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Post by Jackal on Apr 20, 2008 15:07:41 GMT -5
(All campaign actions go here. Make sure you specify which state you are campaigning in)
Sen. Mitchell Burton[/SIZE] (D-CO)
Funds: $2,000,000 +$75,000 Fundraiser +$1,000 -$10,000 (SNAD - IA, NH, NV, SC) -$350,000 (TVAD - IA) -$350,000 (TVAD - IA) -$50,000 (RAD - NV) -$350,000 (TVAD- NH) Burton Campaign Staff Iowa - 25 South Carolina - 25 New Hampshire - 25 Michigan - 25 Florida - 25
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Post by Jackal on Apr 20, 2008 15:07:55 GMT -5
Campaign Has Not Yet Begun
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Post by Jackal on Apr 20, 2008 21:03:48 GMT -5
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 21, 2008 15:04:46 GMT -5
State Paper Ad $40,000 The Burton Campaign bought ads in the state newspapers of Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina. They desrcibe Mitchell Burton and his positions on issues, highlighting his moderatism and the fact he was able to be elected in a Republican state. Here are his positions: Iraq We need to get out within 2 years.
Health Care Repeal the rich tax cuts, use money to pay for universal health care as well as cleaning up waste and corruption in the system
Gun Control Allow people to buy handguns, but restrict automatic weapon sales.
Gay Marriage Allow civil unions but no marriage
Abortion If the mothers life is in danger, the victim of rape or incest, under 18, otherwise no.
---------------------------------- -$10,000 Only charging you as though it's one, since I did that accidentally with the Republicans. From now on the cost will be per state as you have it.
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 21, 2008 15:05:02 GMT -5
Whistlestop tour of Iowa. Taking a train from Des Moines, to Iowa City, to Dubuque to Waterloo, Burton has given his Get to know Me and My Positions Stump Speech, here is the text
"People of Iowa, I come before you to ask for your support in electing me President. Government should serve the people, not the people the government. The Government has a duty to help people in need, the Republicans fail to understand this. They fail to understand much, they have a War in Iraq, tax cuts for the Richest Few, denied HealthCare to those who need it and the list goes on. Government should help the people, be accountable and be transparent! To help this, this is my Pledge to America. I pledge to have Government Accountability, I pledge to do all possible to ensure that your children get the education they deserve. I pledge to keep Social Security so you can retire and enjoy the fruits of your labor. I pledge to get our troops out of an illegal war! I pledge that I will do all in my power to ensure that your right to love whoever you choose is not infringed upon! I challenge my Democratic Opponents to make the same pledge. I am a Moderate people, I am not extremist, extremists on both sides sicken me greatly. I promise to unite the country, for many issues facing our nation are not Republican Issues, nor Democratic Issues but American Issues, George Bush, has stated that to not support him is to be unpatriotic. Is that so? -crowd shouts NO- No, it is not so for to oppose the government when it is wrong is not unpatriotic, rather the opposite. When you go to Caucus on January 3rd, please vote for me, the man with Solutions for America."
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 21, 2008 15:05:28 GMT -5
The campaign staff in Nevada, South Carolina, Iowa and New Hampshire are to go Door-To Door handing out pamphlets that describe Mitchell Burton as he really is. A moderate, willing to work with both sides to get the job done, and outline his positions on major issues. Also, buttons and lawn signs are to be made up with the slogan "Mitchell Burton, Solutions for America"
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 21, 2008 15:17:28 GMT -5
Burton gives policy speech on the Iraq War outside the National Guard Armory in Sioux Falls! Here is the transcript!
"Thank you for allowing me to be here today, it is an honor and a privilege, I would like to thank the man who made this happen, my campaign manager Alex Stressert.
The Iraq War was begun in 2003, I voted NO against it, I believed it was wrong and I still do. The evidence that Bush had was made up, the CIA Employee went on CNN to confess that they had no evidence that Iraq had no WMD's!
This is an Illegal War folks! We should not be over there, over 3,800 Americans have died, Americans who have fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters. Aunts and Uncles. Soldiers who will never know the spring of their life.
Saddam Hussein kept order better than us in Iraq, if that is not frightening I do not know what is! The Republicans like to say that "the country that governs least, governs best" If that is true than we really did a swell job in Iraq.
When I am President, I will get our troops out within two years by doing a phased withdrawal and telling the Iraq Government that it is time to clean up their act.
I will bring back our boys home people, I promise you this!
You know, if we got the money we spent on the War without the War itself, we would have enough to have Universal Healthcare with enough left over to have the most expensive Stimulus Package out there for our economy. So much money wasted.
Thank you for having me, good night and God Bless America.
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 21, 2008 15:18:55 GMT -5
New Website for Burton Campaign!
The new website for the Burton Campaign is revealed! It has a list of his positions on issues, a schedule of where he will be, where he has been and information on how to be a Volunteer Leader for Burton in your area. It also has an email function where people can email the candidate to express their thoughts and feelings
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 21, 2008 15:27:02 GMT -5
Television Ad Iowa $350,000
-Mitchell Burton is at a desk- "Hello, I am Senator Mitchell Burton and I am running for President. here is why. My opponents will tell you that they will fight for you, I believe that fighting is unnecessary, I believe that I can unify the country enough that fighting is unnecessary. I am a Moderate, I am not extreme left or right, they sicken me, I will take in to consideration both sides of the issue, not just mine. I can be wrong sometimes, I admit that. Thank you and I hope you caucus for me on January 3rd
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 22, 2008 16:32:18 GMT -5
Burton holds two campaign rallies in one day in New Hampshire!
Rally number one in Concord
"Thank you, it is great to be here in this wonderful state of yours. My name is Mitchell Burton and I am running for President, here's why.
The Republicans have gotten us into an illegal war, passed laws restricting our civil rights, done nothing to solve the economic crisis and discriminate against homosexuals and people who want the choice of abortion, and leave many of our citizens with no health insurance.
I will have universal healthcare, I will have it by repealing the Bush tax cuts on his friends and clean up waste and corruption in the system.
I will preserve a mothers right to choose, it is her body, it is her choice.
I will pass legislation guaranteeing gay rights, last time I checked they are citizens too.
I will solve the economic crisis by having a stimulus package.
Thank you and vote for me, the man with Solutions for America
Rally number two in Manchester
Thank you people of Manchester for letting me speak today!
Today, I will talk to you about foreign policy. I will talk about the Iraq and Afghani Wars, about Russia, about foreign markets and more.
When I am President, I will get us out of Iraq, thousands of Americans dead with no real goal in sight. There are no WMD's in Iraq, so I do not know why we are there.
We should be in Afghanistan, they harbored Osama Bin Laden, a man who caused the deaths of thousands and destroyed an American monument.
Russia, they are a problem. They are in the grip of Putin and he is a despot in the making, he is a little Hitler waiting to bud. I will treat Russia like I will treat African despot nations, that is, I will not deal with them.
I support free trade, only if American worker's are not being harmed, the second they are I am against it. We should pull out of NAFTA, it was a mistake to enter it in the first place. Jobs are being lost, that is not right, that is not fair.
I believe Hugo Chavez represents a danger to peace and the America's. Therefore, I will not buy oil from Venezuela, I will buy more from American markets, supporting the economy, and American allies.
Thank you, and vote for me, the man with Solutions for America
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Post by Jackal on Apr 22, 2008 17:42:26 GMT -5
Graded. Polls Soon.
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 22, 2008 18:09:48 GMT -5
Television Ad in Iowa $350,000
Announcer saying: Senator Clark does not know what he is talking about, he contradicted himself in a speech.
-Clip of Clark speaking- "The oil companies, the drug companies, and the health insurance companies have had seven years of a president who stands up for them. It's time we had a president who stands up for all of you."
-Clip of Clark speaking- "Corporate America is dependant on a strong middle class in America. This is a fact they are well aware of. There is a very strong core of good moral people in Corporate America"
We are confused, is he or is he not saying Corporate America is bad? Vote for Senator Burton, the man with Solutions for America
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 22, 2008 18:13:33 GMT -5
Radio Ad in Nevada $50,000
Senator Burton understands the needs of Western States. He knows that Energy and the Environment are important to the people living there. That is why he has a plan to deal with both of them. For energy, he plans to develop nuclear power and wind power, those are cheap renewable resources. For environment, he plans to pass legislation rewarding envrio-friendly businesses and try to get the Senate to pass the Kyoto Protocol.
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Post by Mitchell Burton on Apr 22, 2008 18:25:07 GMT -5
Rallies in Iowa!
Rally 1 in Waterloo
"People of Iowa, I come before you today as a man who sees problems with America. Problems yes, but also solutions, and I have solutions for problems. My platform is the most detailed out of the candidates, I have stances on every issue, my opponents do not. Too often, what people want does not happen, too often their voices are unheard. No more! We must shout as one, so the Washington Insiders can here us, we must shout our disapproval of an illegal war and a faltering economy. We must be heard! We will be heard, if you caucus for me on January 3rd. Thank you and God Bless America."
Rally two in Des Moines
"People of Iowa, I come before you today as a man who sees problems with America. Problems yes, but also solutions, and I have solutions for problems. My platform is the most detailed out of the candidates, I have stances on every issue, my opponents do not. Too often, what people want does not happen, too often their voices are unheard. No more! We must shout as one, so the Washington Insiders can here us, we must shout our disapproval of an illegal war and a faltering economy. We must be heard! We will be heard, if you caucus for me on January 3rd. Thank you and God Bless America."
Rally Three in Sioux City
"People of Iowa, I come before you today as a man who sees problems with America. Problems yes, but also solutions, and I have solutions for problems. My platform is the most detailed out of the candidates, I have stances on every issue, my opponents do not. Too often, what people want does not happen, too often their voices are unheard. No more! We must shout as one, so the Washington Insiders can here us, we must shout our disapproval of an illegal war and a faltering economy. We must be heard! We will be heard, if you caucus for me on January 3rd. Thank you and God Bless America."
Rally four in Dubuque
"People of Iowa, I come before you today as a man who sees problems with America. Problems yes, but also solutions, and I have solutions for problems. My platform is the most detailed out of the candidates, I have stances on every issue, my opponents do not. Too often, what people want does not happen, too often their voices are unheard. No more! We must shout as one, so the Washington Insiders can here us, we must shout our disapproval of an illegal war and a faltering economy. We must be heard! We will be heard, if you caucus for me on January 3rd. Thank you and God Bless America."
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Post by Jackal on Apr 24, 2008 13:10:51 GMT -5
Graded.
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