John Edwards in Fargo, ND Saturday 8/14!

[cheezus]

AP story: (snip)
BISMARCK, N.D. - Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards will campaign in Fargo on Saturday, North Dakota's Democratic congressional delegation said in a joint statement.

Sens. Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and Rep. Earl Pomeroy invited Edwards and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to campaign in North Dakota, which was ignored by the national Democratic ticket four years ago.

Details about Edwards' visit were being worked out, the statement said. It is expected to include a midday public rally.

Both Kerry and Edwards visited Fargo earlier this year. Kerry campaigned there in February, on the eve of the state's presidential preference caucuses, which he won with 51 percent of the vote. Edwards spoke at the state Democratic convention in Fargo last April.

Many Democrats were annoyed four years ago when the party's presidential candidate, Al Gore, and vice presidential hopeful Joseph Lieberman skipped North Dakota during their national campaign.

Dorgan, who is up for re-election this year, has been particularly active in lobbying Kerry and Edwards to make a campaign visit. Edwards' Fargo stop will also bring the Democratic campaign attention in Minnesota, which is considered a competitive state for this fall's presidential election.

No Democrat has carried North Dakota's electoral votes for president since Lyndon Johnson in 1964. In 2000, President Bush won the state with 61 percent of the vote.
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Anyone going? Anyone need a ride down from Grand Forks?

I don't think ND is a safe red state. I've talked to lots of people who voted bush last time but won't again. I think we'll still go red, but it will be much closer

[WI_DEM]

1. this is commendable

sure our chances of winning are pretty slim, but we do have two Democratic Senators and a Democratic Representative. The Dem rank and file will appeciate it--and so will some swing voters.

[cheezus]

2. well, minnesota is a "swing state" this year

(which I don't buy, but whatever)
Fargo/Moorhead is pretty much the big metro area for that part of Mineesota too.

[cheezus]

3. just got some details from the Kerry campaign

Please join us in welcoming John Edwards to Fargo, North Dakota, Saturday, August 14. Come hear John Edwards outline his vision for a stronger America, and make sure to bring your friends, family, and neighbors to see the next vice president of the United States.

Tickets are required for this event. To print your complimentary ticket(s) or to volunteer at the rally, please click here:

http://www.johnkerry.com/northdakota

WHEN:
Saturday, August 14
Gates open at 1:30 p.m.



WHERE:
Churchill Field
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota



DETAILS:


Due to security, please do not bring any umbrellas, bags, or signs. Please limit personal items as well. This event will take place RAIN or SHINE.

For more information, please call [phone] or [phone].


This is the most important election of our lifetime. Our health care is on the line. Our jobs are on the line. Our children's future is on the line. America's role in the world is on the line. John Kerry and John Edwards will not rest along this journey. They believe in the possibility of tomorrow. They believe that America's best days lie ahead. And, like you, they believe in America.

See you there,

North Dakota for Kerry-Edwards

[Moderator]

4. cheezus

Per DU copyright rules
please post only four
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Thank you.

DU Moderator

[cheezus]

5. well, I'd edit it, but the board won't let me

sorry.

but on the other hand, I'd argue that it was within the limit. Two sentences does not a paragraph make.

Maybe a word/char count would be a more reasonable limit?

[dakota_democrat]

6. This is awesome!!!

I can't wait, I missed out on his speaking at the DNC and the ND-Dem convention, so I'll finally get my chance! Slowly, very slowly, I think we can turn this state around....it won't be for this election, but someday...