Ultimately, those who want to be part of the political process should not engage in armed group or militia activities, for there is a fundamental contradiction between such activities and the building of a democratic State.

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"The political foundations from Germany are making an important contribution to the development of democratic structures, the building of a state based on law and the encouragement of civil society, " CDU general secretary Hermann Groehe said in a statement.

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So months and months ago, Progress Now and its state affiliates started building grass-roots networks, laying the groundwork for a Democratic campaign.

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The Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee, an organization dedicated to "building a new generation of Democratic women candidates, informed voters, and political activists in New York state, " has not endorsed a candidate, but said any contender must have experience in government as well as statewide appeal.

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