To: coug who wrote (975 ) 2/28/2004 8:22:50 PM From: Ann Corrigan Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1381 Debate tomorrow at 11AM EST....followed by Edwards as guest on CNN with Wolf Blitzer. Edwards is gaining momentum--from campaign website: Deaniacs Continue Moving To Edwards Saturday February 28, @06:43PM Posted by Raleigh HQ Top Dean organizers and coordinators from key primary states across the country joined with Senator John Edwards today to fight for real change in the upcoming election. In a conference call this afternoon, Edwards spoke with and took questions from over one hundred key Dean supporters in New York, Louisiana, California, Washington, DC, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Rhode Island, and other key states with upcoming primaries. The call included undecided members of the Dean movement as well as backers who are actively helping Senator Edwards. After the call, Edwards for President campaign manager Nick Baldick and several of the Dean supporters working with the Edwards campaign spoke with reporters to discuss their effort. “Now is the time for the supporters of Governor Dean to show that we do, indeed, have the power to change things,” said Dean New York Press Secretary Eric Schmeltzer. “I am here because I still think we have a chance to take our country back. We think John Edwards gives us the best chance to do that and is the candidate we believe is most closely aligned with the principles Governor Dean articulated in his campaign.” Joining Schmeltzer and Edwards for President Campaign Manager Nick Baldick were: GenerationDean co-founder Ryan Beam MD State Delegate Charlie Barkley TX Dean coordinator and National Director of Hispanic Outreach Andres Gonzales OH Dean Coordinator Steve Chaffin MN Dean State Director Laura Nevitt Let's continue giving a warm welcome to supporters of Howard Dean who are joining our cause! Join the Discussion! Read & Post Comments (333 Comments) NY Deaniacs Endorse Senator Edwards Saturday February 28, @04:43PM Posted by Raleigh HQ Standing in front of the statue of George Washington in Union Square Park today, a group of former supporters of Gov. Howard Dean endorsed the presidential campaign of Sen. John Edwards. The Edwards campaign has aggressively stepped up its grassroots outreach to Dean supporters in recent days, leading to today’s endorsement. Speaking for the large group of former Dean volunteers, grassroots organizers and campaign staff, former Dean NY Deputy State Director Eric Schmeltzer said, “Now is the time for the supporters of Governor Dean to show that we do, indeed, have the power to change things. I am here because I still think we have a chance to take our country back. We think John Edwards gives us the best chance to do that and is the candidate we believe is most closely aligned with the principles Governor Dean articulated in his campaign.” Media Appearance: Be sure to check out Senator Edwards on Wolf Blitzer's Late Edition tomorrow following the debate. Check your local listings.