PARSIPPANY — Howard Brush Dean III, an American politician and author who served as the 79th Governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003 and Chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009 was in Parsippany on Sunday, October 1, along with Tammy Murphy showing their support for Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano, Township Council Candidates Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy as well as other Morris County Democrats.
Howard Dean also came up with the 50 state strategy. In 2005, Democrats launched the 50-State Strategy—an ambitious effort to build the Democratic Party from the ground up in every single precinct, city, and state in the country. We know that we won’t be able to win everywhere until we are able to compete everywhere, and that means fielding candidates and providing resources to even the most traditionally “red” parts of the country. The DNC works in partnership with state Democratic parties to provide resources for electoral efforts, voter registration, candidate recruitment, volunteer recruitment, and training.
Dean opened his remarks saying his first elected office was County Chairman.
“You have a lot going for you,” said Dean. “Not only is Phil Murphy on top of the ticket, which is going to be incredibly helpful, but you also have a lot of disgust among voters with Republicans in general, but specifically the governor and president.” “When you knock on someones door, they are coming out and voting because you asked them to go vote. Ask them to get out and vote,” he said.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano, who is running against incumbent Republican Parsippany Mayor James Barberio, was in attendance, with his two running mates, Township Council Candidates Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy.
“It was a pleasure meeting so many supporters that are excited about the Mayoral and Council race in Parsippany, “ said Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano.
In addition Morris County Freeholder candidate Rosella Clyde, Medical Dr. Lisa Bhimani, running for the Senate in Legislative District 25, was there with her running mate, Assembly candidate Tom Moran, who is an IT professional. Several candidates for other municipal offices were in attendance.
