From the Inbox: Kubby and Fallon

From the Inbox: Kubby and Fallon

Karen Kubby, one of the leading lights of the Iowa City progressive community, sent this out to her friends and supporters yesterday. Republished in full and with Karen's okee-dokee:

Friends,

Below are two opportunities to support Ed Fallon's bid for Governor. He is the most progressive candidate in the field. If those who support his politics could support his campaign, he would have a fighting chance. Please offer him a chance to win.--Karen

I. Health Care Tour - Iowa City
Friday, February 24, 2006 - 1:30 PM
University of Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union

Ed will outline his "Triple AAA" plan for Health Care for Iowans


II. The Get 10 to Win Program

Ed Fallon is a Democrat who supports truly democratic ideals: universal healthcare, voter-owned elections, and fully-funded education, to name a few. He's been a state legislator in Des Moines for 14 years, and now he's ready to be governor. He got elected with the support of the peace, land use, and sustainable agriculture communities, and he's gained popularity with progressives of all stripes, including those prioritize civil rights. He's running a
grassroots, clean-money campaign: nothing from PACs, paid lobbyists, or big donors. And now he's asking for our help. Rather than bombarding Iowans with ads, he plans to build a grassroots network of supporters.

If you support Ed, and if you know other people who support him, you can help the campaign. They're calling this effort "Get Ten to Win," and it simply consists of telling the campaign who plans to vote for them. This will be the foundation of their voter-turnout drive (plus they won't have to try to persuade you if they know you're already on board).

So, if you think you have even an hour to spare, email volunteerATfallonforgovernor.org, and say "I can Get Ten!" If you can do more, you should. They can always use help with mailings, calls, and other miscellaneous tasks on the campaign trail. Again, just email volunteerATfallonforgovernor.org. Their office phone number is 515 244 3113, and the new-and-improved campaign website is www.fallonforgovernor.org.

Karen served three terms on the city council (1989-99) and has been director of the Emma Goldman clinic since `99. One of the best grassroots political leaders I've ever had the fun of helping. This may have some positive ripple effect for Ed here in the People's Republic.