In 2005 Virginia showed us how it was done. County by County, precinct by precinct, Virginia Democrats sent Tim Kaine to the Governor's mansion - moving Virginia further ahead, turning precincts from red to blue along the way.
This year the country has it's eyes on the Mother State and James Webb - the fighting Democrat challenging poor bored George Allen.
We're keeping our eyes on the Congressional Districts up for grabs. In NoVa we could see Andy Hurst replace Big Oil pal Davis. We could see Judy Feder, whose impressive fund-raising has put her in the spotlight recently, take out a GOP incumbent as well.
Today we're asking if you've got what it takes to make it happen - are you making the commitment to a blue November.
In Oregon, they put it like this:
Gov. Dean has often been assailed by the establishment wing of the party, which seems to prefer that money flowing into DNC coffers be used for TV ads in targeted races. Like most DNC members, I believe that the 50-State Strategy is the right direction: We need to fight in every district, in every race that we can. We need to build our farm teams by electing state legislators, governors, mayors, county commissioners, and sheriffs.So, Dean kept his part of the bargain. Will you? Will you go out and work for candidates and show that people-powered politics, rather than triangulation and targeting, can keep the red tide at bay?
In Virginia I've seen the answer. I know it is yes.
This weekend, you can prove it once again by standing up and committing to to working for victory at The Democratic Reunion.
There are 23 events and counting scheduled for the weekend.
For instance, you can join Andy Hurst and his team in Prince William County on Saturday. Hurst camp gives you more info here.
Or, if Sunday works for you, team up with Congressman Moran and Jim Webb in the Dogwood/Reston area.
Where will you be this weekend?
Thanks again for all the help Tracy.