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Dear George,

After reading VA Antes Up for Kerry, I once again realize, you have to be RICH to meet a presidential candidate in Virginia. But yet he wants--and needs--us "regular" people's votes. Funny how that works.

And I wonder with this 1.7M does this put Virginia into "play"? Is the DNC going to put any resources into Virginia this election, except for ads? Would I have to travel to Richmond to work on Kerry's campaign or is there something going on here in C'Ville? Any chance of Kerry showing up in Virginia-- NOT Northern VA--for a good old regular people FREE rally??? I wonder.

I find it all disheartening. And I am not thrilled with the platform either. Any regular voters get a chance at putting in their $.02 for that either? I sure don't remember any input being asked for at the state Democratic convention. I am finding it difficult to be a good Democrat in Virginia. It is DEFINITELY run by the good ole boys--and a few good ole girls. If you are not in the clique or on the "slate" hey you lose and don't know what is going on. I wasn't even aware of the Democratic breakfast here the other Saturday. Not good.

-- Jan Cornell (Electronic mail, July 19, 2004)
President
Staff Union at the University of Virginia / Communications Workers of America
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