Dean Statement on the Resounding Democratic Victories Across the Country

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Dean Statement on the Resounding Democratic Victories Across the Country

11/8/2005 10:46:00 PM


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To: National Desk, Political Reporter

Contact: Karen Finney of Democratic National Committee, 202-863-8148

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the resounding Democratic victories in elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and across the country:

"The resounding victories tonight by Jon Corzine and Tim Kaine have sent a powerful message that when Democrats stand up for what we believe in, we win. They showed that the values and priorities of the Democratic Party are the values and priorities of the American people.

"Jon Corzine and Tim Kaine were strong candidates who offered vision and leadership based on the shared values and priorities of the voters of New Jersey and Virginia. They worked hard to earn the trust and the votes of the people in their states by not taking a single vote or voter for granted.

"Also tonight, voters all across the country delivered a resounding message: Americans are tired of the politics of hate and divisiveness, and voted for strong Democratic candidates who offered true leadership for their states and communities. These candidates showed exactly what our party is going to do to stand up and win in 2006."

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YAY for Dean! YAY for Dems! YAY for US!!!

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Hey, THEY did it to US long enough.

IT'S OUR TURN!

He's doing exactly what he is supposed to do...talking about how the voters supported Democrats in this election. Democrats truly are the party of family values and working class Americans.

It was not just in two states. In Pittsburgh a Democratic mayor was elected today by an overwhelming majority. Democrats also picked up at least 2 seats on the city council.

There were small victories all over the country...when added up they equal a big victory.


Yay. Yay. Yay.

Yes, when you add them up they are greater than the 2 main, but.
I don't see where we can say that the country believes that same way yet.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=170x6033

Just keep looking. You'll find more good news just like this.

This is HUGE. Long Island NY has been a Republican stronghold for many years (at least 40 years) but things have been turning. A majority of Long Islanders are fed up with the cronyism and corruption that is the Republican Party.

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-liover1109,0,333622.story?coll=ny-main-breakingnewslinks

I too am still cautious in my optimism but tonight we have reason to celebrate.
:toast:

You're not kidding. The Dems really did do well there. Congratulations!

:toast:

"Four years ago I said 'I can do it because I've done it.' Tonight the people said 'We did it.' The people recognize that we cleaned up after the elephants," Suozzi told the 600 supporters.
:rofl:

- long the home of some of the worst GOPers. Peter King - tread carefully now...
I think these results are driven by two factors in addition to good Dem candidates:
1. GOP local corruption and incompetence
2. GOP national corruption and incompetence.

It was a combo of great Dem candidates and a corrupt/incompetent GOP. Can't wait for Peter King to get the boot. He's one of the most obnoxious politicians ever.

.... my friend. The American public is fooled no longer. This is just the beginning.

:hi:

It really is that simple. :)

:kick: :dem: :kick:

The Democrats are getting energized!

:hi:

He could have said we whipped ass. (sorry for the profanity, I'll take a celebration penalty)

:evilgrin:

Thank you.

yee har!

:woohoo:

It's been too tough and now the tough get going!
Republicans, be careful the door doesn't smack your backside hard enough to send you out of the country or better, to prison!

He could have said the salami has been whipped out of hiding.

"we exposed the salami" and the voters have spoken!

Our anti-gay amendment has apparently passed with overwhelming support.

Sorry, but VA + NJ <> nationwide victory. We Texans aren't feeling very celebratory right now.

Still, congrats to Corzine and Kaine. It's a start.

Sounds like there is "work to do" getting people to stop buying into the wedge issues, in TX as elsewhere.

The gays and free thinkers in Austin and Dallas will prevail.

But it's gonna take a miracle to remove that amendment from our constitution now.

Texas needs to get out of the strangle hold of Bush.

All Gov. Rick Perry has to do is sign the amendment, and it's state law. Redundant state law, at that.

Boy, am I glad DemocracyFest was in Austin this year. I hope they come back someday - we need their help badly.

I'm in a BLUE state, and last cycle we allowed the bastards to amend our state CONSTITUTION to exclude gay marriage, and it was already against the law.

I blame the push from the churches here. They spent MILLIONS and had otherwise good dems voting badly.

Texas has and always will be a banana republic, just like Florida. Some things will never change.

Texas may always have had some maverick outlaw status but it has been the home of democrats for decades. This current phase of Bush driven corrupted values and perverted versions of Christian community cannot hold forever. It is hollow and rotten at the core. People need help to see healthier alternatives to the politics of divide and despise.
BushRover too will pass.

we're pretty blue down here. I figured we would lose the gay marriage amendment, I mean this is Texas after all, but Bill White D won the mayor's race 91% of the vote. We picked up more Dem in office too.

The Dem who endorsed Bush lost big time to another Dem. A small victory but all these victories add up to a lot. Especially since Bush actually comapaigned for Kilgore and it may actually have HURT him. I love it but I am depressed about the Texas Amendmet 2. Bigotry now enshrined in the state Constitution. Jesus wept.

and I'm pretty disheartened about it ... but there were some great victories for Dem candidates today.

At least, Maine did the right thing. Plus, it appears your anti-gay marriage statute was so badly written it'll have to be tossed out in the first court where it's challenged.

Take back House and Senate in 2006! Go Dems!!

Proud to be from NJ tonight! :D

Damn Straight! :toast:

Keep saying that, Doc. I think the Dems are finally starting to get the message! :bounce:

and in VA, and NJ

but this statement still deserves a YAY!!!

Have you seen the latest poll numbers for Hackett. He's up by 9.9% in a matchup with DeWine. That's far better than Brown's numbers. Check it out:

http://www.hackettforohio.com/

It was a tough day for R.O.N., but I don't think Ohio should give up on it. It may take a couple of tries to get these through.

2006 will be a good year for Ohio! :hi:

:kick:


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:grouphug:

we've known that all along.

on the West Coast.

Go Dean :toast: :party:

transposed results (poll VS actual) in our election reform initiatives!

Maybe there'll be more later.

...and not for something completely different....

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=56407

Statements by RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman on Election 2005 Outcomes

11/8/2005 11:16:00 PM


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To: National and State desks, Political Reporter

Contact: Tracey Schmitt of the Republican National Committee Communications Staff, 202-863-8614

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following are statements by RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman on the Election 2005 outcomes:

:nopity: Virginia

"Jerry Kilgore ran a tough, focused campaign for Governor of Virginia. Going into the election, Republicans understood that the Commonwealth had a popular Democrat Governor with high approval numbers. Although it was a difficult road, Jerry's team communicated his principled message and got more people involved in the political process. Jerry and Marty have served the people of Virginia well and Republicans are proud of the campaign they waged in The Old Dominion."

"As a party, we are encouraged by the election of Bill Bolling as Virginia's next Lieutenant Governor. We are also confident the final returns will demonstrate that Bob McDonnell will serve as the Commonwealth's next Attorney General. I look forward to working with both of them."

:nopity: New Jersey

"Doug Forrester ran a strong and spirited campaign for Governor of New Jersey. His efforts to speak to local issues such as corruption and property taxes directly impacted Garden State citizens and garnered the support of many voters. Doug and Andrea deserve deep admiration for running such a tough race and New Jersey is a better state because of their campaign."

New York City

:puke: "Michael Bloomberg is the kind of leader Republicans are proud to support, and we are thrilled that he will be returning as Mayor of New York City. Mayor Bloomberg's achievement is particularly impressive when one takes into account that there are 5 Democrats for every 1 Republican in the city. Tonight's victory is testimony to the fact that voters are more concerned with the candidate and the platform that best represents their views. As mayor of America's largest city, Bloomberg's record speaks to fiscal responsibility and decisive action. As New York's Republican Mayor, he will continue the amazing trend of GOP leadership in The Big Apple for the 13th consecutive year."

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I think it speaks volumes that New Yorkers ARE willing to vote for a Republican, if they're doing a good enough job. Therefore, we are not simply against Bush because we're partisan, or because we "hate" him. We are against him because his administration has been disasterous in every conceivable way.

Also bear in mind that Bloomberg was a Democrat until fairly recently, and he is pretty moderate in his views (almost like a closet Democrat as it were). Not too hard to see why New Yorkers voted for the guy.

At least he not ideologically confrontational. That is why he has been acceptable to NYers.

And if the rest of the GOP admire NY dems for being able to vote for a rethug then give NY its fair share of tax dollars. Where is the Homeland Security money? Where is the support for first responders in the big cities? Where are the subsidies for mass transit? Where is the money promised after 9/11?

:hi:

:rofl:

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DNC Chairman Dean, DGA Chairman Richardson to Hold News Conference to Discuss 2005 Election Day Victories

11/8/2005 10:59:00 PM


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To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor, Political Reporter

Contact: Karen Finney or Josh Earnest, 202-863-8148, both of DNC, or Roberta Heine of DGA, 202-772-5610

News Advisory:

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and Democratic Governors Association Chairman Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, will hold a press conference Wednesday to discuss Democratic victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and others.

WHO: DNC Chairman Gov. Howard Dean and DGA Chairman Gov. Bill Richardson

WHAT: Press conference on Democratic victories

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: DNC Headquarters, First Floor, 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C.

For press credentials, please contact: Kimberly Hunter at hunterk@dnc.org or call 202-863-8148.

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I like the way the conference includes the DGA chair, that is very appropriate.

... with a link back to the parent thread.

:hi:

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Here's how:

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Thank you Dr Dean.

Let's hope the Democratic incumbents will take it to heart in next year's congressional elections and run on the values that brought them to politics in the first place.

This is how you take your country back as well...from the ground up.

I am so happy that Corzine and Kaine won tonight. This is great. I am just celebrating so much right now.

N/T

...we came, we saw, we KICKED THEIR ASS!

:kick:

Now we need to chase them down and finish them off.
They started this war. Now we must finish it. And I don't mean Iraq, of course.

YAY!!

to and about the Bush Administration. In clear, strong language he called for a statement from the WH that Libby and any others in Treasongate WILL NOT RECEIVE PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS (the only way we will get the truth). Then he blasted the evil doings of Dick Cheney. In this fine VIDEO CLIP from Coundown tonight, Keith Olbermann says Harry is a ball of fire, and he's right. (The second part of the video is on the screaming WH press conference with Scotty McClellan refusing to answer questions about torture.)

Here's the VIDEO link (Windows Media) from Can-o-Fun:
http://www.canofun.com/blog/videos/demandinganswersnov805.wmv

Let's hope the Dems are FINALLY going to join the vertebrates.

Thanks Doc.

I've been trying to find out through mainstream news groups, but
of course they take it for granted that everyone knows.

I know Virginia and New Jersey, and there was an election for mayor
in New York, and Arnie is campaigning on special issues, but what
else is happening?

Also, St. Paul kicked out its DINO Bush-backing mayor tonight!

I like that he put the emphasis on the winning candidates strong campeigns, Democratic values and refrained from gloating.

I am so thrilled our party did so well in yesterdays elections. Now we can clearly see that the tide is turning and Americans in droves are fed up with Rethuglican rule.

All I can say is where were you last November??

:kick: :bounce:

That's how it's done! WOOT WOOT!

Music to my ears. GO Dean!

:loveya: Howard Dean.

specifically the people of New Jersey and Virginia on the baby steps we have taken with this win, we still have a long road to travel before we take our democracy back, but this is a great start.:) :kick: :patriot:

and providing money through his PAC, to many of the candidates who won also. I am personally aware of two visits to NJ and a visit to CA to campaign against the Union campaign donation issue that was happily defeated. Both Clinton's also did some campaigning. I especially like Dean and Kerry though, because both are very big supporters of the grass-roots movement. I give $$ to both of their efforts.

Dean was right! :toast:

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