First Time DNC Donors Talk About the Importance of the Party

[MaineDem]

For Immediate Release
June 15, 2005

Contact: Karen Finney
202-863-8148

DNC GROWS GRASSROOTS WHILE BUSH
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First Time DNC Donors Talk About the Importance of the Party

Washington, DC - On the same day that President Bush invited thousands of elite
big-money donors and well-heeled corporate lobbyists over for dinner at the
Washington Covention Center to help him raise millions for the re-election
accounts of Republican members of Congress, the Democratic National Committee
(DNC) sent an email to thousands of people across the country who contributed
to the DNC on our website. We asked them to write about why they gave and the
importance of the Democratic Party to them. Here's what some of them had to
say:

"Last night, at the monthly meeting of the Democratic Party here in Riley
County, Kansas, we met a new field coordinator who will be spending time here
organizing our grassroots work, all made possible by Gov. Dean's understanding
that Kansas COULD be turned around with the right amount of work, money and
leadership." - Steve, Manhattan, KS

"Bluntly, I gave because Howard Dean asked us to. He is bringing guts and
integrity back to the Democratic voice and I support him all the way on that. I
want to see a strong, unapologetic Democratic Party that isn't afraid to stand
up for what it believes and to call the Republicans out publicly for their
abuses and excesses -- I believe Dean is providing the leadership to make that
happen." - Barry,
Saint Louis, MO

"I gave because I believe this country is in dire straits and needs a lot of
help before we go clear down the tubes. We the middle and lower class need
someone who cares about everyone. I believe that is the Democratic Party." -
Carol, Cambridge, OH

"The Republican agenda is out of control. Everything from the war in Iraq to
the environment, to the economy needs to be addressed. And Social Security --
what a disaster their plan is. The DNC needs to let the American people know
what's going on. And that takes money. That's why I gave." - Carol, Fancy Gap,
VA

"All Democrats should support Howard Dean and his courage to speak up at his
own political peril. I believe in his honesty." - Ruth, Conyers, GA

"I just turned 70, so it's not about me but my future grandchildren * Tell it
like it is, Gov. Dean! You've got my support." - Jim, Poland, OH

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