Franker for Congress News
Franker and Leach now running head-to-head
Closest Congressional race in Midwest according to Political Oddsmaker

As of this publication, Campaigns and Elections Magazine (www.campaignline.com) lists Dave Franker as an underdog, but not by much.

In a recent turn of events, the closing 9-10 odds give Franker the best chance in the Midwest for a Democratic pick-up in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to the reported numbers. In other words, Leach is favored to win by only 52.6%.

The nationally-acclaimed analyst on the scene, Ron Faucheux (known popularly as "The Political Oddsmaker"), has a 98% accuracy record.

"I think these odds are a clear indication of just how vulnerable Jim Leach is in this district. A district that includes a candidate of Dave Franker’s caliber ought to go Democratic this fall," said David Loebsack, Professor of Political Science at Cornell College, upon hearing the news.

As Faucheux's numbers show, none of the Democrats running Congressional races in Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois or Indiana can boast of odds as optimistic as those for Franker.

Favored to win by 53.3%, John Hostettler (R) of Indiana is the second most vulnerable Midwestern Republican candidate. No other race even comes close.

This is Iowa's chance to gain a major victory for the Democratic Party, say key activists in the Second District.

YOU can make the difference!

We're only 2.6% away from balancing the score! Contribute today and help send a DEMOCRAT to Washington D.C. this November.

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North Liberty, IA 52317-0587
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Volunteer your special skills and expertise!

We are looking for:
Creative leaders who can organize fundraisers, house parties, and other venues.
Eloquent writers who can send letters to the editor about why Dave Franker is the responsible choice for Iowa.
Good cooks who can provide snacks and beverages for various events.
People with excellent communication skills who can make calls or knock on doors.
Outgoing "weekenders" who can walk in parades and distribute flyers at events.
Linn County volunteers, contact Jennifer Buck at:
(319) 373-3985 or (319) 329-2814
Jennifer@FrankerForCongress.com
Volunteers from other counties, contact Maureen Meyer at:
(319) 337-9396
Maureen@FrankerForCongress.com

August Events

Tue, 8-24-04
Volunteer Meeting
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Blue Strawberry
118 1st St. SE
Cedar Rapids

Wed, 8-25-04
Coffee with Franker
7:00 - 8:30 am
Coffee Emporium
220 3rd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids

Thu, 8-26-04
Heritage AAA
Franker/Leach and
Small/Grassley
Debate on
Senior Issues
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Ballantyne Auditorium
Kirkwood Comm. College
Cedar Rapids

Thu, 8-26-04
Fort Madison Teachers Luncheon
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location TBA

Fri, 8-27-04
Workers for Better Iowa David Franker appears with Former US Senator MAX CLELAND
and John Kerry's
"Band of Brothers"
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Paramount Theatre
Cedar Rapids

Sun, 8-29-04
Johnson Co. Dems Jazz Night at the Mill
6:00 - 9:00 pm
The Mill restaurant in Iowa City




September Highlights

Wed, 9-1-04
Old Threshers' Reunion Harvest Parade
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Downtown Mt. Pleasant

Wed, 9-15-04
CSPS Event Hosted by Libby Slappey
5:30 - 7:15 pm
Legion Arts
CSPS building
1103 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids

Fri, 9-19-04
Harkin Annual Steak Fry
(with Sheryl Crow and Tom Arnold)
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Balloon fields at Indianola, IA

Fri, 9-24-04
"Peace, Politics, Education and Environment"
Franker is keynote speaker at High School Peace Exchange event
1:15 pm
Maharishi University, Fairfield
- posted by John @ 7:33 PM