Gov. Howard Dean to visit eastern Idaho

Friday, August 3, 2007

Contact: Chuck Oxley (208) 871-4976 (office)

BOISE, Idaho -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will visit Pocatello on Aug. 8th as part of the DNC's 50 state strategy to compete in every state. Dean will join and address local Democrats at an Idaho Democratic Party Picnic at Bonneville Park (next to Holt Arena) at 12:30 p.m.

"Gov. Dean will rally Democrats to continue organizing in their communities, and discuss the Democratic Party's values of fairness, toughness, and fiscal responsibility," said Idaho Democratic Party Chairman Richard Stallings.

With the help of the DNC's State Partnership Program, the Idaho Democratic Party has brought on board three full-time professional staffers -- two regional organizers and one communications director. Those hires have translated into healthier Democratic organizations in all 44 Idaho counties with continuing outreach throughout the election cycle -- not just in election years.

“The effort has added a level of energy unseen in the Idaho Democratic Party since the Andrus Administration,” Stallings said.

Gov. Dean will be present at three Idaho events on Aug. 8. The first is a reception at the home of hosts Mark & Eva Nye. It is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at a cost of $125 per person or $225 per couple. The address is 173 South 15th Avenue Pocatello. Please RSVP to (208) 336-1815 or by email at deanevent@idaho-democrats.org

The second appearance will be at the 4th Annual Richard Stallings Event Picnic and Rally, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The location is Bonneville Park (next to ISU's Holt Arena). The price of admission includes a BBQ lunch buffet and is $20 for singles, $50 for families

(Those attending the reception pay no additional charge to attend the picnic and rally)