Jasper County Democratic Leaders Endorse Fallon for Congress

Monday, May 26, 2008

Newton, Iowa (Monday, May 26, 2008) - Today, several members of the Jasper County Democratic Central Committee announced their endorsement of Ed Fallon for Congress. Jasper County leaders include former State Rep. and County Supervisor Glen Jesse and his wife Cheryl Jesse, of Mitchellville; Joe Brock, Central Committee chair, Monroe; and vice chair, Dan Kelly, Newton. They’ll also host a cookout and meet-and-greet for Fallon on Friday, May 30^th at 5:30 pm at the West Shelter House, Maytag Park in Newton. The public is invited.

Brock said, “The reason I’m behind Fallon is because he’s run a positive campaign based on issues and facts. He also accepted 11 debate invitations and believes voters deserve to see candidates face to face and hear how they differ on the issues.”

After Congressman Boswell declined 10 debate invitations, the Jasper County Democratic Central Committee sent a letter to Congressman Boswell asking him to accept a debate invitation. He did not.

Brock said, “We are facing some serious problems around the country, and Fallon has demonstrated the courage and leadership needed to begin tackling many of them. He’s shown it by refusing to take special interest or paid lobbyists’ contributions. He understands we need to end the power of big money in Washington. Ed also exhibited it when he authored a House Resolution in February, 2003, sponsored by 21 Democrats, which called on the President to not initiate the military strike against Iraq. Since then, Fallon has been committed to ending the war in Iraq and bringing our troops home.”

Former State Rep.
Glen Jesse said, “I support Ed Fallon because
of his genuine concern for the rights and well
being of others. These are the traits I feel he
shares with one of my political heroes, the
late U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone. We commend
Fallon for his commitment to the Democratic
process and endorse him for the Third
Congressional
District.”

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