County Victory Party

From: "Sarah Swisher"

The Johnson County Democratic Party will host the Election Night
Victory Party at the First Ave. Club in Iowa City starting at 9pm. 
Because the election is expected to be so very close we will not begin
the celebration until 9pm...we need all volunteers on the streets or
phones unitl 8:59.
 
We also urge all campaigns to join in this one big party with a sense
of unity.  Candidates will all have the chance to speak to press. 
Please alert your supporters and friends.
 
In Solidarity,
 
Sarah Swisher
Chair, Johnson County Democratic Party
 
 
 


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- posted by John @ 1:58 AM

 
Electoral tie - what if?

Compare the Candidates Choosing a new Congress for Kerry... Why Iowa needs a fresh voice Know what happens if Kerry and Bush tie, 269 to 269 electoral votes? (That's a likely possibility considering the closeness of this race.) Answer: the newly elected U.S. House of Representatives chooses who will be the next President of the United States. If elected to Congress, Democrat Dave Franker would vote for John Kerry. Republican incumbant Jim Leach would vote for George Bush. If that's not enough to convince you that Iowa's Second Congressional District needs a new Democratic voice in D.C., then take a look at "The Record" (below) and see how Franker and Leach differ on key issues. The Record: Republican Jim Leach is protecting... Unfunded Mandates - Leach voted for “No Child Left Behind” in '01, then later the same year voted against appropriations funding for it. The Republican House leadership that Leach voted for (Tom DeLay and Dennis Hastert) is not interested in reform. Drug Companies - Leach cast the deciding vote that allowed the Medicare “Modernization” Bill to pass 216-215 (6/27/03), making it illegal for the U.S. government to negotiate lower prices on prescription drugs. The Bush-Cheney Military Agenda - Leach voted for the $87 billion for Iraq without requiring an exit strategy to bring our soldiers home (10/17/03 and 10/31/03). Then he voted against full pension and benefits for our veterans (11/6/03). The Wealthiest Two Percent - Leach voted for the Bush-Cheney ‘04 budget that under-funds public schools, veterans, and the environment, in favor of tax breaks for the wealthiest two percent. Oil and Gas Industries - Leach voted for the Bush-Cheney energy bill giveaway to big oil and gas (11/18/03). Democrat Dave Franker is working for... Iowa’s Children - Dave has been an educator for nearly two decades at the K-12 and college levels. He recently finished a term on the Iowa City School Board. He also spearheaded efforts to bring the first Head Start program to Cedar County. Iowa’s Seniors - Dave urged Congress to reject the Bush-Cheney-Leach ‘03 Medicare “Modernization” in favor of a plan that would truly benefit seniors - a plan that would NOT be a costly payoff to drug companies at taxpayers’ expense. Iowa’s Veterans - Dave served as chaplain for 16 years at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. He is against pre-emptive war and was NOT afraid to speak out against going to war with Iraq even when it was unpopular to oppose it. Iowa’s Workers - Dave participated in rallies for the Penford employees on strike in Cedar Rapids. He has championed the effort to equalize health benefits between school administrators and the faculty and support staff. Iowa’s Environment - Dave's school board initiative is bringing the first high performance “green” school to Iowa. Send a Dem to D.C. - Vote Franker!	For event details: FrankerForCongress.com (319) 337-9396 This Week's Events Wed, 10-27-04 7:00 - 8:30 pm "A Discussion of United States Foreign Policy" with Jim Leach and Dave Franker - Public welcome! Iowa State Bank & Trust Conference Room Lower Level 102 S. Clinton St. Downtown Iowa City Thu, 10-28-04 6:00 - 7:00 pm Alternative High School Student Forum - Public welcome! Iowa City School District School Board Office 509 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City Thu, 10-28-04 8:30 - 9:30 pm Ottumwa League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - Public welcome! Ottumwa City Hall 105 E. 3rd St. Ottumwa Sun, 10-31-04 6:00 - 7:30 pm "Dinner at our House" Community Supper - Bring ideas for improving the community! Christ Episcopal Church 220 40th Street NE Cedar Rapids YOU can make the difference! To make a $5, $10, or $25 online donation right now, simply visit: FrankerForCongress.com or send your check to: Franker for Congress Box 587 North Liberty, IA 52317 Please make checks payable to "Franker for Congress".
Paid for by Franker for Congress; Jeff Walberg, Treasurer Copyright © 2004 Jennifer Buck	Event info. subject to change without notice

- posted by John @ 3:15 AM

 
Leach on Rumsfeld and Cheney

From frankerforcongress@yahoo.com Tue Oct 26 23:57:22 2004


Leach: Rumsfeld and Cheney both have "high integrity" and "I'll vote
for Bush-Cheney in event of Electoral College tie."

Johnson County DEMS:

During last Thursday's Channel 9 debate between Democrat Dave Franker
and Republican Jim Leach, in response to Dave's call for Secretary of
Defense Donald Rumsfeld's resignation and Dave's call for Vice
President Dick Cheney to sever his financial ties with Haliburton, Rep.
Leach said the following, "Don Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney are both men of
high integrity."

Integrity?

Then on Iowa City PATV "Live and Local" last night, in response to a
question from moderator Gary Sanders, Mr. Leach said that, in the event
of an Electoral College tie at 269-269 between Sen. Kerry and President
Bush, that he, Leach, would cast his vote in the U.S. House of
Representatives, to select Bush-Cheney as president and vice president,
even if 2nd district of Iowa voters had cast more ballots for
Kerry-Edwards than for Bush-Cheney (not mentioned today in the Iowa
City Press-Citizen but reported in the Cedar Rapids Gazette).

Independence?

If we want change, we must vote for change.

Franker for Congress


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- posted by John @ 11:02 PM

 
Neuzil Election Night Gathering

From: tjneuzil@aol.com
 
IOWA CITY– Chairperson of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Terrence Neuzil and his wife Jill invite supporters to join them to
watch and listen to election results on Tuesday, November 2nd. The
event will take place from 8pm-10pm at the Nickelodeon on the
Coralville Strip. After 10pm, supporters are encouraged to join
Supervisor Neuzil as he will attend the Johnson County Democrat Party
celebration at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City.
 
Neuzil is running for re-election and is currently serving in his first
term in office. Polls close for the General Election at 9pm Tuesday.
For more information, please call 338-3482.
 
Reporters or photographers are invited to attend or may call
Supervisor Neuzil for post election reaction.
 
Please call 338-3482 or 400-4188 or 321-8599.


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- posted by John @ 12:23 PM

 
Franker-Leach-Litten on IC PATV 10/25

From: "Tom Carsner"

Watch ALL 3 of the 2nd district congressional candidates tonight on
PATV channel 18 at 7:30pm.

Candidates Kevin Litten, Dave Franker, and Jim Leach will discuss
their platforms tonight on a special 1 hour "Live & Local." The show
will replay Saturday (10/30) at noon and again Monday night (11/1) at
7:30pm.

Live and Local is a bi-weekly, live series on Public Access TV which
addresses community topics and local politics. The show is produced by
PATV
staff, interns, and volunteers. Since 2000, PATV has produced over 100
episodes of L&L.

For more info about L&L:

www.patv.tv/landl

Tom Carsner
e-mail: carsner@mchsi.com

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- posted by John @ 10:35 PM

 
Owen/Riechert Pizza Splurge, 10/25

From: "Sarah Swisher"

Mary Mascher is hosting a party tonight (10/25) at the Mill for Mike
Owen and Nate Riechert, the House Candidates in SD 40. This is an
opportunity to eat pizza and to sign up to do a little work on these
two great campaigns. I know I am going to go sign up to walk next
weekend. Please join me in volunteering, contributing and "Carry more
for Kerry" by eating pizza for the 50th time this season.  Please call
Sarah Swisher 319-341-0112 w/ questions. 
 
Thanks,
Sarah
 
GO JC DEMS!


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- posted by John @ 10:35 PM

 
Kerry in CR, 10/27

From: Iowa for Kerry-Edwards [mailto:info@johnkerry.com]


Please join us for the Fresh Start for America Rally with John Kerry in
Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, October 27. There will also be surprise
musical guests performing at the rally.

Come to the rally and show your support for the next president of the
United States. With only 9 days left, now is the time to stand up and
be part of the most important election of our lifetime.

Tickets are required for this event. Tickets will be available at the
Johnson County Democrats' HQ. Alternately, to print your complimentary
ticket(s) or to volunteer at the rally, please click here:

http://www.johnkerry.com/cedarrapids

WHEN:
Wenesday, October 27
Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

WHERE:
US Cellular Center
370 1st Avenue, NE
Cedar Rapids, IA

DETAILS:
Due to security, please do not bring any umbrellas, bags, or signs.
Please limit personal items as well. This event will take place RAIN or
SHINE. For more information, please call (319) 363-5121.


John Kerry and John Edwards will stand up for the values that have
always made America great: faith and family; strength and service;
responsibility and opportunity for all. Join us at the rally and show
that you share the Kerry-Edwards vision for an America that is stronger
at home and respected in the world.

http://www.johnkerry.com/cedarrapids

See you at the rally,

Iowa for Kerry-Edwards


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- posted by John @ 9:15 PM