Vice President Joe Biden echoes a call to restore the Middle Class during a rally in Davenport on Monday afternoon.
"This election in Iowa is more important than Iowa," he said.
It's down to the wire for costly and crucial campaigns.
Speaking before about 150 supporters at Modern Woodmen Park, Biden used familiar themes from past campaigns to rally support for Rep. Bruce Braley and Rep. Dave Loebsack.
"This is not your father's Republican party," Biden said. "This is a different breed of cat. They're not bad or good, just different -- really, really different."
Biden also stumped for Rep. Cheri Bustos and Sen. Dick Durbin during a later stop in Rockford.
The Davenport appearance comes at a critical juncture in national politics. Braley's Senate bid could likely decide the nation's balance of power.
Braley's grass roots message must overcome charging opposition from conservatives.
"We want to make sure that November 4, 2014, is a pretty good day for Iowans," Rep. Braley said. "And we need your help."
That urgency will become more intense over the next week. Democrats want to deliver these votes and more before Election Day.
"If we don't hold the Senate, it's going to be bad news for working people," said voter Lois Taylor-Honeycutt. "It will be bad news for the Middle Class."
Now that it's down to the wire, Republicans and Democrats are calling on big names for support. Vice President Biden got the ball rolling in Davenport.
"I think it's important to get the enthusiasm that is needed to get people to go ahead and vote," said Scott Sherwood, Davenport.
Democrats obviously want active voters, not just passive supporters. The pressure is on with a week to go.
"This election in Iowa is about sending a message to the entire country," Biden said.
For an old friend to Iowa Democrats, Joe Biden gives them something to think about.