Tom Allen
2008
US Senate
Maine
Undecided
“I believe elected representatives are bound to work towards the benefit of the common good and not the interest of a few individuals.”
Kay Barnes
2008
US Congress
6th District
Missouri
Undecided
“I firmly believe that everyone should be treated with respect as human beings and that diversity is an asset, not a detriment to our society.”
Kate Brown
2008
Secretary of State
Oregon
Undecided
"Throughout my career, both in the legislature and as a family and juvenile law attorney, I have been motivated by a sense of fairness and social justice. These are the values that will move this country towards full equality, whether it is securing equal rights, creating pay equity or ensuring that every person has access to health care."
Steve Bullock
2008
Attorney General
Montana
Undecided
“I believe we have an obligation to one another, to leave our state and our world in a better place than we found it, and to improve opportunities for our children and grandchildren.”
Darcy Burner
2008
US Congress
8th District
Washington
Undecided
“Leadership is seeing the big picture, knowing how to get there, and then painting that picture so vividly that the rest of the world eagerly comes along.”
Adam M. Fetterman
2008
State House
81st District
Florida
Undecided
“I relish the opportunity to be an agent of change, refusing to accept the status quo, always believing we can improve.”
Bill Foster
2008
US Congress
14th District
Illinois
Won Special
"Year after year the same people run for office and nothing changes in Washington. I'm Bill Foster, and as a scientist and businessman I want to stop the political bickering and start solving problems."
Joan Fitz-Gerald
2008
US Congress
2nd District
Colorado
Undecided
“As State Senate President, I’m proud that we improved funding for our schools, expanded Coloradans access to health care, and made Colorado a national leader in renewable energy. I’m looking forward to talking with voters across the district about bringing the same kind of change to Washington.”
Mary Jo Kilroy
2008
US Congress
15th District
Ohio
Undecided
“I envision an America where our government supports sustainable, livable, communities where people can live, work, play and raise a family.”
Ann Kirkpatrick
2008
US Congress
1st District
Arizona
Undecided
“I want America to be a place where people are hopeful and know that our best days are ahead of us.”
Deb Lavender
2008
State House
94th District
Missouri
Undecided
“I am dedicated to leading by example and making a difference in our world.”
Nicholas Leibham
2008
US Congress
50th District
California
Undecided
“My highest priority is to restore confidence in our Democracy and make Americans proud of their government again.”
Jack Markell
2008
Governor
Delaware
Undecided
“We need to raise our expectations; we need to demand more of ourselves. We can and we must do better. The issue in this campaign is whether we’re going to continue along the path that we’ve been following or whether we’re going to take bold steps toward a stronger, healthier Delaware.”
Chellie Pingree
2008
US Congress
1st District
Maine
Undecided
“It is critical that we return our country to a thriving and functioning democracy, and fighting for that requires eternal vigilance.”
Andrew Rice
2008
US Senate
Oklahoma
Undecided
“Bold changes of direction occur when a leader puts their own political self-interest at risk to forge a third way.”
Jim Roth
2008
Corporation Commissioner
Oklahoma
Undecided
“My vision for America is to build a stronger union where each voice is heard and each person is respected so this Country can become a beacon of hope, innovation and inspiration for the world around us.”
Dan Seals
2008
US Congress
10th District
Illinois
Won Primary
“When we give every single person the chance to realize their potential, our country will in turn realize its own potential.”
Jeanne Shaheen
2008
US Senate
New Hampshire
Undecided
“The fundamental core value that guides my decision making is that everyone deserves a fair shot at living a full life.”
Mike Smith
2008
US Congress
8th District
Florida
Undecided
“I believe our community deserves fresh ideas from their Congressman and independent leadership that reflects our values and priorities. That is why I am running for Congress.”
Jackie Speier
2008
US Congress
12th District
California
Won Special
“I believe within my lifetime it is possible that the world will look to America as living proof that people of all backgrounds and ethnicities can come together to create and sustain communities where there is equal access to education, quality affordable healthcare, and an equitable justice system.”
