Seniors for America Endorses 3 DFIA Candidates
by Howard Vicini, Seniors for America

Seniors for America began as Seniors for Dean in July, 2003, with the name transition after Gov. Dean dropped out of the Presidential race. We continue to honor his challenge to Take Back America through outreach projects designed to keep Seniors and Elders engaged in the political process.
 
Our primary mission is to empower Senior Outreach coordinators of all ages who use the Internet with tools to reach across the digital divide to non-digital Seniors and Elders in their communities. Currently our 605 outreach coordinators and letter-writers span the ages of 13 to 93.
 
Our letter-writers, in cooperation with our friends at Kerry's Wes Wing, the Rossmoor Dem Club and the Marin United Democratic Campaign, have written more than 17,000 letters to Seniors in battleground States in support of the Kerry-Edwards ticket since the Democratic Convention.
 
We recently launched an online Activities Center for letter-writing, phone-banking and canvassing in support of Kerry-Edwards, as well as a slate of 29 Congressional, State, and Local candidates who we have endorsed in 2004 races.

Seniors for America is proud to endorse:


Kevin Powell, County Auditor, Clayton County

Kevin Powell: In selecting Kevin Powell for endorsement, our members noted his commitment to upholding the highest standards of voting integrity in the enforcement of HAVA. They also noted his commitment to fiscal responsibility and timely reporting for the County.
 
We believe Kevin Powell's deep roots in his community and his support from Iowa progressives are clear signs of his readiness to serve the interests of his constituents.
 

Sally Vitamvas, Iowa House, District 98 (Southwest Iowa)

Sally Vitamvas: In selecting Sally Vitamvas for endorsement, our members noted her ability to recognize the needs of her community and her commitment to get the job done. Her track record as a civic leader stands as a testament to ability to tackle complex issues like improving health care and increasing renewable energy alternatives.

We believe that Sally Vitamvas will keep her campaign promises and improve the quality of life of her constituents.


John Drury, Iowa State Senate, District 6 (North Iowa)

John Drury: In selecting John Drury for endorsement, our members noted his commitment to put the interests of public education over private education. They also relied on his commitment to the environment, including support for giving back control to Counties on the siting of large scale hog confinements.
 
We believe John Drury's experience as Mayor of Swaledale, IA, and his support from progressive leadership groups and organized labor, are clear signs of his readiness to serve the interests of his constituents.

 
The Seniors for America candidate endorsements are posted at:

http://www.seniorsforamerica.com/?q=node/view/3786