You still have the power
by Gov Howard Dean MD
Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 07:11:23 AM PST
In the face of this frustration, in the face of low Democratic voter turnouts because people are fed up; in the face of friends and allies seemingly giving up; in the face of Democrats losing because they won’t stand up for the values of the Party;
I think it's time we took stock of ourselves, our considerable accomplishments, our opportunity to lead, and where we are going with our efforts to change our country.
If we stop for a minute, take a piece of paper and write down our values, for me, it's simple:• We value a healthcare system that covers all of us.
• We value a Democratic Party that fights for real change, in all 50 states, even when it’s hard.
• We value the ability to compromise without compromising our values.
• We value leaders who won’t quit, and who are willing to take risks. We appreciate leaders like Congresswoman Pingree and Congressman Polis who are still working for a public option.
• We value a good, strong American backbone.
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Later this year elections will be held across our country, and there is work being done that will decide the future direction of policies and politics at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Point:
This is not about whether we like the Party or not, it's about getting good people into our political leadership. And there is still plenty of opportunity to make it happen.
more:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/2/8/835050/-You-still-have-the-power