OH-16: John Boccieri Weekend Preview

John Boccieri Offers Events Across The District This Weekend

Going into this weekend, John Boccieri for U.S. Congress is hosting events that favor all flavors of fun!

Here's what we've got...

What: Backyard Economic Discussion
Where: Alliance
When:Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Notes: Come join John and campaign supporters as friends and families discuss the current economic crisis and other issues affecting the 16th Congressional District. For details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Orrville at Wooster High School Football Game
Where: Wooster High School
When: Friday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.
Notes: It's the final week of regular season high school football. Come join us in Wooster or attend your local high school football. For details on distributing campaign materials, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: McKinley vs. Massillon Tailgate Parties
Where: Paul Brown Massillon Stadium
When: Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Notes: Show your support for John and your local football team (whoever it might be!) as we enjoy the tailgate festivities before the 2 p.m. kick off. For details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Ashland County Ox Roast Dinner Party
Where: Ashland
When: Saturday, October 25, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Notes: Join John for a fall cookout and and BBQ in Ashland County. For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

I was just surfing the blogs and it appears Boccieri's opponent has received a very lack-luster endorsement from the Akron Beacon Journal:

To be sure, this editorial page disagrees sharply with Schuring, especially his willingness to consider privatizing a portion of Social Security and his devotion to the market as the route to repair the health-care system. He argues that drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would yield a significant benefit for the country. Schuring seems obsessed with Boccieri living in the district since the end of the school year, knowing that his opponent's Senate turf includes part of the U.S. House district and that there is no residency requirement.

Go read it! Is that a "non-endorsement" endorsement or what?

OH-16: John Boccieri Needs 15 More Votes

Boccieri Breaking News:

John is Just 15 Votes from the Final Round - Vote Now!

From the Akron Beacon Journal:

VP candidate draws 2,500 in Canton

"...Gov. Ted Strickland and state Sen. John Boccieri, the Democratic candidate for the Canton-based 16th Congressional District, introduced Biden to the Canton crowd, with the three of them locking hands in a victory pose. Strickland called Boccieri one of his ''closest personal friends.''

Boccieri, D-Alliance, told the audience: ''It is time we elect change. That is why we need Barack Obama and Joe Biden. ''

Boccieri said Biden is from a middle-class family and is a ''tough, smart and realistic leader.''

Read the full article...

There's more...

Team,

John only needs 15 more votes by midnight on Saturday to advance to the final round in 21st Century Democrats online contest!

If you haven't voted, please vote now. If you have, please urge all your friends to vote, too.

Again, the winners of this contest will receive an additional staff member for their campaigns. That extra organizer could lead to dozens of extra volunteers, thousands more phone calls and door-knocks, and a winning margin of votes on Election Day.

The deadline for Round 1 voting is midnight on Saturday. Please vote ASAP!

Along with everyone who has helped John out in this contest, I want to thank all of you who volunteered this past week at the Ashland County Fair.

I also want to recognize our latest Volunteer of the Week: Joe Newkirk. Joe is a Canton resident and a specialist in computers and technology. He spent countless hours entering data from the more than 10,000 doors that Boccieri supporters knocked on this week!

Here's what we've got coming up:

What: Louisville Constitution Parade
When: Sunday, September 21, 2008 (1:30PM)
Where: Nickleplate & South (downtown Louisville)
Notes: We only have a few parades left before the election, so come out and join us. For details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Backyard Economic Discussion
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 (5:30PM-7PM)
Where: Home in Massillon
Notes: Stop by to share refreshments, meet other local voters, and talk with John about our economic situation. For more details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Your Local High School Football Game
When: Friday, September 26 and Beyond
Where: Your Hometown High School
Notes: We still have campaign materials available to distribute at the local football games. For more information, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

What: Lunch with U.S. House Majority Whip James Clyburn
When: Monday, September 29, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Canton, OH
Notes: Tickets start at $35. For more information or to RSVP, contact Justin Palmer at 330-438-1632 or jpalmer@johnforcongress.com

Thanks,

Ian Walton
Campaign Manager, John Boccieri for Congress
ian@johnforcongress.com
(330) 754-0534