Saturday, January 5, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
Most Improved Candidate?
Edwards Reconsidered
By NORMAN SOLOMON
http://www.counterpunch.org/solomon01032008.html
There have been good reasons not to support John Edwards for president. For years, his foreign-policy outlook has been a hodgepodge of insights and dangerous conventional wisdom; his health-care prescriptions have not taken the leap to single payer; and all told, from a progressive standpoint, his positions have been inferior to those of Dennis Kucinich.
But Edwards was the most improved presidential candidate of 2007. He sharpened his attacks on corporate power and honed his calls for economic justice. He laid down a clear position against nuclear power. He explicitly challenged the power of the insurance industry and the pharmaceutical giants.
And he improved his position on Iraq to the point that, in an interview with the New York Times a couple of days ago, he said: "The continued occupation of Iraq undermines everything America has to do to reestablish ourselves as a country that should be followed, that should be a leader." Later in the interview, Edwards added: "I would plan to have all combat troops out of Iraq at the end of nine to ten months, certainly within the first year."
Now, apparently, Edwards is one of three people with a chance to become the Democratic presidential nominee this year. If so, he would be the most progressive Democrat to top the national ticket in more than half a century.
The main causes of John Edwards' biggest problems with the media establishment have been tied in with his firm stands for economic justice instead of corporate power.
Weeks ago, when the Gannett-chain-owned Des Moines Register opted to endorse Hillary Clinton this time around, the newspaper's editorial threw down the corporate gauntlet: "Edwards was our pick for the 2004 nomination. But this is a different race, with different candidates. We too seldom saw the positive, optimistic campaign we found appealing in 2004. His harsh anti-corporate rhetoric would make it difficult to work with the business community to forge change."
Many in big media have soured on Edwards and his "harsh anti-corporate rhetoric." As a result, we're now in the midst of a classic conflict between corporate media sensibilities and grassroots left-leaning populism.
On Wednesday, Edwards launched a TV ad in New Hampshire with him saying at a rally: "Corporate greed has infiltrated everything that's happening in this democracy. It's time for us to say, 'We're not going to let our children's future be stolen by these people.' I have never taken a dime from a Washington lobbyist or a special interest PAC and I'm proud of that."
But, when it comes to policy positions, he's still no Dennis Kucinich. And that's why, as 2007 neared its end, I planned to vote for Kucinich when punching my primary ballot.
Reasons for a Kucinich vote remain. The caucuses and primaries are a time to make a clear statement about what we believe in -- and to signal a choice for the best available candidate. Ironically, history may show that the person who did the most to undermine such reasoning for a Dennis Kucinich vote at the start of 2008 was... Dennis Kucinich.
In a written statement released on Jan. 1, he said: "I hope Iowans will caucus for me as their first choice this Thursday, because of my singular positions on the war, on health care, and trade. This is an opportunity for people to stand up for themselves. But in those caucuses locations where my support doesn't reach the necessary [15 percent] threshold, I strongly encourage all of my supporters to make Barack Obama their second choice. Sen. Obama and I have one thing in common: Change."
This statement doesn't seem to respect the intelligence of those of us who have planned to vote for Dennis Kucinich.
It's hard to think of a single major issue -- including "the war," "health care" and "trade" -- for which Obama has a more progressive position than Edwards. But there are many issues, including those three, for which Edwards has a decidedly more progressive position than Obama.
But the most disturbing part of Dennis' statement was this: "Sen. Obama and I have one thing in common: Change." This doesn't seem like a reasoned argument for Obama. It seems like an exercise in smoke-blowing.
I write these words unhappily. I was a strong advocate for Kucinich during the race for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination. Two weeks ago, I spoke at an event for his campaign in Northern California. I believe there is no one in Congress today with a more brilliant analysis of key problems facing humankind or a more solid progressive political program for how to overcome them.
As of the first of this year, Dennis has urged Iowa caucusers to do exactly what he spent the last year telling us not to do -- skip over a candidate with more progressive politics in order to support a candidate with less progressive politics.
The best argument for voting for Dennis Kucinich in caucuses and primaries has been what he aptly describes as his "singular positions on the war, on health care, and trade." But his support for Obama over Edwards indicates that he's willing to allow some opaque and illogical priorities to trump maximizing the momentum of our common progressive agendas.
Presidential candidates have to be considered in the context of the current historical crossroads. No matter how much we admire or revere an individual, there's too much at stake to pursue faith-based politics at the expense of reality-based politics. There's no reason to support Obama over Edwards on Kucinich's say-so. And now, I can't think of reasons good enough to support Kucinich rather than Edwards in the weeks ahead.
By NORMAN SOLOMON
http://www.counterpunch.org/solomon01032008.html
There have been good reasons not to support John Edwards for president. For years, his foreign-policy outlook has been a hodgepodge of insights and dangerous conventional wisdom; his health-care prescriptions have not taken the leap to single payer; and all told, from a progressive standpoint, his positions have been inferior to those of Dennis Kucinich.
But Edwards was the most improved presidential candidate of 2007. He sharpened his attacks on corporate power and honed his calls for economic justice. He laid down a clear position against nuclear power. He explicitly challenged the power of the insurance industry and the pharmaceutical giants.
And he improved his position on Iraq to the point that, in an interview with the New York Times a couple of days ago, he said: "The continued occupation of Iraq undermines everything America has to do to reestablish ourselves as a country that should be followed, that should be a leader." Later in the interview, Edwards added: "I would plan to have all combat troops out of Iraq at the end of nine to ten months, certainly within the first year."
Now, apparently, Edwards is one of three people with a chance to become the Democratic presidential nominee this year. If so, he would be the most progressive Democrat to top the national ticket in more than half a century.
The main causes of John Edwards' biggest problems with the media establishment have been tied in with his firm stands for economic justice instead of corporate power.
Weeks ago, when the Gannett-chain-owned Des Moines Register opted to endorse Hillary Clinton this time around, the newspaper's editorial threw down the corporate gauntlet: "Edwards was our pick for the 2004 nomination. But this is a different race, with different candidates. We too seldom saw the positive, optimistic campaign we found appealing in 2004. His harsh anti-corporate rhetoric would make it difficult to work with the business community to forge change."
Many in big media have soured on Edwards and his "harsh anti-corporate rhetoric." As a result, we're now in the midst of a classic conflict between corporate media sensibilities and grassroots left-leaning populism.
On Wednesday, Edwards launched a TV ad in New Hampshire with him saying at a rally: "Corporate greed has infiltrated everything that's happening in this democracy. It's time for us to say, 'We're not going to let our children's future be stolen by these people.' I have never taken a dime from a Washington lobbyist or a special interest PAC and I'm proud of that."
But, when it comes to policy positions, he's still no Dennis Kucinich. And that's why, as 2007 neared its end, I planned to vote for Kucinich when punching my primary ballot.
Reasons for a Kucinich vote remain. The caucuses and primaries are a time to make a clear statement about what we believe in -- and to signal a choice for the best available candidate. Ironically, history may show that the person who did the most to undermine such reasoning for a Dennis Kucinich vote at the start of 2008 was... Dennis Kucinich.
In a written statement released on Jan. 1, he said: "I hope Iowans will caucus for me as their first choice this Thursday, because of my singular positions on the war, on health care, and trade. This is an opportunity for people to stand up for themselves. But in those caucuses locations where my support doesn't reach the necessary [15 percent] threshold, I strongly encourage all of my supporters to make Barack Obama their second choice. Sen. Obama and I have one thing in common: Change."
This statement doesn't seem to respect the intelligence of those of us who have planned to vote for Dennis Kucinich.
It's hard to think of a single major issue -- including "the war," "health care" and "trade" -- for which Obama has a more progressive position than Edwards. But there are many issues, including those three, for which Edwards has a decidedly more progressive position than Obama.
But the most disturbing part of Dennis' statement was this: "Sen. Obama and I have one thing in common: Change." This doesn't seem like a reasoned argument for Obama. It seems like an exercise in smoke-blowing.
I write these words unhappily. I was a strong advocate for Kucinich during the race for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination. Two weeks ago, I spoke at an event for his campaign in Northern California. I believe there is no one in Congress today with a more brilliant analysis of key problems facing humankind or a more solid progressive political program for how to overcome them.
As of the first of this year, Dennis has urged Iowa caucusers to do exactly what he spent the last year telling us not to do -- skip over a candidate with more progressive politics in order to support a candidate with less progressive politics.
The best argument for voting for Dennis Kucinich in caucuses and primaries has been what he aptly describes as his "singular positions on the war, on health care, and trade." But his support for Obama over Edwards indicates that he's willing to allow some opaque and illogical priorities to trump maximizing the momentum of our common progressive agendas.
Presidential candidates have to be considered in the context of the current historical crossroads. No matter how much we admire or revere an individual, there's too much at stake to pursue faith-based politics at the expense of reality-based politics. There's no reason to support Obama over Edwards on Kucinich's say-so. And now, I can't think of reasons good enough to support Kucinich rather than Edwards in the weeks ahead.
EDWARDS’ IOWA STATE DIRECTOR JENNIFER O’MALLEY DILLON NAMED DEPUTY CAMPAIGN MANAGER
Edwards campaign will use momentum from strong Iowa finish to build on Edwards’ organization in other early states
Today, the John Edwards for President campaign announced that Iowa state director Jennifer O’Malley Dillon will now serve as a deputy campaign manager. The campaign also announced that staffers from Iowa will be departing today for South Carolina and Nevada to build on momentum generated from Edwards’ strong finish last night.
“I am excited to announce today that Jennifer O’Malley Dillon will continue to work as part of the Edwards team,” said Edwards’ campaign manager Congressman David Bonior. “We will use our momentum from a strong finish in Iowa to build support for Edwards in other key states. As we head into the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday and the elections in Nevada and South Carolina in the coming weeks, I have confidence in the strength of our organization and the power of John Edwards’ message of fixing the broken system in Washington and fighting for the middle class.”
In Nevada, the Edwards campaign recently added two dozen field staffers and now will be shifting additional staffers from Iowa. Edwards also enjoys strong labor support in Nevada with endorsements from the Carpenters, Steelworkers, Transport workers and Communication workers who combined represent more than 28,000 members in the state.
Edwards also remains well positioned to compete in his home state of South Carolina – which he won in 2004 by 15 percentage points. And to help Edwards compete in the February 5th states, last night the coalition of 12 SEIU state councils that have endorsed Edwards announced they would spend an additional $1.5 million on communication and voter turnout among the more than 750,000 SEIU members in those states.
This morning, the campaign announced record-breaking online fundraising totals, putting the campaign on track for its best online fundraising day since www.JohnEdwards.com went up over a year ago.
Today, the John Edwards for President campaign announced that Iowa state director Jennifer O’Malley Dillon will now serve as a deputy campaign manager. The campaign also announced that staffers from Iowa will be departing today for South Carolina and Nevada to build on momentum generated from Edwards’ strong finish last night.
“I am excited to announce today that Jennifer O’Malley Dillon will continue to work as part of the Edwards team,” said Edwards’ campaign manager Congressman David Bonior. “We will use our momentum from a strong finish in Iowa to build support for Edwards in other key states. As we head into the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday and the elections in Nevada and South Carolina in the coming weeks, I have confidence in the strength of our organization and the power of John Edwards’ message of fixing the broken system in Washington and fighting for the middle class.”
In Nevada, the Edwards campaign recently added two dozen field staffers and now will be shifting additional staffers from Iowa. Edwards also enjoys strong labor support in Nevada with endorsements from the Carpenters, Steelworkers, Transport workers and Communication workers who combined represent more than 28,000 members in the state.
Edwards also remains well positioned to compete in his home state of South Carolina – which he won in 2004 by 15 percentage points. And to help Edwards compete in the February 5th states, last night the coalition of 12 SEIU state councils that have endorsed Edwards announced they would spend an additional $1.5 million on communication and voter turnout among the more than 750,000 SEIU members in those states.
This morning, the campaign announced record-breaking online fundraising totals, putting the campaign on track for its best online fundraising day since www.JohnEdwards.com went up over a year ago.
EDWARDS CAMPAIGN REPORTS RECORD-BREAKING CONTRIBUTIONS ONLINE
Strong finish in Iowa attracts thousands of first-time donors, putting campaign on track for best online fundraising day to date
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Following a strong second-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses last night, the John Edwards for President campaign announced record-breaking online fundraising totals, putting the campaign on track for its best online fundraising day to date.
“We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the response to Sen. Edwards’ strong finish in Iowa,” said Edwards’ senior strategist Joe Trippi. “We’re on track for our best online fundraising day ever, since www.JohnEdwards.com went up a year ago – and half of the contributions we’re seeing are from new donors to the campaign. That speaks volumes to the strength of John Edwards’ message of standing up and fighting for the middle class.”
The campaign first saw an uptick in online fundraising late last night, as the results from Iowa’s first-in-the-nation contest began rolling in. The surge continued overnight, and by 8:45am ET this morning the campaign’s online contributions had already topped the previous day’s day-long total. Between the hours of 10:00am and 11:00am ET today, the campaign experienced its best online fundraising hour ever.
Also noteworthy about Edwards’ online fundraising totals today:
- Half of those who have contributed are first-time donors to the campaign
- More than ninety percent (92.6%) of today’s online contributions are for amounts less than $100
John Edwards is the only Democratic candidate in the race who has never accepted a dime from PACs or Washington lobbyists. The campaign also noted that the impact of many of today’s online contributions will be doubled by federal matching funds.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Following a strong second-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses last night, the John Edwards for President campaign announced record-breaking online fundraising totals, putting the campaign on track for its best online fundraising day to date.
“We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the response to Sen. Edwards’ strong finish in Iowa,” said Edwards’ senior strategist Joe Trippi. “We’re on track for our best online fundraising day ever, since www.JohnEdwards.com went up a year ago – and half of the contributions we’re seeing are from new donors to the campaign. That speaks volumes to the strength of John Edwards’ message of standing up and fighting for the middle class.”
The campaign first saw an uptick in online fundraising late last night, as the results from Iowa’s first-in-the-nation contest began rolling in. The surge continued overnight, and by 8:45am ET this morning the campaign’s online contributions had already topped the previous day’s day-long total. Between the hours of 10:00am and 11:00am ET today, the campaign experienced its best online fundraising hour ever.
Also noteworthy about Edwards’ online fundraising totals today:
- Half of those who have contributed are first-time donors to the campaign
- More than ninety percent (92.6%) of today’s online contributions are for amounts less than $100
John Edwards is the only Democratic candidate in the race who has never accepted a dime from PACs or Washington lobbyists. The campaign also noted that the impact of many of today’s online contributions will be doubled by federal matching funds.
BUILDING ON IOWA MOMENTUM, EDWARDS CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES "MAIN STREET EXPRESS - REAL CHANGE STARTS NOW" TOUR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Building on Senator Edwards’ momentum from the Iowa caucuses last night, today the Edwards campaign launched the “Main Street Express – Real Change Starts Now” bus tour across New Hampshire. From January 4th through Primary Day on January 8th, John and Elizabeth Edwards will hold Graniteroots rallies and town halls with voters across the Granite State, joined by their children Cate, Emma Claire and Jack as well as John's parents Bobbie and Wallace. In conjunction with the launch of the tour, the campaign also began airing a new television spot in New Hampshire today titled “Your Time Is Now.”
“Corporate greed is not just stealing the future of the children of Democrats - it’s doing the same thing to the children of Independents, the same thing to the children of Republicans,” Edwards says in the 30-second ad. “We have an epic fight for the future of the middle class in this country. If you believe that, your time is now – your time to speak up, stand up, and do what’s right.”
The “Main Street Express” got an early start this morning with 6:15 am rally in Manchester, and later in the day, Edwards will hold events in Nashua and Portsmouth. Over the next five days, Edwards will continue to campaign throughout the state in the newly redecorated “Main Street Express” bus, which now features the motto “Real Change Starts Now – Join the Fight for the Middle Class.”
Momentum from Edwards’ strong performance in Iowa last night will fuel the “Main Street Express” across New Hampshire and into the other early states. Early this morning, the campaign was reporting a flood of online contributions -- on pace to make Friday the top fundraising day since JohnEdwards.com went online more than a year ago.
“Corporate greed is not just stealing the future of the children of Democrats - it’s doing the same thing to the children of Independents, the same thing to the children of Republicans,” Edwards says in the 30-second ad. “We have an epic fight for the future of the middle class in this country. If you believe that, your time is now – your time to speak up, stand up, and do what’s right.”
The “Main Street Express” got an early start this morning with 6:15 am rally in Manchester, and later in the day, Edwards will hold events in Nashua and Portsmouth. Over the next five days, Edwards will continue to campaign throughout the state in the newly redecorated “Main Street Express” bus, which now features the motto “Real Change Starts Now – Join the Fight for the Middle Class.”
Momentum from Edwards’ strong performance in Iowa last night will fuel the “Main Street Express” across New Hampshire and into the other early states. Early this morning, the campaign was reporting a flood of online contributions -- on pace to make Friday the top fundraising day since JohnEdwards.com went online more than a year ago.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
EDWARDS CONGRATULATES OBAMA, THANKS BIDEN AND DODD
Senator Edwards released the following statement after calling Senator Obama to personally congratulate him on his victory in the Iowa caucuses:
Earlier tonight, I called Senator Obama to congratulate him on his victory in the Iowa caucuses. Tonight’s results shows how clearly the American people are sick of the status quo and ready for a president who will fight for the bold change America needs.
I would also like to extend my best wishes to Senators Biden and Dodd and thank them for their service to our country. They ran impressive campaigns focused on the real issues that matter most to hard-working families, and I have faith that they will continue to work to build the better America we all believe in.
Edwards: Status Quo Lost, Change Won
Victory over Senator Clinton proves strength of Edwards' message of standing up for the middle class and fighting for real change
By standing with John Edwards in his fight for the middle class, the people of Iowa delivered a powerful message tonight that the American people are sick of the status quo and ready for real change. Despite being drastically outspent by Senator Clinton, tonight's results show that more Iowans agreed with John Edwards' vision for change.
"The one thing that's clear from tonight's caucus is that the status quo lost and change won," Edwards said. "The results show that the American people are ready for a president who will stand up to corporate greed and fight for hard-working families, someone who will fix the broken system in Washington and achieve real change in this country.
"Tonight showed that if you're willing to have a little backbone, a little courage, and stand up to corporate greed, we will be unstoppable – no matter how much money is spent," Edwards continued. "The Clinton campaign thought big money would make them inevitable – but despite being dramatically outspent by not one, but two celebrity candidates, we finished a strong second. And now we move on to New Hampshire and the other early states, where the voters will choose who is best suited to bring about the change this country so desperately needs."
As president, Edwards will fight for an America where everybody has the same chance to work hard and build a better life for their children. Edwards grew up in small rural mill villages in the South and was the first in his family to go to college. He has spent his life standing up and fighting for ordinary Americans against powerful entrenched interests – and winning. Edwards is fighting for an America where every person in our country has the same opportunities he's had to work hard, find success, and live the American Dream.
Because of the strength of Edwards' message for change and his appeal among voters in red and blue states, he is the Democrats' best chance for taking back the White House in November. Poll after poll shows that Edwards is by far the Democrats' strongest candidate in a general election against any of the top Republicans. He is also the only Democrat who has won in a "red" state, and he earns high favorable ratings among Independents in states across the nation.
By standing with John Edwards in his fight for the middle class, the people of Iowa delivered a powerful message tonight that the American people are sick of the status quo and ready for real change. Despite being drastically outspent by Senator Clinton, tonight's results show that more Iowans agreed with John Edwards' vision for change.
"The one thing that's clear from tonight's caucus is that the status quo lost and change won," Edwards said. "The results show that the American people are ready for a president who will stand up to corporate greed and fight for hard-working families, someone who will fix the broken system in Washington and achieve real change in this country.
"Tonight showed that if you're willing to have a little backbone, a little courage, and stand up to corporate greed, we will be unstoppable – no matter how much money is spent," Edwards continued. "The Clinton campaign thought big money would make them inevitable – but despite being dramatically outspent by not one, but two celebrity candidates, we finished a strong second. And now we move on to New Hampshire and the other early states, where the voters will choose who is best suited to bring about the change this country so desperately needs."
As president, Edwards will fight for an America where everybody has the same chance to work hard and build a better life for their children. Edwards grew up in small rural mill villages in the South and was the first in his family to go to college. He has spent his life standing up and fighting for ordinary Americans against powerful entrenched interests – and winning. Edwards is fighting for an America where every person in our country has the same opportunities he's had to work hard, find success, and live the American Dream.
Because of the strength of Edwards' message for change and his appeal among voters in red and blue states, he is the Democrats' best chance for taking back the White House in November. Poll after poll shows that Edwards is by far the Democrats' strongest candidate in a general election against any of the top Republicans. He is also the only Democrat who has won in a "red" state, and he earns high favorable ratings among Independents in states across the nation.
Iowa Democratic Caucus Results
Senator Barack Obama : 38%
Senator John Edwards : 30%
Senator Hillary Clinton : 29%
Governor Bill Richardson : 2%
Senator Joe Biden : 1%
Uncommitted : 0.14%
Senator Chris Dodd : 0.02%
Congressman Dennis Kucinich: 0.00%
Senator Mike Gravel: 0.00%
Precincts Reporting: 1781 of 1781
Percentages are State Delegate Equivalents.)
Senator John Edwards : 30%
Senator Hillary Clinton : 29%
Governor Bill Richardson : 2%
Senator Joe Biden : 1%
Uncommitted : 0.14%
Senator Chris Dodd : 0.02%
Congressman Dennis Kucinich: 0.00%
Senator Mike Gravel: 0.00%
Precincts Reporting: 1781 of 1781
Percentages are State Delegate Equivalents.)
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
In Statewide Address Today, An Iowan Will Speak For John Edwards
Today, the John Edwards for President campaign will begin airing a new 60-second television spot in Iowa featuring Edwards’ supporter and former Maytag employee Doug Bishop. The ad will air on stations across Iowa between 5:20 and 6:00 pm today.
In September 2004, Mr. Bishop was among the first wave of employees laid off at the Maytag plant in Newton, Iowa. In the television spot, Mr. Bishop tells the story of how shortly after he lost his job, he and his family met Edwards as Edwards was campaigning for the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket.
“This is something I’ll never forget,” Mr. Bishop says in the ad. “[John Edwards] grabbed my seven-year-old son by the hand, he dropped to one knee, and he looked him straight in the eye and he said ‘I’m going to keep fighting for your daddy’s job, I promise you that.’ You know, that stuff sticks with you. That’s the kind of things we need in a leader in this country…I want a guy that’s going to sit down and look a seven year-old kid in the eye and tell him ‘I’m going to fight for your dad’s job.’ That’s what I want.”
In September 2004, Mr. Bishop was among the first wave of employees laid off at the Maytag plant in Newton, Iowa. In the television spot, Mr. Bishop tells the story of how shortly after he lost his job, he and his family met Edwards as Edwards was campaigning for the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket.
“This is something I’ll never forget,” Mr. Bishop says in the ad. “[John Edwards] grabbed my seven-year-old son by the hand, he dropped to one knee, and he looked him straight in the eye and he said ‘I’m going to keep fighting for your daddy’s job, I promise you that.’ You know, that stuff sticks with you. That’s the kind of things we need in a leader in this country…I want a guy that’s going to sit down and look a seven year-old kid in the eye and tell him ‘I’m going to fight for your dad’s job.’ That’s what I want.”
EDWARDS & SUPPORTERS TO BLITZ IOWA WEDNESDAY & DISCUSS BOLD PLANS TO FIGHT FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS
Tomorrow, John Edwards and hundreds of supporters will embark on a statewide effort to spread the word about Edwards growing momentum and plans to fight for hard-working middle class families.
Edwards’ campaign has been rapidly gaining momentum in recent weeks, with endorsements by Iowa First Lady Mari Culver and Congressman Bruce Braley. Edwards kicked off a final eight-day, 38-county “America Rising: Fighting For The Middle Class" bus tour last Thursday.
Details of Senator Edwards’ events and the Edwards supporters’ activities are below.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008
Ames
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM; At 6:40 PM James Denton of Desperate Housewives and John Edwards for President Iowa Co-Chair Rob Tully will join volunteers
John Edwards for President Ames Office
Park Plaza Professional Office Building, Suite 105
103 East 6th Street
Ames, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Ames Office
Park Plaza Professional Office Building, Suite 105
103 East 6th Street
Ames, Iowa
Atlantic
12:00 AM
Senator Edwards to visit a “Midnight GOTC Party” with core supporters and volunteers in Cass County
Home of Denise O’Brien – 2006 Democratic Nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
59624 Chicago Road
Atlantic, Iowa
Burlington
1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to visit the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Burlington office
2700 Mount Pleasant Street
Burlington, Iowa
Creston
2:15 AM
Senator Edwards to visit core supporters and volunteers in Union County
The home of Union County co-coordinator and precinct captain Jan Knock
906 West Montgomery Street
Creston, Iowa
Centerville
5:15 AM
Senator Edwards to attend a pancake breakfast for supporters and volunteers
NOTE: following the breakfast, supporters and volunteers will get an early start on last minute Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
The home of Deb Kury
502 South 12th Street
Centerville, Iowa
Cedar Rapids
5:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Marriott Cedar Rapids – Hickory Room
1200 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Cedar Rapids Office
118 3rd Ave, SE
Suite 430
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Council Bluffs
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs Office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs Office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Davenport
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Davenport Office
1225 East River Drive
Suite 210
Davenport, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Davenport Office
1225 East River Drive
Suite 210
Davenport, Iowa
Des Moines
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM; At 5:00 PM James Denton of Desperate Housewives and John Edwards for President Iowa Co-Chair Rob Tully will join volunteers
USW Local 164
2727 E. Market St.
Des Moines, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
USW Local 164
2727 E. Market St.
Des Moines, Iowa
9:00 PM (doors open at 8:30)
Senator Edwards to hold a “This is Our Country” rally with singer-songwriter John Mellencamp
Ticket information for members of the public available at www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Rd.
Des Moines, Iowa
Grinnell
7:35 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Saints Rest Coffee House
919 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
Fairfield
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
2nd Street Café
107 East 2nd Street
Fairfield, Iowa
Fort Madison
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Ivy Bake Shoppe
622 7th Street
Fort Madison, Iowa
Iowa City
3:30 PM
Senator Edwards to meet with caucus goers
Capanna Coffee Company
136 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Mason City
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Mason City Office
122 North Federal Street
Mason City, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Mason City Office
122 North Federal Street
Mason City, Iowa
Mount Pleasant
9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a canvass kickoff
The home of Bob Petrezelka
609 East Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Ottumwa
7:00 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office for a canvass kickoff
John Edwards for President Ottumwa office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Ottumwa Office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Additional canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Ottumwa Office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Waterloo
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Waterloo Office
425 Franklin St.
Waterloo, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Waterloo Office
425 Franklin St.
Waterloo, Iowa
Edwards’ campaign has been rapidly gaining momentum in recent weeks, with endorsements by Iowa First Lady Mari Culver and Congressman Bruce Braley. Edwards kicked off a final eight-day, 38-county “America Rising: Fighting For The Middle Class" bus tour last Thursday.
Details of Senator Edwards’ events and the Edwards supporters’ activities are below.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008
Ames
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM; At 6:40 PM James Denton of Desperate Housewives and John Edwards for President Iowa Co-Chair Rob Tully will join volunteers
John Edwards for President Ames Office
Park Plaza Professional Office Building, Suite 105
103 East 6th Street
Ames, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Ames Office
Park Plaza Professional Office Building, Suite 105
103 East 6th Street
Ames, Iowa
Atlantic
12:00 AM
Senator Edwards to visit a “Midnight GOTC Party” with core supporters and volunteers in Cass County
Home of Denise O’Brien – 2006 Democratic Nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
59624 Chicago Road
Atlantic, Iowa
Burlington
1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to visit the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Burlington office
2700 Mount Pleasant Street
Burlington, Iowa
Creston
2:15 AM
Senator Edwards to visit core supporters and volunteers in Union County
The home of Union County co-coordinator and precinct captain Jan Knock
906 West Montgomery Street
Creston, Iowa
Centerville
5:15 AM
Senator Edwards to attend a pancake breakfast for supporters and volunteers
NOTE: following the breakfast, supporters and volunteers will get an early start on last minute Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
The home of Deb Kury
502 South 12th Street
Centerville, Iowa
Cedar Rapids
5:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Marriott Cedar Rapids – Hickory Room
1200 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Cedar Rapids Office
118 3rd Ave, SE
Suite 430
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Council Bluffs
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs Office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs Office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Davenport
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Davenport Office
1225 East River Drive
Suite 210
Davenport, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Davenport Office
1225 East River Drive
Suite 210
Davenport, Iowa
Des Moines
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM; At 5:00 PM James Denton of Desperate Housewives and John Edwards for President Iowa Co-Chair Rob Tully will join volunteers
USW Local 164
2727 E. Market St.
Des Moines, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
USW Local 164
2727 E. Market St.
Des Moines, Iowa
9:00 PM (doors open at 8:30)
Senator Edwards to hold a “This is Our Country” rally with singer-songwriter John Mellencamp
Ticket information for members of the public available at www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Rd.
Des Moines, Iowa
Grinnell
7:35 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Saints Rest Coffee House
919 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
Fairfield
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
2nd Street Café
107 East 2nd Street
Fairfield, Iowa
Fort Madison
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Ivy Bake Shoppe
622 7th Street
Fort Madison, Iowa
Iowa City
3:30 PM
Senator Edwards to meet with caucus goers
Capanna Coffee Company
136 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Mason City
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Mason City Office
122 North Federal Street
Mason City, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Mason City Office
122 North Federal Street
Mason City, Iowa
Mount Pleasant
9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a canvass kickoff
The home of Bob Petrezelka
609 East Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Ottumwa
7:00 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office for a canvass kickoff
John Edwards for President Ottumwa office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Ottumwa Office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Additional canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Ottumwa Office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Waterloo
Phonebanking occurring from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
John Edwards for President Waterloo Office
425 Franklin St.
Waterloo, Iowa
Canvassers departing to go door-to-door at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
John Edwards for President Waterloo Office
425 Franklin St.
Waterloo, Iowa
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
UPDATED: Edwards Schedule Including "Marathon For The Middle Class" and Caucus Day
Senator John Edwards launched a 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class” today that will take him to 15 Iowa counties across the state and culminate in a rally with John Mellencamp tomorrow night in Des Moines. Over 36 hours, Edwards will talk to thousands of caucus goers and share 36 specific ideas to strengthen the middle class. On Caucus Day, Edwards will campaign in Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
“Middle class families are working hard everyday just to get by, and they deserve a president who will work just as hard on their behalf,” Edwards said. “I’m looking forward to meeting with Iowans across the state over the 36 hours who are as restless as I am for change – and who understand that making change happen is going to take a fight. Together, we can take on the special interests and do what’s right for middle class families.”
During each hour of the 36-hour marathon – at events and on www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa – Edwards will highlight one specific step to strengthen the middle class. Edwards has outlined his bold solutions for change in an 80-page policy book, “The Plan to Build One America.”
During this final eight-day, “America Rising: Fighting for the Middle Class” bus tour, Edwards is traveling to 38 counties around the state, meeting with caucus goers to highlight his plans and answer their questions. Edwards is holding small roundtable discussions and community gatherings, meeting with Iowans at local diners, and holding “America Rising” town halls to encourage Iowans to caucus for him and help change America.
The Edwards campaign recently announced the “Ask John” program, which allows undecided voters from across Iowa to submit questions about Edwards’ plans to fight for the middle class and receive answers by caucus time. As part of the “Ask John” program, Edwards will answer questions from caucus goers in all 99 counties.
Below is a schedule for the last three days of the trip – including the 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class” and Caucus Day:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2008
12:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Iowa State University – Memorial Union South Ballroom
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa
2:45 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Friendship Haven
420 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, Iowa
7:15 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a phone bank
United Steelworkers Local 164
2727 East Market
Des Moines, Iowa
10:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 2008
12:00 AM
Senator Edwards to visit a “Midnight GOTC Party” with core supporters and volunteers in Cass County
The home of Denise O’Brien – 2006 Democratic Nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
59624 Chicago Road
Atlantic, Iowa
2:15 AM
Senator Edwards to visit core supporters and volunteers in Union County
The home of Union County co-coordinator and precinct captain Jan Knock
906 West Montgomery Street
Creston, Iowa
5:15 AM
Senator Edwards to attend a pancake breakfast for supporters and volunteers
NOTE: following the breakfast, supporters and volunteers will get an early start on last minute Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
The home of Deb Kury – Staging location for Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
502 South 12th Street
Centerville, Iowa
7:00 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office for a canvass kickoff
John Edwards for President Ottumwa office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
2nd Street Café
107 East 2nd Street
Fairfield, Iowa
9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a canvass kickoff
The home of Bob Petrezelka
609 East Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Ivy Bake Shoppe
622 7th Street
Fort Madison, Iowa
1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Burlington office
2700 Mount Pleasant Street
Burlington, Iowa
3:30 PM
Senator Edwards to meet with caucus goers
Capanna Coffee Company
136 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa
5:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Marriott Cedar Rapids – Hickory Room
1200 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7:35 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Saints Rest Coffee House
919 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
9:00 PM**
Senator Edwards to hold a “This is Our Country” rally
Singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will perform at the event before Senator Edwards speaks
Ticket information for members of the public available at www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, Iowa
**NOTE: Doors open at 8:30 PM. Program begins at 9:00 PM. John Edwards will speak at approximately 10:00 PM.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 2008
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to thank volunteers and rally supporters
United Steelworkers Local 164
2727 East Market Street
Des Moines, Iowa
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by The Mill Restaurant
The Mill Restaurant
120 E Burlington Street
Iowa City, Iowa
2:30 PM
Senator Edwards to thank volunteers and rally supporters
John Edwards for President Cedar Rapids office
118 3rd Avenue SE, Suite 430
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7:00 PM**
"Your Time is Now" Caucus Night Rally
Renaissance Savery Hotel
Terrance Ballroom
2nd Floor
400 Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa
“Middle class families are working hard everyday just to get by, and they deserve a president who will work just as hard on their behalf,” Edwards said. “I’m looking forward to meeting with Iowans across the state over the 36 hours who are as restless as I am for change – and who understand that making change happen is going to take a fight. Together, we can take on the special interests and do what’s right for middle class families.”
During each hour of the 36-hour marathon – at events and on www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa – Edwards will highlight one specific step to strengthen the middle class. Edwards has outlined his bold solutions for change in an 80-page policy book, “The Plan to Build One America.”
During this final eight-day, “America Rising: Fighting for the Middle Class” bus tour, Edwards is traveling to 38 counties around the state, meeting with caucus goers to highlight his plans and answer their questions. Edwards is holding small roundtable discussions and community gatherings, meeting with Iowans at local diners, and holding “America Rising” town halls to encourage Iowans to caucus for him and help change America.
The Edwards campaign recently announced the “Ask John” program, which allows undecided voters from across Iowa to submit questions about Edwards’ plans to fight for the middle class and receive answers by caucus time. As part of the “Ask John” program, Edwards will answer questions from caucus goers in all 99 counties.
Below is a schedule for the last three days of the trip – including the 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class” and Caucus Day:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2008
12:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Iowa State University – Memorial Union South Ballroom
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa
2:45 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Friendship Haven
420 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, Iowa
7:15 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a phone bank
United Steelworkers Local 164
2727 East Market
Des Moines, Iowa
10:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 2008
12:00 AM
Senator Edwards to visit a “Midnight GOTC Party” with core supporters and volunteers in Cass County
The home of Denise O’Brien – 2006 Democratic Nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
59624 Chicago Road
Atlantic, Iowa
2:15 AM
Senator Edwards to visit core supporters and volunteers in Union County
The home of Union County co-coordinator and precinct captain Jan Knock
906 West Montgomery Street
Creston, Iowa
5:15 AM
Senator Edwards to attend a pancake breakfast for supporters and volunteers
NOTE: following the breakfast, supporters and volunteers will get an early start on last minute Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
The home of Deb Kury – Staging location for Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
502 South 12th Street
Centerville, Iowa
7:00 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office for a canvass kickoff
John Edwards for President Ottumwa office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
2nd Street Café
107 East 2nd Street
Fairfield, Iowa
9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a canvass kickoff
The home of Bob Petrezelka
609 East Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Ivy Bake Shoppe
622 7th Street
Fort Madison, Iowa
1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Burlington office
2700 Mount Pleasant Street
Burlington, Iowa
3:30 PM
Senator Edwards to meet with caucus goers
Capanna Coffee Company
136 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa
5:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Marriott Cedar Rapids – Hickory Room
1200 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7:35 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Saints Rest Coffee House
919 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
9:00 PM**
Senator Edwards to hold a “This is Our Country” rally
Singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will perform at the event before Senator Edwards speaks
Ticket information for members of the public available at www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, Iowa
**NOTE: Doors open at 8:30 PM. Program begins at 9:00 PM. John Edwards will speak at approximately 10:00 PM.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 2008
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to thank volunteers and rally supporters
United Steelworkers Local 164
2727 East Market Street
Des Moines, Iowa
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by The Mill Restaurant
The Mill Restaurant
120 E Burlington Street
Iowa City, Iowa
2:30 PM
Senator Edwards to thank volunteers and rally supporters
John Edwards for President Cedar Rapids office
118 3rd Avenue SE, Suite 430
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7:00 PM**
"Your Time is Now" Caucus Night Rally
Renaissance Savery Hotel
Terrance Ballroom
2nd Floor
400 Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa
Tomorrow: Senator John Edwards To Hold "This Is Our Country" Rally Featuring John Mellencamp
On Wednesday, January 2, 2008, Senator John Edwards will hold a "This Is Our Country" rally in Des Moines featuring a special performance by singer-songwriter John Mellencamp. The rally culminates Edwards' 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class” which began this morning and is taking him to 15 counties across Iowa as he highlights 36 steps he will take as president to strengthen the middle class.
The event is free and open to the public, and tickets are still available. Ticketing information for the public is also included below.
Mellencamp and Edwards are longtime friends and both, of course, came from a small town.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2008
WHO:
Senator John Edwards
Singer-songwriter John Mellencamp
WHAT:
"This Is Our Country" Rally
WHERE:
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, Iowa
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Doors Open to the Public: 8:30 PM
HOW TO PICK UP TICKETS:
The event is free and open to the public, although it is a ticketed event. You can pick up tickets at the John Edwards for President Iowa headquarters or the office of United Steelworkers Local 310, both in Des Moines. If you have any questions, please call 515-883-7817.
Locations:
John Edwards for President Campaign
712 E 2nd Street, Suite A
Des Moines, Iowa
Hours - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
United Steelworkers Local 310
125 NW Broadway
Des Moines, Iowa
Hours - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The event is free and open to the public, and tickets are still available. Ticketing information for the public is also included below.
Mellencamp and Edwards are longtime friends and both, of course, came from a small town.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2008
WHO:
Senator John Edwards
Singer-songwriter John Mellencamp
WHAT:
"This Is Our Country" Rally
WHERE:
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, Iowa
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Doors Open to the Public: 8:30 PM
HOW TO PICK UP TICKETS:
The event is free and open to the public, although it is a ticketed event. You can pick up tickets at the John Edwards for President Iowa headquarters or the office of United Steelworkers Local 310, both in Des Moines. If you have any questions, please call 515-883-7817.
Locations:
John Edwards for President Campaign
712 E 2nd Street, Suite A
Des Moines, Iowa
Hours - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
United Steelworkers Local 310
125 NW Broadway
Des Moines, Iowa
Hours - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Edwards Launches 36-Hour "Marathon For The Middle Class"
This morning, Senator John Edwards kicked off a 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class.” Edwards will spend the next 36 hours before the Iowa caucuses talking to thousands of Iowa caucus goers about his 36 ideas to strengthen the middle class. As he makes his closing argument to Iowans, Edwards will highlight his bold plans to stand up to the powerful special interests and give hard working, middle class families a voice in Washington. Edwards heads into the final days before the caucuses with growing momentum as more and more Iowans respond to his positive vision of America — an America where everyone can work hard and build a better life for their children.
“Over the next 36 hours, I’m looking forward to meeting with Iowans across the state who are as restless as I am for change – and who understand that making change happen is going to take a fight,” said Edwards. “Middle-class families are working harder and harder every day just to get by – and they need a president who will fight on their behalf. Together we can take on the corporate greed and powerful interests that are corrupting Washington and stealing our children’s future, and make our government start working again for middle-class families.”
Edwards begins the marathon today with a New Year’s Day event in Ames, followed by events in Fort Dodge, Des Moines, and Council Bluffs. At midnight, Edwards will attend an event with core supporters in Atlantic followed by an event at 2:15 AM at the home of another supporter in Creston. The marathon continues Wednesday with an early breakfast in Centerville, a visit to a campaign office in Ottumwa, and events in Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Grinnell. The marathon will end with a “This Is Our Country” rally in Des Moines with John Mellencamp.
During each hour of the 36-hour marathon – at events and on www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa – Edwards will highlight one specific step to strengthen the middle class. The first idea that Edwards is highlighting is raising the minimum wage. Effective today, Iowa’s minimum wage was officially raised to from $6.20 to $7.25 an hour. While Edwards applauds Governor Culver and the Iowa Legislature for taking this important step, he believes the federal government has to show leadership. Edwards has called for raising the minimum wage to $9.50 by 2012 to help millions of low-wage workers earn a decent wage -- and then having the minimum wage go up automatically after that.
In addition to his minimum wage proposal, the first eight hours of the marathon, Edwards will be discussing his other plans to create more good jobs by investing in new clean energy infrastructure. As president, Edwards will also support American ingenuity by investing in education and technology, strengthen labor laws, ban the permanent replacement of strikers, protect prevailing wage laws, cut taxes for working families and strengthen the safety net for workers struggling to find jobs.
In the following five hours of the marathon, Edwards will focus on his proposals for helping families save and get ahead. In hours 14 through 17, Edwards will focus on his plans to pass true universal health care so that every man, woman and child in America can get the care they need.
From hours 18 to 30, Edwards will highlight his plans to strengthen our schools, followed by his proposals for smart trade policy and to help working families. In the last six hours of the marathon, Edwards will talk about his proposals to restore rural communities by investing in rural America, and he’ll close the marathon with a discussion of his plans to help America achieve energy independence.
Edwards has outlined his bold solutions for change in an 80-page policy book, “The Plan to Build One America.” Further details on Edwards’ 36 bold ideas to strengthen the middle class can be found on the Edwards website – www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa.
“Over the next 36 hours, I’m looking forward to meeting with Iowans across the state who are as restless as I am for change – and who understand that making change happen is going to take a fight,” said Edwards. “Middle-class families are working harder and harder every day just to get by – and they need a president who will fight on their behalf. Together we can take on the corporate greed and powerful interests that are corrupting Washington and stealing our children’s future, and make our government start working again for middle-class families.”
Edwards begins the marathon today with a New Year’s Day event in Ames, followed by events in Fort Dodge, Des Moines, and Council Bluffs. At midnight, Edwards will attend an event with core supporters in Atlantic followed by an event at 2:15 AM at the home of another supporter in Creston. The marathon continues Wednesday with an early breakfast in Centerville, a visit to a campaign office in Ottumwa, and events in Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Grinnell. The marathon will end with a “This Is Our Country” rally in Des Moines with John Mellencamp.
During each hour of the 36-hour marathon – at events and on www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa – Edwards will highlight one specific step to strengthen the middle class. The first idea that Edwards is highlighting is raising the minimum wage. Effective today, Iowa’s minimum wage was officially raised to from $6.20 to $7.25 an hour. While Edwards applauds Governor Culver and the Iowa Legislature for taking this important step, he believes the federal government has to show leadership. Edwards has called for raising the minimum wage to $9.50 by 2012 to help millions of low-wage workers earn a decent wage -- and then having the minimum wage go up automatically after that.
In addition to his minimum wage proposal, the first eight hours of the marathon, Edwards will be discussing his other plans to create more good jobs by investing in new clean energy infrastructure. As president, Edwards will also support American ingenuity by investing in education and technology, strengthen labor laws, ban the permanent replacement of strikers, protect prevailing wage laws, cut taxes for working families and strengthen the safety net for workers struggling to find jobs.
In the following five hours of the marathon, Edwards will focus on his proposals for helping families save and get ahead. In hours 14 through 17, Edwards will focus on his plans to pass true universal health care so that every man, woman and child in America can get the care they need.
From hours 18 to 30, Edwards will highlight his plans to strengthen our schools, followed by his proposals for smart trade policy and to help working families. In the last six hours of the marathon, Edwards will talk about his proposals to restore rural communities by investing in rural America, and he’ll close the marathon with a discussion of his plans to help America achieve energy independence.
Edwards has outlined his bold solutions for change in an 80-page policy book, “The Plan to Build One America.” Further details on Edwards’ 36 bold ideas to strengthen the middle class can be found on the Edwards website – www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa.
Edwards Campaign Runs Ad In The Des Moines Register, Will Begin Airing New TV Spot Featuring Edwards' Supporter Doug Bishop
Today, the John Edwards for President campaign is running a full-page ad in The Des Moines Register featuring a letter from Edwards’ supporter and former Maytag employee Doug Bishop. The campaign will also begin airing a 60-second television spot in Iowa featuring Mr. Bishop tomorrow.
In September 2004, Mr. Bishop was among the first wave of employees laid off at the Maytag plant in Newton, Iowa. In the television spot, Mr. Bishop tells the story of how shortly after he lost his job, he and his family met Edwards as Edwards was campaigning for the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket.
“This is something I’ll never forget,” Mr. Bishop says in the ad. “[John Edwards] grabbed my seven-year-old son by the hand, he dropped to one knee, and he looked him straight in the eye and he said ‘I’m going to keep fighting for your daddy’s job, I promise you that.’ You know, that stuff sticks with you. That’s the kind of things we need in a leader in this country…I want a guy that’s going to sit down and look a seven year-old kid in the eye and tell him ‘I’m going to fight for your dad’s job.’ That’s what I want.”
“I know first hand that if we stay silent, or just go along, or choose more of the same it will be too late,” Mr. Bishop writes to Iowa caucus goers in the letter printed in The Des Moines Register ad. “It is already too late for far too many families who have lost their jobs throughout our state. John Edwards knows what we know – that saving the middle class and American jobs in the face of corporate greed is going to be a fight. I hope you will join our cause of saving the middle class and passing a better life onto our children because that is what is on the line in this election.
In September 2004, Mr. Bishop was among the first wave of employees laid off at the Maytag plant in Newton, Iowa. In the television spot, Mr. Bishop tells the story of how shortly after he lost his job, he and his family met Edwards as Edwards was campaigning for the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket.
“This is something I’ll never forget,” Mr. Bishop says in the ad. “[John Edwards] grabbed my seven-year-old son by the hand, he dropped to one knee, and he looked him straight in the eye and he said ‘I’m going to keep fighting for your daddy’s job, I promise you that.’ You know, that stuff sticks with you. That’s the kind of things we need in a leader in this country…I want a guy that’s going to sit down and look a seven year-old kid in the eye and tell him ‘I’m going to fight for your dad’s job.’ That’s what I want.”
“I know first hand that if we stay silent, or just go along, or choose more of the same it will be too late,” Mr. Bishop writes to Iowa caucus goers in the letter printed in The Des Moines Register ad. “It is already too late for far too many families who have lost their jobs throughout our state. John Edwards knows what we know – that saving the middle class and American jobs in the face of corporate greed is going to be a fight. I hope you will join our cause of saving the middle class and passing a better life onto our children because that is what is on the line in this election.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Braley & Iowa Co-Chairs To Participate In "Ask John" Initiative & Answer Questions From Undecided Caucus Goers
On Tuesday, January 1st, 2008, key Edwards supporters will be calling undecided caucus goers as a part of the “Ask John” program – giving undecided Iowans the opportunities to get answers about any issue they care about. The program reflects Edwards’ commitment to discussing his bold, specific agenda with Iowa caucus goers and answering their questions about the issues that are important to them.
Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley and John Edwards for President Iowa Co-Chairs Roxanne Conlin and Rob Tully will be responding to the questions that Iowans have submitted to www.johnedwards.com/askjohn.
Edwards is making the commitment to respond to questions from Iowans in all 99 counties. Edwards is the only candidate in the race who has visited and answered questions in every county in Iowa. The campaign designed the “Ask John” program to answer as many questions as possible, from as many places in Iowa as possible, in the final days before the caucuses.
Details for the various “Ask John” events are below.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2008
Waterloo
Congressman Bruce Braley to answer questions submitted through the “Ask John” program
12:00 pm
John Edwards for President Waterloo office
425 Franklin Street, Suite B
Waterloo, Iowa
Indianola
John Edwards for President Co-Chairs Roxanne Conlin and Rob Tully, joined by Jean Smart, to answer questions submitted through the “Ask John” program
1:30 pm
John Edwards for President Indianola office
602 North Jefferson Street
Indianola, Iowa
Newton
John Edwards for President Co-Chairs Roxanne Conlin and Rob Tully, joined by Jean Smart, to answer questions submitted through the “Ask John” program
5:30 pm
John Edwards for President Newton office
207 1st Avenue West
Newton, Iowa
Undecided Iowa caucus goers can "Ask John" in one of three ways:
1) At events during Edwards' on-going 38 county tour
2) Through a new Web site -- www.johnedwards.com/askjohn
3) By calling Edwards' Iowa Campaign Headquarters at (515) 288-0766
The “Ask John” program allows Edwards to answer questions from all 99 counties -- an extension of his status as the only candidate who has personally answered questions from Iowans in all 99 counties.
Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley and John Edwards for President Iowa Co-Chairs Roxanne Conlin and Rob Tully will be responding to the questions that Iowans have submitted to www.johnedwards.com/askjohn.
Edwards is making the commitment to respond to questions from Iowans in all 99 counties. Edwards is the only candidate in the race who has visited and answered questions in every county in Iowa. The campaign designed the “Ask John” program to answer as many questions as possible, from as many places in Iowa as possible, in the final days before the caucuses.
Details for the various “Ask John” events are below.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2008
Waterloo
Congressman Bruce Braley to answer questions submitted through the “Ask John” program
12:00 pm
John Edwards for President Waterloo office
425 Franklin Street, Suite B
Waterloo, Iowa
Indianola
John Edwards for President Co-Chairs Roxanne Conlin and Rob Tully, joined by Jean Smart, to answer questions submitted through the “Ask John” program
1:30 pm
John Edwards for President Indianola office
602 North Jefferson Street
Indianola, Iowa
Newton
John Edwards for President Co-Chairs Roxanne Conlin and Rob Tully, joined by Jean Smart, to answer questions submitted through the “Ask John” program
5:30 pm
John Edwards for President Newton office
207 1st Avenue West
Newton, Iowa
Undecided Iowa caucus goers can "Ask John" in one of three ways:
1) At events during Edwards' on-going 38 county tour
2) Through a new Web site -- www.johnedwards.com/askjohn
3) By calling Edwards' Iowa Campaign Headquarters at (515) 288-0766
The “Ask John” program allows Edwards to answer questions from all 99 counties -- an extension of his status as the only candidate who has personally answered questions from Iowans in all 99 counties.
Nader Endorses JRE
Not sure if this is necessarily helpful, but it means he won't run if Edwards is the nominee.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1207/7647.html
Ralph Nader unleashed on Hillary Rodham Clinton Monday - criticizing her for being soft on defense spending and a chum of big business - and expressed his strong support for John Edwards.
In an 11th hour effort to encourage liberal Iowans to "recognize" Edwards by "giving him a victory," the activist and former presidential contender said in an interview that Clinton will "pander to corporate interest groups" if elected.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1207/7647.html
Ralph Nader unleashed on Hillary Rodham Clinton Monday - criticizing her for being soft on defense spending and a chum of big business - and expressed his strong support for John Edwards.
In an 11th hour effort to encourage liberal Iowans to "recognize" Edwards by "giving him a victory," the activist and former presidential contender said in an interview that Clinton will "pander to corporate interest groups" if elected.
Edwards To Hold 36-Hour "Marathon For The Middle Class" Starting January 1st, 2008
Over 36 Hours, Edwards Will Discuss 36 Bold Ideas for Strengthening the Middle Class
Des Moines, Iowa – In the final hours leading up to the Iowa caucuses, Senator John Edwards will hold a 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class.” Starting January 1st, 2008, Edwards will campaign across Iowa for 36 hours to talk to thousands of caucus goers and share 36 ideas to strengthen the middle class. As he makes his closing argument to Iowans, Edwards will highlight his bold plans to stand up to the powerful special interests and give hard working, middle class families a voice in Washington.
“Middle class families are working hard everyday just to get by, and they deserve a president who will work just as hard on their behalf,” Edwards said. “I’m looking forward to meeting with Iowans across the state over the 36 hours who are as restless as I am for change – and who understand that making change happen is going to take a fight. Together, we can take on the special interests and do what’s right for middle class families.”
During each hour of the 36-hour marathon – at events and on JohnEdwards.com/Iowa – Edwards will highlight one specific step to strengthen the middle class. Edwards has outlined his bold solutions for change in an 80-page policy book, “The Plan to Build One America.”
Edwards will kick off the 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class” the morning of January 1st, embarking from Des Moines for a New Year’s Day event in Ames. The marathon will end with a “This is our Country” rally back in Des Moines with John Mellencamp. During the marathon, Edwards will campaign in 15 different counties across the state: Appanoose, Cass, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Johnson, Lee, Linn, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Story, Union, Wappello, and Webster.
During this final eight-day, “America Rising: Fighting for the Middle Class” bus tour, Edwards is traveling to 38 counties around the state, meeting with caucus goers to highlight his plans and answer their questions. Edwards is holding small roundtable discussions and community gatherings, meeting with Iowans at local diners, and holding “America Rising” town halls to encourage Iowans to caucus for him and help change America.
The Edwards campaign recently announced the “Ask John” program, which allows undecided voters from across Iowa to submit questions about Edwards’ plans to fight for the middle class and receive answers by caucus time. As part of the “Ask John” program, Edwards will answer questions from caucus goers in all 99 counties.
Below is a schedule for the last five days of the trip – including the 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class”:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 2007
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Giggling Goat
628 Story Street
Boone, Iowa
2:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Carroll High School – Media Center
2809 N Grant Road
Carroll, Iowa
4:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Main Street Meet & Greet”
Cronks Café
812 4th Avenue S
Denison, Iowa
5:45 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the Beef n’ Brew
Beef n’ Brew
420 Main Street
Mapleton, Iowa
7:30 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an “America Rising” town hall
Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City, Iowa
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2007
11:00 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers
Buena Vista University – Science Center Atrium
610 W 4th Street
Storm Lake, Iowa
1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers
Iowa Lakes Community College
1900 N Grand Avenue – Suite 8
Spencer, Iowa
2:30 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the Pizza Ranch diner
Pizza Ranch
2120 11th Street
Emmetsburg, Iowa
4:15 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
VFW Hall
414 E State Street
Algona, Iowa
6:30 PM
Senator Edwards to attend a New Year’s Eve party
John Edwards for President Mason City office
122 N. Federal
Mason City, Iowa
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2008
12:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Iowa State University – Memorial Union South Ballroom
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa
2:45 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Friendship Haven
420 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, Iowa
7:15 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a phone bank
United Steelworkers Local 164
2727 East Market
Des Moines, Iowa
10:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 2008
12:00 AM
Senator Edwards to visit a “Midnight GOTC Party” with core supporters and volunteers in Cass County
The home of Denise O’Brien – 2006 Democratic Nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
59624 Chicago Road
Atlantic, Iowa
2:15 AM
Senator Edwards to visit core supporters and volunteers in Union County
The home of Union County co-coordinator and precinct captain Jan Knock
906 West Montgomery Street
Creston, Iowa
5:15 AM
Senator Edwards to attend a pancake breakfast for supporters and volunteers
NOTE: following the breakfast, supporters and volunteers will get an early start on last minute Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
The home of Deb Kury – Staging location for Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
Centerville, Iowa
7:00 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office for a canvass kickoff
John Edwards for President Ottumwa office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
2nd Street Café
107 East 2nd Street
Fairfield, Iowa
9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a canvass kickoff
The home of Bob Petrezelka
609 East Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Ivy Bake Shoppe
622 7th Street
Fort Madison, Iowa
1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Burlington office
2700 Mount Pleasant Street
Burlington, Iowa
3:30 PM
Senator Edwards to meet with caucus goers
Capanna Coffee Company
136 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa
5:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Marriott Cedar Rapids – Hickory Room
1200 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7:35 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Saints Rest Coffee House
919 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
9:00 PM**
Senator Edwards to hold a “This is Our Country” rally
Singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will perform at the event before Senator Edwards speaks
Ticket information for members of the public available at www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, Iowa
**NOTE: Doors open at 8:30 PM. Media pre-set at 7:45 PM. Program begins at 9:00 PM. John Edwards will speak at approximately 10:00 PM.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 2008
9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by campaign headquarters
John Edwards for President Des Moines office
712 East 2nd Street, Suite A
Des Moines, Iowa
12:15 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an event in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
3:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an event in Davenport
Davenport, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa – In the final hours leading up to the Iowa caucuses, Senator John Edwards will hold a 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class.” Starting January 1st, 2008, Edwards will campaign across Iowa for 36 hours to talk to thousands of caucus goers and share 36 ideas to strengthen the middle class. As he makes his closing argument to Iowans, Edwards will highlight his bold plans to stand up to the powerful special interests and give hard working, middle class families a voice in Washington.
“Middle class families are working hard everyday just to get by, and they deserve a president who will work just as hard on their behalf,” Edwards said. “I’m looking forward to meeting with Iowans across the state over the 36 hours who are as restless as I am for change – and who understand that making change happen is going to take a fight. Together, we can take on the special interests and do what’s right for middle class families.”
During each hour of the 36-hour marathon – at events and on JohnEdwards.com/Iowa – Edwards will highlight one specific step to strengthen the middle class. Edwards has outlined his bold solutions for change in an 80-page policy book, “The Plan to Build One America.”
Edwards will kick off the 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class” the morning of January 1st, embarking from Des Moines for a New Year’s Day event in Ames. The marathon will end with a “This is our Country” rally back in Des Moines with John Mellencamp. During the marathon, Edwards will campaign in 15 different counties across the state: Appanoose, Cass, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Johnson, Lee, Linn, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Story, Union, Wappello, and Webster.
During this final eight-day, “America Rising: Fighting for the Middle Class” bus tour, Edwards is traveling to 38 counties around the state, meeting with caucus goers to highlight his plans and answer their questions. Edwards is holding small roundtable discussions and community gatherings, meeting with Iowans at local diners, and holding “America Rising” town halls to encourage Iowans to caucus for him and help change America.
The Edwards campaign recently announced the “Ask John” program, which allows undecided voters from across Iowa to submit questions about Edwards’ plans to fight for the middle class and receive answers by caucus time. As part of the “Ask John” program, Edwards will answer questions from caucus goers in all 99 counties.
Below is a schedule for the last five days of the trip – including the 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class”:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 2007
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Giggling Goat
628 Story Street
Boone, Iowa
2:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Carroll High School – Media Center
2809 N Grant Road
Carroll, Iowa
4:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Main Street Meet & Greet”
Cronks Café
812 4th Avenue S
Denison, Iowa
5:45 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the Beef n’ Brew
Beef n’ Brew
420 Main Street
Mapleton, Iowa
7:30 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an “America Rising” town hall
Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City, Iowa
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2007
11:00 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers
Buena Vista University – Science Center Atrium
610 W 4th Street
Storm Lake, Iowa
1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers
Iowa Lakes Community College
1900 N Grand Avenue – Suite 8
Spencer, Iowa
2:30 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the Pizza Ranch diner
Pizza Ranch
2120 11th Street
Emmetsburg, Iowa
4:15 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
VFW Hall
414 E State Street
Algona, Iowa
6:30 PM
Senator Edwards to attend a New Year’s Eve party
John Edwards for President Mason City office
122 N. Federal
Mason City, Iowa
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2008
12:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Iowa State University – Memorial Union South Ballroom
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa
2:45 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Friendship Haven
420 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, Iowa
7:15 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a phone bank
United Steelworkers Local 164
2727 East Market
Des Moines, Iowa
10:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 2008
12:00 AM
Senator Edwards to visit a “Midnight GOTC Party” with core supporters and volunteers in Cass County
The home of Denise O’Brien – 2006 Democratic Nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
59624 Chicago Road
Atlantic, Iowa
2:15 AM
Senator Edwards to visit core supporters and volunteers in Union County
The home of Union County co-coordinator and precinct captain Jan Knock
906 West Montgomery Street
Creston, Iowa
5:15 AM
Senator Edwards to attend a pancake breakfast for supporters and volunteers
NOTE: following the breakfast, supporters and volunteers will get an early start on last minute Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
The home of Deb Kury – Staging location for Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
Centerville, Iowa
7:00 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office for a canvass kickoff
John Edwards for President Ottumwa office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
2nd Street Café
107 East 2nd Street
Fairfield, Iowa
9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a canvass kickoff
The home of Bob Petrezelka
609 East Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Ivy Bake Shoppe
622 7th Street
Fort Madison, Iowa
1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Burlington office
2700 Mount Pleasant Street
Burlington, Iowa
3:30 PM
Senator Edwards to meet with caucus goers
Capanna Coffee Company
136 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa
5:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Marriott Cedar Rapids – Hickory Room
1200 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7:35 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Saints Rest Coffee House
919 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa
9:00 PM**
Senator Edwards to hold a “This is Our Country” rally
Singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will perform at the event before Senator Edwards speaks
Ticket information for members of the public available at www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, Iowa
**NOTE: Doors open at 8:30 PM. Media pre-set at 7:45 PM. Program begins at 9:00 PM. John Edwards will speak at approximately 10:00 PM.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 2008
9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by campaign headquarters
John Edwards for President Des Moines office
712 East 2nd Street, Suite A
Des Moines, Iowa
12:15 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an event in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
3:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an event in Davenport
Davenport, Iowa
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Edwards Supporters Launch New Year's Eve Statewide Canvass
Hundreds of Supporters Across Iowa to Discuss Plans to Fight for the Middle Class across Iowa
Tomorrow, hundreds of John Edwards supporters will embark on a statewide effort to spread the word about Edwards’ growing momentum and plans to fight for hard-working middle class families. Volunteers from grassroots groups, labor unions, staff and other organizations will be knocking on doors in neighborhoods throughout the state to persuade undecided Iowans to caucus for Edwards, the candidate with the boldest plans to change our country.
Volunteers will include members of the Iowa Postal Workers Union, Service Employees International Union, the United Steelworkers, the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and UNITE HERE Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board. The canvassers will be handing out copies of Edwards’ 80-page policy book, "The Plan to Build One America: Bold Solutions for Real Change,” to undecided caucus goers.
Edwards’ campaign has been rapidly gaining momentum in recent weeks, with endorsements by Iowa First Lady Mari Culver and Congressman Bruce Braley. New public polls released over the last few days show the race in a dead heat with Edwards surging.
Edwards kicked off a final eight-day, 38-county “America Rising: Fighting For The Middle Class" bus tour last Thursday.
Below are some of the locations from which the Edwards canvassers will be launching on Monday.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2007
Des Moines
USW Local 164
2727 E. Market Street
Des Moines, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Waterloo
John Edwards for President Waterloo Campaign Office
425 Franklin Street
Waterloo, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Council Bluffs
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs Campaign Office
8 N. 34th St.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Davenport
John Edwards for President Davenport Office
1225 E River Drive, Suite 210
Davenport, IA
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Ames
John Edwards for President Ames Office
Park Plaza Professional Office Building, Suite 105
103 E 6th St 50010
Ames, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Mason City
John Edwards for President Mason City Office
122 N Federal Street
Mason City, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Keokuk
John Edwards for President Keokuk Office
1603 Main Street
Keokuk, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Ottumwa
John Edwards for President Ottumwa Office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Tomorrow, hundreds of John Edwards supporters will embark on a statewide effort to spread the word about Edwards’ growing momentum and plans to fight for hard-working middle class families. Volunteers from grassroots groups, labor unions, staff and other organizations will be knocking on doors in neighborhoods throughout the state to persuade undecided Iowans to caucus for Edwards, the candidate with the boldest plans to change our country.
Volunteers will include members of the Iowa Postal Workers Union, Service Employees International Union, the United Steelworkers, the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and UNITE HERE Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board. The canvassers will be handing out copies of Edwards’ 80-page policy book, "The Plan to Build One America: Bold Solutions for Real Change,” to undecided caucus goers.
Edwards’ campaign has been rapidly gaining momentum in recent weeks, with endorsements by Iowa First Lady Mari Culver and Congressman Bruce Braley. New public polls released over the last few days show the race in a dead heat with Edwards surging.
Edwards kicked off a final eight-day, 38-county “America Rising: Fighting For The Middle Class" bus tour last Thursday.
Below are some of the locations from which the Edwards canvassers will be launching on Monday.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2007
Des Moines
USW Local 164
2727 E. Market Street
Des Moines, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Waterloo
John Edwards for President Waterloo Campaign Office
425 Franklin Street
Waterloo, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Council Bluffs
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs Campaign Office
8 N. 34th St.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Davenport
John Edwards for President Davenport Office
1225 E River Drive, Suite 210
Davenport, IA
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Ames
John Edwards for President Ames Office
Park Plaza Professional Office Building, Suite 105
103 E 6th St 50010
Ames, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Mason City
John Edwards for President Mason City Office
122 N Federal Street
Mason City, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Keokuk
John Edwards for President Keokuk Office
1603 Main Street
Keokuk, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Ottumwa
John Edwards for President Ottumwa Office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
CANVASSERS WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Edwards: Fighting Corporate Greed Will Rally Democrats, Republicans And Independents
Also today, Southwest Iowa's Largest Daily Newspaper Endorses Edwards as "Iowa's best chance at restoring hope for rural areas"
Today at a community meeting in Boone, Iowa, Senator John Edwards said that Democrats, Republicans and Independents must work together to fight the corporate greed that is destroying the middle class. Edwards’ remarks calling on politicians to work across party lines to fix the broken system in Washington come on day four of his “America Rising: Fighting for the Middle Class” bus tour across Iowa. During the final days leading up to the caucuses, Edwards is visiting 38 counties and meeting with thousands of caucus goers to share with them his plans to stand up to powerful interests and make sure hard-working middle class families can get ahead.
“To get real change, we need a president who will stand up against the big corporations and powerful interests who control Washington,” Edwards said today at his “Countdown to Caucus” event in Boone. “We need somebody who is going to fight this fight and win this fight. But I'm not talking about going to Washington as president and fighting politicians.
“I want to be absolutely clear that the corporate greed that is destroying the middle class of this country and stealing your children’s future, it is stealing the future of Democrats’ children, Independents’ children, Republicans’ children, ” Edwards continued. “I'm telling you, this is a message and a cause we can unite America around.”
Earlier today, the Daily Nonpareil in Council Bluffs formally endorsed John Edwards for president. This endorsement, from the daily paper in the largest city in southwest Iowa, is a clear sign of Edwards’ growing momentum going into the Iowa caucuses this week.
“Iowans have big voices and strong convictions,” the Daily Nonpareil wrote in its endorsement of Edwards. “We have families and jobs and needs to survive. And we want a leader who understands us, who listens to us and who will do right by us. That leader is John Edwards.
“The son of a textile mill worker, Edwards has a better knowledge of the wants and needs of rural America,” the endorsement continued. “He can relate to the rural culture better than any of the other democratic candidates, as he is the only candidate with rural roots.
“Edwards knows Iowa. He has spent much of his campaign visiting all of our 99 counties and talking WITH, not AT, our residents. We believe John Edwards is the strongest of all the Democratic candidates and the most viable in a presidential election.”
Today at a community meeting in Boone, Iowa, Senator John Edwards said that Democrats, Republicans and Independents must work together to fight the corporate greed that is destroying the middle class. Edwards’ remarks calling on politicians to work across party lines to fix the broken system in Washington come on day four of his “America Rising: Fighting for the Middle Class” bus tour across Iowa. During the final days leading up to the caucuses, Edwards is visiting 38 counties and meeting with thousands of caucus goers to share with them his plans to stand up to powerful interests and make sure hard-working middle class families can get ahead.
“To get real change, we need a president who will stand up against the big corporations and powerful interests who control Washington,” Edwards said today at his “Countdown to Caucus” event in Boone. “We need somebody who is going to fight this fight and win this fight. But I'm not talking about going to Washington as president and fighting politicians.
“I want to be absolutely clear that the corporate greed that is destroying the middle class of this country and stealing your children’s future, it is stealing the future of Democrats’ children, Independents’ children, Republicans’ children, ” Edwards continued. “I'm telling you, this is a message and a cause we can unite America around.”
Earlier today, the Daily Nonpareil in Council Bluffs formally endorsed John Edwards for president. This endorsement, from the daily paper in the largest city in southwest Iowa, is a clear sign of Edwards’ growing momentum going into the Iowa caucuses this week.
“Iowans have big voices and strong convictions,” the Daily Nonpareil wrote in its endorsement of Edwards. “We have families and jobs and needs to survive. And we want a leader who understands us, who listens to us and who will do right by us. That leader is John Edwards.
“The son of a textile mill worker, Edwards has a better knowledge of the wants and needs of rural America,” the endorsement continued. “He can relate to the rural culture better than any of the other democratic candidates, as he is the only candidate with rural roots.
“Edwards knows Iowa. He has spent much of his campaign visiting all of our 99 counties and talking WITH, not AT, our residents. We believe John Edwards is the strongest of all the Democratic candidates and the most viable in a presidential election.”
John Edwards for President Campaign Announces 121-member Strong Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards
Announcement Highlights Edwards' Growing Momentum and Organizational Strength in Iowa
Today, the John Edwards for President Campaign unveiled a 121-member strong Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards. The list includes the personal endorsements from three current presidents of United Auto Workers locals in Iowa, four past presidents of UAW Local 997 in Newton, and nine other prominent UAW leaders in Iowa.
The Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards consists of a wide-ranging group of Iowa labor leaders who understand the needs of working Americans and are dedicated to ensuring fair labor practices, protecting workers’ rights and strengthening organized labor. The coalition will advise Edwards and his campaign on labor issues facing Iowa families and work with the Edwards campaign staff in their area to spread the word about Edwards' plans to stand up for America’s workers and restore America’s support of organized labor.
"John Edwards comes from a rural, blue collar background. He knows the value of hard work and has a long, clear record of standing up for working men and women," said Mike Mathis, President of United Steelworkers Local 164. "Unlike the other candidates, he not only opposed NAFTA from the beginning, but he also opposes George Bush's proposal to expand the NAFTA model to Peru. He's exactly the president we need to stand up and fight for regular, hard-working Americans and not the powerful special interests."
Their endorsements reflect their personal decisions and do not always reflect the decision made by their union.
Edwards enjoys strong support from organized labor and the Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards builds on his growing momentum in Iowa over the past few weeks. Edwards has been endorsed by 11 other SEIU state councils representing more than a million SEIU members. Additionally, he has been endorsed by the Iowa Postal Workers Union, the United Steelworkers, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the Transport Workers Union of America, the United Mine Workers of America and the UNITE HERE Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board.
Edwards believes that to strengthen the middle class and build One America, we need to strengthen the union movement in our country. He has traveled across the country to walk picket lines and has helped organize thousands of workers into unions. Edwards is a strong supporter of workers' rights and has laid out a comprehensive agenda to help working families, which includes raising the minimum wage, guaranteeing universal health care, enacting smart and safe trade policies and protecting a worker's right to organize.
Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards
Chuck Gifford, Former Iowa UAW CAP Chair, Polk County
Mark Rocha, CWA Local 7102 President, Polk County
Robert Harris, USW Local 827 President, Black Hawk County
Bill Polson, Carpenters Local 106 President, Polk County
Scott Puteney, USW Local 3141 President, Pottawattamie County
Walt Knapper, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Clinton County
Al Skinner, USW Local 310 President, Polk County
Warren Yaple, TWU member, Pottawattamie County
Anne Fessler, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Dubuque County
Lenny Leo, Laborers Local 177 Business Manager, Polk County
Tony Good, UAW Local 1237 Member and Southeast Iowa Member-At-Large for Iowa State CAP Executive Board, Des Moines County
Shane Merrick, Carpenters Local 1260 Business Representative, Johnson County
Anne Byrne, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Story County
Curt Arey, Carpenters Local 106 Business Agent, Warren County
Max Tipton, Former UAW Local 997 President and Retired International UAW Representative, Jasper County
Becky Pottorff-Leaven, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Johnson County
Matt Lamkins, USW Local 795 President, Pottawattamie County
Bob Frascht, National Rural Letter Carriers Association Member, Floyd County
Gary Johnson, USW Local 604 President, Cerro Gordo County
Ted Johnson, UAW Local 997 Immediate Past President, Polk County
Jerry Kearns, USW Local 3311 Staff Representative, Lee County
Royce Peterson, Carpenters Local 1260 President, Johnson County
Deb Stehr, AFSCME Member, Sac County
Doug Bramow, Carpenters Local 308 Conductor, Linn County
Bill Laucamp, IBEW Local 55.1 Member, Muscatine County
Anthony Homis, USW Local 1861 Member, Jackson County
Kevin Johnson, UAW Local 807 President, Des Moines County
Tracy Hatfield, IBEW Local 55.1 Member, Muscatine County
Brian Ulin, UFCW Local 230 Business Manager, Wapello County
Michael Miller, Member, IBEW Local 288, Black Hawk County
Dick Fallow, Quad City Federation of Labor Delegate, Scott County
Steve Banys, Carpenters Local 948 Business Agent, Woodbury County
Connie Smith, CWA Local 7172 Officer, Tama County
Michael Kruse, UFSW Local 617 President, Lee County
Marty Hudrlik, AFSCME Member, Jackson County
Danice Keller, USW Sub District 11 Staff Representative, Polk County
Bruce Clark, American Postal Workers Union Statewide President, Dubuque County
Dan Boeding, USW Local 436 President, Linn County
Jerry Moore, CWA Local 7103 Secretary-Treasurer, Woodbury County
Marshall Clemons, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Linn County
Terry Davenport, Former State Editor, Iowa Postal Workers, Wayne County
Randy Boulton, USW Sub District 11 Director, Polk County
Dave Keefer, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 25 Member, Clinton County
Garth Bowen, USW Sub District 11 Staff Representative, Linn County
Mike Pack, Laborers Local 353 Organizer, Polk County
Wayne Strohmeyer, Teamsters Local 421, Shop Steward and Negotiator, Dubuque
County
David Morris, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Dubuque County
Lyle Taylor, UNITE-HERE Local 146 Business Agent, Black Hawk County
Majorie Caruth, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Johnson County
Steve Comer, UAW Local 74 Shop Chairman, Wapello County
Robert Veal, Carpenters Local 106 Vice President, Polk County
Alan Anderson, USW Local 9310 Member, Cerro Gordo County
Don Eland, IBEW Local 204 Member, Des Moines County
Steve Schneider, USW Local 444 President, Lee County
Dave Hogan, Carpenters Local 308 President, Linn County
Peggy Gaul, National Rural Letter Carriers Association Member, Pottawattamie County
Don Paulson, UFCW Local 431Member, Muscatine County
Gene Dudley, UAW Local 838 Union Steward, Buchanan County
Doug Brehm, Shop Steward, Teamsters Local 421, Dubuque County
Doug Duinink, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33 Member, Jasper County
Mike Edwards, UAW Local 807 Member, Des Moines County
Jim Spina, American Postal Workers Union Local 44 President, Polk County
Al Whitmore, AFSCME Local 3000 Member, Harrison County
Mike Wilcher, Ironworkers Local 111 Business Manager, Scott County
Sherrill Fitzpatrick, County Home Health Care Aide and Labor Activist, Black Hawk
County
Linda Krogman, Carpenters Local 2704 President, Dubuque County
Tom Thoma, UFCW Local 179 Political Representative, Cherokee County
Skip McGill, USW Local 105 President, Scott County
Lynne Pothast, Local Union President , Tama County
Craig Bartmess, Carpenters Local 308 Treasurer, Linn County
Michael Mathias, USW Local 164 President, Polk County
Denny Dunbar, Retired CWA Local 7171 President, Webster County
Richard Avery, Former UAW Local 997 President , Jasper County
Rachel Barrow, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Linn County
Scott Punteney, USW Local 3121 President, Pottawattamie County
Norm Riester, Carpenters Local 308 Financial Secretary, Linn County
Sarah Swisher, SEIU Local 199 Political Director, Johnson County
John Campbell, USW Iowa Political Director, Polk County
Jeff Kurtz, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Member, Lee County
Linda Ludovissy, USW Local 1960 Member, Clayton County
Gayle Tellin, CWA Local 7109 President, Fayette County
Tom Dvorak, IBEW Local 288 Member, Tama County
Roy Farnum, UAW Local 1896 Vice President, Scott County
Bill Clevenger, USW Local 8581 President, Muscatine County
Jerry Kelley, Former UAW Local 893 Unit 1 Chairmen, Jasper County
John Bond, USW Local 1774 President, Marshall County
Cathy Glasson, SEIU Local 199 President, Johnson County
Steve Fischer, TWU Local 367 Member, Pottawattamie County
Nancy Moser, CWA Local 7181 President, Burlington County
Michelle Ficken, Registered Nurse and Labor Activist, Buchanan County
Gene Gaul, National Rural Letter Carriers Association Member, Pottawattamie County
Daryl Lewis, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Johnson County
George Long, Laborers Local 309 Member, Clinton County
Dave TanCreti, Former Executive Board Member AFSCME Local 1868, Polk County
Patricia & Pete Edwards, UAW Local 893 Retirees and Former Iowa UAW CAP
Committee Members, Tama County
Ray Murray, Carpenters Local 106 Retired Vice President and Trustee, Polk County
Gil Nelson, Machinists Local 1426 Member, Woodbury County
Greg Valentine, Teamsters Local 421 Secretary-Treasurer, Dubuque County
Pat Teed, Former UAW Local 997 President and AFSCME Member, Jasper County
Denny Lally, UFCW Local 440 President, Crawford County
Angela Trenkamp, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Johnson County
Jerry Messer, Quad City Federation of Labor, President, Scott County
Jim Scott, National Association of Letter Carriers Local 373 Member, Linn County
Cynthia Houlson, AFSCME Local 35 Member, Polk County
Rick Callen, UAW Local 74 President, Wapello County
Bill Mundt, Retired IBEW International Representative, Scott County
Corey Council, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Clinton County
Lee Gray, American Postal Workers Union Local 44 Craft Director, Madison County
Renee Pape, AFSCME Member, Jackson County
Alan Graves, USW Local 503 President, Webster County
Wayne Gross, UAW Local 838 Retiree Chairman, Black Hawk County
Steve Nienhaus, Carpenters Local 4 Organizer, Muscatine County
Chester Jones, USW Local 3311 President, Lee County
Mike Mathis, President, USW Local 164, Polk County
Bill Hanes, IBEW Local 405 Business Agent, Linn County
Merle Duehr, USW Local 1861 Business Representative, Dubuque County
Rod Perdue, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Muscatine County
Richard Gilbreaith, UAW Local 1201 President, Jasper County
Marcia Beck, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Polk County
David Baker, Teamsters Local 421 President, Dubuque County
James Lord, USW Local 1651 President, Clinton County
Today, the John Edwards for President Campaign unveiled a 121-member strong Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards. The list includes the personal endorsements from three current presidents of United Auto Workers locals in Iowa, four past presidents of UAW Local 997 in Newton, and nine other prominent UAW leaders in Iowa.
The Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards consists of a wide-ranging group of Iowa labor leaders who understand the needs of working Americans and are dedicated to ensuring fair labor practices, protecting workers’ rights and strengthening organized labor. The coalition will advise Edwards and his campaign on labor issues facing Iowa families and work with the Edwards campaign staff in their area to spread the word about Edwards' plans to stand up for America’s workers and restore America’s support of organized labor.
"John Edwards comes from a rural, blue collar background. He knows the value of hard work and has a long, clear record of standing up for working men and women," said Mike Mathis, President of United Steelworkers Local 164. "Unlike the other candidates, he not only opposed NAFTA from the beginning, but he also opposes George Bush's proposal to expand the NAFTA model to Peru. He's exactly the president we need to stand up and fight for regular, hard-working Americans and not the powerful special interests."
Their endorsements reflect their personal decisions and do not always reflect the decision made by their union.
Edwards enjoys strong support from organized labor and the Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards builds on his growing momentum in Iowa over the past few weeks. Edwards has been endorsed by 11 other SEIU state councils representing more than a million SEIU members. Additionally, he has been endorsed by the Iowa Postal Workers Union, the United Steelworkers, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the Transport Workers Union of America, the United Mine Workers of America and the UNITE HERE Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board.
Edwards believes that to strengthen the middle class and build One America, we need to strengthen the union movement in our country. He has traveled across the country to walk picket lines and has helped organize thousands of workers into unions. Edwards is a strong supporter of workers' rights and has laid out a comprehensive agenda to help working families, which includes raising the minimum wage, guaranteeing universal health care, enacting smart and safe trade policies and protecting a worker's right to organize.
Iowa Labor Coalition for Edwards
Chuck Gifford, Former Iowa UAW CAP Chair, Polk County
Mark Rocha, CWA Local 7102 President, Polk County
Robert Harris, USW Local 827 President, Black Hawk County
Bill Polson, Carpenters Local 106 President, Polk County
Scott Puteney, USW Local 3141 President, Pottawattamie County
Walt Knapper, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Clinton County
Al Skinner, USW Local 310 President, Polk County
Warren Yaple, TWU member, Pottawattamie County
Anne Fessler, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Dubuque County
Lenny Leo, Laborers Local 177 Business Manager, Polk County
Tony Good, UAW Local 1237 Member and Southeast Iowa Member-At-Large for Iowa State CAP Executive Board, Des Moines County
Shane Merrick, Carpenters Local 1260 Business Representative, Johnson County
Anne Byrne, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Story County
Curt Arey, Carpenters Local 106 Business Agent, Warren County
Max Tipton, Former UAW Local 997 President and Retired International UAW Representative, Jasper County
Becky Pottorff-Leaven, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Johnson County
Matt Lamkins, USW Local 795 President, Pottawattamie County
Bob Frascht, National Rural Letter Carriers Association Member, Floyd County
Gary Johnson, USW Local 604 President, Cerro Gordo County
Ted Johnson, UAW Local 997 Immediate Past President, Polk County
Jerry Kearns, USW Local 3311 Staff Representative, Lee County
Royce Peterson, Carpenters Local 1260 President, Johnson County
Deb Stehr, AFSCME Member, Sac County
Doug Bramow, Carpenters Local 308 Conductor, Linn County
Bill Laucamp, IBEW Local 55.1 Member, Muscatine County
Anthony Homis, USW Local 1861 Member, Jackson County
Kevin Johnson, UAW Local 807 President, Des Moines County
Tracy Hatfield, IBEW Local 55.1 Member, Muscatine County
Brian Ulin, UFCW Local 230 Business Manager, Wapello County
Michael Miller, Member, IBEW Local 288, Black Hawk County
Dick Fallow, Quad City Federation of Labor Delegate, Scott County
Steve Banys, Carpenters Local 948 Business Agent, Woodbury County
Connie Smith, CWA Local 7172 Officer, Tama County
Michael Kruse, UFSW Local 617 President, Lee County
Marty Hudrlik, AFSCME Member, Jackson County
Danice Keller, USW Sub District 11 Staff Representative, Polk County
Bruce Clark, American Postal Workers Union Statewide President, Dubuque County
Dan Boeding, USW Local 436 President, Linn County
Jerry Moore, CWA Local 7103 Secretary-Treasurer, Woodbury County
Marshall Clemons, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Linn County
Terry Davenport, Former State Editor, Iowa Postal Workers, Wayne County
Randy Boulton, USW Sub District 11 Director, Polk County
Dave Keefer, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 25 Member, Clinton County
Garth Bowen, USW Sub District 11 Staff Representative, Linn County
Mike Pack, Laborers Local 353 Organizer, Polk County
Wayne Strohmeyer, Teamsters Local 421, Shop Steward and Negotiator, Dubuque
County
David Morris, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Dubuque County
Lyle Taylor, UNITE-HERE Local 146 Business Agent, Black Hawk County
Majorie Caruth, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Johnson County
Steve Comer, UAW Local 74 Shop Chairman, Wapello County
Robert Veal, Carpenters Local 106 Vice President, Polk County
Alan Anderson, USW Local 9310 Member, Cerro Gordo County
Don Eland, IBEW Local 204 Member, Des Moines County
Steve Schneider, USW Local 444 President, Lee County
Dave Hogan, Carpenters Local 308 President, Linn County
Peggy Gaul, National Rural Letter Carriers Association Member, Pottawattamie County
Don Paulson, UFCW Local 431Member, Muscatine County
Gene Dudley, UAW Local 838 Union Steward, Buchanan County
Doug Brehm, Shop Steward, Teamsters Local 421, Dubuque County
Doug Duinink, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33 Member, Jasper County
Mike Edwards, UAW Local 807 Member, Des Moines County
Jim Spina, American Postal Workers Union Local 44 President, Polk County
Al Whitmore, AFSCME Local 3000 Member, Harrison County
Mike Wilcher, Ironworkers Local 111 Business Manager, Scott County
Sherrill Fitzpatrick, County Home Health Care Aide and Labor Activist, Black Hawk
County
Linda Krogman, Carpenters Local 2704 President, Dubuque County
Tom Thoma, UFCW Local 179 Political Representative, Cherokee County
Skip McGill, USW Local 105 President, Scott County
Lynne Pothast, Local Union President , Tama County
Craig Bartmess, Carpenters Local 308 Treasurer, Linn County
Michael Mathias, USW Local 164 President, Polk County
Denny Dunbar, Retired CWA Local 7171 President, Webster County
Richard Avery, Former UAW Local 997 President , Jasper County
Rachel Barrow, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Linn County
Scott Punteney, USW Local 3121 President, Pottawattamie County
Norm Riester, Carpenters Local 308 Financial Secretary, Linn County
Sarah Swisher, SEIU Local 199 Political Director, Johnson County
John Campbell, USW Iowa Political Director, Polk County
Jeff Kurtz, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Member, Lee County
Linda Ludovissy, USW Local 1960 Member, Clayton County
Gayle Tellin, CWA Local 7109 President, Fayette County
Tom Dvorak, IBEW Local 288 Member, Tama County
Roy Farnum, UAW Local 1896 Vice President, Scott County
Bill Clevenger, USW Local 8581 President, Muscatine County
Jerry Kelley, Former UAW Local 893 Unit 1 Chairmen, Jasper County
John Bond, USW Local 1774 President, Marshall County
Cathy Glasson, SEIU Local 199 President, Johnson County
Steve Fischer, TWU Local 367 Member, Pottawattamie County
Nancy Moser, CWA Local 7181 President, Burlington County
Michelle Ficken, Registered Nurse and Labor Activist, Buchanan County
Gene Gaul, National Rural Letter Carriers Association Member, Pottawattamie County
Daryl Lewis, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Johnson County
George Long, Laborers Local 309 Member, Clinton County
Dave TanCreti, Former Executive Board Member AFSCME Local 1868, Polk County
Patricia & Pete Edwards, UAW Local 893 Retirees and Former Iowa UAW CAP
Committee Members, Tama County
Ray Murray, Carpenters Local 106 Retired Vice President and Trustee, Polk County
Gil Nelson, Machinists Local 1426 Member, Woodbury County
Greg Valentine, Teamsters Local 421 Secretary-Treasurer, Dubuque County
Pat Teed, Former UAW Local 997 President and AFSCME Member, Jasper County
Denny Lally, UFCW Local 440 President, Crawford County
Angela Trenkamp, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Johnson County
Jerry Messer, Quad City Federation of Labor, President, Scott County
Jim Scott, National Association of Letter Carriers Local 373 Member, Linn County
Cynthia Houlson, AFSCME Local 35 Member, Polk County
Rick Callen, UAW Local 74 President, Wapello County
Bill Mundt, Retired IBEW International Representative, Scott County
Corey Council, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Clinton County
Lee Gray, American Postal Workers Union Local 44 Craft Director, Madison County
Renee Pape, AFSCME Member, Jackson County
Alan Graves, USW Local 503 President, Webster County
Wayne Gross, UAW Local 838 Retiree Chairman, Black Hawk County
Steve Nienhaus, Carpenters Local 4 Organizer, Muscatine County
Chester Jones, USW Local 3311 President, Lee County
Mike Mathis, President, USW Local 164, Polk County
Bill Hanes, IBEW Local 405 Business Agent, Linn County
Merle Duehr, USW Local 1861 Business Representative, Dubuque County
Rod Perdue, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Muscatine County
Richard Gilbreaith, UAW Local 1201 President, Jasper County
Marcia Beck, SEIU Local 199 Executive Board Member, Polk County
David Baker, Teamsters Local 421 President, Dubuque County
James Lord, USW Local 1651 President, Clinton County
Council Bluffs’ daily paper endorses John Edwards for president
Today, the Daily Nonpareil of Council Bluffs, Iowa formally endorsed John Edwards for president. This endorsement, from the daily paper in the largest city in southwest Iowa, is a clear sign of Edwards’ growing momentum going into the Iowa caucuses this week.
“Iowans have big voices and strong convictions,” the Daily Nonpareil wrote in its endorsement of Edwards. “We have families and jobs and needs to survive. And we want a leader who understands us, who listens to us and who will do right by us. That leader is John Edwards.
“The son of a textile mill worker, Edwards has a better knowledge of the wants and needs of rural America,” the endorsement continued. “He can relate to the rural culture better than any of the other democratic candidates, as he is the only candidate with rural roots.
“Edwards knows Iowa. He has spent much of his campaign visiting all of our 99 counties and talking WITH, not AT, our residents. We believe John Edwards is the strongest of all the Democratic candidates and the most viable in a presidential election.”
The full text of the endorsement is included below. It can also be viewed online.
“Iowans have big voices and strong convictions,” the Daily Nonpareil wrote in its endorsement of Edwards. “We have families and jobs and needs to survive. And we want a leader who understands us, who listens to us and who will do right by us. That leader is John Edwards.
“The son of a textile mill worker, Edwards has a better knowledge of the wants and needs of rural America,” the endorsement continued. “He can relate to the rural culture better than any of the other democratic candidates, as he is the only candidate with rural roots.
“Edwards knows Iowa. He has spent much of his campaign visiting all of our 99 counties and talking WITH, not AT, our residents. We believe John Edwards is the strongest of all the Democratic candidates and the most viable in a presidential election.”
The full text of the endorsement is included below. It can also be viewed online.
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