It speaks volumes that the current leader of the Democratic Governors' Association (DGA) and the former head of the DGA spoke out with us today in Waterloo. Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson both joined us for a town hall. Both talked about the need for Wal-Mart to change into a responsible employer.

Today, Governors Vilsack and Richardson sent a clear message to Iowans and all Americans: you can be both wealthy and responsible. You can be a successful business and treat all of your employees with respect and dignity. You can make money and provide affordable health care.

Once again, we had a packed room of local citizens from all walks of life to hear the message. We continue to be floored with the turnout.

What is even more unbelievable is that we had our first tour rally without the bus in a city we were not even near...That's right - in Houston today over 250 Texans rallies in support of the tour, for Wal-Mart workers, for health care and for a better America.

We're off to Iowa City, where we will canvass the streets before our town hall meeting tomorrow night.

-jbird