OH-16: John Boccieri(D) - A "Citizen Journalist's Take" on the Energy Issue

"We need to focus not on middle-east oil, but on mid-west innovation." ~ Senator Major John Boccieri(D-Alliance)

I spend an incredible amount of time at this keyboard writing about the Congressional Race that's brewing here in OH's 16th District. I can come across "gems" that make the whole process of reaching out to the netroots community a pleasure. "Citizen Journalism" is one of today's polical heroes in The Netroots Nation. Today, I happened to stumble upon one of those beauties in The Canton Repository's, "Letters to the Editor":

Boccieri offers short-, long-term solutions to America's energy problems
Thursday, July 31, 2008

The present energy crisis has become an important issue in the lives of all Americans and in the political debate. To see where each candidate for the 16th Congressional stands, I went to both state Sen. Kirk Schuring's and state Sen. John Boccieri's Web sites.

The Schuring sites reads: "Kirk believes we need to look at both long term and short-term solutions to our energy problems. … We need start immediately doing more to take advantage of the natural resources in our own backyard, as well as look to alternative energy solutions that won't put a burden on the economy and on the pocket book of citizens of our community."

Schuring has also publicly stated that opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and more of America's coastal waters to drilling is a "short-term" solution to high gas prices.

I guess that to him, short-term is 20 years because that's how long it will take to get oil from those two objectives.

The Boccieri energy plan includes the following: "Require oil companies to drill on the 68 million U.S. acres" they already hold leases to; "invest in next-generation biofuels that can be grown in the 16th District; build new local refineries to process biofuels and other next-generation fuel sources; create an Apollo program to revolutionize our energy sources": invest in cutting-edge technologies like wind, solar, clean coal and biomass power; and free us from oil dependence forever.

Between the two candidates, it is clear that only John Boccieri has "short-term" solutions to the oil crisis.

DAVID B. MCCOY, PERRY TOWNSHIP

To me there is nothing more awesome than when the voters see through the "noise and distractions" being thrown at them by the MSM and Potomac Villagers. Mr. McCoy receives a standing round of applause right her, right now! He gets it and I give him the video version of his observations:




You can read more about Senator Major John Boccieri's Energy Plan here.

OH-16: John Boccieri Rewind/Preview - July 21

Last week was a busy one for John Boccieri and his candidacy for Ohio's 16th Congressional District seat, but we've come to know that's "The Boccieri work ethic". John is the candidate that will protect the district's middle-class. Let's take a quick look at where John has taken his message to the people.

John started off the week by attending the popular local event "JoyFest 2008" on Sunday. Thanks to the Boccieri surrogates and supporters who were in attendance every day at JoyFest.

This past Wednesday John met with veterans at VFW Post 1036 in Alliance.

Our campaign finished the week of activities with the Lodi Corn Festival Parade Thursday night. Despite the high temperatures, we had a great turnout and a very supportive group of parade watchers throughout.

After the campaign went to the streets of Lodi, John was off to Austin, TX were he was a panel speaker for Veterans at The Netroots Nation! Four other politically active veterans joined him in discussion about our support for our troops and why we fight for veterans and their families.

The session was called "Taking the Hill: How Veterans are Changing the Face of Military Policy." John has fought hard for veterans in the Ohio state legislature, protecting their jobs when they return home, and creating the Military Injury Relief Fund to assist and support wounded soldiers. At Netroots Nation, he took on Washington's failure to stand up for our troops and veterans and offered his plans to fight for them when he goes to Congress.

The word from the street is that John Boccieri for U.S. Congress(OH-16) delivered an incredible speech. We will be bringing the highlights to you as soon as the NN releases them.

One reminder before we get into this coming week , we are looking for more volunteers to help us work the phone lines and knock on doors. We have phoning and canvassing opportunities every day of the week. If you are interested, give us a call or just stop by headquarters anytime (Monday-Friday) between 11AM and 7PM. (330) 754-0534

Before we review this past week, we want to tell you about an important event we will be holding this coming Wednesday. In Canton around 7 p.m., John will have a discussion with local community members about how the struggling economy is hurting our middle class.

We want you to come and share your own stories about rising prices, job losses, housing, health care costs, or any other part of the economic crisis that is affecting you and your family. If you're interested, please email Bryan or call (330) 754-0534.

Now for what's coming your way in Ohio's 16th Congressional District this week...

What: Jobs and Economy Discussion w/John Boccieri
Where: Canton
When: Wednesday, July 23, 7:00PM
Notes: For details, please email Bryan at bryan@johnforcongress.com

This will be a jobs and economy "town hall" type meeting - informal, and with members of the community present and participating. John will address the current economic climate, and his plan to help turn it around, as well as hear from other local citizen's who have suffered under the Bush Administration and the Schuring Tax Increases in our area - this should be a great event!

What: Johnny Appleseed Days Parade
Where: Downtown Apple Creek
When: Saturday, July 26, 3:00PM (Parade starts at 3:30PM)
Notes: For details on participating in the parade with us, please email Chris at chris@johnforcongress.com

What: Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Events
Where: Greater Canton Area
When: Friday, July 25-Saturday, August 2
Notes: Come out wearing your Boccieri t-shirt and show your support at one of Canton's biggest events of the year. For details on event dates and times and participating with us, please email Chris at chris@johnforcongress.com

Team Boccieri appreciates 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.

Stop back soon...word on the street is things are heating up fast!