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NOV. 7, 2007, www.utdemocrats.org | Signs of autumn in the Wasatch (© Willie Holdman, www.willieholdman.com)
FROM THE CHAIR | WAYNE HOLLAND 'Really a victory for the Democratic Party' - POLLSTER DAN JONES, commenting in The Deseret Morning News on Ralph Becker's decisive win Tuesday over Dave Buhler for Salt Lake City mayor. But Jones could have been referring to the determined efforts of Utahns who believe in common-sense, progressive solutions to our most pressing problems. The election results affirmed the Democratic message - that our political system in Utah works best when we embrace our COMMON VALUES. Voters overwhelmingly elected Ralph Becker mayor of Salt Lake City. Ralph has a strong vision for the future (as "Blueprint Man") and the collaborative spirit to get things done. Voters saw through the distortions, dirty tricks, and personal smears of a multimillion dollar campaign designed to undermine our neighborhood public schools through vouchers. They resoundingly said "NO!" To all of you who stood up in defense of those schools, we say "Thanks." Make no mistake. The fight is just beginning. Let's make Tuesday's vote the beginning of responsible Democratic government in Utah and the end of Republican arrogance. KICKING ASS | THE BLOG OF UTAH DEMOCRATIC PARTY In wake of Tuesday's election, a Deseret Morning News editorial asks "what do voucher opponents propose?" The former head of the Utah GOP and now editor of the newspaper, should know the answer. It was published in his own paper, although buried pretty deep. THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION Faith in the 'black chick from Brooklyn' Leah Doughtry, who gave the keynote address at the Utah Democratic Party's recent Eleanor Roosevelt Luncheon, is a Pentecostal pastor and one-woman hurricane of a political operative. When not speaking English in slow, soothing tones, she can sometimes be found speaking in tongues. Daughtry is unknown outside Washington, but within the world of Democratic politics, the "black chick from Brooklyn," as she calls herself, is a powerful player. In her job as chief of staff of the Democratic National Committee - No. 2 to Chairman Howard Dean - she runs the party's day-to-day national strategy. Daughtry is also in charge of planning the Democratic convention next summer in Denver. But as she sees it, that's nowhere near as daunting a challenge as her efforts to shake Democrats free of their image as a faith-averse party whose candidates care about "values voters" only in an election year. Read about her work in a
2ND DISTRICT UPDATE | JIM MATHESON • Endorsing a backstop for Utah homeowners in the event of a natural disaster (Nov. 8) • Supporting the defense bill; securing funding for Utah projects (Nov. 8) • Promoting jobs, strengthening democracy through free trade (Nov. 7) • Securing funding for community health centers (Nov. 6) THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS | NEW DIRECTIONS The American people demanded a new direction a year ago. Under Democratic leadership, the 101st Congress is focusing on the real priorities of the American people: strengthening national security and ending the war in Iraq, expanding college aid, raising the minimum wage, providing health care for 10 million children (vetoed by Bush), fighting global warming and promoting energy independence, investing in good paying jobs, and restoring public trust. See for yourself how we did on the issues that matter most to you. Go to www.democrats.org The Democratic Party of Utah 455 S. 300 East, Suite 301 | Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | 801-328-1212 www.utdemocrats.org Support your Utah Democratic Party through ACT BLUE www.actblue.com/page/utdemocrats |