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The Culture of Activism in Iowa

[courtesy of Blog for America]

DFA-endorsed candidate Ed Fallon, who is running to unseat Bush-Democrat Leonard Boswell in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, was today endorsed by Iowa's largest paper, The Des Moines Register.  This is a great development and speaks volumes of the dynamic, people-powered campaign that Ed Fallon is running.  From the endorsement:

After interviewing both candidates and reviewing their records, the editorial board can no longer embrace the congressman as the best person to represent Iowa in Congress. Fallon is running under the slogan "new energy for Iowa." On June 3, Democrats in the 3rd District should give Fallon a chance to unleash some of his ideas and energy in Washington.

Check out the full endorsement at the Des Moines Register.

Danny
Communications Director

DFA in the News

by DFA Staff [courtesy of Blog for America]

Condi Must Go Campaign:

National Journal

Washington Post

The New York Times

Ed Fallon for Congress:

The Politico

Jimmy Dahroug for New York State Senate:

New York Daily News

Mark Leno for California State Senate:

The San Mateo Daily Journal

Enjoy.

Danny
Communications Director

Help Fallon Win $1,000 from Contest

by Stacy Brenton [courtesy of Blog for America]

DFA endorsed congressional candidate Ed Fallon, who's challenging Blue-Dog Democrat Leonard Boswell, is running in a close second in a contest which could net him $1,000.

eQualityGiving; an organization that works to achieve legal equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) Americans is holding the contest for its endorsed federal candidates. Co-founder, Ken Ahonen will make a personal contribution to the winning candidate. This year, Fallon is just one of nine federal candidates that have earned this recognition, and he is the only candidate in the nation to earn this endorsement twice.

Click here to vote for Fallon

Fallon has never accepted contributions from PACs or lobbyists and only accepts donations from individuals.  His opponent, Leonard Boswell, raised more than $700,000 last year with 74% of it coming from PACs and lobbyists.

Vote Now and help Fallon DEFEAT Blue Dog Leonard Boswell!

 

Some Things You Should Know About Leonard Boswell

by DFA Staff [courtesy of Blog for America]

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to provide a little more information on Rep. Leonard Boswell and his DFA-Endorsed primary challenger Ed Fallon.

Contribute $20.08 right now and support a Democrat with the backbone to stand up for progressive values.

http://www.actblue.com/page/supported

Where do they stand on...

The War in Iraq:

Ed Fallon: opposed Bush's war from the start and believes we need a more diplomatic approach to foreign policy, not just in Iraq but throughout the Middle East

Leonard Boswell: voted for the Iraq War and has continued to support additional funding with no timetable to bring the troops home

Campaign Funding:

Ed Fallon: has never accepted money from lobbyists

Leonard Boswell: accepts donations from lobbyists

Spying on Americans:

Ed Fallon: opposes Bush's warrantless wiretapping of innocent Americans

Leonard Boswell: voted for increased warrantless surveillance on the American people

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50 State Roundup

by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

There are some interesting stories coming out of the 50 State community blogs. If you don't see your favorite state on the list check out the state blogrolls at Open Left and MyDD.

Texas
   Phillip Martin of Burnt Orange Report lays out the strategy of how Barack Obama can win Texas.

Oregon
   First recorded version of Ginsberg's HOWL was in Berkley, right? Nope--a new discovery puts it at Portland's Reed College, 52 years ago this Valentine's Day.

Michigan
   Clinton, Obama campaigning for - but not IN - Michigan

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