This entry is dedicated to Team Boccieri and the Boccieri Backers that came out to the Walter S. Auer, VFW Post #3747, without tickets, but, with heart-felt support for John Boccieri, our candidate for Ohio's 16th Congressional District.
The best part of the event was knowing that we put the surprise on John!
A special "Thank You" to Chris for making it happen and giving a Blogger some fun.
Team,
Thank you for voting in Round One of 21st Century Democrats' Vote08 Contest. John Boccieri was one of the top six candidates and has moved on to Round Two - but now he needs your support again. Vote in Round Two now!
Round One was extremely competitive, with barely 300 votes separating the top six candidates. Round Two includes:
John Adler (NJ-3)
Judy Baker (MO-9)
John Boccieri (OH-16)
Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15)
Betsy Markey (CO-4)
Dan Seal (IL-10)
Please take a moment and vote in Round Two. Just a few seconds of your time could make the difference and give John Boccieri some extra help on the ground over the last six weeks of the campaign. Voting ends on September 30th and the winners will be announced on October 1st.
We also need to keep our television ad on the air across Ohio's 16th Congressional District.I believe this spot captures the core message of our campaign - fighting for good jobs and new hope for middle class families.
When Washington is pushing for a $700 billion bailout of irresponsible Wall Street corporations while American taxpayers get nothing but the bill, it's time for a change. It's time for leaders who will fight to put the middle class first again.
That's what this campaign is about, and that's what this ad is about. Now I need your help to keep it on the air.I'll be honest: It costs a lot to create an ad like this, and even more to make sure that everyone in the district sees it.
We've invested the resources to get it on the air. Can you help us keep it there?
This campaign is powered by grassroots support, and anything you can contribute - $10, $20, $50 - would be a huge help.
We only have six weeks left. We need to be fighting every moment to get our message out. I'd be honored to have your support. ~ John Boccieri
Team,
Thank you for voting in Round One of 21st Century Democrats' Vote08 Contest. John Boccieri was one of the top six candidates and has moved on to Round Two - but now he needs your support again. Vote in Round Two now!
Round One was extremely competitive, with barely 300 votes separating the top six candidates. Round Two includes:
John Adler (NJ-3)
Judy Baker (MO-9)
John Boccieri (OH-16)
Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15)
Betsy Markey (CO-4)
Dan Seal (IL-10)Please take a moment and vote in Round Two. Just a few seconds of your time could make the difference and give John Boccieri some extra help on the ground over the last six weeks of the campaign. Voting ends on September 30th and the winners will be announced on October 1st.
Thank you again for your vote and your support!21st Century Democrats
Canton, OH - Both candidates for the 16th District congressional seat have accepted invitations to three debates about the issues at stake in the 2008 election, with additional debates still on the table.
The Roy C. Bliss Institute for Applied Politics, the Wooster Coalition for Support of Business and Jobs, and the Greater Canton Veterans Council are the hosts of the debates to which both candidates have agreed.
Senator Major John Boccieri(D-Alliance) said today:
"These debates are great opportunities to share our visions for this district and the country with voters. The views of our local workers, veterans, business leaders and middle class families are vital to the future of this community, and I look forward to addressing them in these spirited discussions."
"With over 46,000 veterans in Stark County alone, I'm honored that both candidates have personally committed to discuss veterans' concerns in this forum."
"After an initial agreement and months of planning, I'm surprised that the Chamber of Commerce decided to walk away from the negotiating table before Senator Schuring could tell us whether he will engage with me in other important Stark County debates. I am still eager to discuss my strong business voting record in this forum if Senator Schuring is willing to discuss the issues facing seniors, students and working families in the other Stark County debates that I've already agreed to."
It's time to get serious about your choice for U.S. Congressional House Representative for Ohio's Fighting 16th District!
Candidate for U.S. Congress John Boccieri has accepted five requests to participate in debates with opponent Kirk Schuring about the most pressing issues facing voters of Ohio's 16th Congressional District.
In a statement released to day, Senator Major John Boccieri(d-Aliance declared:
"There is so much at stake in this election. Voters deserve more from us than 30 second soundbites or misleading attacks from shadowy Washington groups. We need serious debates in fair forums with unbiased moderators who are going to focus on the issues this community really cares about - creating good jobs, turning around the economy, and helping the middle class get ahead.Open, balanced public debates have been a fundamental part of America's democratic process since the nation's founding. In this spirit, Boccieri has agreed to engage with Schuring in the following debates hosted by respected local leaders and institutions:
"I hope Senator Schuring is willing to join me to discuss our ideas with the people of this district."
"The people of this district deserve to hear from Sen. Schuring and myself on
the issues as often as possible."
UPDATE: Kirk Schuring has still NOT responded to Sen. John Boccieri's request to debate.
Boccieri knows needs of soldiers, veterans
Thursday, June 26, 2008
In our time of war, ill treatment of war veterans and the ongoing threat of terrorism, it is paramount that we elect someone to Congress who doesn't just talk about defending our country but who also has risked his own life, serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as an aircraft commander. That person, who is still a major in the Air Force Reserve, is John Boccieri (pronounced Bo-Cherry) of Alliance.
John also understands that this nation must stop sending our young men and women into battle without proper training and equipment. Furthermore, John recognizes that conditions such as those at Walter Reed Army Medical Center must be reversed by fighting for full funding of veterans' health care, so that our soldiers have access to the support and services they need and deserve.
Already in the Ohio Legislature, John has been a strong supporter of our veterans and military families. Most recently, John sponsored the Military Injury Relief Fund bill, a tax check-off program that gives Ohioans an opportunity to help our injured soldiers transition back into civilian life, and to assist with their medical expenses.
As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan drag on, it becomes even more vital that we elect members to Congress who fully understand the hardships and dangers of maintaining this great nation's independence. And that is why John Boccieri is right for Congress.
DAVID B. MCCOY,
PERRY TOWNSHIP
Senator John Boccieri for U.S. Congress Field Director, Chris Cupples, put out an e-mail update yeterday. If you haven't signed up for e-mail notification go here.
It's Saturday, already, a good time to reflect and plan ahead. Coming to you out of the John Boccieri Campaign HQs:
John Boccieri for Congress - Field Update
Team,
I want to update you on some of the events from the past week and also let you know what the week ahead will bring.
The John Boccieri for Congress Campaign had a great showing at theWadsworth Blue Tip Festival Parade as well as the Minerva 175th Birthday Parade.
Check out the pictures below.
A big part of our campaign in the next week will be our four county fundraiser with Special Guest Lee Fisher on June 26 - details are below.We also need to work the phone lines and knock on doors as the end of this quarter quickly approaches (June 30). If you are interested in canvassing and/or helping make phone calls, please report to our main headquarters any day next week (Monday-Friday) anytime between 11AM and 7PM.Below are the events the campaign will be participating in next week. Please come out and join us.What: Richville 61st Annual Homecoming Festival ParadeWhen: Wednesday, June 25, 5PM (parade starts at 6PM)Where: Corner of Navarre Road & Richville Drive in NavarreNotes: For more details on participating email chris@johnforcongress.comWhat: Four County Fundraising Event for John Boccieri with Special Guest Ohio Lt. Governor Lee FisherWhen: Thursday, June 26, 6PM-8:30PMWhere: AMVETS Post #6, 303 Weirach Blvd., NW, Massillon, OH 44647What: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 13th Annual Historical ParadeWhen: Saturday, June 28, 11:30AM (parade starts at 12 noon)Where: 1107 Noble Street, Alliance, OH 44601What: Italian American FestivalWhen: Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29Where: Stark County Fairgrounds (Canton)Notes: John will be at the festival Friday morning but it would be great to have volunteers walk through the event during the weekend with t-shirts. For more information email chris@johnforcongress.comWe appreciate all of your hard work and support. Please feel free to contact me about anything in this email or any other questions or concerns you may have about the campaign.Until next time...Thanks,Chris CupplesField Director, John Boccieri for Congress(330) 754-0534
What an incredible Monday to be a part of the John Boccieri for U.S. Congress Campaign team. Yes, Politicos the game is officially on and Kirk Schuring wants every Democrat in Ohio's Fighting 16th District to be at the Canton Greek Festival at 5 pm Friday and then to follow him on over to First Friday for a Hometown Welcome!
Sometimes, I have to sit a really ponder what goes through a politicians head to make them say some of the the things they say. This time the answer is easy...Kirk was "fluffing" for John McCain. Oh, what a great honor and opportunity to spew divisive hate language!
Read on for more details and don't forget your popcorn and a cold one for the movie. You'll want to watch it over and over again!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2008
CONTACT: Alex Goepfert, 614-207-1714 (cell)
Communications Director
Kirk's Schuring's YouTube Moment
Republican Congressional Candidate Kirk Schuring Slurs Canton Residents in Ugly, Partisan Rant
COLUMBUS - Standing before a crowd of fellow Republicans at a "John McCain for President Rally" on Thursday, Republican congressional candidate Kirk Schuring launched into an ugly, partisan rant attacking the residents of Canton, Ohio.
In a newly released video of the June 5th event at Ashland Corner Park, Schuring tells his partisan audience:
The clip is available here. The full video is available here"So the other thing I know is that Ashland County has a rich history and tradition of rallying around Republicans, and I was telling people earlier where I come from we could never have a rally like this in the center of Canton. If we did we might be shot at, but not in Ashland and that's what makes you so great."
"While my opponent comments publicly about his
preferred constituency, I would be proud to serve in the Congress on behalf of every man, woman, and child in the 16th District regardless of geography, age, race, gender, or religious affiliation.
"Senator Schuring's partisan comments are the type of political ideology that is dividing our nation. At the end of the day the race for this seat, shouldn't be about Democrats, Republicans or
Independents, red states or blue states, conservatives or liberals, but about America. Our nation needs strong leadership to help turn around our failing economy, bring our troops home safely, honorably and soon, and move away from our dependence on foreign oil.
"As for my campaign, we will have rallies, town hall meetings, and events in every corner of this district, not only where it is politically comfortable, but in every region. It is important that we all come together to help change America."
Efforts are continuing to pick up in the 16th Congressional District to get the word out about Major John Boccieri and the Democratic Ticket.
Today, May 31st, neighborhood leaders and volunteers from across the 16th Congressional District will engage in a day of canvassing dedicated to talking directly with voters about the importance of electing Major Boccieri and the Democratic Ticket in this year's election.
The morning starts with a district wide conference call with instructions for the canvass and a campaign update. Major John Boccieri will be calling in to rally the troops. Please make the commitment to join us today-.Materials will be available at a location in each of the four counties (Stark, Medina,Wayne, Ashland).
Every door we knock on means that more of our neighbors will hear about Major Boccieri and his message to change direction in Congress.
We hope you will be able to join us in this important effort tomorrow. Here are the details:
When:
Saturday, May 31st, 10:15AM
Where:
Stark County, Boccieri for Congress HQ, The Metropolitan Center, 601 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Canton
Medina County, Panera Bread, Meeting Room, 4065 Pearl Road, Medina
Wayne County, Wayne County Democratic Party Headquarters, 101 North Market Street, Wooster
Ashland County, I. A. M. Union Hall, 930 Grove Avenue, Ashland
Conference Call Time: 10:30AM
Call in Number: (800) 394-7217 Pass Code: 614 207 1714
Organizer: Megan Joyce, ODP NE OH Field Rep., 330-285-8745; mailto: megan@ohiodems.org
I've done my share of canvassing over the years. My experience tells me that if you put your "Boots on the Ground", now, you still have time to make HQ and get matted-up! You may have missed the call but you can still Hit the Ground Running!
No Need to RSVP. Pick the location closest to you!
Weather Does Not Dampen Will of Ohio's Fighting 16th Congressional District!
I had the opportunity to catch up with Ian Walton, Campaign Manager for John Boccieri for Congress, this afternoon. Mother nature wasn't very cooperative with rain showers, wind gusts, and unusually cool temperatures, but that doesn't stop "The Boccieri Corps" here in the fighting 16th District!
Ian reported, here, to "The Out-Post":
It's encouraging to know that supporters for the Major are anxious and ready to mobilize whether rain or shine!Ohio' 16th Congressional District covers Stark, Wayne, part of Ashland, and part of Medina counties. We have a unique district in the fact that it lies across two old rail lines and the canal system of past generations. The economics range from the displaced middle-class factory workers, to rural family farmers, and urban center-city workers.
Ian went on to add:
The weather didn't keep us from reaching out and talking with voters about John's message for change in every corner of the district.
And, State Senator Major John Boccieri's message bears repeating often as Ohio's 16th Congressional District becomes a "poster child" for what has gone wrong through the actions of the Bush Administration.
• We still see our brave men and women serving in the Armed Forces, and in harms way, being injured and killed. It's clear after 5 years of civil war we need to bring our troops home safely, honorably and soon.
• Once those soldiers return we must give them everything they need from health care to education.
• We need strong leadership that will bring our troops home safely, honorably and soon. The war in Iraq is costing Americans $12 billion a month, and the cost to our troops and their families is incalculable. Not expending $12 billion a month on the war would enable us to meet our obligations to our troops when they return, including the long-term health care so many will require as a result of their injuries.
• Bad trade deals have devastated the 16th Congressional District, shipping thousands of good paying jobs overseas. It's time to vote 'no' on trade policies that take away Ohio's workers' ability to compete fairly in the global market and trade deals that don't protect the environment or workers' rights.
• Hundreds of families in our area don't have health insurance. The families of the 16th Congressional District deserve a leader in Washington who will put their needs first and accomplish an expansion of affordable health care to more Ohioans.
• The cost of fuel is crippling our economy as our families confront choices between putting gas in their cars and other necessities. It's time for a change to an energy policy that puts families' needs before big oil profits. We need to invest in alternative and renewable energy, investments that would help create good jobs and sustainable economic growth and lessen our dependence on foreign oil.
Nothing is going to stop the momentum this campaign is building, and building fast. There is a strong eager core willing to work tirelessly to make sure State Senator Boccieri wins Ohio's 16th Congressional District in November.
Ian had the bottom line, today:
We had troops out participating in various activities
supporting Major Boccieri in all four counties in the 16th Congressional District today.
John Boccieri has "Boots on the Ground!
