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Lyndon Bode

Democrat for the Missouri 9th Congressional District.

Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO - dee) Democrat Candidate for the Missouri 9th Congressional District is currently serving his 14th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. He is 44 years old, married and has two young daughters. They live in rural Marion County near the small town of West Ely. He has also served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association, Missouri Young Democrat Organization and Regional President of the Northeast Missouri County Commissioners Association. He has been active in numerous democrat campaigns and events for over 30 years. You can also find out more information by checking out his campaign web-site at www.lyndonbodeforcongress.com

Lyndon Bode has recently been endorsed by the Missouri Right-to-Life Political Action Committee for the Democrat Primary. His campaign theme is "Rebuild America". A plan to rebuild America's infrastructure with the help of the Federal Government working with State & Local governments.

NEWS RELEASE                                                               July 24^th, 2008

Lyndon Bode - The Fundraising Underdog

Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO –dee) Democrat Candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District announced today that he feels like he is the Fundraising Underdog in the race for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District. While his campaign has brought in over $120,000 toward their goal of $150,000 he looks to other possible campaigns which he anticipates will probably outspend him two or three times to one here in the Democrat Primary on August 5^th.

Lyndon Bode notes that there are 9 candidates in the Democrat and Republican race for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District. One of the republican candidates has lent their campaign $250,000. Bode is glad to say that his campaign is debt free and feels that our United States Government needs to work toward that goal too.

Bode said that this campaign for congress is a wide open race. We have been able to put together a well organized and efficient campaign effort in the 25 counties that make up the 9^th Congressional District. Just recently we received the Missouri Right-to-Life Political Action Committee endorsement. There is no doubt that we are the more conservative of the four democrats running.

When we set up our campaign efforts we knew that even though our goal was $150,000 we would probably be outspent and out fundraised.  Our goal has been to out maneuver our opponents and by starting early in January we feel we have been able to do just that.  

Lyndon Bode is currently serving his 14th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. He is 44 years old, married and has two young daughters. They live in rural Marion County near the small town of West Ely. He has also served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association, Missouri Young Democrat Organization and Regional President of the Northeast Missouri County Commissioners Association. He has been active in numerous democrat campaigns and events for over 30 years. You can also find out more information by checking out his campaign web-site at www.lyndonbodeforcongress.com

News Release                                               Thursday, July 17^th, 2008

Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO – dee) Democrat candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District announced today that he is surprised by the success his campaign has had by using an old fashion campaign tool which his campaign has resurrected and called “The Traveling Campaign Letter”. Basically it is a campaign letter sent out to supporters and asking them to mail it on to another individual. Who then mails it on to another individual. A copy of the letter is listed below.

Bode said that in a campaign year where so many candidates are running for the 9^th Congressional District it is important to get our message out to the people in various campaign avenues. Besides radio, newspaper and possibly television ads Bode feels it is important to reach the voters in other campaign avenues such as these letters or through his strong billboard and sign campaigns.      

With the campaign coming into the final stretch of the election Lyndon Bode feels very good about his campaign for the 9^th Congressional District Democrat Primary. We have been campaigning in all 25 counties of the district and seeing very good results. Our momentum continues to grow and we are looking forward to August 5^th.

THE TRAVELING CAMPAIGN LETTER

Dear Friend,

     Today, we have started a new campaign program called “The Traveling Campaign Letter”. We hope that you will enjoy reading it. Then mail it on to a friend or relative. Or even better yet, make copies and mail them out to all your friends and relatives.

      Lyndon Bode can bring NEW LEADERSHIP and NEW IDEAS to the Missouri Democrat Party. It has been said that he is like a breathe of fresh air to the Missouri Political Arena.

     When asked who Lyndon Bode is. Please let them know that Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO – dee) is currently serving his 14th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. He is 44 years old, married and has two young daughters. They live in rural Marion County near the small town of West Ely. He has also served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association, Missouri Young Democrat Organization and Regional President of the Northeast Missouri County Commissioners Association. He has been active in numerous democrat campaigns and events for over 30 years. You can also find out more information or request a bumper sticker by checking out the campaign web-site at www.lyndonbodeforcongress.com or by writing to the address listed above.

     We would appreciate your vote on Tuesday, August 5^th for Lyndon Bode. By working together we can win this election. Your vote will count!      Thank You!

Lyndon Bode

NEWS RELEASE                                                                July 10^th, 2008

Bode Receives Endorsement

Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO – dee) Democrat Candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District announced today that his campaign for congress has received the endorsement of the Missouri Right To Life Political Action Committee for the Missouri Democrat Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 5^th.

Bode said that he is very pleased and honored to have received the endorsement from the Missouri Right To Life Political Action Committee. It shows how our campaign for congress continues to grow and to gain momentum headed into the final weeks of the August 5^th Democrat Primary.  

Lyndon Bode is currently serving his 14th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. He is 44 years old, married and has two young daughters. They live in rural Marion County near the small town of West Ely. He has also served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association, Missouri Young Democrat Organization and Regional President of the Northeast Missouri County Commissioners Association. He has been active in numerous democrat campaigns and events for over 30 years. You can also find out more information by checking out his campaign web-site at www.lyndonbodeforcongress.com

NEWS RELEASE                                                             June 20^th, 2008

 Flood of 2008

     Marion County Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO-dee) who is a democrat candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District said that this week has been a very different kind of week in his campaign for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District. Instead of campaigning, most of his time has been devoted to fighting the Mississippi River Floodwaters.  On Thursday June 12^th in a special meeting Marion County activated their Emergency Management Plan to help fight the Flood of 2008. Since that time they have been working with the four levee districts that span the Marion County border with the Mississippi River.

     Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode noted that two of the levees in Marion County are holding well. He stated that the West Quincy levee area and the levee within the City of Hannibal are doing well. However the Mark Bottoms levee area has already taken on some water and the South River Levee area is in a very touching situation. We are working hard to help the South River District meet their needs. On Wednesday, June 18^th we held an emergency sand bagging operation at our Marion County Highway Facility in Palmyra to help meet their needs for more sand bags. The volunteer turn out for this quickly called operation was tremendous and we were able to send much needed reinforcements to them.

     Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode noted that the Mississippi River is predicted to crest at near record levels on Friday or Saturday of this week. While the day to day operations of the Bode for Congress Campaign have continued Bode hopes to fully resume his campaign schedule for the 9^th Congressional District starting on Monday, June 23^rd.  We have seen all across the region a tremendous number of people volunteering to help out in this emergency flood situation. As Marion County Presiding Commissioner and a resident of Marion County I wish to say Thank You for your help. We will not forget your efforts you have made to help us!   

     Lyndon Bode is currently serving his 14th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. He is 44 years old, married and has two young daughters. They live in rural Marion County near the small town of West Ely. He has also served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association, Missouri Young Democrat Organization and Regional President of the Northeast Missouri County Commissioners Association. Bode`s campaign website is located at www.lyndonbodeforcongress.com

News Release                                                               June 5^th, 2008

In Honor of Flag Day Bode Announces Support of Protecting United States Flag

     In honor of Flag Day coming up on Saturday, June 14^th Marion County Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO-dee) who is a Democrat Candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District announced that he supports a Constitutional Amendment to protect our United States Flag. Bode further stated that in honor of all Veterans, all men & women serving in our Armed Forces and all Americans I would support either a Constitutional Amendment to protect our United States Flag or a Constitutional Amendment which gives Congress the authority to prevent the physical desecration of the United States Flag.

     Lyndon Bode is currently serving his 14th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. He is 44 years old, married and has two young daughters. They live in rural Marion County near the small town of West Ely. He has also served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association, Missouri Young Democrat Organization and Regional President of the Northeast Missouri County Commissioners Association. Bode`s campaign website is located at www.lyndonbodeforcongress.com

News Release                                                                  June 4^th, 2008

Marion County Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO-dee) who is a Democrat Candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District announced today that the debate scheduled for June 5^th in Columbia between one of his democrat opponents and one of the republican opponents over the Abortion Issue has helped his campaign. Bode stated that with four democrat candidates in the race this is one issue that clearly separates him from the other three democrats. Bode is a Pro-Life Democrat while the other three Democrat Candidates are Pro-Choice.

Lyndon Bode is currently serving his 14th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. He is 44 years old, married and has two young daughters. They live in rural Marion County near the small town of West Ely. He has also served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association, Missouri Young Democrat Organization and Regional President of the Northeast Missouri County Commissioners Association. Bode`s campaign website is located at www.lyndonbodeforcongress.com

NEWS RELEASE                                                 

Bode to Start Three Day, 15 County, 15 City Tour of 9^th Congressional District

     Starting on Wednesday May 14^th Marion County Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO – dee) who is a Democrat Candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District will start a three day, 15 county, 15 city tour of the Missouri 9^th Congressional District. Lyndon Bode will be making a pledge to the voters of the 9^th Congressional District to run a very positive and upbeat campaign for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District. Lyndon Bode stated that he believes in positive campaigning where he will be talking about his experience and goals for being elected to Congress.                                                                                     

All News Conferences will be held outside unless weather turns bad.

Wednesday – May 14^th

9:30 -Hannibal – Marion County Courthouse - Front Steps

11:30 – Shelbyville – Shelby County Courthouse – South Door

1:00 – Edina – Knox County Courthouse – West Door

2:00 – Kirksville – Adair County Courthouse – East Door

3:30 – Memphis – Scotland County Courthouse – West Door

 Thursday, May 15^th

9:30 – Audrain County – Vandiver City Hall – Front Door

11:00 – Montgomery County – Montgomery City Hall – Front Door

1:00 – Gasconade County – Owensville City Hall – Front Door

2:30 – Union – Old Franklin County Courthouse – North Door on the Square

4:00 – Warrenton – Warren County Courthouse – Front Door

Friday, May 16^th

10:00 – Fulton – Callaway County Courthouse – North Door

11:30 – Boone County – Ashland City Hall – Front Door

1:00 – Linn – Osage County Courthouse – Front Door

2:30 – Vienna – Maries County Courthouse – Front Door

4:00 – Tuscumbia – Miller County Courthouse – Main Lobby

For more campaign information either call 573-248-5842 or visit our web-site at www.lyndonbodeforcongress.com

NEWS RELEASE                                                                    April 23^rd

Bode Campaign Starts “Where We Stand Tour” of 9^th Congressional District

Marion County Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO – dee) who is a Democrat Candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District has started a two day, 10 county, 10 city tour of the 9^th Congressional District. Lyndon Bode was making the campaign tour to announce his campaign stand on 10 different issues. Bode was calling the campaign tour the “Where We Stand Tour”.

The ten issues Lyndon Bode highlighted were-

#1.Bode`s campaign theme of “REBUILD AMERICA”. A plan to bring Federal Tax Dollars back into the local economy to help rebuild needed infrastructure projects such as Roads, Bridges, Sewer Systems, Water Treatment and other important infrastructure needs.

#2. Bode supports the production of Ethanol and Soy-diesel and the less dependency on foreign oil imports.

#3. Bode stated that he is a Pro-Life Democrat.

#4. Bode is a strong supporter of the 2^nd Amendment. Bode support the rights of Americans to bear arms.

#5. Bode supports Social Security and will work diligently to see that it remains solvent.

#6. Bode believes in a balanced federal budget. As Marion County Presiding Commissioner Marion County has had 14 years of balanced budgets.

#7. Bode believes in a strong military.

#8. Growing up and being raised on a family farm Bode has the background and experience to help our farmers and agri-business.

#9. Starting and operating the Bode Courier Service Bode knows and realizes the needs and workings of small business.

#10. As a past member of the Teamsters Bode knows and realizes the work of the Unions and all of the working people of the 9^th District.                                                                                      

Lyndon Bode has the following schedule of press conferences and campaign stops planned for Wednesday, April 23^rd and Thursday, April 24^th. If you would like a phone interview, need more directions or happen to be running late then just give him a call at 573-248-5842.

All Press Conferences will be held outside unless weather turns bad.

Wednesday – April 23^rd

9:30 -Hannibal – Marion County Courthouse - Front Steps

11:15 – Mexico – Audrain County Courthouse – South Doorway

1:00 – Montgomery City – Montgomery County Courthouse –Main Doorway/Lobby Area

3:30 – Union – Old Franklin County Courthouse – East Door on the Square

7:30 – Warrenton – Speaker at the Warren County Democrat Club meeting – Warrenton Library – Hwy 47 South

Thursday – April 24^th

10:30 – Columbia – Boone County Government Center – Outside Doorway by County Commission Chamber – Room 101

1:15 – Kirksville – Adair County Courthouse – East Doorway

2:15 – Macon - Macon County Courthouse – South Doorway

3:30 – Paris – Monroe County Courthouse – West Doorway

6:00 – Moberly – Speaking at Randolph County meet the Democrat Candidates Night – Municipal Auditorium

News Release                                                                           April 9^th

Marion County Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO –dee) who is a Democrat Candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District started a two day, 10 county, 10 city tour of the 9^th Congressional District. Lyndon Bode was making the campaign tour of the district to announce his campaigns goals of what he refers to as the 3 A`s - Accessibility, Accountability & the American Dream.

As Congressman Lyndon Bode would work to accomplish the goals of the 3 A`s.

#1.  Accessibility – Lyndon Bode stated that he strongly believes in the need to be available to the people of the 9^th Congressional District. The people of the 9^th District will see me a lot. I encourage them to watch my campaign to see how I enjoy working and meeting with people.

#2. Accountability – Lyndon Bode said he firmly believes that as an elected official he should be held accountable for his actions by the people of the 9^th District. As Presiding Commissioner I have always believed in this and will continue to do so as Congressman. Bode further stated that as he is campaigning for congress he encourages people to talk to someone they know in Marion County and to ask how they feel I am representing them.

#3. American Dream – Lyndon Bode definitely believes in the American Dream. Only in America could someone have the opportunity I have today to be running for the Unites States Congress. Our Country is the best Country in the world. As Congressman I will work to see that the “American Dream” is still a live for our future generations to come in this country.

Lyndon Bode has the following schedule of press conferences and campaign stops planned for Wednesday, April 9th and Thursday, April 10th. If you would like a phone interview, need more directions or happen to be running late then just give him a call at 573-248-5842.

All Press Conferences will be held outside unless weather turns bad.

Wednesday – April 9^th

9:30 -Hannibal – Marion County Courthouse - Front Steps

11:15 – Shelbina - City Hall – South Doorway

1:15 – Macon – Macon County Courthouse - South Doorway

2:20 – Kirksville – Adair County Courthouse – East Doorway

3:45 – Edina – Knox County Courthouse – West Doorway

Thursday – April 10^th

8:30 – Mexico – Audrain County Courthouse – South Doorway

10:00 – Columbia – Boone County Government Center – Outside doorway by County Commission Chamber – Room 101

11:30 – Jefferson City Airport – Airport Terminal – Front Doorway

1:30 – Linn – Osage County Courthouse – Hwy 50 Doorway

3:00 – Vienna – Maries County Courthouse – Main Doorway/Lobby Area

LYNDON BODE TO RUN FOR CONGRESS

Marion County Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO –dee) said it has been a lifelong dream to run for the U S Congress.

Today he has made his official announcement. He is a democrat candidate for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District. Lyndon Bode is 44years old, married and has two daughters. They live in rural Marion County near the small town of West Ely. Lyndon Bode is currently in his 14^th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. He has served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association, State President of the Missouri Young Democrat Organization and Regional President of the Northeast Missouri County Commissioners Association.  

Bode looks forward to a very positive and upbeat campaign for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District. He hopes that people will vote for him because of his experience and how he can best serve them.

Bode plans a two day – four city campaign swing through the 9^th Congressional District to help make his formal announcement on his run for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District.

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Interviews can be made over the phone by calling his cell # at 573-248-5842 or by attending any of the following news conferences at-

Wednesday- 9:30 to 10:30am in Columbia

                        Lobby Area by County Commission Chamber Room 101

                        Boone County Government Center

                        801 East Walnut in Columbia

Wednesday – 1:30 to 2:30 in Union

                         Lobby Area by West Doorway

                         Franklin County Courthouse in Union  

Thursday – 9:30 to 10:30am in Kirksville

                    Main Lobby Area on first floor

                    Adair County Courthouse in Kirksville

Thursday – 1:00 to 2:00 in Palmyra

                     Main Lobby Area on Main Floor

                     Marion County Courthouse in Palmyra

Bode Launches Congressional Campaign Web-site and Files Paperwork with FEC

    Marion County Presiding Commissioner Lyndon Bode (Pronounced BO-dee) has opened his official campaign web-site - lyndonbodeforcongress.com – and has filed the necessary paperwork with the FEC (Federal Election Commission) to start his campaign for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District on the Democrat Ticket. Bode is expected to make his formal campaign kickoff within several weeks.

     Lyndon Bode is currently in his 14^th year as Marion County Presiding Commissioner. Bode has served as the State President of the Missouri County Commissioners Association and as State President of the Missouri Young Democrat Organization. He looks forward to a very positive and hardworking campaign for the Missouri 9^th Congressional District.