June 27, 2008
Contact: Bryan Collinsworth
330-754-0534 / bryan@johnforcongress.com
ADVISORY: Boccieri and Rep. Rahm Emanuel to Discuss Skyrocketing Gas Prices at Canton Station
Canton, OH – At 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 16th Congressional District candidate John Boccieri will be joined by U.S. House Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) for a press conference at a Canton Sunoco station. The two will help customers pump gas and talk to them about skyrocketing fuel costs.
WHAT: Press Conference and Gas Pumping Session
WHO: State Sen. John Boccieri, Democratic candidate for
U.S.Congress in OH-16 and Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), House
Democratic Caucus Chair
WHERE: Sunoco Station, 1601 Tuscarawas St. , W. Canton , OH 44708
WHEN: 10:45 – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Sen. Boccieri and Rep. Emanuel will explain how high gas prices are hurting local residents and lay out their plans for short-term and long-term relief. Reporters are also welcome to listen in on their conversations with customers.
As Democratic Caucus Chair, Rep. Emanuel is the fourth highest-ranking Member of the U.S. House. His visit demonstrates the viability of Sen. Boccieri’s candidacy and the importance of the race to national Democrats. The contest in Ohio ‘s 16th was recently ranked the fourth most competitive U.S. House race in the nation by the Washington Post.