Edwards on Top in Iowa

John Edwards has again emerged as the leader in Iowa, a position he has occupied consistently all year. In May, Hillary Clinton briefly edged Edwards out of the lead in this important, early state, but in a poll published today, Edwards has regained the lead, while Clinton and Obama have slipped. On the Republican side, Romney is in the lead.

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More on Ellis Endorsing Obama

I have just one question about this. How does someone with the political experience of Ellis not know that a call with a candidate like Obama is closed to the press?


From the Telegraph:

ELLIS FOR OBAMA
Mayor Jack Ellis invited the media to listen to his telephone call with Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, only to find out from Obama's people that the call was supposed to be closed to the media.
So the media waited patiently as Ellis said little on his end of the conversation with the Democratic presidential candidate, which lasted about 15 minutes.
Once the call was completed, Ellis was glowing in his endorsement of Obama.
"He wants to compete in Georgia, and he wants to compete throughout the country," Ellis said. "He wants to compete for every vote. He's trying to get as many as he can."
Ellis worked on the Rev. Jesse Jackson's campaign in 1988 and said he would volunteer to help Obama's when he had time. Once his term is over, Ellis said he would join the Obama campaign officially "if they asked me to join."
He added that he had other options he was considering once his term is over in December.
Ellis bristled at the notion of calling Obama an "African-American candidate," pointing out that Obama's mother is white.
"He's no more African-American than he is Caucasian," Ellis said. "He understands both worlds. ... I don't think (race) is a factor at all."
Ellis said he is endorsing Obama because he believes him to be the most qualified candidate.
"(I support) his position on the war," Ellis said. "He speaks to what many mayors worry about. He brings experience working at the grassroots level. ... What he stands for on urban issues, foreign policy, urban agenda - we haven't had that since Bill Clinton was in office."

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Michelle Obama is Coming to Atlanta

Atlanta continues to be a hub for political fundraising. Michelle Obama, wife of Barak, will be having a fundraiser in Atlanta on June 6th. The VIP reception (for $1000.00 contribution) is at noon and the luncheon ($250/ticket, $2500.00/table) is at 12:30 pm. the location is TBD. RSVP details to follow as well.

Update: To RSVP for the event, please contact Caroline Adelman at adelmanfamily@mindspring.com.

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Obama in Atlanta

I hear that Obama is organizing a student rally in Atlanta on Saturday, April 14th. Anyone have details?

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The Candidates Are Coming. The Candidates Are Coming!

OBAMA is on his way to Georgia!

Thanks to Jenna for the following:

Here's the information for the Obama event:

You are cordially invited to an
ATLANTA AREA KICK-OFF

For

SENATOR BARACK OBAMA

For a reception benefiting

Obama for America
Monday, March 26, 2007 Location TBD
5:30 p.m. VIP Reception Atlanta, GA 6:30 p.m. Kick-Off
VIP Reception: $2,300 per ticket
Kick-Off Reception: $500 per ticket
For more information please contact

Jenny Cizner at 202-277-9583 or jcizner@barackobama.com
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If you have written $2,300 before this event and want to attend, please contact Jenny at mailto:jcizner@barackobama.%20com

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