Camapign Memo
December 31, 2007
Our Camapign Manger just shared this memo with us. Here it is for your review.
I think you’ll share my sentiment…SWEET!
From: Dave Contarino
To: Richardson Campaign Senior Staff
Subject: Iowa MomentumAs you know, we are well positioned for a big upset on caucus night. The biggest hurdle we will face in bringing our supporters home will be questions about viability on the ground. Here are the numbers we have confirmed to address this directly:
- Momentum! Every crowd down the stretch has been overflow and standing room only. In the last 24 hours, over 350 in Ames, 500 in Des Moines with voters lined up outside waiting for a chance to come inside to meet the Governor or have their pictures taken with him as he departs. In some cases, we are getting triple (Onawa and Carroll) the size being expected by local organizers. The Governor’s Des Moines speech was interrupted by raucous applause at least a dozen times, and I don’t know if I’ve seen a more excited crowd. When he finished his speech, the Governor walked into the crowd and was immediately swarmed by supporters. It took him more than twenty minutes to leave the event because there were so many people who wanted to talk to the Governor.
- We have over 2,000 organizers, staffers and volunteers across the state.
- On caucus night we’ll have over 1,500 precinct captains with over 90% of the state’s delegates covered.
- We have made well over half a million phone calls and knocked on more than 200,000 doors.
- We have already confirmed over 18,000 caucus supporters through pledge cards, phone confirmations and home door signups. We expect to reach 22,000 by caucus night. That number alone without any additional unidentified support will get us nearly 20% on caucus night based on previous turnout numbers.
- And we’re the confirmed second choice of at least 25% of the caucus goers.
- Our nightly calling is showing a surge. In some precincts, we see 25% of the undecideds breaking our way. We have been moving significant numbers of leaners from the Biden, Obama, Edwards and Clinton columns into our own. Our internal data shows that the Iraq message has been particularly successful in bringing voters to our side. So push it on caucus night! 2013 is far too long to wait for our troops to come home!
Quotes from the media:
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/NEWS/71230007/-1/iowap
William Petroski, Des Moines Register
“Democrat Bill Richardson always jokes he’s no rock star, but he got treated like one today as a boisterous crowd of about 400 people cheered, whistled and waved Richardson signs at a campaign rally in downtown Des Moines.”
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/politics_nation/2007/12/richmentum_1.html
Reid Wilson, Real Clear Politics
"If the big crowd on a frigid weekend afternoon — when most rational people are snuggly watching football games — is any indication, RichMentum may be the next buzz word of the 2008 campaign.”
Other stories:
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/502145.html
http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/501075.html?nav=5005
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/12/30/politics/horserace/entry3657586.shtml
Richardson Picks Up Newspaper Endorsement in NH
December 31, 2007
Promoted by Joaquin
Today the Conway Daily Sun came out and endorsed Governor Bill Richardson for the Democratic nomination for President. While it isn’t the Union Leader (the largest newspaper in the state), people in New Hampshire are starting to notice what I’ve known all along: Governor Bill Richardson is the best qualified candidate to lead our nation.
“Richardson has heavyweight credentials for a heavyweight job; Obama, Edwards and Clinton, by comparison, have barely found their way into the ring,” the paper wrote.
“A handful of years as senator for each of them simply does not stack up to Richardson’s powerful resume as a former congressman, energy secretary, U.N. ambassador, and now, governor of New Mexico.”
Richmentum is now spreading to all corners of Iowa and New Hampshire, thanks to Governor Richardson’ willingness to meet with people anywhere, anytime. Urban, suburban or rural, there’s no hand that Bill Richardson won’t shake and in state’s like Iowa and New Hampshire that practice pays dividends.
Ron Paul: an absolute faith . . .
December 31, 2007
“Ron Paul: an absolute faith in free markets and less government”
“The 10-term congressman from Texas has been a strict constitutionalist since he came into public life some 30 years ago.”
Christian Science Monitor, 1/02/08
BRAND NEW BIDEN VIDEO : “Get Up!”
December 31, 2007
Dec. 31: What a terrific way to end the year – with a brand new video from our friend, campaign supporter Ryan Fenton-Strauss. With background music by James Brown, this quick 41-sec. clip says it all: “Get Up And Caucus For Joe!”
“It’s not how many times you’re knocked down; it’s how quickly you get up…”
YEOW! Thank you to Shelby for the heads up on this video. SEND US YOUR COMMENTS.
BRAND NEW BIDEN VIDEO : “Get Up!”
December 31, 2007
Dec. 31: What a terrific way to end the year – with a brand new video from our friend, campaign supporter Ryan Fenton-Strauss. With background music by James Brown, this quick 41-sec. clip says it all: “Get Up And Caucus For Joe!”
“It’s not how many times you’re knocked down; it’s how quickly you get up…”
YEOW! Thank you to Shelby for the heads up on this video. SEND US YOUR COMMENTS.
Des Moines Register: “Biden Opens Himself Up To Questions From The Audience At Every Single Event”
December 31, 2007
Dec. 31: Iowans have noticed that Democrat Hillary Clinton has not been taking public questions from audiences during most of her final-push campaign rallies. After her 40-minute monologue ended shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday, Clinton immediately began to sign autographs & pose for photographs.
Iowa Falls resident Alene Rickels, 51, when asked her thoughts about the event, told a reporter, “Her speech was really good, but it would’ve been interesting to see how she reacted to questions. ” Clinton took no questions from audiences at any of her stops earlier Sunday, in Vinton, Traer and Cedar Falls. That message control raised eyebrows for other caucusgoers.
Lee Weber, 53, of Mason City caught Democrat Joe Biden at lunchtime Sunday, saw Democrat Christopher Dodd after supper, then hopped in the car to see Clinton in Iowa Falls. Of the three events, “Biden wins today,” said Weber, who teaches at a community college. “Excellent presentation. He took questions. And I’ve been impressed with his message for a long time.”
Biden opens himself up to questions from the audience every single event. Lately, he’s been shortening his stump speeches considerably to allow time for more questions from the audience.
Democrat Barack Obama of Illinois has taken questions at only 12 of his 24 rallies since Christmas. He rarely does press availabilities and will generally decline to answer reporters’ questions if they approach him while he is shaking hands. His staff, also, guards him quite closely to prevent media from asking him questions.
Read more of this news in The Des Moines Register HERE. SEND US YOUR COMMENTS.
Des Moines Register: “Biden Opens Himself Up To Questions From The Audience At Every Single Event”
December 31, 2007
Dec. 31: Iowans have noticed that Democrat Hillary Clinton has not been taking public questions from audiences during most of her final-push campaign rallies. After her 40-minute monologue ended shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday, Clinton immediately began to sign autographs & pose for photographs.
Iowa Falls resident Alene Rickels, 51, when asked her thoughts about the event, told a reporter, “Her speech was really good, but it would’ve been interesting to see how she reacted to questions. ” Clinton took no questions from audiences at any of her stops earlier Sunday, in Vinton, Traer and Cedar Falls. That message control raised eyebrows for other caucusgoers.
Lee Weber, 53, of Mason City caught Democrat Joe Biden at lunchtime Sunday, saw Democrat Christopher Dodd after supper, then hopped in the car to see Clinton in Iowa Falls. Of the three events, “Biden wins today,” said Weber, who teaches at a community college. “Excellent presentation. He took questions. And I’ve been impressed with his message for a long time.”
Biden opens himself up to questions from the audience every single event. Lately, he’s been shortening his stump speeches considerably to allow time for more questions from the audience.
Democrat Barack Obama of Illinois has taken questions at only 12 of his 24 rallies since Christmas. He rarely does press availabilities and will generally decline to answer reporters’ questions if they approach him while he is shaking hands. His staff, also, guards him quite closely to prevent media from asking him questions.
Read more of this news in The Des Moines Register HERE. SEND US YOUR COMMENTS.
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