Update from May 24 2007

Dear Friends,

I’ve been active in the Iowa Caucuses since 1987, and this is by far the best field of Democratic candidates I’ve ever seen.  While it’s no secret that I’m backing John Edwards, progressives are all over the board regarding candidate preference.  Many feel it’s still too early to commit.  In fact, in conversations I’ve had with many of you, my informal polling indicates that the largest block of voters remains undecided.

Although I’m supporting Edwards, I also attend other candidates’ events to listen to their message and hear how they respond to questions.  Civility and open-mindedness are critical in politics and social change.  Long after the caucuses are over, we will all need to continue to work together on the issues we care deeply about.  

So please, whether the event you’re organizing is to promote a presidential candidate or an issue, feel free to invite me.  For my part, I will continue to update you about the events I’m involved with.  And whether you’re committed to a presidential candidate or not, if you live in eastern Iowa, I hope you’ll take the time to meet the entire Edwards family this Memorial Day weekend at one of the events listed below.  Thanks,

Ed Fallon

UPCOMING EVENTS FEATURING JOHN & ELIZABETH EDWARDS

FRIDAY, MAY 25TH

8:15 AM, Comfort Inn, 6169 Reve Court, Fort Madison
10:30 AM, Hotel Manning, 100 Van Buren Street, Keosauqua
12:15 PM, Fairfield Public Library, 104 W Adams Ave, Fairfield
2:00 PM, Midwest Old Threshers Museum, 405 E Threshers Road, Mount Pleasant
5:45 PM, Washington County Fair Building, 2223 250th Street, Washington

SATURDAY, MAY 26TH, 2007

9:15 AM, Marengo Public Library, 1020 Marengo Avenue, Marengo
11:45 AM, Vinton Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton
1:45 PM, Independence Middle School, 1301 1st St West, Independence
5:15 PM, Wartburg College Saemann Student Center, 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly

SUNDAY, MAY 27TH, 2007

11:00 AM, New Hampton Community Center, 112 E Spring Street, New Hampton
1:00 PM, Hotel Winneshiek - Steyer Opera House, 104 Water Street, Decorah
3:30 PM, The Dancing Lion, 110 S. Frederick Avenue, Oelwein
5:15 PM, Delaware Fairgrounds Community Center, 200 E Acers Street, Manchester

All events are free and open to the public. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to www.johnedwards.com/iowa/events.  For questions or for more information, visit www.johnedwards.com/iowa/events, email iowa@johnedwards.com or call (515) 288-0766.