Fw: Here's the plan

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From: "Tom McMahon, Democracy for America"
To: "Miriam"
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:09 AM
Subject: Here's the plan


Dear Miriam,

Since Governor Dean has entered the race for DNC Chair, thousands of you
have been asking in email and on the blog: what comes next? I wanted to
write to you about how the process works, how we can win and -- most
importantly -- how you can help.

Here's how the process works: less than a month from today, on
February 12, the 447 members of the Democratic National Committee (made
up of leaders from across the country) will meet to select a new
chairman. Between now and their vote, DNC members from various states
will be holding a series of forums and listening sessions to hear from
candidates and grassroots Democrats -- these events have already begun.

As Governor Dean crisscrosses the country, he will try to meet
face-to-face with as many DNC members as possible. He has a strategy for
this race not unlike his strategy for our party's future -- stand up for
what you believe, make a clear case for reform, and fight for every
single vote.

Other candidates for DNC Chair have put together high-powered slates of
wealthy fundraisers to support their campaigns. That's not how we do
things. By relying on financial support from small donors, Governor Dean
will be accountable only to you. Make a contribution now to support his
candidacy -- and to show that we really mean it when we say we want a
Democratic Party accountable to the people:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/contribute

The plan for nonstop person-to-person outreach to DNC members requires
relentless travel, staff resources, and materials to inform voting
members about Governor Dean, his record, and his plan to rebuild a
lasting Democratic majority.

Governor Dean wants a Democratic Party that competes in all 50 states
every single year -- not just 18 states every four years. He wants a
Democratic Party that thrives on grassroots energy and stops putting our
fate in the hands of consultants who lose elections over and over again.
He wants a party that stands for reform.

We can't afford to let superficial pundits, the Republican spin machine,
or insiders addicted to the status quo define this race -- the stakes
are too high. Governor Dean needs your help to put his record of
leadership and his plan for fundamental change in front of DNC members.

Please contribute whatever you can to help:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/contribute

You can also help support the campaign by doing what you do best --
organizing in your local community. On January 20, George Bush will
spend tens of millions of dollars celebrating with his richest
supporters. That same night you can host your friends for your own party
-- celebrating the victories of progressive candidates up and down the
ballot.

You helped elect Dean Dozen candidates across the country -- a Governor
in Montana, a Mayor in Utah, and an African-American woman to the bench
in Alabama -- along with dozens of other fiscally responsible, socially
progressive candidates at every level of office. And your hard work
helped more people vote to replace George Bush than any other sitting
president in history. Democracy for America has a lot to celebrate.

Most of all your parties will support Governor Dean's campaign for DNC
Chair in the crucial weeks before the vote. We've launched brand new
tools to make it easier than ever to invite your friends over and plan
your party -- get started right now:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/houseparties

This race will be tough. Some people would rather have a position of
influence in a losing party than make the reforms necessary to build a
lasting majority. We may not win this race, but we can only achieve
change if we step into the fray and fight for it. Together we could
shape not only the future of the Democratic Party but the future of our
country -- so let's get to work.

Thank you.

Tom McMahon
Executive Director
Democracy for America


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