John Edwards / One America Meetup Group near Albion

“ I live in Maynard, Iowa, about 8 miles NE of Oelwein. I'm glad that Kerry chose John Edwards as his VP candidate. I'd like to see more local activity to get this ticket elected in November. ”

“ I am from small-town Iowa and have been thinking about supporting Edwards. I saw Sen. Edwards when he came to my hometown and I was hooked! I am a senior in high school and i play guitar in our local band "susto". ”

“ Brad & Sheila Gerndt; Sheila native of Ames, IA, Brad native to Milwuakee, WI & resident of Story County, IA since 1978 Son, 16; Daughter 14. Brad laid off accountant from VF Corp after 9.75yrs; Sheila unempl/Business www.dreamppl.com Want equality ”

“ I went to NC State and am a huge supporter of Sen. Edwards. He's the only guy who can beat bush, hands down. ”

“ I recently worked for JRE in the caucusin Jan. I live in northern Waterloo, and am retired. I hope to see many supporters of Sen.Edwards at the meeting on 4/27! ”

“ I am new to the waterloo area. I have moved here from Raytown, MO to organize for John Edwards. ”

“ I believe this is the most important presidential election of my lifetime. We MUST put the Kerry-Edwards team in the White House! ”

“ My name is John Olsen. I may be 33 yrs. old but I have always enjoyed getting young people interested in public service and political causes especially getting them registered and making sure they turn out to vote. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just took early retirement and want to try new things. ”

“ Active in a small group, Ames Citizens for Clean Energy, wanting to have a broader impact! ”

“ "John Kerry understands my life" appeared in the ad and is what I truly believe ”

“ I am sick about the outcome of last week's elections and am "worried about the next 4 years". I am a baby boomer who took early retirement after 34 years of teaching. Now, I do a great deal of volunteer work. ”

“ I am supporter of Edwards and I want to continue to rally the people to defeat bush this fall. Have a great day! ”

“ Indianola Iowa ”

“ My name is Brenda Kole. I don't know who I'm going to support yet, but I would like to meet others who are supporting Sen. Edwards. ”

“ I want local Buddhism Meetups because I think that it is an important step for those who are self-studying and who may not yet be comfortable at a temple. ”

“ My name is Susan and I live in Des Moines. I was having difficulty in the last Presidential election deciding who I was backing for President because I didn't care for any of them. Late one night I saw a program with John Edwards speaking in South ”

“ Hi, I'm a Edward's supporter from Corning in southwest Iowa. All the exitement from the caucuses are over but the election season is still very interesting. John's populist message really rings true with me. ”

“ Hi, I am a 100% disabled veteran. I spent almost 8 yrs as a combat medic in the US Army. I now volunteer my time helping process claims for other veterans so that they to receive the benefits they so deserve. I like what I see in John Edwards as a c ”

“ Hello Fellow Edwards Supporters!!! This is Matt Hobart coming to you from Iowa State University. I am currently serving as the Students for Edwards Secretary. Want to stay informed e-mail www.johnedwards2004@iast ate.edu ”

“ I'm Beth Junk. I have been help and run campaigns since 2000. I think John Edwards is one of the most intelligent and we would be very lucky to have him as our Next Presidents. I am willing to travel any where to help him with this campaign. ”

“ I met John Edwards for the first time in August 2003. Ever since I have been working to make his vision for America a reality. I am chair of the Tama County Democrats, chair of the 3rd District Democrats and Secretary of the Iowa Democratic Party. ”

“ retired miltary, retired Letter carrier, Union President, local business agent for 6 years, union activist for South Central as e-board member, voluntered on numerous campaigns and worked as Staff/Labor Liasion for John Edwards in 2004 campaign. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to become an active volunteer for the Democratic party. ”