Grassroots grow online for state caucus activists

by: Art Aisner Ann Arbor News
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...But perhaps the single most impressive feat accomplished thus far by local grassroots campaign supporters belongs to those stumping for Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich.

Within 36 hours of the candidate's announcement of a visit to the University of Michigan campus between campaign stops in Houston and Iowa earlier this month, Kucinich supporters pulled together more than 200 people through e-mails and phone calls.

The crowd swelled beyond the confines of the room reserved in the Michigan League, prompting an outdoor speech.

"It's a lot of work, but all worthwhile when it's someone you believe in," said Mares Herchert, of Hartland, who forwarded dozens of e-mail announcements on the event through a network of names she found through the candidate's Internet site.

Herchert also pledged to insert appeals for supporting Kucinich in her annual holiday cards. "You can't get much more grassroots than that," she said.

Knowing the vast majority of Americans still have probably only heard Kucinich name in passing, watching the growth of support and knowing that Bill Clinton only pulled a 2.8% vote in the Iowa caucus in 1992 leaves a lot of room for growing roots and seeing lush grass grow. I'm certainly not discouraged.

For Michigan readers don't forget this: Democratic voting begins Thursday
Applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2004 and no sooner. Any application received before January 1, 2004 will not be processed. On January 1, 2004 vote by mail applications will be available on the MDP website at www.mi-democrats.com and from local party organizations or by contacting the Michigan Democratic Party by e-mail MIDEMPARTY@MI-DEMOCRATS.COM, phone (517) 371-5410 or mail 606 Townsend, Lansing, MI 48933. Applications must be returned by January 31, 2004 at 6 P.M.
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