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Dean Statement on the Passing of Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones: "We are greatly saddened about the passing of Congresswoman Tubbs Jones. Stephanie was a true American hero and inspiring leader, having spent...

Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008


From the Archives

John F. Kennedy accepts the Democratic nomination at the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. We are not here to curse the darkness; we are here to light a candle. As Winston Churchill said on taking office some twenty...

Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 · Comments (4)


More from the Road

We had amazing weather in Cleveland yesterday afternoon for our event (photos here). Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones was able to make it, and if you've ever seen her speak, you know how fun she can be. (Our bus driver Glen...

Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 · Comments (1)


Day Two

We rolled out this morning for stops in Columbus, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Cincinnati was a good event with a group of excited people, and after an obligatory side-stop for some of us at a Skyline Chili, we made our way...

Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 · Comments (1)


DNC Statement on Passing of Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Bill Gwatney

Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean, DNC Vice Chair Lottie Shackelford, and former mayor of Little Rock, and Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer, the President of the Association of State Democratic Chairs, issued the following statement on the passing of Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Bill Gwatney.

Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008