PRESS RELEASE: Rufus Gifford Announces 37 Town ‘Coffee and Conversations’ Tour of Third District

*Gifford meeting with residents at the Harvard General Store to talk policy over coffee*

LOWELL —Rufus Gifford today released details of his ‘Coffee and Conversations’ tour of all 37 cities and towns within the Massachusetts Third Congressional District.

“While serving our country overseas, I loved getting out there to meet people for a coffee where they live, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with this campaign,” said Gifford, a first-time candidate who served as ambassador to Denmark under President Obama. “I want to hear directly from people across the district to bring their ideas into my congressional policy positions.”

Gifford has already held ‘Coffee and Conversations’ in Andover, Carlisle, Harvard, Hudson, Lowell and Marlborough. The campaign released the next leg of the tour today, with additional stops to be announced soon. All events are open to the public.

Rufus Gifford for Congress ‘Coffee and Conversations’ Tour — Next Leg

Wednesday, February 7

9 a.m. — Berlin, XIX Carter, 19 Carter St.
1 p.m. — Fitchburg, Chaibo Café, 37 Boulder St.

Thursday, February 8

11:30 a.m. — Concord, Trail’s End Café, 97 Lowell Rd.
5:30 p.m. — Lawrence, 53 Coolidge St.

Friday, February 9

9 a.m. — Ashby, 873 Café, 873 Main St.

Tuesday, February 13

9 a.m. — Acton, Blackbird Café, 342 Great Rd.

About Rufus Gifford:

Rufus Gifford is a candidate for Congress for Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District. He announced his candidacy on November 13, 2017. From 2013–2017, Gifford was U.S. Ambassador to Denmark. In that capacity, he helped modernize U.S. diplomacy by building relationships between people and civil society, youth engagement, and an innovative public diplomacy strategy, among other bilateral and global issues.

Gifford previously served as national finance director for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign, leading efforts to raise a record-setting $1 billion. Before that, he helped elect Democratic officials and advocated for progressive causes across the country. Gifford lives in Concord with his husband Stephen and dog Argos. For more information, visit: www.RufusGifford.com.

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