Campaign Speech / page 31

Debbie A Stabenow
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Democratic Women of the Senate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention - July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Sen. Barbara Mikulski In 1987, I was the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right. Yes, the history of women in the Senate is that short—it's about 4'11". Though I was the first, I didn't want to be the only. I lit one candle, but I wanted more women, so we could light a torch, and lighten the load on all of you. As our ranks have grown, I've had the privilege of mentoring so many talented women. And you know what? In 2000, I got […]
Maria Cantwell
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Democratic Women of the Senate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention - July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Sen. Barbara Mikulski In 1987, I was the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right. Yes, the history of women in the Senate is that short—it's about 4'11". Though I was the first, I didn't want to be the only. I lit one candle, but I wanted more women, so we could light a torch, and lighten the load on all of you. As our ranks have grown, I've had the privilege of mentoring so many talented women. And you know what? In 2000, I got […]
Amy Klobuchar
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Democratic Women of the Senate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention - July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Sen. Barbara Mikulski In 1987, I was the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right. Yes, the history of women in the Senate is that short—it's about 4'11". Though I was the first, I didn't want to be the only. I lit one candle, but I wanted more women, so we could light a torch, and lighten the load on all of you. As our ranks have grown, I've had the privilege of mentoring so many talented women. And you know what? In 2000, I got […]
Elizabeth Warren
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Address at 2012 Democratic National Convention - Sept. 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
I'm Elizabeth Warren, and this is my first Democratic Convention. I never thought I'd run for Senate. And I sure never dreamed that I'd get to be the warm-up act for President Bill Clinton. He’s an amazing man, who had the good sense to marry one of the coolest women on the planet. I want to give a special shout out to the Massachusetts delegation. I'm counting on you to help me win and to help President Obama win. I'm here tonight to talk about hard-working people: people who get […]
Jan Schakowsky
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention - Sept. 3, 2008
September 3, 2008
In 145 days, George W. Bush will no longer be president of the United States. And if we do everything we can for the next 67 days, my friend Barack Obama will take his place. Now, for the family on the verge of losing their home, the uninsured dad who is praying each night his kids don't get sick, the waitress struggling with the rising cost of everything-for them, and millions more middle-class Americans who are barely holding on, this moment can't come too soon. The choice is clear: continue […]
Nancy Pelosi
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at 2012 Democratic National Convention - Sept. 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
Good evening, fellow Democrats! That American dream is the story of America. We are here to reignite the American dream. That is why I’m pleased to see so many young people—the future of our party, the hope of America. I stand before you as the first mother and first grandmother to serve as Democratic leader and first speaker of the House of Representatives. For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant […]
Barbara Lee
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at 2012 Democratic National Convention - Sept. 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
I am so pleased I had a role in drafting this remarkable document. It embodies the values we hold dear as Democrats and as Americans. And it sets forth our great President’s vision for our future where together we will reignite the American Dream for ALL. Because the reality is: four years ago, the American Dream had slipped out of reach for too many. And it had turned into a nightmare for millions. President Obama changed our course. He invested in our future and put men and women back to […]
Cheri Bustos
categories: Announcement Speech, Campaign Speech, Speeches
Congressional candidacy announcement - Nov. 20, 2011
November 20, 2011
Thank you, everybody, for coming. I am seeing some people who I have not seen in a long time, and it means a lot to me that you guys are here. Thank you so much. Andy, thank you for that introduction. I swear I did not write that. That means a lot to me as well. It does. As Andy alluded to, I am an East Moline city council member, but I am not a professional politician. I don't have a famous name. I am an everyday working woman, and […]
Kelly Ayotte
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
First Stump Speech - Aug. 11, 2009
August 11, 2009
Thank you so much for the introduction, and it is great to be here with all of you tonight. In fact, Lake Winnipesaukee is one of the favorite places in our state and I spent a lot of time here. In fact I learned the fundamentals of this campaign just a few towns down the road in Meredith, where I held my first job as a busgirl and later as a waitress at Mame's Restaurant. At that restaurant, I learned that listening is the most important thing to serving your […]
Karen Bass
categories: Campaign Speech, Speeches
Remarks at the 2012 Democratic National Convention - Sept. 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
I stand before you today as a proud member of the Congressional Black Caucus and former Speaker of the California State Assembly. Forty-seven years ago in the face of opposition from those who said states should have the right to discriminate, America passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965. People of all races, religions and backgrounds joined together and fought for that law because every one of us deserves a fair shake and a fair chance at achieving our version of the American Dream. The right to vote gives us […]