"The Right got it wrong. Under President Bush and the Tom DeLay Congress, conservatism is dominant and altogether bankrupt. They have had their way on foreign and economic policy and they have failed. Progressives will present a compelling strategy for our security and for our economy, posing a stark contrast to their failed policies at this year's Take Back America conference." --Toby Chaudhuri, Campaign for America's Future Communications Director
WASHINGTON The Campaign for Americas Future today released details for the opening day of the organizations Take Back America conference. More than 2 thousand progressive leaders and activists will gather at the Washington Hilton on Monday for the first day of the annual event.
Campaign for Americas Future co-director Robert Borosage and Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg will hold a morning news conference to release an election-year message guide and brief reporters on highlights of the 3 day gathering. Progressive leaders will also kick-off events to outline a bold Agenda for the Common Good during the conferences opening luncheon.
Actor and environmentalist Robert Redford, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., former Sen. Gary Hart, D-Colo, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., AFL-CIO president John Sweeney and many others will join Campaign for Americas Future co-director Roger Hickey to begin outlining a bold progressive agenda that promotes the common good.
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2006
9:45 a.m. - Photo opportunity with Robert Redford on Progressive Media Row, a central work area for progressive TV, radio, print and online media outlets.
Washington Hilton Concourse
10 a.m. - Robert Borosage and Stan Greenberg hold a news conference to release a progressive message guide, new public opinion information and to brief reporters about the Campaign for Americas Futures Take Back America conference.
Washington Hilton State Room
Washington Hilton Crystal Ballroom
12:45 p.m. - Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., Robert Redford, Jerome Ringo and Larry Schweiger speak at a major event about the Apollo Alliances plan for energy independence.
Washington Hilton International Ballroom
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2:15 p.m. - Progressive leaders continue outlining bold initiatives that make up a progressive agenda for the common good.
Washington Hilton International Ballroom
--Jeff Faux and Anna Burger discuss making our economy work for all people.
--Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Prof. Jacob Hacker discuss health care for all.
--Former Sen. Gary Hart, D-Colo, and Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., discuss common sense on security.
