GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN BACK IN IOWA!
We were ecstatic! There we were, on the 16th floor of the 5Seasons Center in downtown Cedar Rapids. The reception room had
over 80 people waiting patiently. With a beautiful view of Cedar
Rapids around us, and hors-d'oeuvres in hand, we waited. Some of those
in attendance were (in no particular order) Phil Specht, Sally
Williams, Caroline Vernon, Alta Price, Cliff Day, Chuck Galer, and a
gala lineup of other loyal IOWA Democrats.
Finally LT. GOVERNOR SALLY PEDERSON arrived. Shortly after, in
strode GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN and GOVERNOR TOM VILSACK. The
applause began and was heard often throughout the evening.
GOVERNOR DEAN's message was that we STILL HAD THE POWER to bring about
necessary changes that include STATING WHAT WE STAND FOR. He
reminded us that spending time pointing out the current
administration's faults should also be supplemented with touting our
own important messages on, for example,
a woman's right to determine her own health choices.
It was fabulous to see GOVERNOR DEAN again as well as other supporters
of his. We will have a longer post about this memorable evening
with photos later this week.
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Hey Megan! You forgot ME! Christina Butts. Yeah, it was great. I figured I back away more to allow the other non-Deaniacs the chance to meet Dean one-on-one and see a REAL politician and Democrat with a backbone in action. They wanted to mia culpa and schmooze, while We've been blessed with knowing the 411 from day one. =)
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So Sorry, Christina…No I planned on adding you to the list with my later post that will have pictures…Will also mention others such as Representative Cindy Winckler, Sue Astley, David Loebsack, etc, etc, etc…Later…
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The list of other Deaniacs there is so long, who could remember everybody of the top of their heads, let alone run into them at the event. No worries mate. Keep on, keepin' on. (Old 70's phrase)
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I just want to thank you Molly and so many others for all of the love and support you gave me on this very special evening. I had the most fabulous time… it was incredibly surreal. I had to pinch myself several times just to make sure I wasn't dreaming! My goodness… how life can change on a dime!
Caroline
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