Protect the vote: DFA supports 4 for Secretaries of State...take a look.

[madfloridian]

From the email from Jim Dean today:

"The best way to protect our vote is to elect responsible, ethical leaders to the office of Secretary of State. When people like Ken Blackwell and Katherine Harris control the election process it should be no surprise that voters are disenfranchised and that our democracy is undermined.

Democracy for America is supporting four great Secretary of State candidates that will start restoring fairness to our elections. These candidates all support verifiable paper ballots and strong protections for voter rights. They all have a great chance to win, but they need your help to put their campaigns over the top. Please read more and help them in any way you can:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/sos

"Deb Markowitz -- Vermont. Deb is serving her 8th year in office as Vermont's Secretary of State. She is currently the president of the NASS (National Association of Secretaries of State) and serves on the Board of Advisors to the Federal Elections Assistance Commission. As Secretary of State Deb has been a progressive voice for transparency in elections administration and the elimination of unnecessary barriers to voting. She has implemented an ambitious election reform agenda in Vermont and her voter education and outreach programs are being used as a model for other states. Please join EMILY's List, the Women's Campaign Fund and Democracy for America in supporting Deb Markowitz's efforts to win another term in office."
http://www.debforvermont.com/donate.html

Debra Bowen -- California. Debra is a State Senator, Chair of the Senate Elections Committee, and a good-government watchdog. As Secretary of State, Debra will ensure California properly certifies all of its voting equipment -- particularly the new electronic voting machines. She will also establish an appropriate auditing mechanism to guarantee the results of every election are 100% accurate. Join Democracy for America, California for Democracy, and EMILY's List in supporting Debra Bowen for California's Secretary of State.
http://www.debrabowen.com/

Jennifer Brunner -- Ohio. Jennifer is a former Franklin County, OH Judge. Before being elected to the bench, Jennifer served as Legislative Counsel of the Ohio Secretary of State's Office. She is a former member of the Franklin County Board of Elections and has over thirteen years of experience in election law representing citizen groups, labor unions, and candidates for state offices. Brunner has promised to make all Ohio elections "free, fair, open, and honest" and to oversee a process that can be "audited and verified." Please join Democracy for American, Emily's List, the Women's Campaign Forum, and we can win this seat and end the corruption in Ohio's election process.
http://www.jenniferbrunner.com/

Mark Ritchie -- Minnesota. Mark emerged as a national leader on voting rights issues in 2004 when he headed the National Voice Coalition. This nonpartisan Get Out the Vote campaign that coordinated the work of over 1000 groups nationwide and resulted in 5 million new registered voters. Mark is a champion in the fight against voter suppression, and is an ardent proponent of a voter verified paper trail. As Secretary of State, he will be a leader in removing unfair and discriminatory barriers to civic participation.
http://www.markritchie06.net/

These four candidates are critical in the fight to ensure fair elections in our country. I urge you to get involved and help them in any way you can.

Sincerely,

Jim Dean
Chair

[madfloridian]

1. Elect who controls the votes...good way to start the change.

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[snowbear]

2. Awesome..... Way to go!

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[madfloridian]

3. I agree.

Sending a little their way tomorrow.