a mandate for Republicans. That well meaning citizen put the same people back into power that caused the worst economic downturn in the last 70 years. In 2008, Obama won Boone county and barely lost Missouri. However in 2010 Ed Robb, a Republican, won the presiding commissioner of Boone county and most Democrats around the state lost their races. What happen to all the progressives? What happened to all the Democrats? Where were the activists?

They were left behind.

In 2006 and 2008, Howard Dean led a resurgent progressive movement to take back the congress and the presidency. These grassroots activists canvassed, phoned, and organized for their favorite candidate. Unfortunately once these Democrats were elected, they abandoned their base by running to the center. When these same people who put their time and money wanted their agenda pushed forward and had the nerve to speak out, they were met with words like f$%^ing retard and accused of being the "professional left" by Obama's chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and press secretary Robert Gibbs.

If Democratic office holders keep running away from their base to try to appear Republican, they will continue to lose. Robin Carnahan lost many progressive when she decided to continue the "Bush" tax cuts despite big deficits and cut in services. They personally told me that they would not work on her campaign and they have had it with Democrats that try to appear conservative
while universal health care access still alludes our citizen, war is still being waged, and big money rules the political system.

A warning to Jay Nixon, Senator McCaskill, et. al. You all need to inspire your base and start acting like real Democrats. Do not think you can win if your base stays home and/or sits on their hands.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Democracy for Missouri Endorses Lexi Norris for Missouri House District 30!

Democracy for Missouri, the statewide Democracy for America grassroots group, endorses Lexi Norris for Missouri House District 30. Lexi is an outstanding grassroots candidate and a champion of the fiscally responsible and civic-minded values that Democracy for Missouri stands for. Her focus on jobs, fiscal responsibility, education, health care and ethics reform make her an ideal candidate for representing Missouri House District 30. As a representative in Jefferson City, Lexi will work to create quality jobs, make health care more affordable, and ensure that our children receive a first-rate education. Democracy for Missouri enthusiastically endorses Lexi Norris for Missouri House District 30.


Thursday, September 30, 2010

Democracy for Missouri Endorses Courtney Cole for Missouri House District 121!

Democracy for Missouri, the state grassroots Democracy for America group, announces its endorsement of Courtney Cole for Missouri House District 121.

“As a public school teacher, a small businesswoman, and a mother, Courtney Cole has run a community-focused door to door campaign that contrasts with the divisive partisan politics approach of too many representatives in Jefferson City,” said Wayne Brekhus, President of Democracy for Missouri. “Democracy for Missouri has endorsed Courtney Cole because she will work tirelessly to create quality jobs, make health care more affordable, and ensure a stellar, first-rate education for Missouri’s children.”

Cole is a Higginsville High School teacher running for the 121st District House Seat against incumbent Denny Hoskins. She is focused on jobs, education, agriculture and health care.

“I am grateful to have Democracy for Missouri’s endorsement,” said Cole. “They have proven themselves to be an effective grassroots organization interested in greater community involvement in politics.”

To contribute to Courtney and other progressive Missouri candidates click on the ActBlue link on this page.

Friday, August 27, 2010

DFA announces Missouri Grassroots All-Star!!

Thank you to all who voted in the DFA Grassroots All-Star Competition! Jim Dean at Democracy for America sent the following notice announcing Kelly Schultz (running for State House District 21) as DFA's Missouri Grassroots All-Star!!

Jim Dean's Message:

DFA endorsements have always been driven by our members on the ground across the country -- that's what makes Democracy for America the country's only people-powered PAC. But the Missouri All-Star endorsement is different because it's chosen entirely by DFA members in Missouri.

All the votes have been cast and I'm honored to announce DFA's Missouri All-Star -- Kelly Schultz.

It's not difficult to see why Kelly won this hard-fought endorsement. Just look at how she describes the grassroots campaign she's running:

"I am very proud of our grassroots campaign. We reach out to voters individually on their doorstep to listen to the issues that are important to them and ask them in person for their support. In a rural district, this takes a strong coalition of volunteers."

Join the campaign -- Contribute or Volunteer right now. www.kellyschultzforhouse.com

Democracy for America is committed to electing progressives up and down the ballot -- to school boards, city councils and state legislatures. These offices have a huge impact on local communities and help build a bench of progressive talent that will grow and sustain a long-term progressive movement.

Every campaign we run, every candidate we support is powered by you -- our members on the ground. Join me today in support of the Missouri All-Star. Sign up to volunteer or contribute right now to help elect a progressive fighter.

Join the campaign -- Contribute or Volunteer right now.
www.kellyschultzforhouse.com

Thank you for all that you do.

-Jim

Jim Dean, Chair
Democracy for America

Thursday, August 05, 2010

DFMO endorsed Scott Christianson wins primary!

Congratulations to Democracy for Missouri endorsed candidate J. Scott Christianson who won his primary on Tuesday, August 3rd! Scott will face off against former Republican state legislator Ed Robb in the general election.

To learn more about Scott see here:

http://scott4presiding.com/

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Democracy for Missouri endorses J. Scott Christianson for Boone County Presiding Commissioner

Democracy for Missouri, the state Democracy for America group, announces its endorsement of J. Scott Christianson for Boone County Presiding Commissioner.

“While much attention is given to top of the ticket races, elections at the county level have the largest impact on the quality of life for area residents,” said Wayne Brekhus, President of Democracy for Missouri. “Democracy for Missouri endorsed Scott Christianson for Boone County Presiding Commissioner because we know he will work in a cooperative and proactive way with Boone County’s towns, employers, schools and higher education institutions to plan for the future.”

Christianson is the owner of a small business, Kaleidoscope Videoconferencing, in Columbia, MO. “As a business owner, Scott will bring proven problem-solving experience to his service as a county commissioner,” added Brekhus. “Scott is a thoughtful leader who is willing to work with and listen to people from a diverse range of views, perspectives, and experiences.”

“I am grateful to have Democracy for Missouri’s support in this race,” said Christianson. “They have proven themselves to be an effective grassroots organization that works hard to shed light on many of our most pressing problems.”


Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Democracy for Missouri endorses Keri Cottrell for House District 1!

Columbia MO – Democracy for Missouri, the statewide Democracy for America group, endorses Keri Cottrell for Missouri House District 1. As a school teacher in Canton, Missouri, Keri has demonstrated her passion for educating our children and for serving Missouri families. Keri has an impressive understanding of how to brings jobs to and improve the economy of rural communities. Her focus on jobs, education, the rural economy and health care make her an ideal candidate for representing Missouri House District 1. As a representative in Jefferson City, Keri Cottrell will work tirelessly to create quality jobs, make health care more affordable, and ensure that our children receive a first-rate education. Democracy for Missouri enthusiastically endorses Keri Cottrell.

To contribute to Keri and other progressive candidates click here:

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Democracy for Missouri Endorses Kelly Schultz for House District 21!

Columbia, MO--Democracy for Missouri, the statewide Democracy for America group, endorses Kelly Schultz for Missouri House District 21 as its first endorsement of the 2010 election cycle. Kelly is a champion of the fiscally responsible, socially progressive values that Democracy for Missouri stands for. Kelly Schultz has demonstrated her passion for serving Missouri families, working for the past eleven years in policy and constituent services in the Capitol as well as serving her community as current President of the Boone County Foster Parent Support Group. As a representative in Jefferson City, Kelly will work tirelessly to create quality jobs, make health care more affordable, and ensure that our children achieve a world-class education. Democracy for Missouri enthusiastically announces Kelly Schultz as our first endorsement of the 2010 election cycle.

Donate to Kelly Schultz and other progressive grassroots Missouri candidates here:

Monday, April 12, 2010

Democracy for Missouri ...going strong after 5 years!


This April 1st marked the 5th anniversary of the founding of Democracy for Missouri's website and while we have lost a lot of content due to a snafu with our host, we can begin again. Democracyformissouri.org and Democracyformissouri.com both now point to the "LeftinMissouri" website. This is a transition but will serve its purpose of helping to inform the progressive Democratic Wing of the Democratic party of what we can do to take back this State.
Along those lines...please note that Howard Dean is keynoting the DFA Campaign Training Academy in Kansas City this weekend!!! This is really cheap, and a great training. There is still time to sign up:
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/events/33829-dfa-campaign-training-in-kansas-city