Support of Democratic Principles

At our September 2010 legislative district (LD) meeting, we adopted a resolution calling on all nonjudicial candidates seeking endorsement to read, understand, and promote the current State Platform adopted by the Washington State Democratic Party.  Our resolution then was adopted by the Washington State Democratic Central Committee.  It urges all county and LD organizations to consider doing the same when nonjudicial candidates seek their endorsements.  (Judicial candidates must remain nonpartisan.)  Here is that resolution:

Resolution to Affirm Candidates’ and Officeholders’ Support of Democratic Principles
WHEREAS the Democratic Party is only as strong as the principles for which it stands;
WHEREAS these principles are set forth in the platform adopted by the Washington State Democratic Party; and
WHEREAS individuals running as candidates seek the Democratic Party’s endorsement;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the WSDCC call on each and every non-judicial candidate seeking endorsement to read the current State Platform adopted by the Washington State Democrats, to demonstrate an understanding of the principles embodied in it, and to promote these principles with consideration given to the wishes of their constituency and consideration of the duties of the office they are running for;
and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to all LD and County organizations with the recommendation that they consider this resolution when making endorsements.

The State Platform is posted at http://www.wa-democrats.org/content/party-documents.

A PDF copy of the Resolution may be viewed and downloaded by clicking here.