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Denny Sarokin, musician, songwriter, MRD member

1. My Dad was one.
2. I look for God in the glory of Nature, the wisdom of scholars, the goodness of my fellow man and the quiet of my soul--not in the pompous pandering of politicians or self-righteous rant-and-raving of TV evangelicals.
3. I think Al Franken is funny and Dennis Miller NEVER was.
4. I think sport coats look best with jeans and open collars.
5. I can't even make up my mind on what I want for dinner, let alone come up with an ironclad geopolitical neocon agenda on how to impose my will over the entire world.

1. I believe in the two-party system; it's worked for nearly 200 years.
2. Most of the progressive leadership and legislation in this past century has come from the Democratic Party.
3. Although the Democrats have their OWN corporate clones, the Democratic Party is the average American's only hope for a decent health care program, because the Republicans are beholden to the health care industry, the insurance companies and the doctors.
4. Our planet is threatened by poisoned air and poisoned hearts, and I believe the only way America can POSSIBLY save it is to give power back to the Democrats.
5. I think this administration is the most inept, misguided and dangerous one in our entire history. If these people were Democrats, I'd be a Republican!

Robert K. Oermann, author, music historian

1. I am a Democrat because I believe in the Constitution of the United States and all that it stands for, including freedom of speech, the right of assembly and freedom of religion.
2. I am a Democrat because I cherish the beauty of America's unspoiled natural treasures and want to preserve them for future generations.
3. I am a Democrat because I love everyday, working Americans and believe that our national government should be dedicated to helping them and making their lives better.
4. I am a Democrat because I believe in cultural and ethnic diversity.
5. I am a Democrat because I believe the separation of church and state.

Deb Barnes, magazine editor

1. Yachts make me seasick.
2. I think tree-hugging should be an Olympic sport, along with monopoly-busting.
3. God talks to me, too, but not once has he mentioned invading a country.
4. I have a six-figure salary if you count the figures after the decimal point.
5. Rush Limbaugh is a Republican.

Bob Titley, artist manager, MRD co-founder

1. I think the Democratic Party best represents the interests of the citizens of this nation, whereas the Republican Party represents the interests of major corporations and business interests.
2. The Democratic party best embraces the ideals of our Constitution.
3. The Democrats have clearly demonstrated an ability to deal with the government budget in a fiscally responsible way.
4. The Democratic Party is the party that will best ensure the health and strength of the middle class, which is essential to society as we know it in America.
5. I think the Democratic Party has a better handle on how to engage the rest of the world in a way that will make America a safer place.

Congressman Bart Gordon

1. We fight to ensure people from all walks of life have the opportunity to get a quality education and a good job allowing them to go as far as their dreams and talents will take them.
2. We fight to make sure everyone has access to affordable health care and medicine.
3. We fight to bolster programs like Social Security and Medicare, which allow our senior citizens to enjoy their golden years.
4. We fight to keep our streams, forests and air from being polluted.
5. We fight to make sure our communities have the resources they need to build good schools, reliable utilities and safe neighborhoods.

Congressman Harold Ford (D-TN)

1. When Democrats are good, America is better. Democratic policies produced unprecedented social and economic progress in the 20thcentury.
2. Democratic policies have made America stronger at home and more respected around the world.
3. Democrats believe that our first responsibility is protecting our citizens and ensuring our national security.
4. Under Democrats, our nation has produced trillions in surpluses, more jobs, higher wages, less poverty and a smaller federal government.
5. America has always confronted and conquered great challenges. In that spirit, Democrats are looking to the future with confidence that we can create a stronger, safer and more prosperous country.