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Democracy for America Kicks Off Its Biggest Cycle Ever
Democracy for America Kicks Off Its Biggest Cycle Ever
Released: Jan 19, 2012 1:21 PM
DFA To Work In Over 60 Federal Races in 2012; Kicks Off Cycle By Endorsing First 5 Congressional Candidates and Announcing An Online Contest for Congressional Challengers and Open Seats
Burlington, VT – Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced five endorsements and the launch of its first online endorsement contest of the year. In 2012, DFA will endorse over 60 candidates and the largest campaign the organization has ever run.
The first five progressive champions endorsed by Democracy for America are:
Ilya Sheyman - IL-10
Joe Miklosi - CO-06
Eric Griego - NM-01
Mary Jo Kilroy - OH-03, and
Darcy Burner - WA-01
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Grassroots All-Stars (www.grassrootsallstars.com) is an annual competition for House challengers and open seats. Candidates compete for online votes to demonstrate support among DFA members, and the candidate with the most votes wins. The winner of the 2012 Grassroots All-Star Competition will receive:
More: http://www.democracyforamerica.com/press/2741-democracy-for-america-kicks-off-its-biggest-cycle-ever
Released: Jan 19, 2012 1:21 PM
DFA To Work In Over 60 Federal Races in 2012; Kicks Off Cycle By Endorsing First 5 Congressional Candidates and Announcing An Online Contest for Congressional Challengers and Open Seats
Burlington, VT – Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced five endorsements and the launch of its first online endorsement contest of the year. In 2012, DFA will endorse over 60 candidates and the largest campaign the organization has ever run.
The first five progressive champions endorsed by Democracy for America are:
Ilya Sheyman - IL-10
Joe Miklosi - CO-06
Eric Griego - NM-01
Mary Jo Kilroy - OH-03, and
Darcy Burner - WA-01
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Grassroots All-Stars (www.grassrootsallstars.com) is an annual competition for House challengers and open seats. Candidates compete for online votes to demonstrate support among DFA members, and the candidate with the most votes wins. The winner of the 2012 Grassroots All-Star Competition will receive:
More: http://www.democracyforamerica.com/press/2741-democracy-for-america-kicks-off-its-biggest-cycle-ever