John Bonifaz
2006
Secretary of State
Massachusetts
Lost Primary
“This campaign will not be dominated by big money interests and wealthy contributors. It will be a campaign for our hopes, our dreams, our vision for democracy.”
Debra Bowen
2006
Secretary of State
California
Won Primary
Won General
“Leadership is earning trust, and using that trust to move America ahead in huge steps – making gigantic strides forward.”
Sherrod Brown
2006
US Senate
Ohio
Won Primary
Won General
“Helping people reach their goals in life – helping them to be all they can be: that’s leadership.”
Darcy Burner
2006
US Congress
8th District
Washington
Won Primary
Lost General
“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.”
Jennifer Brunner
2006
Secretary of State
Ohio
Won Primary
Won General
“The ideal leader is selfless, focused on tasks that will achieve what is best for many. By example, such a leader inspires people to be the change they wish for.”
Richard Cordray
2006
State Treasurer
Ohio
Won Primary
Won General
“Leadership requires an understanding, curiosity, and the will to exert pressure for change.”
Matt Dunne
2006
Lieutenant Governor
Vermont
Won Primary
Lost General
“It’s the job of leaders to help build communities for the better.”
Brooke Ellison
2006
State Senate
2nd District
New York
Won Primary
Lost General
“Leadership is fighting through your own personal adversity to help other people make a difference in their lives.”
Keith Ellison
2006
US Congress
5th District
Minnesota
Won Primary
Won General
“If you’re wondering where a leader can take you, look to see if he’s left any lasting foot prints where he’s already been.”
Diane Farrell
2006
US Congress
4th District
Connecticut
Won Primary
Lost General
“Knowing how to spark ideas and progress and how to help people achieve their all – that’s what being a leader is all about.”
Gabby Giffords
2006
US Congress
8th District
Arizona
Won Primary
Won General
“I believe in fighting for a government that works for all of us – not just the privileged and connected.”
Kirsten Gillibrand
2006
US Congress
20th District
New York
Won Primary
Won General
“I am running for Congress because I know the importance of standing up for what we believe in and serving the public good.”
Raj Goyle
2006
State House
87th District
Kansas
Won Primary
Won General
“Leadership is bringing the community together to solve the toughest challenges. Unity is leadership”
Anton Gunn
2006
State House
9th District
South Carolina
Won Primary
Lost General
“I am running to bring responsive and responsible leadership to our government and to move our state into the twenty-first century.”
Chuck Hoskin
2006
State House
6th District
Oklahoma
Won Primary
Won General
“Experience and hard work are traits that make a leader. The ability to inspire others makes you a great leader.”
Ike Leggett
2006
Montgomery County Executive
Maryland
Won Primary
Won General
“To be a leader is to bring others with you to a better vision of tomorrow. Leadership is about action.”
Jim Martin
2006
Lieutenant Governor
Georgia
Won Primary
Lost General
“Leadership requires stating your principles and working with everyone. That earns you the trust to fight and win even the toughest of battles.”
Andy Meisner
2006
State House
27th District
Michigan
Won Primary
Won General
“A leader shows the courage to fight for those who have no voice, and for a positive vision of America guided by progressive ideals.”
Chris Murphy
2006
US Congress
5th District
Connecticut
Won Primary
Won General
“Leadership is about helping our children to instill the values and personal strength they will need to thrive in the 21st Century. ”
Lois Murphy
2006
US Congress
6th District
Pennsylvania
Won Primary
Lost General
“Leadership is about helping our children to instill the values and personal strength they will need to thrive in the 21st Century. ”
Rebecca Otto
2006
State Auditor
Minnesota
Won Primary
Won General
“Leadership requires courage, persistence, and passion with a drive to overcome the attitude that change is not possible.”
Angie Paccione
2006
US Congress
4th District
Colorado
Won Primary
Lost General
“Real leadership requires the vision and the courage to never compromise your principles, and never forget our commitment to the success of each individual American.”
Hannah Pingree
2006
State House
Majority Leader
36th District
Maine
Won Primary
Won General
“Leadership is moving bold and innovative approaches forward — especially solutions that improve the lives of middle class Americans and redefine our commitment to the common good.”
Jamie Raskin
2006
State Senate
20th District
Maryland
Won Primary
Won General
“We have to take a few steps outside of our private lives and professional selves to fight for the common good and make our kids part of that change.”
Andrew Rice
2006
State Senate
46th District
Oklahoma
Won Primary
Won General
“Bold changes of direction occur when a leader puts their own political self-interest at risk to forge a third way.”
Hans Riemer
2006
Montgomery County Council
5th District
Maryland
Lost Primary
“Leaders engage the community in achieving a big goal and don’t stop until the job is done!”
Mark Ritchie
2006
Secretary of State
Minnesota
Won Primary
Won General
“Leadership in this day and age is about making the pledge of liberty and justice for all a reality.”
David Roth
2006
US Congress
45th District
California
Won Primary
Lost General
“Real political leadership is about empowering people, families, and communities to achieve their highest aspirations.”
John Sarbanes
2006
US Congress
3rd District
Maryland
Won Primary
Won General
“With unrivaled vision and unbounded hope, leaders bring dignity to the democratic spirit.”
Dan Seals
2006
US Congress
10th District
Illinois
Won Primary
Lost General
“Leadership is finding common ground to solve our toughest challenges together.”
Ted Strickland
2006
Governor
Ohio
Won Primary
Won General
“What we desperately need is leadership willing to set our goals well above the horizon.”
Jon Tester
2006
US Senate
Montana
Won Primary
Won General
“The problem with government today is that those who need help aren’t getting it and those who are getting it don’t need it. I believe the essence of leadership in the United States Senate is to reverse that trend. ”
Ken Ulman
2006
Howard County Executive
Maryland
Won Primary
Won General
“Leaders possess an innate ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward a specific goal or ideal.”
