DFL Party and Republican Party of Minnesota Work Together - Rochester Mtg 1/22/08

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01/22/2008

St. Paul, MN (January 21, 2008) Minnesota DFL Chair Brian Melendez and Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey today announced that the two parties will hold joint news conferences in St. Paul and Rochester on Tuesday, January 22 to encourage Minnesotans to take part in party caucuses on Tuesday, February 5. In addition to the events in St. Paul and Rochester, Chair Melendez and Chairman Carey will hold a conference call with reporters from all over the state.

“Precinct caucuses are the first step for Minnesotans to have their voice heard on who becomes the next President of the United States,” said Minnesota DFL Chair Brian Melendez. “This election will help to determine the direction of our state and our country and we encourage all Minnesotan to take part in this process.”

“I am very pleased to join with the DFL in the promotion of party caucuses. Since I was teenager growing up in Iowa, I have been a proud participant in the caucus process. Chair Melendez and I both agree that a strong caucus system is good for all Minnesotans who feel strongly about issues,” Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey said.

St. Paul:

WHO: DFL Chair Brian Melendez, RPM Chairman Ron Carey

WHAT: News Conference to Promote Precinct Caucuses

WHEN: 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 22

WHERE: Room 125, Minnesota State Capitol,

75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul


Rochester:

WHO: DFL Chair Brian Melendez, RPM Chairman Ron Carey

WHAT: News Conference to Promote Precinct Caucuses

WHEN: 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 22

WHERE: Conference Room B, Rochester Public Library

101 2nd Street SE, Rochester