Sussex Democrats Kickoff Spring and '08 Election Season

Senator Biden Rallies the Sussex Crowd

With an Inspiring Speech

GEORGETOWN — Close to 200 people mixed, mingled and danced at the Sussex County Democrats' annual Spring Dinner -- a night to build camaraderie, excitement and the war chest.

Senator Joe Biden energized those gathered, reminiscing about how the Sussex Democrats gave him such a huge push in his first run for Senate back in 1972, explaining the need to responsibly end the war in Iraq and expressing his hope that a Democratic president will lead this country to prominence in the world again.

"We need to solve Iraq to give us flexibility on domestic issues," said Sen. Biden.  John McCain is not the answer, he later said. "He is dead wrong on this war."

Sussex County Democratic Chairman Tom Chapman echoed the sentiment of the day.

"It's a good year to be a Democrat," said Chapman. "Sussex County needs to rally behind Joe in his seventh run for the Senate to continue building on our Democratic majority in Congress and elect a Democratic president to solve the serious challenges facing this country."

The night also took time to thank Sussex Democrats for their dedication to the party.  Former County Register of Wills Howard Clendaniel was recognized for five decades of service.  Pat and Dudley Ewing were awarded with Sussex Democratic Couple of the year for their dedication to volunteerism and coordinating very successful fundraising activities for our local party.

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