Candidate Forum

Friday, May 23, 2008

(Fallon for Congress)

Dear Friends,

There have been 11 attempts to bring Congressman Boswell and me together for a joint debate. Unfortunately, he has turned down all invitations.

That's wrong. Voters should have access to candidates. With our economy in shambles, skyrocketing gas prices, a war in Iraq with no end in sight, voters deserve to see us face to face and hear how we differ on the issues.

In lieu of this, I have agreed to appear at an upcoming "empty chair" forum. Please come dialogue with me about the issues, and send the message that voters deserve to be heard.

Ed Fallon

Candidate Forum
for the
Third Congressional District Democratic Primary

State Historical Society of Iowa
600 East Locust Street
Des Moines

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

The two candidates for Iowa's Third District Congressional office, Representative Leonard Boswell and candidate Ed Fallon, have both been invited to appear together on stage for a "Question and Answer" forum.

About the Master of Ceremonies; Vern Naffier
Vern Naffier is the Chairman of The Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa (PCCI) and Adjunct Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Grandview College.

About the Moderator; Mary Brubaker
Mary Brubaker has been one of Des Moines most recognizable television and radio personalities over the past 40 years. She was KCCI's first female reporter and has hosted and produced various programs on KCCI television and WOI radio over the span of her career. She is an Alumna of Drake University and a community activist.

About Leonard Boswell
He has decided not to participate.

About Ed Fallon
Ed Fallon served seven terms as a State Representative and ran for Governor in 2006.

Principal Sponsors
The Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa (PCCI) and Central Iowa Operation Democracy (CIOD).

Co-Sponsors
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), Iowa Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), Iowa Chapter of Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA), and Clarion Alliance.