It's now confirmed that Howard Dean will be the Thursday night keynote at Netroots Nation in Austin on July 17!
It's not too late to register -- do it now!
There really is no better place for Dean to appear, as Texas is one of the prime areas where Dean's Fifty-State strategy is succeeding. The Democrats have a competitive Senate race in TX this year, with a genuinely progressive Senate candidate (Noreiga). That wouldn't be possible without Dean's investment in the Fifty State Strategy.
Anyway, Dean's appearance won't just be a speech, it will be celebration -- a celebration of everything Howard Dean has done for the Netroots and the progressive movement. So bring your party hat, and get ready to celebrate:
We are thrilled to announce that Gov. Howard Dean will kick off the 2008 Netroots Nation convention as Thursday's evening keynote speaker.
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee and governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003 addressed the Netroots community at the 2006 and 2007 conventions. This year, we're especially proud to recognize his efforts to create an active, effective movement by organizing in every precinct and in every state.
Dean has been one of the most influential forces in the progressive movement. As chairman of the DNC, he has worked to make Democrats competitive in every race, district and state, while integrating national and state party operations and standing up for Democrats' core values.
His belief that every citizen matters, from California to Connecticut, from Alaska to Mississippi, echoes our belief that the voices of all Americans deserve to be heard.
Netroots Nation is July 17-20 in Austin, TX. So if you haven't registered, now's the time!
So, all you slackers who haven't registered yet, you've got to get your butt down to Austin and congratulate "the Howard" for everything he's done, and give him moral support for the big battles that still lie ahead. Register here.
See you in Austin!