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Honest Government & Open Government

We will end the Republican culture of corruption and restore a government as good as the people it serves, starting with real ethics reform.

The Democratic Party is committed to real ethics reform and

 meaningful campaign finance reform that protects our rights and ensures that elected officials act ethically -- not just within the law, but within the spirit of the law. Democrats offer an aggressive reform package to reverse Republican excesses and restore the public trust.

We are committed to immediate change to lead our country in a new direction, to put an end to Republican business as usual, and to make certain our nation's leaders serve the people's interests, not special interests. For us, this commitment spans our lifetime, as we were elected to represent the people, not the powerful.

Our goal is to restore accountability, honesty and openness at all levels of government. To do so, we will create and enforce rules that demand the highest ethics from every public servant, sever unethical ties between lawmakers and lobbyists, and establish clear standards that prevent the trading of official business for gifts.

 
   
 
 
 
 

Latest Press Releases

General William Odom to Deliver Democratic Radio Address

Lieutenant General William E. Odom, U.S. Army (Ret.) delivered the Democratic Radio Address. General Odom has served as Director of the National Security Agency and Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence. General Odom discusses why he believes President Bush should sign the conference report on the Iraq Accountability Act.

Released on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM

Dean Applauds the Introduction of Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement applauding the introduction of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit employment discrimination based on an employees' sexual orientation or gender identity:

Released on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 03:55 PM

RNC = Really Not Complying

Today, the RNC issued a press release indicating that they would not comply with requests made by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for materials relating to the possibly illegal use of RNC emails by White House staff members. RNC Chairman Mike Duncan argued that turning over the e-mails meant revealing the RNC’s “playbook.”

Released on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 01:47 PM

McCain 2.0? Re-Launch of Flailing Campaign Fizzles

After several false, sputtering starts, including his original "announcement" on the Late Show earlier this year, John McCain is again re-launching his struggling presidential campaign today to try to turn things around. The latest "announcement" also follows dismal results in McCain's first quarter fundraising, poorly received retooling speeches, and an appearance on the Daily Show last night where McCain was on the defensive and even got booed by the crowd.

Released on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 01:45 PM

Rudy Too Arrogant For America

While campaigning in New Hampshire last night, Rudy Giuliani resorted to hurling desperate attacks about Democrats while trying to tout his national security credentials. Despite the fact that he failed to prepare New York City for the second attack on the World Trade Center and he has not acknowledged the dire realities on the ground in Iraq, Giuliani yesterday said, "Democrats want to put us back on defense."

Released on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 01:44 PM

DNC Marks Equal Pay Day

April 24th marks Equal Pay Day 2007, which symbolizes the day in the year when women’s wages finally catch up to men’s wages of 2006. Equal Pay Day demonstrates that women must work an additional four months to take home the same income as their male counterparts do in a year.

Released on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 03:35 PM

McCain Highlights Immigration Reversal in Run Up to Announcement

hile McCain was once the leading proponent of the Kennedy-McCain comprehensive immigration reform bill, he has backed away from it in the face of opposition from conservative Republican activists.

Released on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 03:02 PM

It’s Been 90 Days and Counting: Escalation Plan Still Not Working

President Bush once again today defended his failed Iraq policies. When President Bush first announced his war escalation plan, his Republican allies in Congress were quick to embrace the President’s permanent commitment to a failed strategy, saying that Americans should give his plan a few months before determining whether or not it was working. In fact, House Republican Leader John Boehner said it would be “clear in the next 60 to 90 days as to whether this plan is going to work.”

Released on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 02:45 PM

Rudy Giuliani Misleads Granite State Voters on Fiscal Record

Rudy Giuliani tried to portray himself as a shrewd fiscal manager to a group of business leaders in Nashua this morning. However, his record tells a very different story about Rudy's lack of fiscal restraint during his tenure as mayor of New York City.

Released on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 12:42 PM

Gaffe-Prone Romney to Headline GOP Fundraiser, Smooth Talk State Legislators

Days after the New York Sun called him “the most gaffe-prone of all the Republican candidates,” the candidate ironically pegged as “smooth talking” Mitt Romney returns to the Sunshine State, home of one of his most infamous blunders. Earlier this year, Romney offended Cuban Americans by quoting Fidel Castro's traditional communist slogan "patria o muerte, venceremos" in a Miami speech on Cuba policy. [Miami Herald, 3/20/07] Romney’s “painful Cuba gaffe” was one of a litany of blunders listed by the Sun, which also cited his bizarre decision to praise Hitler’s energy policy to promote his own, his blatant misrepresentation of his hunting history, and the time he “accidentally insulted his wife” on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Released on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 02:40 PM