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Democratic Vision
The Democratic Vision
The Democratic Party is committed to keeping our nation safe and
expanding opportunity for every American. That commitment is reflected in an
agenda that emphasizes the security of our nation, strong economic growth,
affordable health care for all Americans, retirement security, honest
government, and civil rights.
Guiding Principles
Our Plan
We have a bold new direction for a secure America. We seek: 1) Honest
Leadership & Open Government, 2) Real Security, 3) Energy Independence, 4)
Economic Prosperity & Educational Excellence, 5) A Healthcare System that
Works for Everyone, and 6) Retirement Security
The 50-State Strategy
The Democratic Party is committed to winning elections at every level in
every region of the country, and we're getting started right now with a
massive effort to fund organizers on the ground in every state. The ultimate
goal? An active, effective group of Democrats organized in every single
precinct in the country.
Party Platform
The Democratic Party has a long and proud history of representing and
protecting the interests of working Americans and guaranteeing personal
liberties for all. One of the places we articulate our beliefs is in the
Party's National Platform, adopted every four years by the Delegates at the
National Convention.
Charter and Bylaws
Essentially, the Charter and Bylaws is the constitution of the Democratic
Party. It outlines the structure of the Party organization, and the
relationship among the National Convention, the National Committee, and
other Party organizations or operations. The Charter and Bylaws was last
amended by the Democratic National Committee at its December 5, 2005
meeting.
Congressional Leaders
 Speaker
of the House: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Nancy Pelosi made history this year, breaking the marble ceiling to become
the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
With Democrats returning to the majority for the first time in 12 years,
Speaker Pelosi and her leadership team are addressing the challenging issues
facing the American people after years of inaction. Under her leadership,
the 110th Congress is working to make America safer, to restore the American
Dream and to restore accountability to government.
http://www.speaker.gov/
 Senate Majority
Leader: Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a
reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Even his
Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach.
http://democrats.senate.gov/
 DNC Chairman:
Gov. Howard Dean
As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Gov. Howard Dean is making
the Democratic Party competitive in every race, in every district, in every
state and territory, while integrating national and state party operations
and standing up for Democrats' core values.
http://www.democrats.org/
 DGA
Chairwoman: Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius
Governor Kathleen Sebelius was elected Governor of Kansas in 2002, making
her the state's second female governor. In addition to being Chairwoman of
the DGA, Gov. Sebelius chairs the Governor's Ethanol Coalition and Education
Commission of the States. Time magazine named her one of the nation's top
five governors.
http://www.democraticgovernors.org/
 DSCC
Chairman: Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY)
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer is in his second term representing
New York State. Before his election to the Senate, Chuck represented the
Ninth Congressional District in Brooklyn and Queens for eighteen years.
Before that, he represented the Forty-Fifth Assembly District in Brooklyn
for six years.
http://www.dscc.org/
 DCCC
Chairman: Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Representative Van Hollen represents Maryland's 8th district after winning
election in 2002. Before joining the House of Representatives, the
Congressman served four years in Maryland's House of Delegates and eight
years in the State Senate. In 2006, Van Hollen headed up the DCCC's "Red to
Blue" program as one of their top lieutenants.
http://www.dccc.org/
 Majority
Leader Mike Gronstal
Senator Gronstal was elected Iowa Senate Majority Leader by his fellow
Democratic Senators after spearheading their efforts to capture 30 seats in
the Iowa Senate in 2006. He has been in the Senate since 1985 and was a
member of the House from 1983-85. He represents District 50 in the Iowa
Senate, which includes Council Bluffs and Carter Lake.
http://www.dlcc.org/
DNC OFFICERS
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Howard Dean, Chairman
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Lottie Shackelford, Vice Chair
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Linda Chavez-Thompson, Vice Chair
- Rep. Mike
Honda, Vice Chair
- Susan
Turnbull, Vice Chair
- Mark
Brewer, Vice Chair, Chairman ASDC
- Andrew
Tobias, Treasurer
- Alice
Travis Germond, Secretary
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Philip D. Murphy, National Finance Chair
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