Meeting with Sen Brownback's Campaign State Chairperson

Meeting with Teddy Sifert, NH Grassroots Coordinator for Senator Sam Brownback, August 31, 2007

Sarah Jane Knoy, Br. Paul Crawford, Fred Robinson and Erica MacKillop had a good meeting with Teddy at the Merrimack Restaurant in Manchester. After introductions and getting acquainted conversation, Fred went on to describe GSOP and its grassroots composition, making clear that we are non-partisan and of diverse makeup. Br. Paul went on to present the purpose and plan of our Presidential Primary event and its advantages to the candidate as well as the voters of New Hampshire. A print out of the presentation and questions to be addressed at the event was given and will also be emailed to the Senator’s staff.

Teddy mentioned some of the Senators strong interests: he is pro-life, he is dedicated to making educational opportunity available to autistic children and to the advancement of the Sudanese immigrant community. These things line up with our focus issues of health care, education, employment, housing and immigration. Although we of GSOP do not agree on every issue, we work together because we do have a common purpose of giving every individual a fair chance at a happy and productive life here in south central New Hampshire.

Carol Shea-Porter, one of our Representatives in Congress, stopped by our table to greet us, which is an example of the hands-on attitude of our elected officials in this state. Teddy appeared to be well impressed with us and our organization and promised to do all he could to have Senator Brownback attend the Forum.