FROM THE ROAD: MT. PLEASANT, IOWA


We are in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa for Gov. Tom Vilsack’s and Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson’s annual family picnic. The picnic was held at the Old Threshers Grounds. There were more John Deere tractors than you’ve ever seen in your life! Around 800 people were there. The Dean people came from all over: Chicago, Minneapolis, and Missouri. They did a great job greeting the Gov. and they were on there feet waving signs when the Gov. spoke. Gov. Dean made their drive worthwhile by giving a great speech! You can feel the enthusiasm for the Gov. building here it Iowa. Thankfully, the Gov. did not sing – like some of the other candidates did. I’m not sure his speech would have gone over as well if he did!

You can’t have a picnic without food and the Vilsacks and the Pedersons put on a great spread: pork burgers (Never had one before – they’re great), cole slaw, potato chips, lemonade, chocolate chip cookies and ice cream. This is one day that we won’t be going without food.

Make sure to watch Road to the White House tonight on C-SPAN. They will be rebroadcasting the speech.

Right now we’re in the airport waiting to catch a flight (unfortunately, it’s a little plane) to Minnesota. It will be our second state in just one day!

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