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The Eagle County Democratic Party firmly believes that the
priorities listed below serve the best interests of our country, state,
county and the Democratic Party. Notes:
Columns to the right are 1) the accumulation
of selections at "top priority" in scope (local, state, national
and international); "A" means the vote was taken at assembly and no
priority was recorded; next 2) is the rate of adoption, ignoring the
uncommitted votes; next 3) is the percent of uncommitted votes; next on
screen only is a column used to re-sort the form to the original order in
case you sort for other criteria (recommended);last is a column which groups
the priorities for easier sorting |
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Pri ori ty |
% Ado ptio
n Rate |
% Unc omm
itt ed |
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1 |
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Local: |
"A" = voted at Assembly |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
Senior Citizens: |
| E003 |
1 |
7 |
89 |
The ECDP supports the development of services for the senior
citizens of Eagle County including meals on wheels, home care, elder day care
and long-term care and assisted living facilities. |
30 |
99% |
7% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Housing: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E005 |
13 |
19 |
65 |
The
ECDP applauds the efforts of our county officials, and the results that they
have achieved in addressing the difficult problem of
providing affordable housing. |
35 |
84% |
20% |
| E006 |
1 |
2 |
94 |
The ECDP endorses the continuation of ‘green,’ environmentally
friendly construction practices. |
22 |
99% |
2% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Environment: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E304 |
1 |
0 |
96 |
The ECDP supports countywide recycling. |
29 |
99% |
0% |
| E008 |
4 |
13 |
80 |
The ECDP supports the efforts of our County Commissioners to
preserve the environment in critical areas by purchasing open space. |
20 |
96% |
13% |
| E009 |
0 |
6 |
91 |
The ECDP supports the interpretation of the Eagle County Master
Plan in such a way as to preserve wildlife corridors and riparian ecosystems. |
30 |
100% |
6% |
| E010 |
1 |
6 |
90 |
The
ECDP advocates expanding inexpensive public transportation throughout Eagle
County to reduce traffic and improve air quality. |
31 |
99% |
6% |
| E011 |
0 |
4 |
93 |
The ECDP is committed to ensuring that government policymaking
and decision-making on public lands and resources are made with full public
participation and review, especially local government and citizens directly
affected by the policies and regulations. |
19 |
100% |
4% |
| E013 |
2 |
0 |
95 |
We encourage Eagle County to make the buses (and also County
vehicles) as fuel-efficient as possible, and to pursue the use of alternative
fuels. |
6 |
98% |
0% |
| E014 |
1 |
7 |
89 |
The ECDP supports the green building code. |
8 |
99% |
7% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Growth: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E202 |
2 |
13 |
81 |
Standards and statistics shall be used to guide approval or
disapproval of development projects for example: population trends, economic
trends, income levels, population densities, public and private traffic
patterns, environmental impact, and many others. Subjective issues become quantifiable
with the intention of ensuring
that growth does not negatively impact the quality of life of existing
residents. |
28 |
98% |
14% |
| E201 |
1 |
22 |
73 |
Be it resolved that ECDP take an active role in recruiting
candidates for local positions and mobilize a GOTV campaign for local
elections. |
5 |
99% |
23% |
| E021 |
1 |
8 |
86 |
The ECDP believes that growth, though inevitable, should be
limited to projects that support the well being of Eagle County residents. |
22 |
99% |
8% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Law Enforcement: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E828 |
10 |
|
20 |
The ECDP believes
that enforcement of laws against the personal cultivation and use of
marijuana should be of the lowest priority for law enforcement officials and
that the County Commissioners direct the Sheriff to desist from active
investigation and prosecution of these offenses as it is a waste of taxpayer
resources. |
A |
|
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| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
State: |
## |
0% |
0% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Childrens Services: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E025 |
2 |
6 |
86 |
In
order to improve the overall academic achievement the ECDP endorses strong
efforts aimed at early childhood education including pre-school
programs. |
15 |
98% |
6% |
| E203 |
2 |
3 |
92 |
The ECDP supports early childhood development, not just early
childhood education. Early childhood development includes health services,
mental health supports, safety, etc. |
21 |
98% |
3% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Education: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E026 |
3 |
7 |
88 |
Teaching the English language should be emphasized as it is
essential for improving students’ ability to access rewarding, well-paying
jobs. |
17 |
97% |
7% |
| E027 |
12 |
20 |
65 |
Each child should be able to be fluent in their native language
as well as English. |
7 |
85% |
21% |
| E028 |
0 |
6 |
91 |
The
educational system should make every effort possible to increase parental
involvement. |
7 |
100% |
6% |
| E029 |
3 |
6 |
88 |
Clear
standards and expectations for each grade should be given to all parents at
the beginning of the school year. |
2 |
97% |
6% |
| E030 |
7 |
24 |
66 |
The ECDP endorses public funding of public schools and opposes
vouchers. |
11 |
91% |
25% |
| E032 |
0 |
4 |
93 |
We encourage the broader use of scholarships, loans and grants
to enable all qualified students to attend higher education and vocational
programs. |
11 |
100% |
4% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Health Care: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E034 |
1 |
10 |
86 |
The
ECDP encourages our legislators to form a multi-state co-op to negotiate with
drug companies for prescription drug purchases for publicly funded health
programs (Medicare and Medicaid). |
13 |
99% |
10% |
| E035 |
2 |
20 |
75 |
The ECDP supports increased funding for mental health. |
7 |
98% |
21% |
| E036 |
6 |
13 |
78 |
The ECDP supports the use of physician prescribed marijuana for
medical uses. |
5 |
93% |
13% |
| E037 |
7 |
21 |
69 |
Drug treatment and rehabilitation services should be mandated
for those convicted of drug offenses. |
3 |
91% |
22% |
| E038 |
1 |
10 |
86 |
Insurance companies must not be allowed to drop prescription
drugs from their formularies without allowing patients to switch to a plan
that covers their medications immediately instead of waiting until year-end. |
9 |
99% |
10% |
| E0803 |
3 |
23 |
71 |
We support the Pilot Health Care project in Colorado which
guarantees health care for all. |
27 |
96% |
24% |
| E832 |
8 |
|
10 |
To promote health and well being, Colorado residents shall be
guaranteed affordable, safe and confidential access to the full range of
reproductive health services, to be provided without posing undue burdens or
unwarranted governmental intrusion. |
A |
|
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| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Environment: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E309 |
24 |
16 |
57 |
The
ECDP supports the implementation of a state-wide 25 cent tax on all
disposable bags. |
10 |
71% |
16% |
| E308 |
1 |
29 |
67 |
The
ECDP supports the repeal of the 1872 Miners Act and the implementation of a
more environmentally sound policy. |
6 |
99% |
30% |
| E040 |
7 |
24 |
66 |
The Eagle County Democrats believe recreational in-stream water
use is a beneficial use and should have the same status in the water rights
system as more traditional uses. |
4 |
91% |
25% |
| E041 |
0 |
9 |
88 |
The Eagle County Democrats support the efforts of our neighbors
to the west to protect the rights of surface owners whose land is impacted by
gas and oil extraction. |
17 |
100% |
9% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Separation of Church and State: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E043 |
0 |
5 |
92 |
The ECDP strongly endorses the separation of Church and State.
Issues such as civil unions, physician assisted suicide, and women's
reproductive rights could then be resolved in favor of personal privacy and
the civil liberties that are guaranteed by our Constitution and it's
amendments. |
37 |
100% |
5% |
| E044 |
0 |
6 |
91 |
The
ECDP supports efforts to ensure access to safe, legal reproductive health
services, including abortion services, contraception and family planning,
emergency contraception, cancer screening, and associated health services,
and that the Colorado Democratic Party opposes all efforts to restrict access
to safe abortion services or other necessary reproductive health services
needed by the women of Colorado. |
21 |
100% |
6% |
| E045 |
4 |
5 |
88 |
The
ECDP supports Civil Unions for all couples wishing to declare their
commitment to each other, including same sex couples. Civil Unions must
include all the rights and privileges currently reserved for marriage.
Marriage is a religious sacrament. If couples want to be married in the eyes
of the church, they may do so. |
15 |
96% |
5% |
| E046 |
3 |
9 |
85 |
The ECDP opposes the discriminatory “marriage amendment.” |
4 |
97% |
9% |
| E047 |
7 |
23 |
67 |
The ECDP endorses physician-assisted suicide. |
2 |
91% |
24% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
I-70 Corridor: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E206 |
1 |
37 |
58 |
Whereas the public identified serious flaws in the Programmatic
Environmental Impact Statement Draft, be it resolved that the ECDP supports
the Clear Creek County Democratic Party's resolution that a supplemental
Draft PEIS be prepared addressing these flaws. The supplemental study should
address the critical technical issues, the new information and the public
participation issues so that the citizens of the State of Colorado will have
faith in both the PEIS process and outcome. |
10 |
99% |
39% |
| E833 |
0 |
|
40 |
The ECDP supports a mass transit solution to I-70 congestion
which is comprehensive enough to be actually viable. Rail is the most energy
efficient and environmentally friendly solution. |
A |
|
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| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
PERA: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E108 |
2 |
39 |
54 |
We
oppose any attempts to abolish or undermine the Public Employees Retirement
Act. |
9 |
97% |
41% |
| E109 |
1 |
39 |
55 |
The PERA board should continue to be comprised of those who have
a direct stake in the health of PERA. |
0 |
99% |
41% |
| E110 |
1 |
42 |
53 |
Any changes that may be needed to insure the actuarial health of
PERA should be done with the consent of its membership. |
0 |
99% |
44% |
| E111 |
1 |
49 |
45 |
We oppose any attempt to create a two-tier plan for old and new
members. |
0 |
98% |
52% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Taxation/Benefits: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E831 |
0 |
|
28 |
A "cliff effect" occurs when a small increase in
income leads to termination of a work support benefit. The ECDP supports
reintroduction of the Colorado Earned Income Tax Credit, and other measures
to insure a living wage and to mitigate the cliff effect. |
A |
|
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| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
National: |
## |
0% |
0% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Education: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E310 |
7 |
24 |
66 |
We support full funding for after school programs in the amount
of $2.5 billion for 21st Century Community Learning Centers as authorized in
the The No Child Left Behind Act |
4 |
91% |
25% |
| E031 |
4 |
15 |
78 |
The ECDP believes the No Child Left Behind Act should be
repealed if not fully funded. |
12 |
96% |
15% |
| E0815 |
1 |
5 |
90 |
We call for an improvement in educational opportunity for all. |
10 |
99% |
5% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Health Care/Social Security: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E306 |
0 |
9 |
88 |
We would like Medicare to provide benefits at home as well as
for those who go to a hospital. |
1 |
100% |
9% |
| E051 |
3 |
20 |
74 |
We
expect our elected officials to work toward a single payer health program for
everyone in the United States based on the efficient Medicare model. |
13 |
97% |
21% |
| E0826 |
1 |
3 |
93 |
The ECDP supports a pro-choice position. |
9 |
99% |
3% |
| E052 |
0 |
7 |
90 |
The ECDP endorses federally funded stem cell research. |
13 |
100% |
7% |
| E053 |
4 |
17 |
76 |
We support a single payer healthcare system that is not tied to
employment. |
9 |
95% |
18% |
| E054 |
2 |
14 |
81 |
The ECDP advocates an immediate, bipartisan debate on resolving
the long-term solvency of Social Security without resorting to private
accounts that would be at the mercy of the financial markets. |
4 |
98% |
14% |
| E055 |
1 |
6 |
89 |
The ECDP endorses a prescription drug plan for seniors in which
Medicare negotiates prescription medication prices with the drug companies. |
0 |
99% |
6% |
| E0801 |
1 |
0 |
96 |
We support health care for all. |
15 |
99% |
0% |
| E0802 |
2 |
37 |
58 |
We support guaranteed, quality health care for all through a
single-payer financed system as outlined in HR 676. |
4 |
97% |
38% |
| E0803 |
1 |
1 |
95 |
We support an emphasis on prevention/primary care. |
5 |
99% |
1% |
| E0804 |
6 |
30 |
60 |
We support financing through one agency (public or quasi-public)
that pays health care providers and hospitals for the care they deliver. |
0 |
91% |
31% |
| E0805 |
1 |
11 |
85 |
We support return of medical decisions to the patient and health
care provider - no more insurance company interference. |
8 |
99% |
11% |
| E0806 |
1 |
10 |
86 |
We support patient choice and continuity of care within our
system of private health care providers |
0 |
99% |
10% |
| E0807 |
0 |
9 |
88 |
We support strong cost containment programs and reduction of
administrative costs. |
0 |
100% |
9% |
| E0808 |
1 |
5 |
91 |
We support marked reduction in both economic and human costs,
such as bankruptcy due to health care expenses. |
2 |
99% |
5% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Minimum Wage: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E058 |
7 |
11 |
77 |
The
minimum wage should be substantially increased to a living wage. |
1 |
92% |
12% |
| E059 |
5 |
5 |
87 |
Annual increases in the minimum wage should be tied to the Cost
of Living Index. |
4 |
95% |
5% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Fair Trade: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E061 |
2 |
6 |
89 |
We support fair trade agreements that guarantee worker
protections, a reasonable living wage, environmental protections and
limitations on child labor. |
2 |
98% |
6% |
| E0817 |
2 |
6 |
89 |
We support fair trade agreements that guarantee worker
protections, a living wage, environmental protections, and human rights. |
1 |
98% |
6% |
| E062 |
3 |
19 |
74 |
Fair trade requires eliminating subsidies that undermine fair
competition. |
0 |
97% |
20% |
| E063 |
3 |
30 |
64 |
Free trade should be reasonably balanced between imports and
exports. |
1 |
96% |
31% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Media: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E207 |
1 |
4 |
92 |
Information is the most powerful tool for influencing peoples'
opinions. The ECDP will encourage and support independent print and video
news media. |
2 |
99% |
4% |
| E208 |
8 |
6 |
82 |
The ECDP condemns corporate commercial print and video news
media for not reporting accurate and unbiased news and for slanting the
information of or the benefit of their commercial sponsors. |
1 |
92% |
6% |
| E209 |
9 |
22 |
66 |
The ECDP condemns corporate commercial print and video news
media for being 'embedded' in the federal government. |
0 |
88% |
23% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Budget: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E065 |
2 |
10 |
85 |
The ECDP endorses balancing the budget within 4 years and paying
down the national debt. |
19 |
98% |
10% |
| E835 |
0 |
0 |
40 |
The ECDP supports an economic stimulus package that rebuilds our
infrastructure and creates jobs (a la the HRA of the 1930s) |
A |
|
|
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Taxation: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E067 |
3 |
17 |
76 |
A progressive tax system is the fairest way to support
governmental services. |
2 |
97% |
18% |
| E068 |
12 |
23 |
62 |
The estate tax is an essential part of a fair tax system, but
with higher minimums. |
0 |
84% |
24% |
| E069 |
2 |
8 |
87 |
Recent income tax cuts for upper-income Americans must be
repealed. |
5 |
98% |
8% |
| E070 |
0 |
9 |
88 |
Eliminate tax incentives to move jobs off shore. |
1 |
100% |
9% |
| E834 |
0 |
0 |
40 |
The ECDP supports a tax break for lower & middle income
brackets along with a tax raise for higher income brackets and
corporations. Corporate tax
loopholes should be closed so that corporations pay their fair share. Corporations doing business in the USA
should not be allowed to register in off shore countries so as to avoid
taxes. |
A |
|
|
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Unions: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E072 |
6 |
13 |
78 |
The ECDP endorses the formation of collective bargaining units
to ensure that people receive fair treatment and fair wages. |
1 |
93% |
13% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Environment: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E074 |
0 |
1 |
94 |
We must consider the wide-ranging effects of our actions and
support global environmental and economic sustainability. |
15 |
100% |
1% |
| E075 |
1 |
2 |
92 |
We support the restoration of critical environmental protections
which have been removed by the Bush Administration. |
9 |
99% |
2% |
| E076 |
3 |
18 |
74 |
The US should ratify the Kyoto Treaty and follow its procedures. |
4 |
97% |
19% |
| E077 |
12 |
37 |
46 |
Be it resolved that Yucca Mountain, Nevada shall not be the
depository of nuclear waste for the nation. |
0 |
80% |
39% |
| E303 |
0 |
0 |
97 |
We support good stewardship of the planet |
2 |
100% |
0% |
| E0821 |
1 |
2 |
91 |
We believe global warming is a major security threat and support
shifting our economy to a sustainable one based on energy efficiency and
clean renewable energy production. |
12 |
99% |
2% |
| E0827 |
1 |
27 |
67 |
We support repeal of the 1872 Miners Act and the implementation
of a more environmentally sound policy. |
2 |
99% |
28% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Food Safety: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E0822 |
0 |
2 |
95 |
We support sustainable agriculture including organic farming. |
6 |
100% |
2% |
| E0823 |
1 |
3 |
93 |
We support safe food practices, including labeling of
genetically engineered food and place of origin. |
1 |
99% |
3% |
| E0824 |
1 |
17 |
79 |
We support protection for farmers whose crops have been
contaminated by genetically modified organisms. |
0 |
99% |
18% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Immigration: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E079 |
5 |
46 |
46 |
The ECDP endorses the McCain-Kennedy proposals on immigration. |
6 |
91% |
47% |
| E080 |
7 |
21 |
69 |
We
strongly support securing our borders to deter terrorist infiltration. |
3 |
91% |
22% |
| E081 |
5 |
10 |
82 |
The ECDP endorses a 'path to citizenship' for all undocumented
workers and their families. |
8 |
95% |
10% |
| E0814 |
7 |
34 |
56 |
We support amnesty for illegal immigrants with community service
requirements to become a US citizen |
1 |
89% |
35% |
| E0809 |
1 |
29 |
67 |
The ECDP endorses Refugee status for Iraqis who collaborated
with the US. |
1 |
99% |
30% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Energy: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E0810 |
3 |
16 |
78 |
We desire to send a message to Congress: support Rocky Mountain
Institute's position paper on becoming free of imported oil within 20 years |
6 |
97% |
16% |
| E083 |
0 |
0 |
97 |
The ECDP endorses the continued development of renewable energy
sources. To augment wind, solar and hydro-electric power. |
8 |
100% |
0% |
| E084 |
3 |
17 |
77 |
We endorse significant increases in CAFE standards for
automobiles and light trucks. |
2 |
97% |
18% |
| E085 |
4 |
9 |
84 |
We
should consider imposing “a ‘resource tax’ on pollution, development, and
fossil fuel to pay for development of renewable energy and environmental
restoration. |
2 |
96% |
9% |
| E086 |
15 |
22 |
60 |
Consideration should be given to nuclear energy
as an alternative to the use of coal or gas in future power plants. |
3 |
80% |
23% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Censure, Impeachment
and Indictment: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E0818 |
30 |
13 |
54 |
We support the impeachment of Vice President Cheney and
President Bush. |
7 |
65% |
13% |
| E089 |
11 |
19 |
67 |
President George W. Bush has publicly admitted authorizing
electronic surveillance inside the United States in violation of the FISA
act, therefore; It is resolved by the citizens of this precinct, present at
this caucus, that the President of the United States be Censured by the
United States Senate. |
1 |
86% |
20% |
| E090 |
24 |
14 |
59 |
We urge the US Senate and the House of Representatives to
investigate members of the Bush Administration and to pursue impeachment and
prosecution if found to be appropriate. |
2 |
72% |
14% |
| E091 |
8 |
22 |
68 |
We support Senator Feingold’s call to censure the President for
disregarding the FISA law. |
0 |
90% |
22% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Civil Liberties: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E307 |
1 |
4 |
91 |
We support full and equal benefits for domestic partnerships. |
7 |
99% |
4% |
| E301 |
1 |
4 |
91 |
We support preservation of writ of habeus corpus |
8 |
99% |
4% |
| E093 |
1 |
8 |
87 |
We support repealing portions of the Patriot Act that have
undermined our privacy. |
7 |
99% |
8% |
| E094 |
2 |
7 |
87 |
We support requiring court orders for domestic surveillance. |
2 |
98% |
7% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Government: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E096 |
0 |
2 |
94 |
The ECDP expects that our elected officials at every level of
government be committed to the highest standards of behavior, personal
integrity, honesty and a commitment to open government. |
2 |
100% |
2% |
| E829 |
0 |
|
30 |
We support legislation that limits executive power so that it is
restored to what it was prior to the Bush/Cheney administration |
A |
|
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| E830 |
1 |
|
23 |
We support greatly reducing earmarks: having each one debated and voted upon
by the full House and Senate, and having them listed in full in the text of
the bill, not in the committee report. |
A |
|
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| E836 |
10 |
|
17 |
The
United States cannot operate any secret wars or efforts to destabilize a
country’s political regime. Secret wars violate international law,
cause untold harm, and weaken the United States’ position as a world
leader. The CIA’s role should be restricted to intelligence gathering
as its charter originally intended. |
A |
|
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| E119 |
3 |
29 |
64 |
The institution formerly known as the School of the Americas,
located in Fort Benning, GA, should be closed as it teaches Latin American
military how to torture, assassinate and murder. |
1 |
96% |
30% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Elections: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E098 |
7 |
35 |
55 |
The ECDP endorses proposals to join with other western states in
holding western primary elections on a single date early in the election
calendar. |
1 |
89% |
36% |
| E099 |
5 |
29 |
63 |
The order of first primaries should vary from cycle to cycle,
including some western states early in the calendar. |
0 |
93% |
30% |
| E100 |
4 |
48 |
44 |
The
ECDP endorses the concept of ‘preferential,’ or instant run-off voting in
local, county and state
elections. |
0 |
92% |
50% |
| E101 |
16 |
28 |
53 |
All
political debates should follow the standard debate format, not a format
dictated by the participants or the media. |
0 |
77% |
29% |
| E102 |
2 |
2 |
91 |
We support free, fair and publicly financed elections. |
1 |
98% |
2% |
| E214 |
2 |
13 |
81 |
The ECDP endorses the use of an independent blue ribbon
committee to write election finance law which will include all the necessary
checks, balances and enforcement needed to prevent special interest lobbying
groups, corporate associations and individuals from influencing our elections |
3 |
98% |
14% |
| E0825 |
2 |
8 |
87 |
We support further campaign finance reform. |
0 |
98% |
8% |
| E215 |
8 |
23 |
66 |
The ECDP supports an amendment to the US Constitution to put
strict spending caps on campaign financing for all federal offices similar to
what has been implemented in the State of Vermont, including limits on a
candidate's personal financing of their own campaign. |
0 |
90% |
24% |
| E103 |
0 |
2 |
95 |
The
ECDP endorses a voting system that is anonymous, secure, verified by the
voter and counted as intended by the voter. |
2 |
100% |
2% |
| E104 |
10 |
18 |
69 |
We should elect the President of the US by popular vote, not
through the Electoral College. |
12 |
88% |
19% |
| E105 |
5 |
18 |
74 |
We oppose privatization of any area of the voting system. Should secure systems not be in place
by then, we support a system that uses a human countable paper ballot system
as is done in countries such as Canada. |
2 |
94% |
19% |
| E106 |
3 |
13 |
80 |
The ECDP declares that accurate voting should be the main
priority for the Democratic party and full reform should occur before the
next election. |
2 |
97% |
14% |
| E0819 |
7 |
26 |
60 |
We support free, fair and transparent elections using voter
verified paper ballots. |
1 |
90% |
28% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Independent Investigations: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E216 |
11 |
20 |
65 |
The ECDP supports creating laws and prosecuting public officials
for negligence in performing their job duties. It's not enough to just uphold
the US Constitution. (This will help resolve problems like poor design of the
New Orleans levies and the FEMA debacle.) |
0 |
86% |
21% |
| E114 |
17 |
15 |
64 |
We hereby declare that the investigations into 9/11, the illegal
invasion of Iraq, Abramoff and other lobbyists, the Hurricane Katrina
response, and other major issues were grossly inadequate and need to be done
by independent entities with George W. Bush, Richard Cheney, and all others
testifying under oath. |
2 |
80% |
16% |
| E116 |
23 |
31 |
43 |
Whereas many disturbing facts were consciously ignored by the
9/11 Commission; Be it resolved, therefore, that the ECDP calls for the
establishment of a truly independent Grand Jury and public investigation into
these and other anomalies in order to find the truth of the September 11,
2001 attacks, so that we have a greater probability of preventing attacks of
this nature in the future. |
2 |
66% |
32% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Democratic Party Leadership: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E121 |
4 |
21 |
70 |
We commend Democratic National Party Chairman Howard Dean for
his actions in reforming the Democratic Party and making it more responsive
to the electorate and state organizations. We also commend him for having a
strong voice and speaking up on urgent issues when other Democrats have
remained silent. |
0 |
95% |
22% |
| E0820 |
2 |
2 |
92 |
We support policies based on the values of fairness, equality,
democracy and sustainability. |
0 |
98% |
2% |
| E124 |
11 |
19 |
65 |
We condemn the Party and its elected officials for not standing
up strongly against, and in many cases, enabling, the erosion of the American
system by the Republican Party and the Bush Administration. |
1 |
86% |
20% |
| E125 |
9 |
20 |
67 |
We see the government itself is the major danger to the future
of our nation and demand that the Democratic Party stand up and act in the
strongest ways possible to oppose the internal threats to our country. |
0 |
89% |
21% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
International: |
## |
0% |
0% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
War: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E130 |
2 |
11 |
84 |
We support non-violent conflict resolution (diplomatic
engagement) on both a domestic and international level, and oppose preemptive
strikes, violence and threats. |
45 |
98% |
11% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Iraq: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E132 |
6 |
10 |
81 |
We call for the immediate phased withdrawal of all US troops
from Iraq. |
56 |
94% |
10% |
| E133 |
12 |
32 |
53 |
We call for the closing of all US bases in Iraq. |
1 |
82% |
33% |
| E134 |
3 |
5 |
88 |
We expect the US to recognize its obligation to reduce the
suffering of the Iraqi people brought on by this war. |
8 |
97% |
5% |
| E0811 |
13 |
23 |
62 |
We expect the US to recognize its obligation to pay reparations
to the Iraqi people. |
1 |
83% |
23% |
| E0812 |
10 |
16 |
71 |
We oppose the continued funding for the occupation of Iraq. |
5 |
88% |
16% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Middle East Policy: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E136 |
2 |
11 |
84 |
The
U.S. should apply an even-handed policy in the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict. |
14 |
98% |
11% |
| E0816 |
0 |
6 |
91 |
We support a just process and equitable solution to the
Israel/Palestine conflict. |
5 |
100% |
6% |
| E137 |
6 |
18 |
73 |
The US should require the Israeli and Palestinian governments to
comply with international law and U.N. Resolutions. |
2 |
93% |
19% |
| E138 |
16 |
29 |
52 |
The
US should require an end to Israel's unlawful occupation of the West Bank,
Gaza, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. |
4 |
77% |
30% |
| E139 |
10 |
18 |
69 |
The
US should help the Palestinian Authority to arrest and bring to trial,
through open legal proceedings, any known or suspected terrorists. |
2 |
88% |
19% |
| E140 |
5 |
15 |
77 |
We
hereby declare that the Bush Administration is repeating the same false
process with Iran that it did with the buildup to the illegal Iraq
invasion. |
1 |
94% |
15% |
| E141 |
3 |
9 |
85 |
We
ask the Democratic leadership to stand up and prevent any invasion or attack
of Iran. |
11 |
97% |
9% |
| E217 |
3 |
14 |
80 |
The
ECDP declares that the Middle East conflict requires a new paradigm to
achieve peace in that region of the world. The international community must
help these people get beyond the issues of law, occupation, suicide bombers,
and economic controls and handouts. The Israeli-Palestinian Peace initiative
should follow a 'reconciliation process' similar to that used in South Africa
and other African nations. |
12 |
97% |
14% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Reputation: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E0813 |
0 |
3 |
93 |
We
support strengthening our world reputation. |
27 |
100% |
3% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Genocide: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E143 |
0 |
3 |
94 |
We support the United Nations' initiatives to intervene where
necessary to prevent genocide. |
19 |
100% |
3% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Cuba: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E145 |
3 |
10 |
83 |
We call for the end of the United States' embargo on Cuba and
the normalizing of relations with this nation. |
6 |
97% |
10% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Normalization
of International Relationships: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E147 |
1 |
7 |
89 |
We believe that it is in our best interests to normalize
relationships with every country when possible. |
6 |
99% |
7% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Geneva Conventions; |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E149 |
2 |
4 |
91 |
We support applying the principles of the Geneva Conventions and
habeas corpus to all prisoners and detainees and oppose the use of torture in
any circumstance |
29 |
98% |
4% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Workers Abroad: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E151 |
8 |
17 |
71 |
We support raising the standards for workers abroad to increase
our competitiveness. |
1 |
90% |
18% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
International Criminal Court: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E218 |
3 |
19 |
74 |
The ECDP supports the reinstatement of the legal ratification of
the international Criminal Court by President Clinton, to participate in its
proceedings and abide by its decisions |
1 |
97% |
20% |
| |
1 |
0 |
0 |
War on Terror is not a War: |
0 |
0% |
0% |
| E219 |
7 |
5 |
85 |
The Democratic Party declares that the War on Terror is not a
war. Terrorists are criminals to be dealt with by international systems of
criminal justice. War on terror incorrectly implies that the terrorists are
"warriors" and the world is legally a battlefield. |
23 |
93% |
5% |
| |
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Resolutions below this line not adopted |
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|
|
| E302 |
35 |
31 |
30 |
The ECDP prefer Senators Clinton & Obama both serve on the
same ticket |
2 |
47% |
32% |
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