IA-03: Primaries Matter: Boswell vs Progressive Fallon

AN EMAIL FROM DFA:

 
Last Tuesday, our Primaries Matter campaign delivered results and helped lead Donna Edwards to a resounding 24-point victory over Bush-Democrat Al Wynn in MD-04. Ed Fallon is the next DFA-List endorsement and he's taking on Bush-Democrat, Rep. Leonard Boswell in IA-03.Contribute $20.08 right now and support a Democrat with the backbone to stand up for progressive values.

http://www.actblue.com/...

Ed Fallon is a true progressive and he has a record of beating out-of-touch Democrats in Iowa. In 1992, he beat 10-year incumbent Gary Sherzan with 63% of the vote and became a State Representative. When the conservative party establishment tried to primary Ed out of the state legislature, Ed won again with 68% of the vote.

Now, with your help, Ed will beat Bush-Democrat Leonard Boswell. Here's a breakdown of some of the important differences between them.

The War in Iraq:
Ed Fallon opposed Bush's war from the start and believes we need a more diplomatic approach to foreign policy, not just in Iraq but throughout the Middle East

Leonard Boswell: Voted for the Iraq War and has continued to support additional funding with no timetable to bring the troops home

Campaign Funding:
Ed Fallon Has never accepted money from lobbyists
Leonard Boswell: Accepts donations from lobbyists

Spying on Americans:
Ed Fallon Opposes Bush's warrantless wiretapping of innocent Leonard Boswell: Americans voted for increased warrantless surveillance on the American people

The Climate Crisis:
Ed Fallon Supports a moratorium on new coal-fired power plants and has lead the fight against government handouts to big business in Iowa

Leonard Boswell: Voted to provide $14 billion in tax breaks and incentives for oil and gas companies and supports greater use of coal

No Child Left Behind
Ed Fallon Is against this unfunded, ineffective Bush-mandate, and will work to get it repealed

Leonard Boswell: Voted for it and did not fund it or attempt to repeal it

•  This race is very important

  Remember when we all said we would not forget which reps. voted to kill habeas corpus in 2006, as well as Bush's other disgraces?

  Well, here is a chance to prove that we didn't forget.

  by Castine on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 10:38:10 AM PDT

  •  This isn't the guy to support

    He opposed the election of Al Gore in 2000 and supported a fringe candidate.  'Nough said.  Boswell isn't great, but at least he's a Democrat.

    by oldskooldem on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 10:40:12 AM PDT

    •  He got better

      Besides, his policies define him as a solid liberal Democrat. Boswell has always been a DINO.

      by oldjohnbrown on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 10:47:42 AM PDT

    •  Ridiculous.

      by BlueThunder on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 11:22:13 AM PDT

•  I support Fallon 100%

  It is SO important to get rid of the bad democrats with better Democrats.

  About 15% of the elected Democrats in Washington are BAD.

  We have to get rid of every single one of them.

  by davefromqueens on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 10:38:14 AM PDT

•  Fallon is good people

  And I would love to see us rid of Leonard Boswell.

  The only question is how much is left for me to contribute after bills and Valentine's Day. ;-)

  by oldjohnbrown on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 10:38:33 AM PDT

•  You'd be amazed

  at how many Dems, even far too many here at DKos, will have no problem with pushing aside quality progressive Dems for those they like better (for whatever their own reason or agenda).  It's all about power, influence and money.

  I, on the other hand, will always support a progressive over a blue dog Dem.  Good luck to Fallon.

  by edwardssl on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 10:51:09 AM PDT

•  Go Ed!

  I've heard good things on the ground for this. A lot of Obama and Edwards people are pissed at Boswell and Fallon is running a good campaign. He also has a real shot.

  Lets do this!

  by Populista on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 10:57:25 AM PDT

•  In my mailbox

  I receive a shiny piece of campaign-style lit from Boswell touting his environmental record. WTF?
  It wasn't long ago that I sat down with some Sierra Club members talking about endorsements - maybe in '04 - and they couldn't even muster an endorsement for Boswell against a total right-wingnut opponent.
  Boswell is that un-green!
  Much love to Fallon! I see him all around Des Moines @ every progressive event.

  by wonky on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 10:59:14 AM PDT

•  When is the primary?

  Donna Edwards

  by miller415 on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 11:34:00 AM PDT

  •  June 6th...

    ... Ed needs money.  He's an amazing organizer, and it won't be wasted.  When Ed says $20 that you donate will go for stamps, then he means it.

    by IowaCubs on Fri Feb 15, 2008 at 07:09:06 AM PDT

•  I think Fallon's donations

  have tripled since I last gave, which was yesterday.

  He could still use more!

  donate to Ed Fallon

  by operculum on Thu Feb 14, 2008 at 11:47:46 AM PDT