2004 Presidential Election and Beyond: The Giuliani Years (GAME THREAD)

[PPT Spiral]

Congressman Kucinich will soon be making a statement in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Congressman Kucinich will soon be making a statement in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

Deer God, please don't be doing what I think you're doing.

[PPT Spiral]

Hello, Cleveland. Good to see you all here. I've recently been contemplating my place in politics for the future. As you know, I ran a good race in the Democratic primaries, although we ultimately had no viable path, so I stopped my campaign after Super Tuesday. I'm very proud of the work that we did then. It gives me hope that there are enough Americans who are ready to speak up and to stand for what they believe in.

The Democratic contest is now over, and here comes the general election. Between Rudy Giuliani and Joe Biden, from the two big parties, I find faults in both men. One could say that Senator Biden is the better choice between the two, but I can no longer say that I am satisfied with just sticking with the lesser of two evils. Indeed, the Senator's record has many blights. I cannot be totally confident that a President Biden would lead a peaceful administration based on his willingness to intervene across the world. Taking that and other positions such as on domestic surveillance into consideration, I've come to the conclusion that the American people can do better.

Many people across the country have been drafting me to continue running for President in some manner. I can now make a public declaration after much thought: I shall seek the Green Party nomination for President. The Green Party is very compatible with my views, and I hope that we can do good work together for this country's well-being. I endorsed Senator Edwards after I left the Democratic race, but with him out, I also encourage the delegates I received to still vote for me in the convention. The establishment has to know that we're a force and we're here to stay!

With my campaign back in force, I will tour around the country and make my pitch to the American people. Whether I win or lose, I hope that we're all left better off in the end. Thank you all, and I'll see you around!

[NHI]

OOC: I am going away from June 14th to the 20th. Can I write my schedules ahead of time and send them to NHI, IDS Legislator Maxwell, or Governor Riley Keating and have them post them on my behalf?  I don't want the game go get held up on my accord.

Ok, that's fine. IDS Legislator Maxwell, if you don't mind that'd b great.

[NHI]

Round XXI: April 13-20

The General Election has begun. Joe Biden became the presumptive nominee last night after John Edwards suspended his campaign. Biden will now face Republican nominee and Vice President Rudy Giuliani. Other candidates in the race include libertarian Gary Johnson and now Dennis Kucinich, who announced at a rally in Ohio he would be seeking the Green Party's nomination. Kucinich blasted both Giuliani and Biden as one in the same. Up until now now other third party candidate has been apart of the polling save for Johnson.

Upcoming Conventions:

May 26-31: The Libertarian Convention in Atlanta
June 23-28: The Green Party Convention in Milwaukee
July July 25-26: The Democratic Convention in Boston
Round XXIV: August 29-Sep. 2: The Republican Convention in New York City

Author's Note:
With the addition of Dennis Kucinich, the Green Party Convention will be included in Round XXII (Which will also include the Libertarian Convention)

General Election Polls: (1)

Alabama: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 59%

Joe Biden: 34%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Alaska: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 55%

Joe Biden: 37%

Gary Johnson: 4%

Arizona: Lean Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 51%

Joe Biden: 40%

Gary Johnson: 5%

Arkansas: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 56%

Joe Biden: 40%

Gary Johnson: 1%

California: Safe Biden

Joe Biden: 54%

Rudy Giuliani: 40%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Colorado: Lean Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 50%

Joe Biden: 42%

Gary Johnson: 3%

Connecticut: Lean Biden

Joe Biden: 51%

Rudy Giuliani: 45%

Gary Johnson: 0.5%

Delaware: Safe Biden

Joe Biden: 61%

Rudy Giuliani: 39%

Gary Johnson: 0.5%

Florida: Lean Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 49%

Joe Biden: 44%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Georgia: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 55%

Joe Biden: 40%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Hawaii: Safe Biden

Joe Biden: 56%

Rudy Giuliani: 40%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Idaho: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 58%

Joe Biden: 34%

Gary Johnson: 4%

Illinois: Lean Biden

Joe Biden: 51%

Rudy Giuliani: 44%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Indiana: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 55%

Joe Biden: 37%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Iowa: Tossup

Rudy Giuliani: 46%

Joe Biden: 46%

Gary Johnson: 2%

*Kucinich was not included at the time of polling.

Round Closes on June 14 at 11:59 PM EST

[Potus]

NHI, I'm sure our third party participants would love to know the status of Represent America ballot initiatives. They should probably focus on those states to maximize their electoral vote.

Can you maybe implement a system by which forum members cans be Outside Spendin Groups?

[badgate]

OOC: I already [tentatively] have someone to play the VP; however if anybody is interested in posting as a surrogate for Biden please PM me.

[DKrol]

OOC: I already [tentatively] have someone to play the VP; however if anybody is interested in posting as a surrogate for Biden please PM me.

OOC: This applies for Giuliani also.

[DKrol]

Statement From the Office of Vice President Giuliani
- From Dana Perrino, Special Assistant and Press Secretary to the Vice President

Vice President Giuliani will be heading on an overseas tour, on the behalf of President Bush, from April 20th to May 5th. These visits are for international diplomacy and are not campaign events. The itinerary is as follows:

April 20th-April 22nd: United Kingdom
April 23rd-April 24th: France
April 25th-April 29th: Germany
April 30th-May 2nd: Russia
May 3rd-May 5th: People's Republic of China

Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

Vice President Giuliani congratulates Senator Biden on winning the Democratic Nomination for President. The Senator has made numerous issues a forefront of the campaign and has spurred national discussion. The Vice President looks forward to running again Senator Biden and presenting their dueling opinions on America over the course of the race.

[MadmanMotley]

OOC: I already [tentatively] have someone to play the VP; however if anybody is interested in posting as a surrogate for Biden please PM me.

OOC: This applies for Giuliani also.

OOC: And Johnson, though I also need someone to play my VP

[MadmanMotley]

Gary Johnson Campaign Statement:

I wish to welcome Congressman Kucinich back to the race! The more voices we have the better the American people can decide who should be our president! I look forward to debating ALL the candidates this fall.

[badgate]

Biden Surrogates: Left Flank


Rep. Barbara Lee (CA)

"I'll be honest: most of us in the progressive caucus are mystified. Senator Biden is a strong Democrat, and has been a leader on many of the same issues he [Rep. Kucinich] champions." - Rep. Lee to POLITICO, on Kucinich's third-party bid for President.

April 13-20
Barnstorming in major Ohio cities


Sen. Ted Kennedy (MA)

"Oh please. Liberals want a leader, not a sore loser." - Sen. Kennedy to WashPo, on Kucinich's third-party bid for President.

April 13-20
Barnstorming in New York


Rep. Tammy Baldwin (WI)

"I have to concur with Barbara Lee. We are not sure the true aim of Kucinich's announcement. But it is indicative of his 'my-way-or-the-highway' brand of liberalism that is a detriment to society and democracy; the same as with hard-right hardliners. I don't think many voters want that, or consider that even a leadership trait." - Rep. Baldwin on MSNBC w/ Keith Olberman

April 13-20
Barnstorming in majority/plurality gay neighborhoods in New York City, Orlando, & Phoenix.


Jesse Jackson

"In another world I might have endorsed Congressman Kucinich. But I am glad to be supporting Senator Biden this year, and we need to mobilize our community to get him elected!" - To voters during barnstorming

April 13-20
Barnstorming in Miami Gardens, Charlotte, & New Orleans


Rev. Al Sharpton

April 13-20
Meeting with black church leaders in Virginia & North Carolina, pushing for strong Biden support from them

[badgate]

Statement from Biden for America

Senator Biden will be speaking at the Wilmington Train Station on April 15, addressing the recent developments of him as the presumptive Democratic nominee, and the vital issues facing voters in November.

[NHI]

General Election Polling: (2)

Kansas: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 56%

Joe Biden: 35%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Kentucky: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 55%

Biden: 41%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Louisiana: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 55%

Joe Biden: 40%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Dennis Kucinich: 0.5%

Maine: Tossup

Joe Biden: 45%

Rudy Giuliani: 44%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Dennis Kucinich: 1.5%

Maryland: Safe Biden

Joe Biden: 57%

Rudy Giuliani: 39%

Dennis Kucinich: 1.5%

Gary Johnson: 0.5%

Massachusetts: Safe Biden

Joe Biden: 58%

Rudy Giuliani: 37%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Michigan: Lean Biden

Joe Biden: 49%

Rudy Giuliani: 46%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Dennis Kucinich: 1%

Minnesota: Lean Biden

Joe Biden: 45%

Rudy Giuliani: 40%

Gary Johnson: 7%

Dennis Kucinich: 3%

Mississippi: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 59%

Joe Biden: 34%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Dennis Kucinich: 0.5%

Missouri: Lean Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 51%

Joe Biden: 44%

Gary Johnson: 1.5%

Montana: Lean Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 51%

Joe Biden: 41%

Gary Johnson: 4%

Dennis Kucinich: 0.5%

Nebraska: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 59%

Joe Biden: 37%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Dennis Kucinich: 0.5%

Nevada: Tossup

Rudy Giuliani: 49%

Joe Biden: 44%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Dennis Kucinich: 1%

General Election Polling: Giuliani +2

Rudy Giuliani: 47%

Joe Biden: 45%

Gary Johnson: 3%
Dennis Kucinich: 1%

[Donerail]

John Edwards Press Conference

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I have a feeling that if the leaders of our great Democratic Party continue to hear the voices of working people, a proud progressive will occupy the White House. I believe that Senator Biden will make ending poverty central to his campaign for the presidency - but more importantly, I believe that, as President of the United States, he will make ending poverty and economic inequality central to his Presidency. This is the cause of my life, and he is someone who I believe will engage in this cause. I'm proud to offer him my support in his campaign for the Presidency. But more importantly, I'm proud to stand here alongside the national leaders who stood alongside me, good men who were willing to hear the voices of people living in poverty across America - Senator Graham, Majority Leader Gephardt, and General Clark. We stand united behind Senator Biden, just as we will stand behind him enthusiastically when he becomes our 44th President in November.

Can you maybe implement a system by which forum members cans be Outside Spendin Groups?

I would also be interested in this. Can't let y'all go unchallenged, of course.

[badgate]

New Biden Endorsements


New York City Police Department


Kathleen Sebelius, Governor from Kansas


AFLCIO


Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator from New York


Bill Clinton, former President of the United States


Evan Bayh, Senator from Indiana

[DKrol]

Statement from the Giuliani Campaign

With the close of the Democratic Primary, Vice President Giuliani has spurred the campaign's efforts to search for a running mate. Arizona Senator John McCain has been selected as the Chairman of the Vice Presidential Search Committee. The following individuals are on the Vice President's Shortlist and will be vetted by the campaign over the next few months.

Giuliani Shortlist

Senator George Allen
Senator Rick Santorum
Senator Kay Hutchison
National Security Adviser Condoleeza Rice
Governor Bill Owens
Former Governor Christine Todd Whitman

[DKrol]

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for April 13th-20th, 2004

Giuliani 2004 Campaign Staff
National Co-Chairmen: Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush
Campaign Director: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Tony Carbonetti
Chief Political Strategist: Theodore Olson
Chief Spokeswoman: Katie Levinson
Chief Pollster:Mike DuHaime

April 13th, 2004; Ohio
-- Barnstorm in Columbus, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Appearance on “NBC Nightly News” via satellite
-- Barnstorm in Athens, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Barnstorm in Plain City, OH with Gov. Taft, Sen. Voinovich, and Sen. DeWine
-- Fly to Iowa

April 14th, 2004; Iowa
-- Barnstorm in Ames, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Sen. Pressler
-- Townhall in Ames, Ia with Gov. Branstad
-- Barnstorm in Nevada, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Sen. Pressler
-- Barnstorm in Roland, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Sen. Pressler

April 15h, 2004; Iowa
-- Barnstorm in Des Moines, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Sen. Pressler
-- Barnstorm in Pleasant Hill, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Sen. Pressler
-- Barnstorm in Altoona, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Sen. Pressler
-- Visit Adventureland in Altoona, IA with Gov. Branstad


April 16th, 2004: Iowa
-- Interview with KGAN in Waterloo, IA
-- Barnstorm in Waterloo, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Gov. Hoeven
-- Speak to students at Waterloo West High School
-- Barnstorm in Cedar Falls, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Gov. Hoeven
-- Barnstorm in Jesup, IA with Gov. Branstad, Gov. Rounds, and Gov. Hoeven
-- Fly to New York

April 17th, 2004; New York
-- Meeting with Campaign Advisers in New York City
-- Barnstorm in Brooklyn, NY with Mayor Bloomberg and Gov. Pataki
-- Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Mayor Bloomberg and Gov. Pataki
-- Appearance on “ABC World News Tonight” via satellite
-- Barnstorm in Manhattan, NY with Mayor Bloomberg and Gov. Pataki

April 18th, 2004; New York
-- Appearance on “Face The Nation” via satellite
-- Barnstorm in Albany, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. Cellucci, and Gov. Sununu
-- Barnstorm in Troy, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. Cellucci, and Gov. Sununu
-- Speech at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on small business success
-- Barnstorm in Rensselaer, NY with Gov. Pataki, Gov. Cellucci, and Gov. Sununu
-- Fly to Arizona

April 19th, 2004; Arizona
-- Barnstorm in Phoenix, AZ with Sen. McCain, Sen. Ensign, and President W. Bush
-- Barnstorm in Buckeye, AZ with Sen. McCain, Sen. Ensign, and VP Quayle
-- Barnstorm in Scottsdale, AZ with Sen. McCain, Sen. Ensign, and President W. Bush
-- Appearance on “CBS Evening News” via satellite
-- Fly to London, UK

April 20th, 2004; United Kingdom
-- Press Conference from the Haymarket Hotel in London, UK
-- Visit the Tower of London with Prime Minister Blair
-- Meeting with Prime Minister Blair in London, UK
-- Meeting with Opposition Leader Howard in London, UK

[NHI]

General Election Polling: (3)

New Hampshire: Tossup

Rudy Giuliani: 47%

Joe Biden: 43%

Gary Johnson: 5%

New Jersey: Lean Biden

Joe Biden: 48%

Rudy Giuliani: 43%

Dennis Kucinich: 1%

Gary Johnson: 0.5%

New Mexico: Tossup

Rudy Giuliani: 43%

Joe Biden: 43%

Gary Johnson: 9%

Dennis Kucinich: 1%

New York: Tossup

Rudy Giuliani: 46%

Joe Biden: 44%

Gary Johnson: 1%

North Carolina: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 50%

Joe Biden: 43%

Gary Johnson: 1.5%

North Dakota: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 55%

Joe Biden: 40%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Ohio: Tossup

Rudy Giuliani: 48%

Joe Biden: 45%

Gary Johnson: 1.5%

Oklahoma: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 61%

Joe Biden: 37%

Oregon: Lean Biden

Joe Biden: 46%

Rudy Giuliani: 43%

Dennis Kucinich: 3%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Pennsylvania: Tossup

Joe Biden: 48%

Rudy Giuliani: 45%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Dennis Kucinich: 0.9%

Rhode Island: Safe Biden

Joe Biden: 55%

Rudy Giuliani: 40%

Dennis Kucinich: 1%

Gary Johnson: 0.4%

South Carolina: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 56%

Joe Biden: 40%

Gary Johnson: 1.8%

Dennis Kucinich: 0.3%

South Dakota: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 53%

Joe Biden: 37%

Gary Johnson: 4%

Tennessee: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 54%

Joe Biden: 40%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Texas: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 56%

Joe Biden: 39%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Utah: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 66%

Joe Biden: 24%

Gary Johnson: 5%

Dennis Kucinich: 1%

Vermont: Safe Biden

Joe Biden: 55%

Rudy Giuliani: 33%

Dennis Kucinich: 6%

Gary Johnson: 2%

Virginia: Lean Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 53%

Joe Biden: 44%

Gary Johnson: 1%

Washington: Lean Biden

Joe Biden: 51%

Rudy Giuliani: 43%

Gary Johnson: 2%[/center

Dennis Kucinich: 1.5%

]

West Virgina: Lean Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 52%

Joe Biden: 44%

Gary Johnson: 1.5%

Wisconsin: Tossup

Rudy Giuliani: 46%

Joe Biden: 46%

Gary Johnson: 1%
Dennis Kucinich: 1%

Wyoming: Safe Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani: 59%

Joe Biden: 31%

Gary Johnson: 3%

[NHI]

Ballot Access:

Republican: Rudy Giuliani (50+DC)

Democrat: Joe Biden (50+DC)

Libertarian: Gary Johnson (49+DC) (-OK/write in NH)

Green: Dennis Kucinich (30+DC)

DEMOCRATS

REPUBLICANS

LIBERTARIAN: (NH WRITE-IN)

GREEN PARTY

General Election Poll:

Rudy Giuliani: 47%

Joe Biden: 45%

Gary Johnson: 3%
Dennis Kucinich: 1%

[badgate]

ooc: yay...we made all 50 states

[badgate]

Statement from Biden for America
For Immediate Release; April 19, 8:01am

As with any campaign, the team can change. We are excited to announce the smooth beginning of the transition between Biden for America and the DNC. The transition is expected to be finalized before May 1.

Because of this transition, some members of the campaign team have been offered opportunities to make 2004 a winning election on a broader scale. We are pleased to congratulate Ted Kaufman on his appointment to lead the Vice Presidential search committee. Below is also a final list of all of the candidates being vetted and interviewed.

We also congratulate Paul Hodes, who will be leaving Biden for America to serve as a national co-chair for the DCCC in New England. Paul has been a trusted advisor to Senator Biden and we are confident in his ability to help the Democrats running for congress in New England, and also help Senator Biden win the region.

Luis Navarro has served the campaign admirably and last week told the Senator he would be stepping down as campaign manager, to spend the next two months resting and spending time with his family. Navarro is still on contract with the campaign and will take a leadership role after his planned absence.

The campaign team is also remorse to say farewell to Jay Carney, who has been appointed by Senator Biden to coordinate efforts between the campaign and the Democratic National Convention in Boston. We can also at this time announce that Carney will serve as communications director for the Democratic vice presidential candidate.

Karin Johanson has been on leave and sorely missed since after March. We are thrilled to announce that Johanson will rejoin Biden for America as Regional Field Director for the Mid-West.

Below is the Biden for America campaign staff, including new hires:

Campaign Staff:
Campaign Manager: Ron Klain
Press Secretary: Stephanie Cutter
Chief Adviser: Valerie Biden
Political Director: Bruce Reed
Communications Director: Paul Begala
Policy Director: Mario Cuomo
Vice Presidential Committee Chair: Ted Kaufman
Field Director: TBA
Regional Field Director (Mid-West): Karin Johanson
Regional Field Director (South West): TBA
Regional Field Director (Pacific West): TBA
Regional Field Director (New England): TBA
Regional Field Director (Upper South): TBA
Regional Field Director (Deep South): TBA

List of Possible Vice Presidential Candidates
Released by Biden for America to the press on April 19, 2004

The following is a complete list released by Biden for America VP Search Committee Chair Ted Kaufman, of the candidates for Vice President on the Democratic ticket.

---

U.S. Governors
Roy Barnes - Georgia*
Gaston Caperton - West Virginia*
Mike Easley - North Carolina
Brad Henry - Oklahoma
Gary Locke - Washington
Ronnie Musgrove - Mississippi*
Ann Richards - Texas*
Kathleen Sebelius - Kansas
Jeanne Shaheen - New Hampshire*
Tom Vilsack - Iowa
Mark Warner - Virginia

U.S. Senators
Evan Bayh - Indiana
John Breaux - Louisiana
Maria Cantwell - Washington
Jean Carnahan - Missouri*
Mark Dayton - Minnesota
John Edwards - North Carolina
Russ Feingold - Wisconsin
Bob Graham - Florida
Jesse Jackson - D.C./Illinois*
John Kerry - Massachsuetts
Mary Landrieu - Louisiana
Bill Nelson - Florida
Sam Nunn - Georgia*

U.S. Representatives
Tammy Baldwin - Wisconsin
Jesse Jackson, Jr. - Illinois
Dennis Kucinich - Ohio
Barbara Lee - California

*Not currently in office.

[badgate]

Biden Campaign Schedule (April 13-20)

April 13, 2004 Delaware
-9:00am-12:30pm - Rest
-1:00-5:00pm - Working at Delaware Senate office
-7:00pm - Black Tie Fundraiser

April 14, 2004 Delaware & D.C.
-9:30am - Taking Amtrak from Wilmington to D.C.
-11:00am-2:00pm - Working at D.C. office
-3:00pm - Meeting at DNC
-4:00pm - Meeting between Biden for America & DNC to merge resources
-8:00pm - Fundraiser

April 15, 2004 Delaware & Virginia
-12:00pm - Speech at Wilmington Train Station
-3:00pm - Meeting with Virginia Democratic Party
-5:30pm - Rally in Richmond, w/ Sen. Mark Warner

April 16, 2004 North Carolina
-9:00am - Meeting with Democratic Party of North Carolina
-10:00am-3:00pm - Barnstorming in North Carolina (research triangle) w/ Sen. Edwards Sen. John Edwards endorses Senator Biden for President
-5:00pm - Rally in Charlotte, w/ Gov. Easley
-7:45pm - Dinner w/ Gov. Easley & Sen. Edwards

April 17, 2004 Oklahoma & Louisiana
-10:00am - Meeting at Oklahoma Democratic Party HQ
-12:30pm - Rally in Oklahoma City, w/ Gov. Henry
-6:00pm - Rally in New Orleans, w/ Sen. Breaux
-8:00pm -Meeting with Louisiana Democratic Party

April 18, 2004 New York City
-12:00-3:00pm - Volunteering with Boys & Girls Club of NYC, pitching for their afternoon baseball games
-6:30pm - Meeting with New York Democratic Party
-8:00pm - Fundraiser dinner in New York City, hosted by National Stonewall Democrats

April 19, 2004 Illinois & Indiana
-11:00am - Meeting in Chicago w/ Illinois Democratic Party
-2:00pm - Rally in Chicago, w/ Rep. Jessie Jackson, Jr.
-5:30pm – Rally in Indianapolis, w/ Sen. Evan Bayh Sen. Bayh endorses Senator Biden for President
-8:00pm - Fundraiser dinner in Indianapolis

April 20, 2004 Kansas
-10:00am - Meeting with Kansas Democratic Party
-1:00pm - Private meeting w/ Gov. Sebelius
-5:45pm - Rally in Wichita, w/ Gov. Sebelius Gov. Sebelius endorses Senator Biden for President

[Cranberry]

OOC: I know it's been long since I last played, but NHI has allowed me to pop in again as Al Gore:

Press Conference by former Vice President Al Gore in Memphis, Tennessee:
You all know that I hav backed Senator Edwards as my candidate for the presidency. I have done this for numerous reasons, the most important however being that I could be sure he was a man of the people, a man that will care for the common man, as guaranteed by his heritage and history in the Senate. Since his exit from the race, I have considered long times if I should endorse Senator Biden as well. In the end however, I decided to not choose this option. I will however endorse Dennis Kucinich, the Green Party nominee, for president. Mr Kucinich is a man that can be sure to work for the people, and also, he is a man that will really care for our environment. The man-made climate change is a increasingly pressing issue, and should therefore be considered when deciding for a man to elect!
Furthermore, I will start an initiative, the Give Tennessee A Choice initiative, that will fight for ballot access for the Green Party in Tennessee, as well as of numerous other small parties.

[PPT Spiral]

Statement from Congressman Kucinich

I am delighted to earn the endorsement of former Vice President Al Gore. Vice President Gore has invested much of his time on pressing issues such as climate change, and we here at the campaign are excited to work with him to create a better environment and a better nation.