First Lady of Iowa Endorses John Kerry

[isbister]

Kerry and Vilsack Board ‘Real Deal’ Express to Campaign Across State

On the steps of the state capitol today, the First Lady of Iowa Christie Vilsack endorsed John Kerry for President. Joined by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and 27 state legislators who already back Kerry, the first lady’s announcement lends significant momentum to the already moving campaign of John Kerry in the last week leading up to the Iowa Caucus.

“I have made up my mind to stand in the Iowa caucus for John Kerry and I am very proud of that,” said Christie Vilsack.
“In each election, Iowans choose not just on policy but also intangibles. Over these last many months, I have listened to voters and have heard only good things about Senator Kerry,” said Mrs. Vilsack. “It makes me feel very secure when I listen to John in terms of his leadership at home and experience in the world. And I feel secure knowing that we will elect a president with that kind of leadership and experience to make this country a better, safer place.”

After the announcement, Mrs. Vilsack boarded the “Real Deal Express” to travel across the state campaigning with John Kerry. Together they are hosting a series of town hall meetings with Iowa Caucus-goers in Williamsburg, Fort Madison, Burlington and Muscatine to share Kerry’s vision of helping America’s families and putting the nation back on track to promise and prosperity. Their trip even includes a last minute stop in her hometown of Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

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[mikewriter]

1. Good for Kerry

It's about time he got someone on his side. He needs it, his time is almost up.

[isbister]

2. Sombody's paying attention even if some are not.

John Kerry has won the backing of more than one-third of the Democrats in Iowa’s state legislators --including the Minority Whip Mary Mascher -- and more than the campaigns of Rep. Gephardt and Gov. Dean combined:

State Senators:
Steve Warnstadt, State Senator - Sioux City
Roger Stewart, State Senator - Jackson/Clinton Counties
Matt McCoy, State Senator - Des Moines
Jack Kibbie, State Senator - Palo Alto County
Jack Hatch, State Senator - Des Moines
Michael Connolly, State Senator - Dubuque
Dennis Black, State Senator - Jasper County

State Representatives:

Roger Wendt, State Representative - Sioux City
Roger Thomas, State Representative, Clayton County - Elkader
Mark Smith, State Representative - Marshalltown
Brian Quirk, State Representative - Chickasaw County; Veteran
Janet Petersen, State Representative - Des Moines
Bob Osterhaus, State Representative - Jackson County
Donavan Olson, State Representative-Boone County
Jo Oldson, State Representative, Polk County-Des Moines
Mary Mascher, State Representative - Iowa City
Pam Jochum, State Representative - Dubuque
Dave Jacoby, State Representative, Johnson County
Lisa Heddens, State Representative - Ames
Jane Greimann, State Representative - Ames
Swati Dandekar, State Representative -Marion
Deborah Berry, State Representative, Black Hawk County / Waterloo
Paul Bell, State Representative, Jasper County - Newton
Mary Gaskill, State Representative, Wapello County
Mark Davitt, State Representative, Warren County
Doug Struyk, State Representative, Pottawattamie County
Dick Taylor, State Representative, Linn County

He also has won 3 of 4 newspaper endorsements

[mikewriter]

3. When you tell it like that

Good point. Was not aware. Thanks for the insight.

[sandnsea]

6. Lots of homegrown support

Means alot more to me than Gore and Bradley, I tell ya that.

[Raya]

10. I Like the Picture. Good luck to Kerry supporters.

Kerry supporters should put out more shots of their guy.

[maddezmom]

4. another great endorsement for John Kerry

he's having a hell of a week. :)

[isbister]

5. Re: another great endorsement

He has had a great week, maybe next week will be a better one.

Since the Gov. promised to remain neutral, wonder if this isn't some sort of back-handed endorsement (I know, spouses don't always agree 100% in such matters).

[maddezmom]

7. most times spouses do agree - JMO

I'd say you're right :)

[Native]

8. Had no idea she was campaigning with him...

this is very good news. Thanks!

[moondust]

9. She is coool!! n/t

[cindyw]

11. Kick for the Real Deal

:kick:

[mot78]

12. Nice job Kerry!

:yourock:

I'd rather give a positive response to Iowa-related threads.