Progressives to Announce Largest, Most Expensive Mobilization in History to 'Take Back America'

Thousands of Progressives to Gather This Week to Seize Major Political Opportunity in This Election and to Hold Politicians Accountable Afterwards WASHINGTON - With current political conditions sugge

Leaders will hold a major news conference on Tuesday to announce their plans for the largest and most expensive mobilization in history, designed to drive the debate this election season and to define a mandate after the elections. This year's gathering will also feature an independent straw poll by Politico and Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. The straw poll will gauge the progressive base's opinion of the presidential candidates and the Democratic nomination process.

"TAKE BACK AMERICA"
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

MONDAY, MARCH 17

10:30 a.m.

Progressive leaders kick-off the "Take Back America" conference and discuss their plans for victory.

7 p.m.

Journalists and leaders gather for the "Take Back America" media party, featuring an open bar, light refreshments and opportunities to network.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

12:30 p.m.

Progressive leaders hold a major news conference to announce the largest and most expensive mobilization in history to "Take Back America."

7 p.m.

Actress Kathleen Turner emcees the "Take Back America" gala awards dinner honoring writer and producer Norman Lear, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and progressive leaders Anthony "Van" Jones and Majora Carter

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

3 p.m.

Politico's John Harris and Democratic pollster Anna Greenberg announce the results of a straw poll of "Take Back America" participants' opinions on the presidential candidates and the Democratic nomination process.

7 p.m.

"Take Back America" participants gather for a candlelight vigil outside the White House to honor the fallen and demand new priorities on the fifth anniversary of the War In Iraq.

ON HEALTH CARE:

Mon., 11:45 a.m.
Progressive leaders outline their plan to provide health care for all.

Tues., 1:45 p.m.
Progressive leaders discuss key elements of their health care coalition.

Wed., 11:15 a.m.
Progressive leaders discuss their strategy to win the health care debate.

ON THE ECONOMY:

Mon., 1 p.m.
Progressive leaders discuss their strategy to make the economy work.

Mon., 4:15 p.m.
Progressive leaders discuss fair trade and the global economy.

Tues, 1:45 p.m.
Progressive leaders discuss labor and the American workforce.

Tues., 1:45 p.m.
Progressive leaders discuss fair taxes and public investment.

Tues., 3:15 p.m.
Progressive leaders discuss solutions to the mortgage crisis.

Wed., 11:15 a.m.
Progressive leaders outline their economic plan.

ON ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE:

Mon., 2:45 p.m.
Progressive leaders discuss their strategy to address global warming.

Tues., 2:45 p.m.
Progressive leaders outline their plan to create new clean energy jobs.

ON NATIONAL SECURITY:

Mon., 11:45 a.m.
Progressive leaders discuss their strategy to provide real security.

Mon., 4:15 p.m.
Progressive leaders outline their plan to end the War in Iraq.

Tues., 3:15 p.m.
Progressive leaders discuss the costs of policing the globe.

ON THE 2008 ELECTIONS:

Mon., 2:45 p.m.

Progressive leaders discuss their electoral and ballot initiative strategies.

Mon., 4:15 p.m.
Progressive leaders outline their plan to fix the election system.

Tues., 8:30 a.m.

Progressive leaders discuss lessons learned from how the civil rights movement related to the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.

Tues., 10:30 a.m.
Progressive leaders discuss strategies to move key constituencies.

Tues., 12:30 p.m.

Progressive leaders announce the largest and most expensive mobilization in history to "Take Back America."

**NOTE: Media representatives who wish to cover the Campaign for America's Future's "Take Back America" conference should pre-credential by faxing their name and contact information on accredited letterhead to the Campaign for America's Future Press Office at 202-330-5676. Valid federal- or state-identification must be presented to pick-up credentials at the Media Check-in desk at the Omni Shoreham Hotel Updated event details are available at http://tba2008.confabb.com/conferences/tba2008/sessions .**

CONTACT: Toby Chaudhuri, 978-884-8626
Anne Thompson, 202-487-5936

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Source: Campaign for America's Future

Web Site: http://tba2008.confabb.com/conferences/tba2008/sessions

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