| BURLINGTON,
VT -- This past weekend, Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal joined Democracy
for America (DFA) members from across the country for a weekend
seminar in Burlington, Vermont. In her address, Rep. Chappelle-Nadal
discussed her campaign for the Missouri State House last year and
the impact of Democracy for America's endorsement on her candidacy.
"I can honestly say, if it weren't for Democracy for America,
I wouldn't be an elected official today," said Chappelle-Nadal.
"DFA not only helped draw attention and garner support for
my race, but they also legitimized me as a person and as a candidate.
I humbly thank them for their continued support."
During her address, Rep. Chappelle-Nadal also stressed the importance
of voter inclusion and increased diversity within her community
and throughout the state of Missouri. Other speakers included,
Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America and Paul Hackett, congressional
candidate for Ohio's 2nd District.
Last year, Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal was one of the first "Dean
Dozen" candidates endorsed by Democracy for America and Gov.
Howard Dean in the 2004 election cycle.
Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated
to building a grassroots network of fiscally responsible and socially
progressive activists and candidates running for all levels of
office. Through the use of grassroots tactics, coalition building
strategies, activist trainings and online support, DFA is giving
ordinary people the power to reform their political system. www.DemocracyforAmerica.com
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