OH-16: John Boccieri Breaking Blue - Up Double Digits In Research 2000 Poll

UPDATE: This on The Front Page!

Over on The DailyKos, brownsox has a great post up!

Research 2000 for Daily Kos. 9/30-10/01. Likely voters. MoE 5%

Boccieri (D) 48
Schuring (R) 38

Wow. Boccieri leads among men and women, among all age brackets, and has a 13-point lead among independents to go with his comfortable edge among Democrats.

Boccieri far outstrips Obama's performance in OH-16 at the moment; Obama merits a three-point edge over McCain, 49% to 46%. Not that that's bad, not by a long shot; Bush won by nine points in 2000 and eight points in 2004.

Boccieri - a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, State Senator, and former semiprofessional baseball player - has proven to be a terrific candidate, and this lead appears to be for real; SurveyUSA has pegged the race as 49% for Boccieri, 41% for Schuring.

Jump over to Kos for the complete polling data!!!

OH-16: John Boccieri to Introduce Joe Biden in Canton Thursday

September 17, 2008

Contact: Bryan Collinsworth, 330-754-0534 / bryan@johnforcongress.com

John Boccieri to Introduce Joe Biden in Canton Thursday

At approximately 10:00 a.m. this Thursday, Sept. 18, candidate for U.S. Congress John Boccieri (OH-16) will introduce Senator and Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Joe Biden at a rally in downtown Canton.

Boccieri will address the audience prior to Biden's appearance, focusing on the need for change in the 16th Congressional District.

WHO: State Sen. John Boccieri (D-Alliance), 16th District Congressional Candidate, Sen. Joe Biden (DE), Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee
WHAT: Change We Need Rally
WHERE: Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton, OH
WHEN: Approximately 10:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.)

John Boccieri is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in the 16th Congressional District. The district's current congressman, Ralph Regula, is retiring this year.

Boccieri has represented eastern Stark County for eight years in the Ohio legislature as a State Representative and State Senator. Boccieri has also served 14 years in the U.S. Air Force, including four tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and currently holds the rank of Major. Boccieri was born and raised in northeast Ohio and lives in Alliance with his wife, Stacey, and four children.

The event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.

For more information, call the Canton Campaign for Change office (330) 452-4746

OH-16: Sen. Boccieri Praises America's Next Vice President

Canton, OH - John Boccieri released the following statement today in response to Barack Obama's selection of Senator Joe Biden as his running mate:

"Like Barack Obama, Joe Biden understands that patriotism isn't about what political party you belong to but whether you'll stand up and fight for America's best interests in the global arena and right here at home - and Senator Biden has done so again and again.

After his incredible efforts to protect women from domestic violence, resolve conflicts around the world, and support the success of America's middle class, I look forward to working with Vice President Biden to turn around Ohio's economy and help working families get ahead."

OH-16: Volunteer of the Week

Team,

Today, I am excited to announce our first "Volunteer of the Week." This campaign is only possible because of your dedication and support, and we want to recognize your hard work to send John to Congress and turn our district around.

This week's Volunteer is Alexa Roggenkamp. Alexa grew up in Alliance and is now majoring in Political Science at the College of Wooster. She has followed John's public career since he ran for State Rep in 2000, and has been volunteering at our headquarters since May. Whether calling voters, writing letters, managing data or answering phones, there's no campaign challenge Alexa's afraid to take on.

We're already looking for our next Volunteer of the Week. Check out the events below or help out in our office for just a few hours to be in the running for this prestigious award!

Now, here's what we've got coming up.

Our campaign will be present at the Carnation Festival in Alliance tonight and at tomorrow's parade. If you would like to be a part of the festivities, or join us at the Governor's Corn Hole Tournament in Canton tomorrow, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com.

As always, we are looking for individuals to stop by our campaign headquarters (601 Cleveland Ave., NW in Canton) to make phone calls between the hours of 11AM and 8PM. For details, email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com or call (330) 754-0534.

We also welcome you to participate in these exciting upcoming events:

Obama Campaign Office Opening
Where: 2nd Ave. & Market Ave. in Canton
When: Wednesday, August 20 (6PM-7PM)
Notes: John will be speaking at around 6:15 or 6:30 p.m. Please come out and show your support for John and Barack. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Rock N' Rod Reunion Parade
Where: Midway Ave., NE by 14th Street, NE (Mahoning Road Corridor) in Canton
When: Saturday, August 23 (2:30PM, Parade steps off at 3PM)
Notes: Come join John for a parade. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Stark County Fair
Where: Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton
When: Tuesday, August 26 - Monday, September 1
Notes: We have our own booth at the fair and need volunteers to sign up for two hours shifts beginning the first day of the fair. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Barack Obama Convention Speech Watch Party
Where: Downtown Canton in the Park (2nd Ave. & Market Ave.)
When: Thursday, August 28 (8:30PM-11:00PM)
Notes: Senator Obama will be giving his acceptance speech at 10PM. Put on your Boccieri T-shirts and come out to the park. For details on participating, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

John Boccieri Campaign Cookout and Final Push Toward Victory
Where: Campaign Headquarters (601 Cleveland Ave., NW, Canton)
When: Saturday, August 30 (5PM-8PM)
Notes: Join John, campaign staff, local leaders, and volunteers as the campaign kicks off the final two months of this election cycle. We will have food, drinks, and an opportunity for everyone to spend some time with John. For more details, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

We appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact us about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about the campaign.

Thanks,

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