More than 300 Democrats celebrated their party, renewed old friendships and made new ones. Check out our photo gallery for more details.

Congressman Rahm Emanuel informed and inspired the crowd in his speech detailing how Karl Rove and George Bush have inserted partisan politics into every area of American civic life - from scientific reports on global warming to emergency management services. We need to take back our communities, our courts and our White House.

With the critical elections of 2008 right around the corner, we need to redouble our efforts. Strengthening the Party statewide and winning elections takes money. Thank you for making this year's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner a showcase of Democratic strength.