Johnson County Democrats
Saturday, October 02, 2004
Franker/Leach debate, IPTV, 10/3, noon
From: Franker for Congress Campaign
Franker Debates Leach on IPTV Sunday, October 3, 12 noon
2nd district Democratic Congressional candidate Dave Franker's 2nd
debate with Republican Rep. Jim Leach took place at the Iowa Public
Television studio in Johnston on Friday, October 1.
It played on statewide IPTV Friday evening and will replay again on
Sunday, October 3, at 12 noon.
During the debate Dave advocated for 21st century jobs with affordable
health care, respect for seniors and Veterans in deeds and not just
words, and for no more labeling of Iowa schools and teachers as
failures.
Leach continued to repeat his self-described "moderate" approach, but
again declined to mention any specific initiative that he might have in
mind for the 2nd district in his hoped-for 15th term.
In international affairs Dave again asked Leach to join him in calling
for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's resignation as a first step
towards the restoration of America's standing in the world. Leach
refused, as he has on other occasions.
If you would like a copy of either debate ($10 to cover copying,
materials and postage) please send an email to
info@frankerforcongress.com or call 319-337-9396.
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- posted by John @ 3:38 PM
Friday, October 01, 2004
Barack Obama for IA candidates, 10/4
From: "Heather Johnk"
Please join Iowa House and Senate Democrats
for a lunch time reception
With Special guest
Barack Obama
Monday, October 4th
From 11:00am-12:30pm
at
Centro Davenport
131 W. 2nd St
Davenport
Ticket: $100
Checks payable to the Joint Truman Fund
Please RSVP to Heather or Karen at 515.558.9580 or
hjohnk@iowademocrats.org
Paid for by the Iowa Democratic Party's Joint Truman Fund
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- posted by John @ 4:47 PM
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Owen for Iowans news/ Kerry in Cedar County
From: "Owen for Iowans"
OWEN for Iowans
Mike Owen / Democrat for State Representative
District 79 / Cedar, Johnson, Muscatine Counties
Sept. 30, 2004
Senator Kerry is Coming to Cedar County!
Great news, less than five weeks from the finish! Â Sen. John Kerry will
bring his presidential campaign back to Cedar County next week.
The senator is scheduled to speak at Tipton Middle School in the
morning of Tuesday, Oct. 5. Â Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., and details
will be forthcoming about the time of the actual program.
Free tickets will be required for this event and will be made
available in several locations in the area. Â We will help spread the
word as soon as we know the locations.
Stay tuned for more details!
It's OUR message, and OUR commitment
Excellent schools.
Better-paying jobs.
Affordable health care.
Everyone talks about this stuff at election time. Â But as the record
of the current Legislature shows us, not everyone works on those issues
once they're in office. Â The difference in this election? Â We mean it
when we talk about those issues. Â We will join words with deeds. Â Give
us a chance - you've seen for a decade what those in control will do. Â
We offer a positive alternative that will protect local control of our
schools, cities and counties, and bring all Iowans into the loop on
policies toward education, economic development and health care. Â We
need to hold the door open, because public policy is public business.
This isn't rocket science, folks. Â Keep the same leadership in the
Legislature, and nothing will change. Â Regardless of their
election-year promises, they choose different priorities in office. Â If
they win this seat, they have a better chance to hold control. Â It's
going to be close.
A Legislature driven by the ideology of a few of its leaders cannot
work for all Iowans. Â It's time for a Legislature that makes decisions
on the facts, openly, across party lines.
Don't Take the Bait
I think all of us are fed up with negative campaigns. Â I am committed
to staying positive, not just about the campaign, but about Iowa's
future. Â I am interested in your concerns, not political fighting
between people trying to boost their resumes. Â This isn't a sports
event. Â It's serious business.
Please, if you hear of negative things directed toward our campaign,
do three things:
- Â Â Â Let us know;
- Â Â Â Stick to the facts; and
- Â Â Â Stay positive.
If you or someone you know has a question about any issue or something
heard on the street, just give me a call. Â If I am elected as your
state representative, I'll expect those calls. Â Please give me the
practice! Â
Also, there is information available on our website
the best are done usually through the general news media. Here's a link
to my response to the Cedar Rapids Gazette survey:
the media surveys, however, sometimes offer only a limited way to
respond to a complex question. Â If you don't understand anything about
my responses, please let me know. Â I'd be glad to talk about it.
I would appreciate your vote on November 2nd. Â Remember, Mike Owen
will listen, and Mike Owen will work across party lines. Â Isn't it
about time for a change?
Upcoming Events
Monday, Oct. 4
-- Â Â Â 2 p.m. - Candidate forum, Iowa City/Johnson County Senior
Center, Linn and Washington streets, Iowa City.
-- Â Â Â 4 p.m. - Candidate forum, Cedar County Senior Center, 111 Orange
St., Tipton.
Thursday, Oct. 14
-- Â Â Â 6 p.m. - Candidate forum, Muscatine High School, 2705 Cedar St.,
Muscatine.
We have not been invited to any other debate/forum at this point -
although we have accepted these invitations and are hoping for others.
 When we are invited, we will let you know.
One More
Our district is recognized around the state as a key battleground for
control of the Iowa House. Â And, as you might have seen in Tuesday's
Des Moines Register, columnist David Yepsen wrote that our campaign "is
the best chance for a Democratic pickup" of an open seat in the Iowa
House. Â I have thanked Mr. Yepsen for putting a target on us!
That will mean a continued flow of money to the other side, because
control of this seat is vital to their control of the House. Â If you
have thought about a contribution to our campaign and haven't gotten
around to it, we could use the help now! Â A contribution of $25, $50,
$100 - whatever you can afford or consider appropriate - is welcome and
will help us spread our message.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this point. Â If you can
pitch in, let us know. Â It will be a tight battle from here on out.
 Let's keep it positive!  Let's not only be happy with a victory on
November 2, but happy with the way we did it, too!
Mike Owen
Democratic candidate for State Representative, District 79
Cedar, Muscatine, Johnson counties
(319) 643-5714
owen4iowans@Lcom.net
Owen for Iowans
563 Oliphant St.
West Branch, IA Â 52358
Paid for by Owen for Iowans
Contributions to Owen for Iowans are not tax-deductible.
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- posted by John @ 7:33 PM
Homecoming Parade details
From: Rod Sullivan
Dear Fellow Democrats:
Please join us as we march in the 2004 University of Iowa Homecoming
Parade.
We line up at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Van Buren, across the street
from the UI Community Credit Union. The parade begins at 5:45, and
there is
no parking nearby, so plan to arrive early.
This is a great event for visibility, and a great deal of fun. Please
join
us if you can.
Thanks, and Go Dems!
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- posted by John @ 7:33 PM
Truck found!
From: Rod Sullivan
We have a truck for homecoming! Many thanks to Mike Eivans who has
graciously agreed to drive.
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- posted by John @ 7:33 PM
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Truck still needed for homecoming
From: "Karen M. Emmerson"
Hey JC Dems!
We are still looking for someone with a vehicle with a receiver hitch
to =
pull our float on Friday. We need to be in place by 3:30, so if you =
have a vehicle and would like to help, you'd need to be available by =
2:30 or 3ish, or earlier if possible. Let me know asap if you are =
interested.
Thanks!
Karen Emmerson
President of University Democrats
University of Iowa
karen-emmerson@uiowa.edu
Cell#: 630.319.1054
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- posted by John @ 10:29 PM
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
BBQ details
From: Rod Sullivan
The Johnson County Democratic Party is holding its annual Fall BBQ on
Saturday, October 9, at noon at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
Events include food and drink, a raffle, a silent auction, children's
activities, and several special guests.
Tickets are $15 per person, $30 per family. (As always, these are
suggested
donations.) Sponsors are $60, and Hosts $120-each level includes a
family
ticket.
The annual Fall BBQ is far and away the largest fundraiser for the local
Democratic Party. Call Sarah Swisher at 530-8364 for more information.
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- posted by John @ 9:43 PM
Fall BBQ
From: Rod Sullivan
Dear Democratic Friends:
We are seeking Hosts and Sponsors for the 2004 Fall BBQ. The Fall BBQ
is by
far the biggest fundraiser of the year for the local Democratic Party-we
need the help of everyone to raise as much money as possible!
The Host level costs $60, the Sponsor level $120. Both include a family
ticket to the BBQ.
If you are interested in serving as either a Host or a Sponsor, please
E-mail Rod Sullivan at rodsullivan@mchsi.com.
Thanks, and Go Dems!
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- posted by John @ 9:42 PM
Des Moines handled! Thank you!
From: Rod Sullivan
Thanks to the many folks who offered to pick up signs in Des Moines!
What an
overwhelming response!
Luckily, Art Small, our Democratic candidate for US Senate, is headed
to Des
Moines tomorrow. Art's staff people will bring back the signs.
Thanks to the Small campaign, and thanks to all the other wonderful
Dems who offered to help!
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- posted by John @ 6:43 PM
Des Moines, anyone?
From: Rod Sullivan
Dear Fellow Democrats:
There are a few large Kerry signs in Des Moines that we can have here in
Johnson County. Problem is, we need someone to pick them up.
Do any of you know anyone who is going to and from Des Moines in a
truck or
van? If so, please ask if they would be willing to pick up these signs.
The person in charge of the signs is Matt De Franti, and he can be
reached
at 515-558-9580, extension #333. Please let him know if you can pick up
the
signs. Matt can give you the dimensions, etc.
Thanks, and Go Dems!
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- posted by John @ 4:43 PM
Truck needed
From: Rod Sullivan
Dear Fellow Dems:
We are urgently in need of a truck to pull our float in the Homecoming
Parade on Friday evening.
Mike Lehman from the Board of Supervisors has donated the use of his
hayrack; now we need something to pull it with.
It is a pretty standard hayrack, and Mike can change out the ball to fit
most any hitch.
The parade runs from 5:45 until about 7; we will need to have the float
hitched and ready to go by about 5.
Please contact Rod Sullivan at 354-7199 or rodsullivan@mchsi.com if you
have
a vehicle we can use.
Thanks!
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- posted by John @ 4:43 PM
