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Edwards Campaign: To hold 36-hour “Marathon for the middle class” starting January 1st, 2008
12/29/2007

CONTACT:
Dan Leistikow
515-288-0766 (office)

***UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY***

Over 36 Hours, Edwards Will Discuss 36 Bold Ideas for Strengthening the Middle Class

Des Moines, Iowa – In the final hours leading up to the Iowa caucuses, Senator John Edwards will hold a 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class.”  Starting January 1st, 2008, Edwards will campaign across Iowa for 36 hours to talk to thousands of caucus goers and share 36 ideas to strengthen the middle class.  As he makes his closing argument to Iowans, Edwards will highlight his bold plans to stand up to the powerful special interests and give hard working, middle class families a voice in Washington.

“Middle class families are working hard everyday just to get by, and they deserve a president who will work just as hard on their behalf,” Edwards said.  “I’m looking forward to meeting with Iowans across the state over the 36 hours who are as restless as I am for change – and who understand that making change happen is going to take a fight.  Together, we can take on the special interests and do what’s right for middle class families.”

During each hour of the 36-hour marathon – at events and on JohnEdwards.com/Iowa – Edwards will highlight one specific step to strengthen the middle class.  Edwards has outlined his bold solutions for change in an 80-page policy book, “The Plan to Build One America.”

Edwards will kick off the 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class” the morning of January 1st, embarking from Des Moines for a New Year’s Day event in Ames.  The marathon will end with a “This is our Country” rally back in Des Moines with John Mellencamp.  During the marathon, Edwards will campaign in 15 different counties across the state: Appanoose, Cass, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Johnson, Lee, Linn, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Story, Union, Wappello, and Webster.

During this final eight-day, “America Rising: Fighting for the Middle Class” bus tour, Edwards is traveling to 38 counties around the state, meeting with caucus goers to highlight his plans and answer their questions.  Edwards is holding small roundtable discussions and community gatherings, meeting with Iowans at local diners, and holding “America Rising” town halls to encourage Iowans to caucus for him and help change America.

The Edwards campaign recently announced the “Ask John” program, which allows undecided voters from across Iowa to submit questions about Edwards’ plans to fight for the middle class and receive answers by caucus time.  As part of the “Ask John” program, Edwards will answer questions from caucus goers in all 99 counties.

Below is a schedule for the last five days of the trip – including the 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class”:

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 2007

11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Giggling Goat
628 Story Street
Boone, Iowa

2:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Carroll High School – Media Center
2809 N Grant Road
Carroll, Iowa

4:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Main Street Meet & Greet”
Cronks Café
812 4th Avenue S
Denison, Iowa

5:45 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the Beef n’ Brew
Beef n’ Brew
420 Main Street
Mapleton, Iowa

7:30 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an “America Rising” town hall
Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City, Iowa

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2007

11:00 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers
Buena Vista University – Science Center Atrium
610 W 4th Street
Storm Lake, Iowa

1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a roundtable discussion with undecided caucus goers
Iowa Lakes Community College
1900 N Grand Avenue – Suite 8
Spencer, Iowa

2:30 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the Pizza Ranch diner
Pizza Ranch
2120 11th Street
Emmetsburg, Iowa

4:15 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
VFW Hall
414 E State Street
Algona, Iowa

6:30 PM
Senator Edwards to attend a New Year’s Eve party
John Edwards for President Mason City office
122 N. Federal
Mason City, Iowa

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2008

12:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Iowa State University – Memorial Union South Ballroom
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa

2:45 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a New Year’s Day event
Friendship Haven
420 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, Iowa

7:15 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a phone bank
United Steelworkers Local 164
2727 East Market
Des Moines, Iowa

10:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop-by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Council Bluffs office
8 North 34th Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 2008

12:00 AM
Senator Edwards to visit a “Midnight GOTC Party” with core supporters and volunteers in Cass County
The home of Denise O’Brien – 2006 Democratic Nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
59624 Chicago Road
Atlantic, Iowa

2:15 AM
Senator Edwards to visit core supporters and volunteers in Union County
The home of Union County co-coordinator and precinct captain Jan Knock
906 West Montgomery Street
Creston, Iowa

5:15 AM
Senator Edwards to attend a pancake breakfast for supporters and volunteers
NOTE: following the breakfast, supporters and volunteers will get an early start on last minute Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
The home of Deb Kury – Staging location for Get-Out-The-Caucus activities
502 South 12th Street
Centerville, Iowa

7:00 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office for a canvass kickoff
John Edwards for President Ottumwa office
609 Church Street
Ottumwa, Iowa

8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
2nd Street Café
107 East 2nd Street
Fairfield, Iowa

9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by a canvass kickoff
The home of Bob Petrezelka
609 East Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa

11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Ivy Bake Shoppe
622 7th Street
Fort Madison, Iowa

1:00 PM
Senator Edwards to drop by the John Edwards for President campaign office
John Edwards for President Burlington office
2700 Mount Pleasant Street
Burlington, Iowa

3:30 PM
Senator Edwards to meet with caucus goers
Capanna Coffee Company
136 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa

5:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a “Countdown to Caucus” event
Marriott Cedar Rapids – Hickory Room
1200 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

7:35 PM
Senator Edwards to hold a discussion with undecided caucus goers
Saints Rest Coffee House
919 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa

9:00 PM**
Senator Edwards to hold a “This is Our Country” rally
Singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will perform at the event before Senator Edwards speaks
Ticket information for members of the public available at www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa
Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, Iowa

**NOTE:  Doors open at 8:30 PM.  Media pre-set at 7:45 PM.  Program begins at 9:00 PM. John Edwards will speak at approximately 10:00 PM.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 2008

9:45 AM
Senator Edwards to drop-by campaign headquarters
John Edwards for President Des Moines office
712 East 2nd Street, Suite A
Des Moines, Iowa

12:15 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an event in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

3:00 PM
Senator Edwards to hold an event in Davenport
Davenport, Iowa


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