Edwards raises more grassroots support in NH

[renie408]

http://www.johnedwards2004.com/page.asp?id=230

GO JOHNNY GO!!

That really needs to be a part of his campaign. I like saying it!!

[chimpymustgo]

1. Great news! 157 NH activists' endorsements

Following Bus Trip Around The State And Before Formal Campaign Kick-Off Tuesday, NH Voters Announce Support For Edwards

MANCHESTER –  More than 150 grassroots activists announced their support for John Edwards today, adding another boost of support on the heels of positive press coverage and buzz in the two weeks since his weeklong, 40-stop bus trip around New Hampshire. Among the endorsements are Rep. Steve DeStefano of Bow and Rep. Frank Callaghan of Rochester, as well as various local school board members, doctors, teachers, and other community leaders. "I am honored to have these new supporters join my campaign.  I can feel the energy and excitement that’s been building in the past several weeks, and I’m thrilled that it is translating into a strong grassroots organization," Senator Edwards said.  "Like their fellow Granite Staters and Americans across the nation, they are hungry for real leadership on the issues that matter to regular people.  That’s why I’m excited to hold more than a hundred town hall meetings in New Hampshire before the primary, sharing my vision for how we get this economy moving again, provide health care to every child, and guarantee access to higher education for all who are willing to work for it."

Edwards has built positive buzz in the Granite State in recent weeks, resulting in several recent news stories highlighting growth in his New Hampshire campaign, like "In N.H., Edwards Getting a Closer Look," (Scot Lehigh, Boston Globe, 9/13) and "Democrats Gush Over Edwards," (Dan Tuohy, Eagle Tribune, 9/10). The newest Edwards supporters join previously announced endorsers including State Senator Joe Foster (Nashua); Deputy Democratic Leader Sharon Nordgren (Hanover); Chairman of the Derry Board of Selectmen Paul Needham; Fmr. Cheshire County Commissioner Greg Martin; former Dover mayors Will Boc, Jack Buckley, and George Maglaras;, New Hampshire Young Democrats President Amanda Grady; and many more. Senator Edwards has opened five campaign offices around the state of New Hampshire and recently completed a 6-day, 26-town bus trip across New Hampshire with his family to share the ideas in his policy agenda, "Real Solutions for America," which is available online at

www.johnedwards2004.com.  

[AP]

2. "I can feel the energy and excitement that’s been building...

... in the past several weeks, and I’m thrilled that it is translating into a strong grassroots organization," Senator Edwards said.

I agree with that sentiment, and when I read this, I thought that it is an interesting a contrast to, say, the alternative sentiment, "I can feel the anger and resentment that’s been building and I’m thrilled that it is translating into a strong grassroots organization."

[XanaDUer]

3. This is great news...

And I know it's shallow, but I love his hair!