Seniors for America Endorses 3 DFIA Candidates
by Howard Vicini, Seniors for America
Seniors for America
began as Seniors for Dean in July, 2003, with the name transition after
Gov. Dean dropped out of the Presidential race. We continue to honor
his challenge to Take Back America through outreach projects designed
to keep Seniors and Elders engaged in the political process.
Our
primary mission is to empower Senior Outreach coordinators of all ages
who use the Internet with tools to reach across the digital divide to
non-digital Seniors and Elders in their communities. Currently our 605
outreach coordinators and letter-writers span the ages of 13 to 93.
Our
letter-writers, in cooperation with our friends at Kerry's Wes Wing,
the Rossmoor Dem Club and the Marin United Democratic Campaign, have
written more than 17,000 letters to Seniors in battleground States in
support of the Kerry-Edwards ticket since the Democratic Convention.
We
recently launched an online Activities Center for letter-writing,
phone-banking and canvassing in support of Kerry-Edwards, as well as a
slate of 29 Congressional, State, and Local candidates who we have
endorsed in 2004 races.
Seniors for America is proud to endorse:
Kevin Powell, County Auditor, Clayton County
Kevin Powell:
In selecting Kevin Powell for endorsement, our members noted his
commitment to upholding the highest standards of voting integrity in
the enforcement of HAVA. They also noted his commitment to fiscal
responsibility and timely reporting for the County.
We believe Kevin Powell's deep roots
in his community and his support from Iowa progressives are clear signs
of his readiness to serve the interests of his constituents.
Sally Vitamvas, Iowa House, District 98 (Southwest Iowa)
Sally Vitamvas:
In selecting Sally Vitamvas for endorsement, our members noted her
ability to recognize the needs of her community and her commitment to
get the job done. Her track record as a civic leader stands as a
testament to ability to tackle complex issues like improving health
care and increasing renewable energy alternatives.
We believe that Sally Vitamvas will keep her campaign promises and improve the quality of life of her constituents.
John Drury, Iowa State Senate, District 6 (North Iowa)
John Drury:
In selecting John Drury for endorsement, our members noted his
commitment to put the interests of public education over private
education. They also relied on his commitment to the environment,
including support for giving back control to Counties on the siting of
large scale hog confinements.
We believe John Drury's experience
as Mayor of Swaledale, IA, and his support from progressive leadership
groups and organized labor, are clear signs of his readiness to serve
the interests of his constituents.
The Seniors for America candidate endorsements are posted at:
http://www.seniorsforamerica.com/?q=node/view/3786
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