He also oversaw a
$40 million budget, strategically investing in key political efforts and
elections and raising funds for the organization's mission .
A native of Massachusetts, Solmonese is 40 and lives in Washington, D."
-- Rep.

The governor has taken a position against the voters and in favor of
gerrymandering," Linn said.

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HRC is not simply a GLBT organization; we're an organization of everyone
who supports GLBT equality.

We know that we have broad support across the country and we need to ask
our friends and families to be involved at the ballot box or talking
directly to elected officials."

Solmonese joined EMILY's List in 1993 as deputy political director and
advanced to chief of staff in 1998." --
Wade Henderson, Executive Director, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights

"Ensuring that every American is treated fairly and equally has no
partisan boundaries , and I'm pleased that Joe is committed to working with
Republicans as the new head of HRC.

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In addition, Solmonese serves as the organization's chief fund-raiser. One measure would prevent politicians from
running for any elected position for a five-year period after serving an
eight-year term .

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" -- Senator Lincoln Chafee (R-RI)

"In every region of this nation, activists, candidates and committed
individuals have been inspired by and benefited from Joe's political expertise
and tireless drive to create a more progressive America.

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Increasing our presence
and visibility across America will be a top priority of my tenure. We are broadening
the American conversation about equality.

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Leader With Unmatched Record to Embark on Heartland Tour
During First Week on Job

WASHINGTON, Joe Solmonese, chief executive officer
of EMILY's List, the nation's largest political action committee, was named
President of the Human Rights Campaign today by the organization's Board of
Directors and Foundation Board. Our equality under the law is
evolving as the defining social and political issue of our time.
At EMILY's List, Solmonese implemented strategies that helped transform
the pro-choice movement with a defining issue that made a difference at the
ballot box, in Congress and in the halls of legislatures around the country. Speaking last night to the powerful Florida Chamber of
Commerce, Bush openly denounced groups that gather signatures to put voter
initiatives on the ballot.
Bush's remarks were part of an attack on Common Cause, a group the
Governor dismissed as a left-wing interest group .

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I'll be meeting with GLBT
families, religious leaders, corporate leaders, communities of color ,
and employee groups and GLBT community leaders across the country, and
talking about the path to our equality. As HRC's new President, Joe will be a strong and
passionate voice in our fight for equality for LGBT Americans. From helping
Congressperson Tammy Baldwin achieve a historic victory in Wisconsin to
electing Democrats in the heartland and beyond -- Joe knows how to get blue
things done in red states by engaging and supporting people who want to make a
difference and win in historic elections.

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Solmonese traveled nationwide
developing and executing political, messaging , fund-raising and grassroots
campaigns that have produced unprecedented success for candidates at both the
federal and state levels.

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"Joe has an unrivaled track record at the nation's foremost
progressive electoral powerhouse.

We must tell the stories of our lives and the struggles we face to our
straight friends, co-workers and family members. HRC has long
played a vital role in the civil rights coalition and we look forward to the
vision, energy and drive that Joe will bring to HRC and to our community.

Florida Citizens For Term Limits Group Blasts Governor Bush for Attack on Voters' Rights

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Solmonese today announced that, upon taking the helm at HRC on April 11 ,
2005, he will tour the country, meeting with the American people, GLBT
community members and leaders at town hall meetings and other events in the
workplace, communities of color and in communities of faith. EMILY's List works to elect pro-choice
Democratic women to federal and state office.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT JOE.. Rob Simmons (R-CT)

"Joe is the perfect choice to lead HRC and will be a valuable addition to
the Leadership Conference on Civil Right's executive committee . In fact, voter
initiatives are democracy in action but the legislature is doing everything it
can to strangle the voters' voice," said Linn.
Florida Citizens For Term Limits is fighting the legislature 's effort to
extend term limits from eight to twelve years on the upcoming 2006 ballot.
Florida Citizens For Term Limits is also launching two voter initiative
campaigns for the 2008 ballot.floridatermlimits .

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Joe Solmonese Named Human Rights Campaign President

We are confident that he will appeal to
Americans across the political and ideological spectrum." -- Patrick Guerriero, President, Log Cabin Republicans

"Joe will bring so much passion, muscle, and strategic thinking to the
work of HRC. "The Florida legislature continues to make it more difficult
for voters to exercise their rights," Linn commented.

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"A great leader surfaced early and we are thrilled with the result," said
Vic Basile , co-chair of the HRC Foundation Board and co-chair of the Search
Committee.
Solmonese led EMILY's List's national staff of 85 political,
communications, fund-raising and grassroots professionals . By his
talent, commitment and experience, he is ideally suited to help lead the fight
for the central American value of equal rights under the law." -- Rep. Barney
Frank (D-MA)

"Joe has an impressive record as an effective fundraiser, proven manager
and smart political leader.
"The Governor's attack on voter rights is appalling," said the group's
president, Max Linn. The other will call for the end of taxpayer-funded pensions
for politicians. This has nothing to do with saving money and
everything to do with preserving power," Linn charged.

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We'll ask every GLBT American to enlist
three new allies -- a straight co-worker, a friend and a family member
-- in our work for full equality.

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His work included broad outreach across the nation,
speaking with large and small groups about the important issues facing the
American people. "I find it incredible that Governor Bush says 'democracy
is imperiled' when voter initiatives make it onto the ballot.

"The Governor is sowing confusion and political division," according to
Linn.

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He is the exact type of experienced and visionary leader HRC
needs to move us closer to making HRC's mission a reality ., Florida Citizens For Term
Limits today blasted Governor Jeb Bush for his attack on the democratic rights
of Florida voters.

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That's why I intend to hit the road in my first week. He
increased the budget by $10 million in the last election cycle, enabling the
organization to implement a new program that elected women legislators in
Colorado, Vermont, North Carolina, Washington and Oregon.C. He graduated
from Boston University in 1987 with a bachelor of science in communications .

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. I have very little doubt that Joe will
aggressively maintain this tradition and I look forward to working with him.
House and Senate lawmakers have filed motions to require any future
constitutional amendments to pass by a two-thirds majority if their cost is
deemed too high.

In addition to theoretical considerations of democratic government and competing democratic systems, this category also includes organizations and resources on subjects such as democracy-building and enlivening debate in democratic societies.

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Joe has my
personal and organizational support as we work together to develop a smart and
ambitious bipartisan strategy to realize full equality for all Americans in
the years ahead .
It effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the
public to ensure that GLBT Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at
work and in the community.

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As a key political strategist, Solmonese oversaw one of the nation's most
successful efforts to elect progressive candidates by appealing to heartland
and mainstream voters.

Our movement will grow as our unity grows.

With more Americans of both parties on our side, we will be an
unstoppable force.
and has been an HRC Federal Club member for more than 12 years . Common Cause will put its redistricting initiative
on this year's ballot despite legislative opposition .

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"I am very happy that Joe will be the next President of HRC.com

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He has been at EMILY's List for the last twelve years serving in several
key capacities from deputy political director, to chief of staff and the CEO
position he's occupied for the past two-and-a-half years . EMILY's List's loss will be a
tremendous gain for HRC and the movement." -- Ellen Malcolm, President ,
EMILY's List

The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender political organization with members throughout the country.

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"

Solmonese made the following statement today:

"We need to make sure every GLBT American has a safe place to come out
and join us in the fight for equality.

As a gay American, I am very honored to serve HRC and the GLBT community
and to join the leadership of a movement that is working toward an
America that keeps its promise to all its citizens. We must ensure that every American family has equal
rights and responsibilities; that it's illegal for the boss to fire the
star employee simply because of who he or she is; that families have the
security of marriage and all the rights and responsibilities that it
affords and that every American living with and at risk for HIV takes
prevention seriously so that this generation does not experience the
devastation that the last generation did at the hands of this disease . He is a masterful
political strategist with a long track record of success. ST. But he
has launched a partisan attack against a so-called 'left wing' group because
it threatens the manipulation of voter districts by politicians who are
grasping to hold onto power.

Contact: Donna Rodriguez 727 347-2146
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Literally 'rule by the people,' democracy is a system of government in which the candidates or policies which garner the widest support of the populace (usually measured by direct voting) are adopted.

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" -- Elizabeth
Birch, former Executive Director, HRC

"Since I've been in Congress, HRC has always displayed a longstanding
commitment to bipartisanship. PETERSBURG , Fla.
"Common Cause gathered 611,000 signatures to stop the flagrant practice of
gerrymandering electoral districts to the political advantage of the party in
power.
"The voters and the Supreme Court have already spoken but the politicians will
do anything to retain power!" said Linn. "Bush claims he is concerned about expensive citizen initiatives.