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

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I am interested in playing a Vice Presidential nominee. Preferably to the Democratic ticket.

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-Rally in Norman, OK
It’s great to be here at the University of Oklahoma. Go Sooners!

Major gaffe. It's "Boomer Sooner"

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George Allen will take that with cheese!

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Joe Biden Debate



To All the candidates: All of you have expressed dissatisfaction with the President's handling of the war in Iraq, how will you as President execute it and as some of you have stated end it?

I've always felt pride in my heart when I am privileged to inform someone, "I am an American." However, I firmly believe that our national identity comes with a responsibility to be ethical, honest, and strong leaders. It is my belief that we should work to stabilize the nation of Iraq. Our departing President, George Bush, swindled us with false information and deceived the international community as well. This is not a legacy I intend to carry on in the White House. My administration will work with our international allies to swiftly stabilize the Iraqi government, including the holding of democratic elections before the end of my first year in office. While some troops already in Iraq may continue their deployment to help train the Iraqi National Guard, it is my intention that we will use economic aid rather than a surge of American sons and daughters, to finish our work in Iraq.

To Senator Biden: Senator Biden, What separates you from Senator Clinton, Edwards and Congressman Kucinich as the best candidate to lead the Democrats in the fall?

My campaign is centered on the resilience of the American spirit. I believe that my candidacy connects with hardworking Americans in a way that is far more pervasive than that of my competitors here in the Democratic primary. Put simply: I will be a President who can hang.

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OOC: Not exactly sure what dates to do for the campaigning...someone PM me if I get anything wrong and need to edit my post. Also, is there a list somewhere of who has endorsed Biden? Or do I need to sift through the whole thread so far and make my own list

Biden Campaign Schedule


Wednesday, February 4, 2004 Michigan
9:00am - Meet & Greet with volunteers in Detroit
9:45am - Press Conference with Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick; Mayor Kilpatrick endorses Biden for President
10:30am - Phone call with Rep. Jim Matheson (Seeking endorsement)
11:00am - break
11:30am - Phone call with Representative Shelley Berkley (Seeking endorsement)
12:30am - Rally in Detroit with Mayor Kilpatrick
1:30-2:30pm - Travel
2:30pm - Town Hall in Ann Arbor
3:45pm - Barnstorming in Ypsilanti
5:00pm - Barnstorming in Westland
6:00pm - Rally in Dearborn
7:00pm - break
8:30pm - Fundraiser in Detroit
10:30pm - Travel to Lansing


Thursday, February 5, 2004 Michigan
7:00am - Satellite interview with Maine affiliates.
10:00am - Meet & Greet at The Fleetwood Diner in Lansing
11:30am - Town Hall in Lansing
12:45pm - Barnstorming in Grand Ledge
2:00pm - Barnstorming in Portland
4:30pm - Rally in Grand Rapids
5:45pm - Speaking before group of retirement communities in Grand Rapids
7:00pm - Rally in Wyoming
9:00pm - Meet & Greet with volunteers after phone bank in Grand Rapids
10:00pm - Travel to Washington


Friday, February 6, 2004 Washington
9:15am - Speech at Mount Rainier National Park
10:30am - Press Conference with Governor Gary Locke in Olympia, Governor Locke endorses Biden for President
11:00am - Town Hall in Olympia
12:00pm - Rally in Olympia with Governor Gary Locke
1:45pm - Town Hall in Centralia
4:30pm - Barnstorming in Lakewood
5:15pm - Rally in Tacoma
5:45pm - Student Forum at University of Puget Sound
7:00pm - Town Hall in Federal Way
8:15pm - Rally in Renton
9:30pm - Fundraiser in Seattle with Governor Gary Locke, Senator Maria Cantwell; hosted by League of Conservation Voters

Saturday, February 7, 2004 Washington
6:00am - Appearance on Seattle morning shows
9:00am - Meet & Greet with volunteers in Seattle with Senator Maria Cantwell
10:00am - Rally outside field office in downtown Seattle with Senator Maria Cantwell & Senator Daniel Inoyue; Senator Cantwell endorses Biden for President
11:00am - Satellite interviews with Michigan affiliates in Detroit, Bay City, Midland, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids.
12:15pm - Town Hall in Bellevue
1:45pm - Barnstorm in Redmond with Senator Maria Cantwell
3:00pm - Barnsotrm in Kirkland with Senator Maria Cantwell
4:30pm - Town Hall in Woodlinville
6:00pm - Rally in Lynnwood
7:00pm - Conference call with GOTV volunteers in Maine to thank them for their service and hard work.
8:00pm - GOTV in Everett
9:30pm - Meet & Greet with volunteers in Marysville, interview with local affiliates.


Sunday, February 8, 2004 Washington
8:00am - Fly to Spokane International Airport
10:00am - Press Conference outside Spokane International Airport
11:30am - GOTV in western Spokane
12:45pm - Rally in northern Spokane
1:30pm - Barnstorm in Town and Country
2:00pm - GOTV in Fairwood
5:00pm - Rally in Spokane Valley
6:00pm - Per the campaign, released 2/7/04 at 6:00am: "Senator Biden will visit Antoine Peak Conservation Area to enjoy Washington's beautiful landscape before returning to the field office in Spokane to watch the primary results come in with his valued and hardworking campaign workers and volunteers."

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Biden Surrogates



Olympia Snowe, Senator from Maine
I have always believed, as so many of us here in Maine do, that party affiliation is a mere letter next to a name on the ballot. What's really important is the name, the person, and their ability to lead our nation. You have placed your trust in me to represent you in the United States Senate, and I believe that trust will not be misplaced with Joe Biden in the White House. I urge all of my supporters to vote in the Democratic primary, and give the Senator with the sagest vision for America your support: Joe Biden for President!

February 6, 2004 Maine
-Appearances on local media.
-Joining canvassers in Portland.
-Pep talk to volunteers before they begin phone banking for Biden.

February 7, 2004 Maine
-Barnstorming key precincts for support for Biden.

February 8, 2004 Maine
-Barnstorming and GOTV for support for Biden.


Ted Kennedy, Senator from Massachusetts

February 5, 2004 Maine
-Rally in Portland
-Rally in Brunswick
-Rally in Augusta

February 8, 2004 Maine
-Barnstorming and GOTV for support for Biden.


Mark Warner, Senator from Virginia

February 5, 2004 Virginia
-Interviews with local affiliates across the state endorsing Joe Biden.

February 6, 2004 D.C.
-Working at Senate office in D.C.

February 7, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming in Richmond
-Barnstorming in Petersburg
-Barnstorming in Newport News
-Barnstorming in Norfolk

February 8, 2004 Virginia
-Rally in Hampton
-Speech before retirement community in Norfolk
-Barnstorming in Virginia Beach
-Barnstorming in Chesapeake


Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor from Detroit

February 6, 2004 Michigan
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Highland Park
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Hamtramck
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Milwaukee Junction
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Poletown East
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Midtown
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Downtown

February 7, 2004 Michigan
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Grosse Pointe Park
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Morningside
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Grosse Pointe
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Grosse Pointe Farms
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Harper Woods


Maria Cantwell, Senator from Washington

February 6, 2004 Washington
-GOTV and Barnstorming Centralia
-GOTV and Barnstorming Castle Rock
-GOTV and Barnstorming Longview

February 8, 2004 Washington
-GOTV and Barnstorming Ellensburg
-GOTV and Barnstorming Yakima
-GOTV and Barnstorming Kennewick


Gary Locke, Governor from Washington

February 7, 2004 Washington
-GOTV and Barnstorming Walla Walla
-GOTV and Barnstorming Richland
-GOTV and Barnstorming Wenatchee

February 8, 2004 Washington
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Ferndale
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Bellingham
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Burlington/Mt. Vernon


Mark Dayton, Senator from Minnesota

February 6, 2004 Michigan
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Muskegon
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Grand Rapids
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Kentwood
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Kalamazoo

February 7, 2004 Michigan
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Holland
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Benton Harbor
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Portage
-GOTV and Barnstorming in Battle Creek


Arlen Specter, Senator from Pennsylvania

February 4, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming in Alexandria
-Speech at George Mason University
-Barnstorming in Arlington
-Barnstorming in Springfield

February 5, 2004 D.C.
-Working at Senate office in D.C.

February 6, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Fairfax
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Oakton
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Annandale


Ben Chandler, Representative from Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

February 4, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming in Wise
-Barnstorming in Richlands
-Barnstorming in Abingdon
-Barnstorming in Meadowview

February 5, 2004 Kentucky
-Rest in home district.

February 6, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming in Wytheville
-Barnstorming in Pulaski
-Barnstorming in Radford Christiansburg
-Barnstorming in Blacksburg

February 7, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Roanoke
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Rocky Mt.
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Martinsville
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Danville

February 8, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Lynchburg
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Lexington
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Waynesboro
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Charlottesville

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Are our schedules supposed to stop on 2/8?

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TV Ad: Joe's Green Thumb

WOMAN: Protection of the environment is a key issue to Senator Joe Biden. Above all other Democratic candidates Joe's got a green thumb for clean energy and clean air. In the Senate he has been a leader in the cause, and is the only candidate that the League of Conservation Voters has held a fundraiser in support. When Senator Biden visited us here in Washington, he was the only candidate to visit our national parks and nature preserves.

JOE BIDEN: If our promise to our children is a quality education, we must also leave them a quality Earth to inhabit. As President I'll fight for stricter punishments to force oil manufacturers to make oil spills extremely rare. I'll never sleep if there's extreme and dangerous weather occurring throughout the country. And I'll fight. For you. I'm Joe Biden, and I approve this message.

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Sorry guys, I went to the 8th because I didn't know when the round ended. A few other players followed suit. Then I asked NHI to clarify in the quoted posts above.

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Radio Ad: The Only Joe

BEAU BIDEN: Shortly after my dad became Senator, my mother and brother died in a tragic car accident. But through all the grief, dad's commitment to me and his commitment to the people of Delaware shone through. He and I made it out the other side stronger, and to this day he has not once turned his back on me or his constituents. That's why he's the only choice in the Democratic primary.

JOE BIDEN: I'm Joe Biden and I need your vote. The primary is ______, so come out and vote! Together, we'll put America back on track. [victorious music]

Radio Ad: Constituency of One

WOMAN: When we elected Hillary Clinton to the Senate here in New York, we had high hopes that she would be up to the job. But from day one, she has worked solely for her own promotion. Our tax dollars stopped coming back home. Small businesses and constituent services have fallen by the wayside in her Senate offices. So here in New York, we've been left asking ourselves: can we really trust her to be President of anybody but herself? We didn't vote for Hillary to help her become President; she asked for our trust to represent us in the Senate and then broke it. In this primary, it's become even more clear: Hillary Clinton serves a constituency of one. [somewhat ominous, sad music]

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Biden Surrogates (2)


Jay Rockefeller, Senator from West Virginia

February 5, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming in Leesburg
-Barnstorming in Sterling
-Barnstorming in Winchester
-Barnstorming in Strasburg

February 6, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming in Manassas
-Barnstorming in Fredericksburg
-Barnstorming in Spotsylvania
-Barnstorming in Stafford

February 7, 2004 West Virginia
-Constituent Services at West Virginia Senate office

February 8, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Harrisonburg
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Lexington
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Blacksburg
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Wytheville


Max Cleland, Senator from Georgia

February 5, 2004 Virginia
-VFW Speech in Virginia Beach
-Barnstorming in Norfolk
-VFW Speech in Norfolk
-Barnstorming in Hampton

February 6, 2004 Virginia
-Rest/Personal day

February 7, 2004 D.C.
-Personal day

February 8, 2004 Virginia
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Richmond
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Petersburg


Max Baucus, Senator from Montana

February 4, 2004 Washington & Idaho
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Spokane
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Spokane Valley
-Barnstorming in Moscow
-Barnstorming in Lewiston

February 5, 2004 D.C.
-At D.C. Senate office

February 6, 2004 Idaho
-Barnstorming in Caldwell
-Barnstorming in Nampa
-Barnstorming in Eagle
-Barnstorming in Emmett

February 7, 2004 Montana
-Constituent services in Montana Senate office

February 8, 2004 Idaho
-Barnstorming in Boise (2x locations)
-Barnstorming in Southeast Boise
-Barnstorming in Twin Falls

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OOC: Aw shucks, if I'd paid more attention I wouldn't have had Joe campaigning in Washington on 2/8. xD

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Joe Biden Concession Speech



Thank you! Thank you! Good evening, thank you for joining us here in beautiful Washington. I've just called Senator Clinton and Congressman Kucinich's campaigns and congratulated them on their narrow victories tonight.

But if you ask me, it's your hard work that shone through tonight. (applause) Despite our loss, we are second in delegates for the Democratic nomination! (applause) And tomorrow we will soldier on! Because this race is too important to stand down. I was asked recently, in the debate, what separated me from the others in this nomination fight. And I failed to convincingly make that case. Tonight, I promise you, never again.

So, here's who I am: I am Amtrak Joe. For over 30 years I have commuted from Delaware to D.C., because I made a promise and kept it to my constituents to never lose touch with them. I am the only candidate who was in the Senate during the tumultuous years of the early 70s when so many Americans lost faith in the office of Presidency and the efficacy of government. I've seen that loss of faith and worked tirelessly with my fellow Democrats to earn back the trust of Americans.

My opponents, they've concerned themselves with pet projects in Congress. Not with necessary and vital legislation. They've leveraged their positions to ask for a promotion; some of them haven't even completed a full term: truly, if nothing else, that is a measure of vanity and power mongering. Well that's not the politics for me. Public service for me has always been a joy; not an obligation or errand, but a privilege that I rejoice in fulfilling. (applause)

I am the only candidate who has successfully blocked a highly controversial and dangerous right-wing Supreme Court nomination from being confirmed. (applause) In the Senate I passed a crimes bill, reasonable gun control, and one of the achievements my wife Jill and I are most proud of: the Violence Against Women Act. (applause) If you haven't noticed a pattern, here it is: I get things done. And I'll get things done as President too! (applause)

So tomorrow we will put one foot in front of the other, until our walk turns into a sprint, on to Virginia, and Idaho! Nevada, and D.C.! To Wisconsin, to Hawaii, to Utah, and straight on to the White House! Thank you! God Bless you! We'll see you in November!



OOC: schedule and ads tonight after work

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New Biden Endorsements

February 9, 2004


Opinion: Idaho: Biden is The Leader We Need

by Alan Blinken

-Former Ambassador and 2002 Democratic Senate candidate Blinken endorsed Senator Biden, citing his legislative record, and his promise to raise the minimum wage. Blinken also implored Idaho Democrats to travel to Boise and see him endorse Biden in person, and hear Biden speak on February 11.



Op-Ed: Biden is Right for Utah

by Rep. Jim Matheson

-Congressman Matheson endorsed Senator Biden, citing his legislative record, and his promise to raise the minimum wage. Matheson also implored Utah Democrats to travel to Salt Lake City and see him endorse Biden in person, and hear Biden speak on February 11.

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Biden Surrogates (Non-Virginia)


Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor from Detroit

February 9, 2004 Michigan
-Work at City Hall

February 10, 2004 Ohio
-Speech to Black Students Assoc. of Ohio in Cleveland
-Representative for Biden campaign at candidate/surrogate forum in Cleveland


Jim Doyle, Governor from Wisconsin

February 9, 2004 Wisconsin
-7:00am-1:00pm - Work in Madison
-Afternoon - Interview with state media on the state of Democratic primary race; speaking in favor of Sen. Biden
-Evening - Fundraiser for Biden campaign in Madison at Madison Club

February 10, 2004 Wisconsin
-Barnstorming in Janesville
-Representing Biden at Surrogate/Candidate forum in Waukesha
-Barnstorming in New Berlin
-Barnstorming in Brookfield
-Interview with local Milwaukee affiliates on the state of the Democratic primary race; speaking in favor of Sen. Biden


Gary Locke, Governor from Washington

February 9, 2004 Washington & California
-Work at the Capitol in Olympia
-Flight to San Francisco
-Invited Speaker at Biden fundraiser in San Francisco

February 10, 2004 California
-Interview with San Francisco morning shows on the state of the Democratic primary race; speaking in favor of Sen. Biden
-Barnstorming in Chinatown, San Francisco
-Barnstorming in Sacramento


Daniel Inouye, Senator from Hawaii

February 9, 2004 D.C.
-Press Conference with Sen. Biden
-Working in Senate office
-Flight to Hawaii

February 10, 2004 Hawaii
-Barnstorming in Hilo
-Barnstorming in Honolulu
-Fundraiser for Biden in Honolulu

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ooc: When is Texas?

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Biden Campaign



February 9, 2004 D.C., Virginia
-12:01am - Red Eye from Washington to D.C.
-8:30am - Introduce SB 802 in the U.S. Senate
-9:00am - Press Conference at Capitol:


with Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Ted Kennedy (D-MA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Mark Dayton (D-MN), Arlen Specter (R-PA), Max Baucus (D-MT), Daniel Inouye (D-HI), and Congressmen Ben Chandler (D-KY) and Jim Matheson (D-UT)

Good Morning! This morning, I introduced Senate Bill 802 to Congress. It is a bill to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour. It is no secret that the economy is tenuous as of late, and we must take action in ways that have historically succeeded in strengthening the economy. We have a responsibility to remain vigilant, ensuring a low unemployment rate for years to come.

Myself and my colleagues here with me today have all co-sponsored this legislation and pledged to support it in the Senate. Congressman Matheson will introduce a companion bill into the House of Representatives later today. I am calling on my colleagues to join me, as we have so many times before on so many issues of vital national importance, in support of this bill. And I am calling on Senator Clinton, and Senator Edwards, to cosponsor this bill as well. So far, they have ignored the call to raise the wage. I also invite Congressman Kucinich to ally himself with Representatives Chandler and Matheson in getting this accomplished in the House of Representatives.

Some of you may be skeptical. I understand that. But the numbers are on our side. For every worker in America that receives this raise, they will spend an additional $3,000 over the following year. This raising of the minimum wage will reach millions of Americans, pumping even more money in consumer spending, which we all know is the key factor to new job growth. And with every new job comes a new consumer, putting more money into the economy. This is the cycle of prosperity that our bill will accomplish. (applause)

This is an issue that is too important to wait until after election day politics. That is why I plan on using my experience in the Senate to see to it that this is accomplished. Like the Violence Against Women Act, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, my work to stop the spread of "date rape" drugs, and arms control treaties, I have the experience to get this done. And if my colleagues get too mired in the politics to cough up a "yea" vote, I pledge here today that we will raise the minimum wage in my first one-hundred days as President of the United States! (applause)



-10:45am - Rally in Alexandria w/ entire Congressional surrogate entourage, Sen. Warner endorses Biden for President.
-12:00pm - Virginia for Biden multi-bus tour kicks off with barnstorming in Arlington with entire Congressional surrogate entourage.
-12:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Annandale
-1:30pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Springfield
-2:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Woodbridge
-3:30pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Dale City
-4:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Fredericksburg
-5:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Milford
-7:00pm – Town Hall in Richmond, VA
-7:30pm - Rally in Richmond with Sen. Mark Warner and Bus #2k

(local affiliates invited to every stop)

-9:00pm - Fundraiser in Richmond with Sens. Warner, Rockefeller, Kennedy, and Baucus, with Mario Cuomo. Performances by Phil Collins. (ooc: because joe seems like a phil collins kind of guy)

Virginia For Biden Multi-Bus Tour Info
Biden's campaign rented three buses for the day to conduct a multi-bus tour of Virginia in support of the campaign. At each stop, volunteers from the town and "bus volunteers" would register new voters. Surrogates were grouped together:

Bus #1: -Biden
-Snowe
-Kennedy
-Cuomo

Bus #2: -Warner
-Cantwell
-Specter
-Baucus

Bus #3: -Rockefeller
-Dayton
-Chandler
-Matheson

Routes for Busses #2 and #3 can be found in the surrogate schedule.
At every stop the message was to spread the word about Biden's promise to raise the minimum wage (and emphasis on the fact the has actually already taken action, unlike his opponents), his profile as the only experienced candidate in the field, and the fact that Clinton, Edwards, and Kucinich had yet to support the bill.




February 10, 2004 Virginia
-6:15am - Pre-taped interview with Morning Show wUSA 9 (Northern Virginia & D.C. & Maryland)
-7:00am - In-person interview with Virginia This Morning (Richmond & Central Virginia)
-7:30am - Conference call with GOTV volunteers and field organizers in NoVA
-7:45am - Conference call with GOTV volunteers and field organizers in Western VA
-8:00am - Conference call with GOTV volunteers and field organizers in South & East Coast VA
-8:15am - Speech & thanking volunteers and field organizers in Richmond
-8:45am - Barnstorming and GOTV in Sandston
-10:00am - Barnstorming and GOTV in Williamsburg
-11:00am - Barnstorming and GOTV in North Newport News
-11:45am - Barnstorming and GOTV in Newport News
-12:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Hampton
-1:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Norfolk
-2:15pm - Pre-taped rush hour radio interview on state-wide radio show
-2:30pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Portsmouth
-3:15pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Chesapeake
-3:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in South Norfolk
-4:30pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Northwest
-5:15pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Norhteast Virginia Beach
-5:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Virginia Beach
-6:30pm - Rally in Virginia Beach

(local affiliates invited to every stop)


TV Ad: The Candidate of Experience

JOE BIDEN (in button down, no tie, sleeves rolled up, light blue shirt with black backdrop): Hello. I'm Senator Joe Biden, the only candidate of experience in this Presidential primary race. In the Senate my work on successful legislation has swept criminals off our neighborhood streets, stopped the spread of "date rape" drugs, and secured arms control treaties with nations like Russia who were once our greatest and most dangerous rivals. Today we are in a dangerous world, and I know you'll see that it is my leadership on the issues of immediate importance to our national security, that I can pull us through. It's time to look forward and finally begin building the twenty-first century America. Together, we can. I'm Joe Biden, and I approve this message [soft, heroic music]

Radio Ad: Constituency of One

WOMAN: When we elected Hillary Clinton to the Senate here in New York, we had high hopes that she would be up to the job. But from day one, she has worked solely for her own promotion. Our tax dollars stopped coming back home. Small businesses and constituent services have fallen by the wayside in her Senate offices. So here in New York, we've been left asking ourselves: can we really trust her to be President of anybody but herself? We didn't vote for Hillary to help her become President; she asked for our trust to represent us in the Senate and then broke it. In this primary, it's become even more clear: Hillary Clinton serves a constituency of one. [somewhat ominous, sad music]

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Biden Surrogates (Virginia Only)

February 9, 2004 D.C., Virginia



All surrogates - D.C. Minimum Wage Event

Virginia for Biden Multi-Bus Tour



Bus #2: -Warner
-Cantwell
-Specter
-Baucus

-10:45am - Rally in Alexandria
-12:00pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Arlington
-12:50pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Fairfax
-1:40pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Manassas
-2:50pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Warrenton
-4:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Charlottesville
-6:15pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Henrico
-6:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Tuckahoe
-7:30 - Joining Bus #1 for rally in Richmond




Bus #3: -Rockefeller
-Dayton
-Chandler
-Matheson

-10:45am - Rally in Alexandria
-12:20pm - Rally and GOTV in Leesburg
-1:45pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Winchester
-2:50pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Strasburg
-4:15pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Harrisonburg
-5:30pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Bridgewater
-6:20pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Staunton
-7:40pm - Barnstorming and GOTV in Lexington
-9:30pm - Thanking volunteers after GOTV phone bank in Lynchburg

At each stop, volunteers from the town and "bus volunteers" would register new voters. At every stop the message was to spread the word about Biden's promise to raise the minimum wage (and emphasis on the fact the has actually already taken action, unlike his opponents), his profile as the only experienced candidate in the field, and the fact that Clinton, Edwards, and Kucinich had yet to support the bill.


February 10, 2004 Virginia

All surrogates from February 9 spread out and barnstorm the following:

-Midlothian, Powhatan, Cumberland, Buckingham, Chester, Petersburg, Dinwiddle, South Hill, Lynchburg, Timelake, Altavista, Dry Fork, Danville, Martinsville, Roanoke, Blacksubrg, Pulaski, Wytheville, McLean, Reston, Sterling, Ashburn, Centrevill, Burke, Alexandria, Arlington.

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Statement from Biden Campaign

Senator Biden is proud to welcome Senator Edwards in his newfound support for raising the minimum wage. Senator Biden has been a deal-maker and strong proponent for the working poor all through his successful time in the U.S. Senate. We are thrilled to know that after six years in the Senate, Senator Edwards will have the experience of successfully passing significant legislation.

Unfortunately for the millions of working poor in America they have not recieved the support of Senator Hillary Clinton. While millions work with a shrinking savings account, unpaid bills, and empty stomachs in order to feed their children, Senator Clinton has shirked their needs and passed on supporting the minimum wage raise. This is an affront and unfit for any Presidential candidate.

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ooc: When is Texas?

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Texas is March 9th, exactly a week after Super Tuesday

Thanks

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Excerpts from Biden Speech (Virginia)




Wow! Congratulations to everyone who has put their lives into this campaign here in Virginia. They said we were down and out, but we knew we could win second place in Virginia if they just heard our message. And we did! (applause)

But there is still more work to do. The primary states now are winner-take-all, so we need to win to do these things of vital importance to the American people. Tell your friends, your neighbors, even your rivals: Joe Biden is the only Presidential candidate with the experience and vision to end the war in Iraq, to keep unemployment low, and to bring millions out of poverty and into prosperity.

Now, just yesterday, we received proof from one of the other campaigns of just this fact: My campaign received word from Congressman Kucinich and Senator Edwards that both would be following my leadership in this push to raise the minimum wage. This is part and parcel the kind of leadership I will bring to the White House: a storied and productive relationship with Congress, an ability to bring my rivals to my side, and the requisite experience and leadership necessary to keep peace abroad and at home.

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OOC: Is there a limit to our number of ads per turn?

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Biden Surrogates

Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Republican cloak room
-Feb. 12: Maine - Working at Maine Senate office.
-Feb. 13: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Democratic cloak room
-Feb. 12: Massachusetts - Working at Massachusetts Senate office.
-Feb. 13: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Democratic cloak room
-Feb. 12: Virginia - Working at Virginia Senate office.
-Feb. 13: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Democratic cloak room
-Feb. 12: Washington - Working at Washington Senate office.
-Feb. 13: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

Sen. Mark Dayton (D-MN)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Democratic cloak room
-Feb. 12: Wisconsin - Fundraiser in Madison
-Feb. 13: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

Sen. Arlen Specter (R -PA)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Republican cloak room
-Feb. 12: Pennsylvania - Working at Pennsylvania Senate office.
-Feb. 13: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

Former Gov. Jerry Brown (D-CA)
-Feb. 11: California - Barnstorming in San Diego
-Feb. 12: Nevada - Barnstorming in Las Vegas, Biden fundraiser in Las Vegas
-Feb. 13: California - Barnstorming in Los Angeles
-Feb. 14: Nevada - Barnstorming in Las Vegas

Gov. Jim Doyle (D-WI)
-Feb. 11: Wisconsin - Working at Gov. office
-Feb. 12: Wisconsin - Fundraiser for Biden in Madison
-Feb. 13: Wisconsin - Rally in Madison
-Feb. 14: Wisconsin - Working at Gov. office

Rep. Ben Chandler (D-KY)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Democratic cloak room
-Feb. 12: Kentucky - Working at Kentucky Senate office.
-Feb. 13: Ohio - Barnstorming in Cincinnati
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Democratic cloak room
-Feb. 12: West Virginia - Working at West Virginia Senate office.
-Feb. 13: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT)
-Feb. 11: D.C. - Whipping support for SB802 in Democratic cloak room
-Feb. 12: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 13: D.C. - Barnstorming and GOTV in D.C.
-Feb. 14: D.C. - Rally at D.C. City Hall, GOTV

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TV Ad: Joe's Green Thumb

WOMAN: Protection of the environment is a key issue to Senator Joe Biden. Above all other Democratic candidates Joe's got a green thumb for clean energy and clean air. In the Senate he has been a leader in the cause, and is the only candidate endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund. When Senator Biden visited us here in Washington, he was the only candidate to visit our national parks and nature preserves.

JOE BIDEN: If our promise to our children is a quality education, we must also leave them a quality Earth to inhabit. As President I'll fight for stricter punishments to force oil manufacturers to make oil spills extremely rare. I'll never sleep if there's extreme and dangerous weather occurring throughout the country. And I'll fight. For you. I'm Joe Biden, and I approve this message.

TV Ad: The Candidate of Experience

JOE BIDEN (in button down, no tie, sleeves rolled up, light blue shirt with black backdrop): Hello. I'm Senator Joe Biden, the only candidate of experience in this Presidential primary race. In the Senate my work on successful legislation has swept criminals off our neighborhood streets, stopped the spread of "date rape" drugs, and secured arms control treaties with nations like Russia who were once our greatest and most dangerous rivals. Today we are in a dangerous world, and I know you'll see that it is my leadership on the issues of immediate importance to our national security, that I can pull us through. It's time to look forward and finally begin building the twenty-first century America. Together, we can. I'm Joe Biden, and I approve this message [soft, heroic music]