I respectfully request that you NOT reply to this diary - UNLESS you are running or planning a run for elected office in 2005 or 2006. Take the poll instead.
Many of us were inspired by the Dean campaign to become more politically active. Many others have caught that spark and joined the party, become precinct delegates, volunteered to do grassroots organizing, etc.
How many have taken the next step and run for office? We know of some, but I'd like to get a sense of just how many we are.