Jim's Kick-Off!!

My family attended Jim's Kick-Off Party tonight. I'll have to get pictures from Sarah to post as my camera battery was dead so I couldn't take any. The Kick-Off went really well (in my opinion). Jim gave a very good explanation as to why he has decided to accept special interest/PAC $$ this time around - which he did not do last time. He basically said that he wanted to be able to accept money from groups who do want to support him (he gave the example of NEA groups and unions) who don't necessarily have a huge amount of money to give away and want it to mean something. He also said that he wants to have a fighting chance and given that Lee Terry has already been campaigning and has a good nest egg for the campaign he owes it to his supporters to take the extra money and make the campaign successful this time. Matt and I talked about it afterwards and I think it is the right decision. There are small, specialized interest groups who would like the opportunity to support a candidate and should not be penalized because of the big PACs out there.

Work was crazy today. I'm out of town several days next week and I have so much to do before then. I'm excited to be going to Kirksville, but wow- do I have a lot to get done. Then off to San Diego - AGAIN! - but this time Lisa is coming with me! I'm excited for a short girls weekend in SD!!