We like Dean, but we support the nominee, too.
Earlier in the week, Mr. Lewis met up with
Senator Tom Harkin (right) and Iowa delegate Gus Lartius

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DFIA Founding Member Darrell Lewis Reports In



As usual
I made the rounds yesterday, talking with very interesting
people.  I ran into former California Gov. Gray Davis and had a
real nice visit with him about my time living in Pasadena. 
Earlier, I waved to Michael Dukakis and he walked over to talk with me.
Upon learning I was from Iowa, he asked where.  WOW, the man has a
remarkable memory as he chatted with me about his time campaigning in
Iowa, Clear Lake and, of course, the fact that Iowa was one of the few
states who voted for him.



People
out here seem genuinely surprised when I tell them that second only to
Minnesota, Iowa has the longest Democratic Presidential voting streak
in the country.  I also chatted briefly with George Stephanopoulos
and shook hands with James Carville.



But I
also talked a long time with an African American teacher from Texas,
another teacher from somewhere in New England and a really long time
with a Boston Police Officer who was a life-long Democrat and obviously
proud of his City.



I am
happy I drove out here rather then flying because I have accumulated
sooooooo much stuff.  Because I have the pickup I will be able to
bring back all kinds of convention placards, signs, etc. So keep your
eyes open for the announcement of the event for John Drury
when we will auction it all off. I am also getting lots of autographs.
You, too, can have a piece of the convention and contribute to John at
the same time.