Kucinich Wins DFA PULSE POLL!

The results are in. I want to thank you for sending a loud and clear message to the business-as-usual Washington pundits. You have made it clear that the Democratic Presidential Primary is far more competitive than beltway insiders would have you believe.

With over 150,000 votes cast, the DFA Pulse Poll is the largest internet poll to date in the 2008 primary.

The political pundits and beltway Democrats have been claiming that the primaries are already over, but 95% of the votes cast prove they are wrong.

Progressive activists want clear positions on Iraq and Iran. They're concerned with the power of special interest money in elections, and they want strait talk on issues such as funding social security and presidential power. DFA members want a Presidential candidate who will fight for progressive values and are looking for the candidates who are committed to changing the way politics is conducted in America.

Take a look for yourself. Check out the interactive results now:
http://DemocracyforAmerica.com/pulsepoll/results

We've heard from many of the candidates directly over the last three weeks.

Senator Barack Obama challenged DFA members to take the country forward in a new direction. Senator John Edwards demanded that as a DFA member himself, it is our time to take action together.

Governor Bill Richardson stood up for our brave men and women fighting for our country and pledged to bring every single troop home starting his first day in office. Senator Chris Dodd demanded we stop the Bush administration's abuse of power now and not wait for elections in 2008.

But no one worked harder to win your support then Congressman Dennis Kucinich. He made his progressive record on Iraq, universal health care, and the patriot act clear. He didn't just ask for your vote, he worked for the votes of your friends and neighbors. He asked his supporters to join DFA and vote to make sure you heard his message. He shot videos, issued press releases, and met with local DFA leaders and members all over the country to try and get your vote. And it worked.

Congressman Kucinich did not get the 66% required to earn the DFA Presidential Endorsement, but he did win our internet poll with an astounding 49,000 votes. Congratulations to Congressman Kucinich for working to win.

Check out the complete interactive results:
http://DemocracyforAmerica.com/pulsepoll/results

For more analysis check out these posts from DFA staff:

Pulse Poll: Counting votes and Fake votes
By DFA Technology Director, Tim Watson
http://www.BlogforAmerica.com/view/22860

The Power of the Draft Gore Movement
By DFA Political Director, Charles Chamberlain
http://www.BlogforAmerica.com/view/22861

Organizers and the DFA Link Community: How they voted
By DFA Field Coordinator, Ilya Sheyman
http://www.blogforamerica.com/view/22863

And finally, the top three announced candidates in New Hampshire:

Dennis Kucinich 36%
Barack Obama 20%
John Edwards 20%

No candidate earned more then 66% needed to win the DFA Presidential Endorsement. However, if you haven't gotten involved in the campaign of your favorite candidate yet, please consider joining the 36% of voters in the pulse poll that chose Congressman Kucinich for first in New Hampshire.

http://www.dennis4president.com

This election is too important to sit on the side lines. No matter what candidate you support, please take action today.

Thank you for everything you do,

-Charles

Charles Chamberlain
Political Director