A message from:

    The Vic Rawl Campaign

   and Jane Dyer Campaign: 

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Vic Rawl in Aiken for 3 days in April!

Vic Rawl is bringing his campaign for the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Jim “Waterloo” DeMint for South Carolina’s seat in the U.S. Senate to Aiken for a three day campaign residency from Tuesday, April 27th. to Thursday the 29th.

Rawl and his campaign staff plan to connect with the Aiken community, share ideas and learn about how people in the region are coping with the consequences of a government gridlocked by the “no to everything" tactics of incumbent Senator Jim DeMint.  Rawl hopes to build on his 40 years of experience in all three branches of government as a judge, legislator, prosecutor, military officer and county council member by learning from the people of the Aiken region. 

Full information on the campaign can be found at www.vicrawl.com.

From Tuesday to Thursday, the campaign will locate its mobile, internet-connected Headquarters in Aiken, meeting voters, talking to the media, raising funds and organizing volunteers to help elect Rawl to be “Our New Senator” in November.  The principal contact for the Aiken campaign residency is Teresa Harper of the Aiken Co. Democratic Party (803) 642-4871.

Throughout the week Rawl will visit with local civic and community organizations in and around Aiken.

Rawl will be available for media interviews and recording starting Tuesday morning.  Any newspaper, outlet or broadcaster wanting to meet with the candidate can contact Jerry Sundt at 803-641-0931 or norsemick@aol.com.  Media can also contact the campaign directly at (843) 906-2533 or Info@VicRawl.com.  Interviews can also be arranged with Rawl prior to his arrival.

On Tuesday evening, Rawl will participate in a poolside social fundraiser at the home of Teresa Harper from 6 to 8 pm.  Interested individuals can register for this event at http://www.actblue.com/page/poolsidevic on Act Blue or contact the campaign to RSVP.

Interested in volunteering?  On Wednesday evening, Walter Ludwig, campaign director for Vic Rawl for US Senate, will meet with you.   For details, call (843) 906-2533  or email Info@VicRawl.com.

On Thursday from 9 to 10 am, Rawl will participate in a morning coffee book discussion about Naomi Klein's The Shock Doctrine.  The discussion will focus on Part 2, The First Test Birth Pangs, pp. 89-160 in the paperback edition.  The challenging and controversial ideas in the book should provoke lively discussion.   Seating is limited and you must RSVP to (843) 906-2533  or Info@VicRawl.com to get reservations and location information.

The campaign residency will end with a fundraiser rally in downtown Aiken at the Municipal Building at 215 The Alley on Thursday night from 7 to 8:30 pm.  There is a minimum donation of $20.10.  To register and donate in advance online go to http://www.actblue.com/page/aikenvictory on Act Blue or call the campaign office.  Tickets at the door will be available for a minimum donation of $25.  The event will feature food, entertainment, speeches and an opportunity to get to know Vic Rawl, our new Senator.

Jane Dyer Campaign

As you may already know, the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention is this weekend!  The Jane Dyer team will be out with a team of volunteers to show everyone that we are in this race to win!

We need your help. If you are planning on attending the convention, or are interested in meeting us in Columbia to show your support for Jane, let me know. I have a schedule of events for which we will need volunteers.

Contact me if you are interested! It will be a great time, and the more the merrier! 
nadia@janedyerforcongress.com

PHONE BANKING
Last week we made hundreds of phone calls to women in district, asking them for their public support. Volunteers are continuing to make calls from their homes and we are looking for more volunteers to keep up the great momentum! Contact me if you are able to make calls from your home! I have the lists ready to send out!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Writing letters to the editor is a great way to show your support for Jane, and spread the word! If you would like to write a letter let me know! I have helpful hints on how to get published!

CANVASSING
The primary is June 8—we need  your help to knock on doors and encourage people to vote for Jane! We will be holding canvasses every weekend starting in May so let us know if you would like to join a canvass in your neighborhood or county. Please contact Nadia if you are interested- nadia@janedyerforcongress.com

HOUSE PARTIES
Check out the photos of recent events on Jane’s website. If you’re interested in holding your own neighborhood event, please contact Jon Broyhill at jon@skybluestrategies.com

Thanks!

Jane Dyer for Congress

                       State Party News LINK

                    April 23, 2010

Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Columbia, SC -- LINK

                     April 24, 2010

State Democratic Convention   -- LINK

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