Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

Crossposted from Miami-Dade Dems

Terrific news for Annette Taddeo, our brilliant challenger against a Bush rubber-stamp in Washington. Taddeo now has full backing of the Democratic Party establishment’s Red to Blue program. It was leaked out today on The Politico and the Down with Tyranny blogs. This will mean more funding for her campaign against Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and equal footing with the other Democratic challengers in South Florida, Joe Garcia and Raul Martinez, who have been on the Red to Blue list for some time.

We all can help build momentum in this important race by canvassing for Annette Taddeo, who’s a multiple winner this week – certified also after winning a national contest among progressives to show whose backers would work the hardest.

First, canvassing details for those in South Florida. This event is primarily backed by the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida but everyone’s welcome to join.
• When: 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Sept. 14
• Where: Little Havana, at the Ayesteran restaurant, 706 SW 27th Ave.
• Who: Millie Herrera 305 972-4162.

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Great news for Sharen Neuhardt (D-Yellow Springs), battling empty suit-plagiarist Steve Austria (R-Beavercreek) for the open 7th Ohio Congressional District seat! The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has added her race to it's top tier "Red-to-Blue" program, described as "highlight[ing] top Democratic campaigns across the country. ... These candidates earned a spot in the program by surpassing fundraising goals and skillfully demonstrating to voters that they stand for change and will represent new priorities when elected to Congress."

This is a remarkable and exciting development because Neuhardt was elevated to the top tier without spending any time on the intermediate "Emerging Races" list.

“I am honored to receive this support,” said Neuhardt in a press release. “I am committed to making sure the interests of the people in this District are heard as I make my way to Congress. This honor reflects what I’ve been hearing from voters – this is not the same old 7th Congressional District. People are ready for change and I plan to bring it.”

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman Chris Van Hollen mentioned State Senator/NJ-03 Congressional Candidate John Adler in his speech at the Democratic National Convention tonight. Van Hollen:

Now, we take our campaign to the whole country, with more than 50 terrific Democratic candidates for change.

And we're honored to have some of them with us tonight: from New Jersey's 3rd District, a fighter for the middle class, state Senator John Adler

Adler is an Obama delegate, and one of Obama's earliest supporters in the state.

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During the day tomorrow: the Disability Caucus meets, as do the Faith Caucus and Women's Caucus. The Youth Caucus and the Veterans' and Military Families' caucus will also meet.

Tuesday night's theme: Renewing America's Promise.

Senator Hillary Clinton will be the headline prime-time speaker and former Virginia Governor Mark Warner will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday night. Pay Equity pioneer Lilly Ledbetter will also address the Convention on Tuesday.

Other Tuesday speakers will include:

Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana; Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts; Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas; Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona; Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia; Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin; Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania; Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio; Governor David Paterson of New York; Governor Chet Culver of Iowa; Senator Bob Casey, Jr., of Pennsylvania; Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont; former Secretary of Energy and Transportation Federico Peña; House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer; House Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel; Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Assistant to the Speaker of the House; and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Chris Van Hollen, who will use his time to showcase his top candidates for change.

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The 2008 Convention: Americans Gathering To Change The Course Of A Nation

Program Schedule

Monday, August 25 – One Nation

Barack Obama’s story is an American story that reflects a life of struggle, opportunity and responsibility like those faced by Americans everyday. The opening night of the Convention will highlight Barack’s life story, his commitment to change, and the voices of Americans who are calling for a new direction for this country.

Monday’s headline prime-time speaker will be Michelle Obama.

Other Monday night speakers include:
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri; Barack Obama’s sister Maya Soetero-Ng and Craig Robinson, Michelle Obama’s older brother; Jerry Kellman, mentor and long-time friend of Barack Obama; Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr.; former Indiana Representative Lee Hamilton; Tom Balanoff, President of Illinois SEIU; Nancy Keenan, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America; NEA President Reg Weaver; AFT President Randi Weingarten; Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan; State Comptroller Dan Hynes; Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulis; Chicago City Clerk Miguel del Valle; and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.

Monday night will also feature a tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

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