Strong Turnout in Democratic Primaries
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on yesterday's Democratic primaries around the country in which Democratic voters showed that they are energized for the November elections with record turnout:
"Across the country yesterday, strong turnout sent a powerful message. Democrats are energized as we head to the November elections.
"In Connecticut, Democratic voters exercised their most fundamental right as Americans, choosing Ned Lamont as the Democratic nominee. We congratulate Mr. Lamont and look forward to working with him both to ensure his victory in November and as a United States Senator. Senator Joe Lieberman has served the people of Connecticut admirably for the last 18 years and always stood up for what he believed in. It was a hard fought campaign, and the Democratic voters of Connecticut have made their choice. I also want to congratulate Mayor John DeStefano who will make the people of Connecticut proud as their next Governor.
"In Missouri, Claire McCaskill's strong primary victory once again proves that she is a strong opponent for President Bush's rubber stamp in the Senate, Jim Talent. Jim Marcinkowski is ready to send ethically-challenged Republican Mike Rogers home in the 8th Congressional District, and Sharon Renier showed decisively that she can win the 7th in Michigan. In Colorado, heavy turnout in the 7th Congressional District proved that Coloradoans are tired of Bob Beauprez's failed legacy and want a Congressman like Ed Perlmutter who will put their interests first. In another hard fought contest in Georgia, Hank Johnson, an accomplished litigator and community leader, emerged as the Democratic nominee for the 4th District and will make a terrific member of Congress. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney ran a strong campaign following many years of dedicated service to the Democratic Party and the people of the State of Georgia.
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