2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Biden Names Key Granite State Communications Staff

BIDEN NAMES KEY GRANITE STATE COMMUNICATIONS STAFF
Evan Carlson Named New Hampshire Press Secretary

Wilmington, DE: The Biden for President Campaign today announced that Evan Carlson, former press secretary for the State’s Democratic Party, will join the team as New Hampshire Press Secretary.

“We are thrilled that Evan is joining our team in New Hampshire,” said Luis Navarro, Biden for President Campaign Manager.  “He will be an incredible asset to our Granite State operation.”

This announcement follows the hiring of Heidi Mitchell, former New Hampshire State House Democratic Caucus Director, as the campaign’s Deputy State Director in New Hampshire and comes prior to the next Democratic Presidential Debate at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire on June 3. 

Biden Campaign Launches Iowa Website

BIDEN CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES IOWA WEBSITE
Site Features New Memorial Day Web Ad Calling on the President to Make Life Saving Mine Resistant Vehicles a National Priority

Wilmington, DE: The Biden for President Campaign today launched a new section of its website, www.joebiden.com/iowa, dedicated to the campaign’s organization and efforts in the Hawkeye State.  The “Iowa for Biden” section provides state-specific campaign updates including news, schedules and information on the campaign’s field activities.   

Biden is on day-two of a six-day campaign swing through Iowa.  Today, he will also make stops in Iowa City where he will speak at the Johnson County Democratic Party Family Picnic and in Clinton, Iowa where he will hold an Iraq Town Hall Meeting.  During the six-day swing, he will also make stops in Waterloo, Maquoketa, Dubuque, Indianola, Des Moines, Emmetsburg, Fort Dodge, Cedar Falls and Vinton.

To visit the new ‘Iowa for Biden’ website and view the web ad ‘Home,’ go to: www.joebiden.com/iowa.

Biden Campaign Announces New Hampshire Deputy State Director

BIDEN CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPUTY STATE DIRECTOR 
Former State House Democratic Caucus Director Joins Biden Team

Wilmington, DE – The Biden for President Campaign today announced that Heidi Mitchell, former State House Democratic Caucus Director, will join the campaign as New Hampshire Deputy State Director.

During the campaigns of 2004, Mitchell worked on Sen. John Edwards’ 2004 Presidential Primary Campaign and coordinated volunteers during the State Party’s GOTV efforts for the General Election.

“Heidi’s arrival is representative of the momentum that our organization is building in the Granite State,” said Luis Navarro, Biden’s Campaign Manager.  “She understands the centrality of New Hampshire in the presidential nomination process, and I am confident that she will prove to be an invaluable member of our team in the months to come.”

Biden Receives Endorsements Of Key Scott County Officials

BIDEN RECEIVES ENDORSEMENTS OF KEY SCOTT COUNTY OFFICIALS
Legislators and Officials Will Announce Support in Davenport

Wilmington, DE – Sen. Joe Biden today will receive the endorsements of several key Scott County lawmakers and officials at an event in Davenport.  The prominent leaders announcing their support of Biden this evening include: State Senator Joe Seng, State Representative Jim Lykam, Scott County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Hancock and Scott County Board of Supervisors Member Roxanne Moritz.

"I am delighted to receive the support of these key leaders from Scott County," said Sen. Joe Biden.  “Each of them will play an important role in taking our message of rebuilding America’s middle class and offering a real plan for Iraq into the living rooms of voters here in Scott County and the state.”

“We have problems domestically.  He wants to address them and he wants to get us out of Iraq,” said State Sen. Joe Seng. “I like his sincerity.  I really feel he means what he’s saying and really wants to do what he says.”

Jim Lykam, who is in his fourth term representing Davenport in the Iowa State House said, “I feel that Joe Biden is the one who can lead us in these dangerous times.  Joe has a plan to get those troops home and that’s why I believe in him.” 

Roxanna Moritz, a member of the Scott County Board of Supervisors and former Alderman in Davenport said, “We need leadership.  Someone who can step into the office immediately, have a presence and have those foreign relationships that Senator Biden offers.  We’re looking for true change and hope and I think Senator Biden represents that.” 

Joe Biden Announces At Debate That Education Should Be A Major Priority

BIDEN:  WE MUST FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE THE WAY WE EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN GLOBAL ECONOMY

Orangeburg, SC (April 26, 2007) – U.S. Senator Joe Biden announced tonight that education should be a major priority in this election.   

When asked at the Democratic Presidential Debate in South Carolina tonight how the U.S. will compete in a global economy when we have the least number of young people going for advanced degrees in science and engineering, Sen. Biden, the only candidate to address education issues tonight, said:  "Change the fundamental way we educate children.  There are two things everyone knows: the smaller the class size, the better the outcome and the better the teacher, the better the outcome."   

In coming months Sen. Joe Biden will tour the country meeting with teachers and parents and discussing his education priorities:   increasing flexibility in evaluating students; paying teachers more; providing incentives to lure talented teachers to low-performing schools and attract the brightest minds to the profession, and providing every parent with the option of sending their child to preschool and at least two years of post-high school training or college.

Joe Biden Announces Endorsements in Iowa

Joe Biden Announces Endorsements in Iowa
Names New Support Following Three-Day Trip to the State

Des Moines, IA – On the heels of a three-day campaign trip to Iowa, the Biden for President Campaign announced today the endorsements of several prominent Democratic Party leaders, activists and other community leaders from throughout the state.

“I am honored to have the support of individuals like these who also believe that this race is about restoring America’s place in the world and rebuilding our middle class,” said Biden. “Together, we will continue to take this message into the living rooms of voters here in Iowa and across the country.”

Former State Representative Rick Dickinson and his wife Rae Ann of Dubuque said this of their decision to endorse Biden, “We support Senator Biden because we trust him with our children’s future. In a field of strong candidates, he stands out because he doesn’t pander by telling us what we want to hear. Rather, he tells us what we must know. The truth.”

“The key issue in the 2008 Presidential Election is restoring America’s integrity throughout the world,” said Sioux City public defender Michael O’Brien. “Senator Biden is the most qualified candidate, from either party, to accomplish that goal.”

Last week, Biden named seasoned political operative, Bill Romjue, as his Iowa State Director and released the names of initial state steering committee members.

Joe Biden Des Moines Iowa Photo

Biden Campaign Announces Early Iowa Organization

Biden Campaign Announces Early Iowa Organization
Veteran Iowa Organizer Will Lead Grassroots Effort

Wilmington, DE - The Biden for President Campaign today announced that Bill Romjue, veteran Iowa organizer, will serve as Iowa State Director and named early members of the campaign’s statewide steering committee including several current and former elected officials, a former director of the State Party and key activists.

Early members of the Iowa Biden for President Steering Committee include: 

Polk County Treasurer Mary Maloney
Scott County Supervisor Roxanna Moritz
Dubuque County Auditor Denise Dolan
Former State Senator Tony Bisignano
Former Iowa Democratic Party E.D. Judy McCoy Davis
Former Democratic Congressional Nominee David O'Brien
Dubuque Party Activist Teri Goodmann
Dubuque Party Activist John Goodmann
Waterloo Party Activist Gary Kroeger
Waterloo Party Activist Steve Schmidt

“I am honored that each and every one of these individuals has joined our effort,” said Biden.  “Together, we will take our message of the need for a change in direction in American foreign policy and a renewed focus on the hopes and needs of our forgotten middle class across the state and country.”

“I am thrilled that Bill has joined our team and will lead our efforts in the ever-important state of Iowa,” said Luis Navarro, Biden’s Campaign Manager.  “He will be an incredible asset as we continue to build our organization in the state.  His experience and knowledge of the caucus process is unparalleled.”

Biden Issues Statement On Elizabeth Edwards

BIDEN ISSUES STATEMENT ON ELIZABETH EDWARDS

Wilmington, DE - U.S. Senator Joe Biden issued the following statement today:

“I am truly sorry to learn that Elizabeth Edwards has had a recurrence of her cancer. However, I am pleased to hear that Elizabeth and John are optimistic and moving forward. Elizabeth, John and their children are in our thoughts and prayers.”

Biden Campaign Announces Key Endorsements In South Carolina

BIDEN CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES KEY ENDORSEMENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

(Wilmington, DE) - The Biden Campaign today announced the endorsements of several prominent former and current elected officials, leading members of law enforcement and key business leaders from throughout the state of South Carolina.

"These endorsements illustrate the depth and breadth of support that our campaign has received across the state of South Carolina," said Valerie Biden Owens, National Chairwoman of the Biden Campaign.  "As most everyone acknowledges, the Democratic nominee will likely be decided by the four early voting states.  To have this level of early support in this state puts us in a great position to win."

The endorsements announced today are in addition to those of Senator Gerald Malloy and Representative Jerry Govan, prominent members of the South Carolina State Legislature and Legislative Black Caucus, who joined Biden on the campaign trail during his two-day trip to the state where they also officially announced their endorsements of him.

"As Senator Malloy said yesterday, Joe Biden is the "real deal." said Biden Owens. "The more people see him out on the campaign trail - the more obvious that will become."