Greetings from Iowa!!!!

[asdjrocky]

Hit the ground running, made 80 phone calls today, and still more to go. The people here in Council Bluffs are just terrific, and tomorrow, we'll be knocking on some doors.

I'm very excited, because I just found out JRE will be here, that's right here at the office in CB to do an appearance on Jan 1 at, now get this, 10 pm. Can you believe how hard this guy is working?

Check in with me on this thread, ask any questions you have and I'll try to get answers for them. Taking lot's of pics! And doing my best to pull in Caucus goers.

[Nutmegger]

1. Glad to hear that you arrived in one piece!

I'm excited for you, and can't wait to hear any updates.

[asdjrocky]

2. And it's ccccold here.

[Nutmegger]

3. I bet!

Bundle up while you're canvassing! :)

I hope you meet John Edwards.

[Ninga]

4. Hey Rocky...let JRE know we will meet up with him in DC, Jan. 2009 !! Take care and stay warm!

I will be watching the caucus on C-Span and will look for you.

[Catchawave]

5. Yay Rocky !

Stay warm ! Isn't he doing a 36 hour marathon at that time? How lucky for you to be part of history :patriot:

[smokey nj]

6. Glad to hear you got there safe, rocky!

If JRE wins Iowa, I'm buying you dinner!
:yourock:

[frogmarch]

7. Wonderful, rocky!

Glad you arrived safely and are already in action. We're thinking of you!

Looking forward to hearing more from you!

[Beaverhausen]

8. With you helping out in Iowa, Edwards is sure to win!

So glad you are there working for the team! :yourock:

I saw Edwards speech at the Giggling Goat on C-Span this morning and I am more convinced than I have ever been that we need this man in the White House.

I also wish Elizabeth could be VP- I think she is the cat's meow!

[asdjrocky]

40. She is amazing.

I was so lucky to meet her and Cate.

Keep the faith, we're going to win this.

[waiting for hope]

9. Hey Rocky!

We are all so proud of you and thank you for what you are doing. I saw JRE on C-Span earlier and heard a Precinct Captain tell Edwards that everything he's hearing is assuring Edwards a big win in Iowa. One question - what color drapes for the Oval Office? And if he says Carolina Blue........;)

[Plucketeer]

10. And I second...

...what hope says! Man, you's da flint of this spear! We know you're gonna make some sparks to light John's way!

:kick:

[Two Americas]

11. thanks Rocky

Keep us posted.

[saltpoint]

12. asdjrocky, there you are in the Hawkeye State!

Damn, it has to be just great. Good for you.

A 10:00 p.m. chance to shake John Edwards' hand? Not bad at all.

I know you and the others there will work like dogs for The Carolinian, and I say thanks for that, but also have a sensational time.

Full speed ahead!

[asdjrocky]

13. Rockin' & Rollin!

100+ phone calls yesterday, knocking on doors today, and seeing JRE tomorrow night at 10pm, life does not get better than this.

I'll keep you guys posted!

[asdjrocky]

14. Hi everyone!

Happy and cold in Iowa everyone! Made calls today and did tons on canvasing, out in the Iowa cold. Got a couple of people to take yard signs, and talked to a lot, I mean a lot of Edwards Supporters.

People, I've never done this before, I predict a win in Iowa.

Believe it or not, it's New Years Eve, and no one here is leaving. These people don't stop.

[asdjrocky]

15. Oh yeah-

Happy New Years everyone. We're electing Edwards in 08!

[Diamonique]

16. Go get 'em rocky!

And a great big THANK YOU!!!

[waiting for hope]

17. Happy New Years Rocky!

Stay Warm!

[smokey nj]

18. Happy New Year rocky!!!

[frogmarch]

19. Happy '08, rocky

and to the rest of our group too!

[Plucketeer]

20. I'll second that!

Happy New Years to Rocky and all the other Edwards stalwarts here on DU!!! The wife and me will be spending a sedate New Years here at home. But by golly!!!! I WILL NOT BE SEDATE come Thursday, this week! I'm gonna do some HOOTIN' 'n HOLLERIN' ta beat the band!

[lisainmilo]

21. YAY!!!! Rocky....

I am so excited for you and THANK YOU for your hard work! :yourock:
Please keep us posted....I keep hearing good things from people on the ground but, gosh darn it.....I hate these dang polls!!!!
....We need a win!...... Bundle Up!

:grouphug:

[saracat]

22. Happy New Year Rocky! I am so proud of you!

[Cowpunk]

23. I'll be there tonight.

I have a question to ask of the next POTUS

[Cowpunk]

24. Advice: Don't call after 6pm

People here in the midwest get pissed. Actually, they're probably all pissed by now.

[IndyOp]

25. Welcome to DU cowpunk! Good luck getting your question answered tonight...

Come back and let us know what happened.

There is no way to keep from getting angry reactions from people you call -- it is just part of making the calls. When you make a connection with someone, though, it feels really good.

:hi:

[lisainmilo]

27. Yes, thats is true!

I got alot of that with the McCaskill campaign! It is a part of the campaign process.

[rodeodance]

26. hope it is warmer there--it is only 1 above here in WI

[asdjrocky]

28. Checking in folks!

Guess who interviewed Cate Edwards last night, and found out they have a family member who regularly checks in on DU?

[Plucketeer]

30. Now THAT'S

cool to hear, Rocky! Hope you're staying warm, pal! We're getting some very welcome rains here in the valley! Everything should be rinsed nice 'n clean for your triumphant return. :party:

[Beaverhausen]

31. Oh- you lucky dog you!!!

Is is Cate who checks in? Or my hero Elizabeth?

anyway it's good to know.

I am on pins and needles about tomorrow night!

[asdjrocky]

32. After the caucus is over....

I will be free to say. Right now, it must remain confidently.

Don't ya just love a hint of mystery.

[Beaverhausen]

33. .

:spank:

[asdjrocky]

35. Oh baby....

You know what I like.

Spank the bunny

[Nutmegger]

34. Hi asdjrocky!!!

That's great to know! Bring it on home for Edwards. We're working hard on New Hampshire here!

Edwards 2008!!!

[saltpoint]

36. O my god, Rocky. Warn those nice Edwards folks about that nasty site, DU.

It's just a bunch of leftwing socialists there! Those people are dangerous!

__________

Hey. Sounds like it's about as good as it gets in American politics. You've flown in from the West Coast and there you are in the prairie cold of Iowa.

Cate is a class act.

[asdjrocky]

39. Old Crusoe-

I am living the dream. You have no idea what it's like here. Haven't slept in more than 24 hours, and I'm not a bit tired. We call, we enter data, we walk in the cold, we knock on doors, we never stop.

I want everyone here to know, your support has meant the world to me, and I know it means the world to JRE, and the whole Edwards' family.

Keep the faith brother, we will prevail.

[DavidDvorkin]

29. Regarding his working hard

Wouldn't it be nice to have someone in the White House who worked hard at the job, instead of spending the time vacationing and goofing off?

[saltpoint]

37. But think of all that brush Dubya has cleared! It's hard work!

- - - -

David, you're absolutely right. A full day's toil is one of the key remedies for what's needed in the White House.

Edwards has that work ethic. A certain jabbering monkey currently at that address on Pennsylvania Ave. definitely doesn't.

Excellent point.

[smokey nj]

41. For Dubya, figuring which sock goes on which foot is hard work.

[JohnLocke]

38. Hey, hey

Thank you so much for all your hard work on the campaign! :)

Bring a lot of friends tomorrow! :yourock: