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.''

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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

OH-16: John Boccieri, Ted Strickland and Joe Biden Move The H.O.F.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Senator Joe Biden made a campaign stop at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday morning, addressing an estimated outdoor crowd of 2,500.

After an hour long tour of the Hall of Fame, Gov. Ted Strickland and state Sen. John Boccieri, D-Alliance, who is running for Congress, introduced him to the 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 added:

"Joe Biden is from a middle-class family and is a tough, smart and realistic leader."

Biden, spoke for about 32 minutes, and tied Republican presidential nominee John McCain to the current president.

"Well, we know how that story ended. Eight straight years of trouble. Eight months of unemployment rising every month. Nearly 46 million people in America without health insurance. Foreclosures skyrocketing more than anytime since the Great Depression."

"John McCain stands alone in saying the economy is strong. "He is totally out of touch with the problems of average people."

He recalled getting knocked out when he played football as a fourth-grader. He said his father told him:

"If nothing is broken, get up. It's time for America to get up!"

Biden briefly paused during his remarks as a person in the audience held up a sign that read, "Abstinence Only is Phony Baloney."

He asked security not to take the sign, adding, "I happen to agree," and told the sign-holder they'd talk later.

Biden said he and Obama would create 2 million jobs by rebuilding America's infrastructure and another 5 million jobs by investing in green technology, including solar and wind.

Dennis Brommer, a subdirector for the United Steelworkers District 2 based in Canton, said Biden has been a strong supporter of labor.

He said Biden is a "middle class guy who understands the problems of the middle class."

OH-16: (UPDATED) Joe Biden with Eric Mansfield in Wooster, OH

UPDATE: We now have the video of Senator Joe Biden on the stump in Wooster, OH.

Joe Biden spoke with Eric Mansfield during his stop in Wooster yesterday for about 10 minutes. They touch on keeping college graduates working in Ohio after school, home foreclosure, job loss from Ohio, and Ohio's National Guard. It is clear that Joe Biden has a sound understanding of the issues important in our state. ~ Kyle Kutuchief on The Point

Joe Biden is hitting Ohio hard this week. Today, he will campaign in hard hit Canton, where he will be introduced by Congressional Candidate John Boccieri.

(HT: Kyle)

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."