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ARCH CITY CHRONICLE ENDORSES JEFF

July 29th, 2004 -- The Arch City Chronicle endorses Jeff Smith for the Third District Congressional seat. Read the full endorsement here.



JEFF LEADS AT THE BANK AND ON THE GROUND

July 19th, 2004--- Jeff Smith leads the 3rd Congressional District field in cash on hand with almost $273,000 to communicate with voters during the last two weeks before the primary. Smith raised over $151,000 in the second quarter of 2004 and has $272,963 cash on hand in his bid to succeed Dick Gephardt as Congressman from the 3rd District of Missouri. Smith’s closest competitor, Russ Carnahan, trailed him by more than $35,000.

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JEFF SMITH LEADS FIELD IN CASH ON HAND: $272,000 PUTS SMITH ON TOP

July 15th, 2004--- Jeff Smith leads the 3rd Congressional District field in cash on hand with almost $273,000 to communicate with voters during the last two weeks of the primary. Smith raised over $151,000 in the second quarter of 2004 and has $272,963 cash on hand in his bid to succeed Dick Gephardt as Congressman from the 3rd District of Missouri.

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Jeff Featured in Sylvester Brown Jr. Column

"Smith's opponents have obvious advantages. But if his moves on the basketball court can be carried over to the political arena, he may surprise more than a couple of college kids."

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Jeff Featured In Los Angeles Times Article

BRENTWOOD, Mo. — Congressional candidate Jeff Smith . . . blasts the Bush administration's policies as "absolutely reckless" and "morally wrong."

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Jeff’s Howard Dean Rally Featured in New York Magazine

Criticized by some for backing third-tier candidates in hopeless races, Dean counters by saying he’s trying to emulate what Newt Gingrich and the religious right did in the nineties in building a GOP political talent base.

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CITIZENS FOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS ENDORSES JEFF SMITH FOR CONGRESS

June 24, 2004 - Jeff Smith announced the endorsement of Citizens for Global Solutions in his bid to succeed Dick Gephardt in Missouri's 3rd District. The endorsement confirms Smith's status as the progressive choice for Congress and adds to Smith's growing list of endorsements including that of Gov. Howard Dean

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Jeff’s Protest Of The Holcim Plant Gets In Ste. Genevieve Herald

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3RD District Congressional Candidate Jeff Smith Opposes Attempt To Write Discrimination Into The State Constitution And Urges Supporters To Vote Against It on August 3rd

May 28th, 2004--- 3rd District Congressional candidate Jeff Smith announced his opposition to the state constitutional amendment to ban same sex marriage that will be on the August 3rd ballot. Smith, running to succeed Dick Gephardt, believes that all attempts to codify discrimination in the law, particularly the state constitution, are wrong and must be vigorously opposed.

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JEFF FEATURED IN POST-DISPATCH

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JEFF FEATURED IN ROLL CALL

May 17, 2004 - In choosing a farm team of candidates inspired by his presidential bid, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean last week chose an eclectic mix of long shots, insurgents and acolytes as the first 12 candidates to receive financial and organizational backing from Dean's organization, Democracy for America.

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JEFF FEATURED IN CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY

It is a political necessity for candidates who run in crowded primaries to find ways to distinguish themselves from their opponents - a fact recognized by Jeff Smith, who is one of 10 Democrats running in the Aug. 3 primary for Missouri's open 3rd District seat.

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GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN ENDORSES JEFF SMITH FOR CONGRESS

May 13h, 2004--- Former Presidential candidate Gov. Howard Dean and Democracy For America endorsed Jeff Smith for Congress today citing Smith's energy and his progressive ideals. Smith was one of only two Congressional candidates nationwide to get DFA endorsement. The endorsement is Smith's third in two weeks and confirms Smith's status as the choice of area progressives in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District.

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CHANGE FOR MISSOURI ENDORSES JEFF SMITH FOR CONGRESS

May 11h, 2004--- Change For Missouri announced its endorsement of Jeff Smith for Congress from Missouri's 3rd Congressional District on Saturday, May 8. The endorsement is Smith's second in two weeks and confirms Smith's status as the choice of area progressives to succeed Dick Gephardt.

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JEFFFERSON TOWNSHIP ENDORSES JEFF SMITH FOR CONGRESSIONAL SEAT

April 28th, 2004--- Educator Jeff Smith's campaign for Congress in Missouri's 3rd District picked up momentum Tuesday night when the Jefferson Township Democratic Club endorsed his campaign. The Jefferson Township Club is the biggest in the state of Missouri. They will canvass Jefferson Township for its endorsed candidates and provide Smith's campaign with even more energy and volunteers.

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JEFF SMITH RAISES OVER $100,000 FOR SECOND STRAIGHT QUARTER

April 14th, 2004--- For the second quarter in a row, educator and St. Louis native Jeff Smith raised over $100,000 in his run to succeed Dick Gephardt as U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District. In the first quarter of 2004, Smith raised over $109,000 and now has $181,000 on hand to bring his positive progressive message to 3rd District voters for the August 3rd primary.

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OVER 140 SUPPORTERS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT AT JEFF SMITH'S KICKOFF BBQ

April 19th, 2004--- Nearly one-hundred and fifty supporters joined Jeff Smith for his campaign kickoff barbecue in Forest Park on Sunday to show their support for Smith's Congressional candidacy in the 3rd District. The attendance proved that Smith's grass roots support is as strong as his successful fundraising and makes him the candidate to watch in the race to succeed Dick Gephardt.

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Final Push
The election is next Tuesday. This is your last weekend to help Jeff. Please come out. We need people for everything from phone calls to stuffing envelopes. Please call us at 481.5333 to see how you can help.
The Buzz on Jeff

"A major surprise."


--Arch City Chronicle
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This is our opportunity to elect a bright, savvy candidate. Jeff has the excellent interpersonal skills needed to bring people together. Jeff has experience on the national level, having worked on Bill Bradley’s Presidential campaign. I am 100% behind Jeff Smith

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