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Why We Choose To Be Democrats... |
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Why one person from
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“When I was in high school John F. Kennedy was elected President of
the United States. I was captured by his administration. It breathed life
into the concept of public service, it reached out to Americans in general
and youths in particular? Whether
it's education, civil rights, women's rights, health care, affordable
housing, clean air and water, or food production, I trust only one party to
do what's right - the Democratic Party. That is why I am proud to be a
Democrat." |
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Why Lottie Shackelford, DNC Vice Chair, is a Democrat: |
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“As we approach the 33rd
anniversaries of the assassinations of civil rights leaders and public
servants Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, I am reminded of the
sacrifice we have made as a nation striving toward a better democracy. I am a Democrat because I too believe in the fundamental right of all
Americans to participate in our nation's prosperity. I believe in a
government that enhances the lives of its citizens with affordable health
care, a cleaner environment, strong living standards, and an innovative
educational system. Most of all, I am a Democrat because I believe in the
will of the people. In my 30 years as a public administrator and Party member, I have
witnessed many political cycles, trends, victories and pitfalls. In the words
of Democratic Governor Adlai Stevenson at the 1952 Convention, "what
counts now is not just what we are against, but what we are for. Who leads us
is less important than what leads us -- what convictions, what courage, what
faith -- win or lose." This is an extraordinary transition time for the Democratic Party. Voters
and reporters are in a quagmire of skepticism and doubt concerning the
integrity of a presidential election. My fellow Democrats, we have a serious
work to do in the days ahead. This is an opportunity for us to grow as a nation, restore the faith of
the people in our democracy and reach for the good and acceptable will. Our
nation's founders envisioned the door of democracy as one equally open to
all. This is the goal for which we in the Democratic Party valiantly fight.
Americans are an enduring people and we are a tenacious Party. We are
reaching out to a new generation of political workers. And the Democratic
Party Leadership is resolute and strong. I am a Democrat because I know Democrats put the people first, and the country is a better place when a Democrat is in office.” |