OH-16: John Boccieri - "All Hands On Deck!" Edition

We're almost there!

Only 7 days left until one of the biggest elections in our lifetimes. We need every last bit of help as we make the final push to elect John Boccieri and bring real change to the 16th Congressional District.

We are asking volunteers to sign up for at least one three-hour shift during the final four days of the campaign. You'll be helping us get out the vote by making phone calls, knocking on doors, or getting John Boccieri's name out around the district.

Here are the shift times. If you see a time that works for you, just click on it to sign up by email!

Saturday, Nov 1: 10am - 1pm, 1 - 4pm, 4 - 7pm
Sunday, Nov 2: 1 - 4pm, 4 - 7pm
Monday, Nov 3: 1 - 4pm, 4 - 7pm
Election Day (Tuesday, Nov 4): 10am - 1pm, 1 - 4pm, 4 - 7pm

You can also sign up over the phone by calling (330) 754-0534 and asking for Matt or Danielle.
John spoke at several candidates forums this past week, including ones in Ashland, Orrville, and on WCPN radio.

This week's "Volunteers of the Week" are Denny Miller and Phil Whaitley. Denny is a Wayne County native who comes to the Canton field office weekly to help with data entry, phone calls, and other activities. Phil is a Stark County local who volunteers at our Canton office on the days he has off from work. Phil has made more phone calls than just about anybody on the campaign. Thanks Denny and Phil for your hard work and commitment to getting John elected!

Here's what's coming up in the FINAL WEEK OF THIS CAMPAIGN...

What: Breakfast Reception with John & U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
Where: McKinley Grand Hotel, 320 Market Ave., Canton
When: Wednesday, October 29, 8:00 - 9:30 am
Notes: RSVP to Justin Palmer at 330-438-1632 or jpalmer@johnforcongress.com

What: Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Week
Where: Boccieri Campaign Headquarters, 601 Cleveland Ave., NW, Canton
When: Saturday, November 1 - Tuesday, November 4
Notes: Please call our main headquarters at (330) 754-0534 or email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com to sign up for GOTV activities

Boccieri Breaking News:

From the Ashland Times-Gazette...

Candidates Focus on Economy

"The campaign train stopped in Ashland County on Tuesday night...

State senators John Boccieri, D-Alliance, and Kirk Schuring, R-Canton, fielded questions about the federal economic bailout, increased government spending, health care and partisanship.

Boccieri said the election is not about him or Schuring, but is about Ohioans.

"It's about middle class families. It's not just about working together. It's about working together with the right priorities."

Read the full article...

And, yet...another endorsement comes in!

Medina Gazette: "Congress needs Boccieri’s fresh approach"

Medina, OH -The Medina Gazette has endorsed John Boccieri in the race for Ohio's 16th Congressional District.

"America cannot continue its current path," the editors wrote in their endorsement today. "Congress needs Boccieri's fresh approach on Nov. 4."

The Gazette cited Boccieri's plans for fixing America's broken health care system as a major factor in the endorsement decision. "There is no issue more critical than health care because of its impact on employers, family budgets and quality of life," the editorial stated. "We like Boccieri’s ideas for cutting costs and providing incentives to make care more affordable."

The Gazette also highlighted the importance of Boccieri's service overseas. "His experience as an Iraq veteran gives him a boots-on-the-ground perspective on U.S. foreign policy," the editors wrote.
Click here to read the full editorial.

If that isn't enough good news for one sitting, check out what Chris Callizza recently posted on The Fix's House Line:

9. Ohio's 16th district (R): State Sen. John Boccieri appears to have recovered from a bit of a rough spot as a candidate during the summer months and once again is the odds-on favorite to claim the seat being vacated by Rep. Ralph Regula (R). Boccieri has a cash edge over fellow state Sen. Kirk Schuring (R) and a Democratic poll released earlier this month showed him ahead comfortably. (Previous ranking: 12)

As always, we appreciate everything you've done in this campaign. Together, we are now just a few short days away from achieving victory and a better future for our community and our country. Please help out in whatever way you can in this final week!