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Ridgefield News
September 11, 2000

President Clinton In Danbury

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President Clinton Comes To Danbury To Support Jim Maloney

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(From left) Democratic Registrar of Voters Cindy Bruno, DTC member Pat Baker, DTC Communications Chair Susan Cocco, and daughters Francesca and Gianna, all enjoyed meeting President Clinton at today's event.
Rep. Maloney and Pres. Clinton
President Clinton (at podium, center) urges the return of Rep. Jim Maloney (left) to Congress to continue his work of the last eight years.

Sept. 11 -- Ridgefield Democratic activist Susan Cocco let her school-age daughters Francesca, age 12, and Gianna, age 8, cut class today to take in the Clinton-Maloney event in Danbury. Little did she expect that they would all meet President Clinton, up close and personal. Both girls got to shake hands with the President, and they got an autographed campaign poster too. Cocco, Communications Chair for the Democratic Town Committee, said, "Today is a day that inspires our young people to take part in our democracy. My daughters will remember this day for the rest of their lives."

Today featured the first visit of the President to the Ridgefield area, as well as Ridgefield Democrats' first annual "Marconi Challenge" golf event. DTC Chair Jim Diamond said, "This was a wonderful day for Ridgefield Democrats. Our golfers matched their skills against First Selectman Rudy Marconi, while others joined President Clinton in rallying voters for Jim Maloney. Then, we all came together for a terrific dinner and a good-natured roast of our esteemed First Selectman. I was glad that I could see the President and then shoot over to the Golf Challenge to pay tribute to another talented public servant, Rudy Marconi." About 100 Ridgefielders gathered for the dinner and roast at the nearby Salem Golf Club

Photos from the golf dinner

Susan Cocco and Gianna Pres. Clinton meets the voters


[Left] Ridgefield Democratic publicity chair Susan Cocco and her daughter Gianna stop at the entrance to the Presidential event. [Right] President Clinton loves the crowd as much as they loved him. Here he's mobbed on his way out to his limo.
Jason Linde, Sarah Bel, and Melissa Klein Jim Diamond

[Left] Maloney Campaign Manager Jason Linde has worked closely with Ridgefield Democrats throughout the campaign. Here he visits with Ridgefield High School freshman and Maloney volunteer Sarah Bel (center) and Ridgefield Headquarters Coordinator Melissa Klein. Townspeople can meet Melissa at our Maloney Headquarters in Copps Hill Common. [Right] DTC Chairman Jim Diamond led the Ridgefield delegation to today's rally. Commenting on the significance of today's event, Jim said, "President Clinton and Congressman Maloney have led our nation into an unprecedented era of economic growth and prosperity. I was honored to represent Ridgefield at this historic event and to witness the enormous popularity of these two public servants.

Rep. Maloney and Pres. Clinton Rep. Maloney is interviewed


[Left] President Clinton reminded voters how important it is to return Cong. Maloney to Congress, to continue the work that he and Congressional Democrats have started. [Right] Rep. Maloney was besieged by reporters seeking interviews at the conclusion of today's event.


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