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Edwards Campaign: Launches 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class”
1/1/2008

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Dan Leistikow
515-288-0766 (office)

Over 36 hours, Edwards discusses 36 bold ideas for strengthening the middle class

Des Moines, Iowa – Senator John Edwards launched a 36-hour “Marathon for the Middle Class” today that will take him to 15 Iowa counties across the state and culminate in a rally with John Mellencamp tomorrow night in Des Moines.  Over 36 hours, Edwards will talk to thousands of caucus goers and share 36 specific ideas to strengthen the middle class.  On Caucus Day, Edwards will campaign in Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.

“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 www.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.”

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.

At the “This is Our Country” rally with John Mellencamp on Wednesday night and the John Edwards for President Caucus Night Party, members of the foreign press will have access to a video pool.  For more information, please contact Babs Chase, foreign press coordinator for the U.S. State Department at (202) 360-7763 or chasebh@state.gov.

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

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
8:30 AM
Senator Edwards to thank volunteers and rally supporters
United Steelworkers Local 164
2727 East Market Street
Des Moines, Iowa

11:30 AM
Senator Edwards to drop by The Mill Restaurant
The Mill Restaurant
120 E Burlington Street
Iowa City, Iowa

2:30 PM
Senator Edwards to thank volunteers and rally supporters
John Edwards for President Cedar Rapids office
118 3rd Avenue SE, Suite 430
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
7:00 PM**
"Your Time is Now" Caucus Night Rally
Renaissance Savery Hotel
Terrance Ballroom
2nd Floor
400 Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa


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