Willie Nelson Promotes Dennis (please circulate)

[dpbrown]

WILLIE ON THE AIR
Willie Nelson's radio ads supporting Dennis for President will air this week in Iowa. Besides endorsing the candidate, the ads also advertise Willie's Labor Day benefit concert in Des Moines. The radio spots are running on a number of Iowa stations, will expand to more stations in Iowa and then to other states.

You can listen to the ads on our Willie Nelson page:
http://kucinich.us/willienelson.htm If you go that page, you can make an online donation to help us increase the number of stations that air these ads. Send any Willie fan you know to that page.

DEAN SAYS: "I'M NOT YOUR GUY"
Again distancing himself from a progressive agenda, Howard Dean was quoted on healthcare reform in today's New York Times: "My plan is not reform -- if you want to totally change the healthcare system, I'm not your guy." Dean advocates incremental changes that leave insurance giants in the center of healthcare.

By contrast, Kucinich supports a commonsense plan of national health insurance for all -- a proven success in industrial democracies far less wealthy than our country. Kucinich says that only by eliminating the waste, bureaucracy and profiteering of insurance companies, can everyone be covered -- a sentiment echoed by Physicians for a National Health Program.

Incremental change over the years has left 40 million Americans uninsured and millions more underinsured -- a failed approach, says legendary public health physician and Kucinich endorser Quentin Young: "You can't leap an abyss in 2 jumps." For more on the Kucinich plan:
http://www.kucinich.us/issues/issue_universalhealth.htm

KUCINICH ON THE AIR
Congressman Kucinich's speech at the recent event hosted by Sen. Tom Harkin in Iowa will air on C-SPAN this coming Sunday night, as part of "Road to the White House." It's scheduled for 6:30pm and 9:30pm Eastern and Pacific. Check local listings. Spread the word.

Tomorrow, he will discuss issues of war, peace, economic justice and sustainability at California's Commonwealth Club, a speech that will be heard on public radio stations in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to
http://www.kucinich.us.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
After President Bush's news conference, Kucinich commented: "The President failed to reestablish the credibility of his Administration. At this moment of crisis, while the lives of America's sons and daughters are on the line in Iraq, the American public deserves the truth, not spin."

PLEASE FORWARD this email to your friends, even the few who are not Willie Nelson fans.

[cherryperry]

1. Thank you!

I am not a Willie Nelson fan, but there are a lot of those who this might just influence! I will definitely pass this on.

[revcarol]

2. The heartland has been sooooo devastated by industries going

overseas,

---by agri-business taking over, driving farmers out of business and tying them to no-profit contracts,

---by general corporate deviant behavior, that Dennis's programs should really RING A BELL THERE!!

And here too: 25% unemployment, devastation of the environment pushed down our throats...

And everywhere, DK's message RESONATES!!

[mmm]

3. You said it : Everywhere his message RESONATES

I am working to get that message out

[cosmicdot]

4. other Kucinich schedule events .....

:dem:

Thursday, July 31

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
San Francisco, California
Waking Up America
A Breakfast Celebration of Democracy
Greens Restaurant
Fort Mason, Building A
Buchanan and Marina Streets
RSVP - 415-455-9502 or email [e-mail]
$50 - $1,000
Details | Directions

11:15 a.m., Check-in 12:00 p.m., Program
San Francisco, California
The Coming Transformation
Dennis Kucinich speaks at the Commonwealth Club
Club Office - 595 Market St, 2nd floor, San Francisco
$6 for Members, $12 for Non-members
SOLD OUT
Details | Directions


Friday, August 1

6:00 p.m. CST
Omaha, Nebraska
Forum on the Proposed New Mini-Nukes
Downtown Omaha, Kiewit Conference Center, 1313 Farnam
Admission: Free, open to the public
Parking Street parking only. It's free after 5, but people will need to
allow a little extra time to park
Contact: Frances Mendenhall, 402-578-7012


Saturday, August 2

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST
La Canada, California
Reception
Host: Dr. Roberto Zarate
$100 RSVP [phone]

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PST
Sherman Oaks, California
Reception
Hosts: Julie Cobb, James Cromwell, and Hector Elizondo
$250 - $2000 RSVP [phone]

7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST
Brentwood, California
Conversation with Democratic Presidential Candidate
Congressman Dennis Kucinich
Host: Banyan Forum
Tickets: $100 ea. Or $150 a couple
RSVP: [e-mail]


Sunday, August 3

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Long Beach, California
Reception
Host: Ken and Dottie Reiner
Tickets $100 RSVP: 310-664-1142

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST
Santa Ana, California
Orange County Kick-Off Rally and Reception
The Old Historic Santa Ana Courthouse
(Dennis arrives at 2:00 p.m.
He will be introduced by Congressperson Loretta Sanchez.)
Reception with Dennis at 3:00, $50
RSVP to Greg Gilbert [phone]
download the flyer in .pdf format

Monday, August 4

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. PST
Southern California
League of Conservation Voters (Board)
(invitation only)

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon PST
Southern California
Women For (Steering Committee)
(invitation only)

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST
Los Angeles, California
Open forum with Congressman Kucinich
Animal Rights '03 Conference
Westin Hotel at LAX at 5400 West Century Blvd.
Vegan lunch for purchase if you choose.
Free event. Everyone welcome.
:kick:
I wouldn't mind making this one, although a small road trip involved
5:00 p.m. PST
San Diego, California
Rally at the Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Coop
Environmentalists, organic food consumers, and vegetarians celebrate legislation that Dennis Kucinich has introduced into the U.S. Congress to halt the spread of genetically modified food.
More Info: [phone]

7:00 p.m. PST
San Diego, California
Dennis Kucinich In San Diego
Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center
Performing Arts Theater, in the college area
6611 University Ave. Parking entrance is on Aragon Ave.
open to the public

Tuesday, August 5

12:00 p.m.
Aurora, Illinois
Fundraiser Luncheon
Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union Banquet Hall, Local 501
1295 Butterfield Road
Tickets $35

[dpbrown]

5. A bunch of people are going to go from Minnesota to Iowa

People are going to Iowa to attend Willie Nelson's concert for Dennis. There aren't too many particulars yet, but it's coming together.

Check the Minnesota for Kucinich website often for details.

Be a menace for Dennis!

Dan Brown
Saint Paul, Minnesota

[blm]

7. Heheh...

do it now before winter sets in. ;))))

I'll bet you have a blast and feel great afterwards.

[LWolf]

6. DK on the radio in NH tomorrow:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=106&topic_id=970&mesg_id=970

He will be interviewed by Marianne Williamson.

Listen in!

[JohnKleeb]

8. Its so hard to explain to people why we support Dennis

and its not just issues I have others too the man has a great work ethic in my opinion he makes all the votes he can. It would be interesting if Harkin endorsed him I like Harkin and I think he as a liberal and fellow midwesterner could probably see DK has the right stuff.

[LWolf]

9. Hi, JK!

:hi:

It's not hard when we just let Dennis speak for himself. His own words win more people over ever day.

He is truly the most thoughtful politician I've ever encountered. When he speaks, it isn't soundbites, it isn't rhetoric, he speaks from the heart. And he backs it up. He does his homework, and he knows what he is talking about. I think we all tend to put more trust in those who speak from the heart and mind, and not from a manipulative place. After GWB, we need someone we can count on. We need to know that if he says it, he means it, and he will be working for what he says.