February 26, 2009
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   Quick Links Calendar of Events Donate to SCCDP Join a Democratic Club Write a Letter to a Local Newspaper Unsubscribe You received this message because you signed up to receive communication from SCCDP. If you would like to be removed, click here. Santa Clara County Democratic Party | Our annual Democratic Party Dinner will be held on Friday, April 17, at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose. Join nearly 1000 other local Democrats, including elected officials, candidates, and grassroots volunteers. We are very fortunate that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will be our keynote speaker. Tickets are only $125 each. The Democratic Dinner is our biggest fundraising event of the year. The money raised at the dinner will support our campaign operations for the important 2010 California Gubernatorial election. The festivities start at 5:30 with a no-host reception, where you can mingle with legislators, council members, and party leaders. The formal dinner starts at 7:00. We look forward to seeing you on April 17. Volunteer at the California Democratic Party Convention The California Democratic Party has always relied on the involvement of grassroots activists and volunteers to make our Democratic Party what it is. Without your energy, time and dedication we would not have achieved the many Democratic victories up and down California as well as the historic election of President Barack Obama. We must keep the energy going! Our State Convention depends on the overwhelming turnout of our dedicated volunteers and we need your help again at our 2009 State Convention April 24-26 in Sacramento. We will need more than 800 volunteers to facilitate a productive and enjoyable convention for the approximately 3,500 delegates, guests and press in attendance. Volunteers are needed in several areas – some assignments will require sitting while others may involve standing or acting as a runner. This year, our volunteers will help make the 2009 Convention a successful tribute to the 13 years of leadership and service of Senator Art Torres, outgoing Chairman of the California Democratic Party. Many statewide constitutional officers and legislative leaders will attend to help make this an exciting and memorable event. There will be opportunities for volunteers to attend General Session and to hear some of our great speakers after their shift! If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer form by March 20, 2009 for best availability. If you have any questions, please contact Christopher Guerrero, Volunteer Director at (916) 442-5707 or email volunteer09@cadem.org. In order to volunteer at the State Convention you must sign-up in advance. There will be a mandatory meeting for all volunteers on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Convention Center in Sacramento. Help Defeat Recall of Democrat Madison Nguyen The Santa Clara County Democratic Party has expressed its support for San Jose Councilwoman Madison Nguyen. She is a strong advocate for progressive values and has served District 7 with honor and integrity. She has well represented the core values of social justice, service to others, and open and accountable government. Many of our affiliate clubs, including the Silicon Valley Latino Democratic Forum and DAWN are officially opposing the recall. Voters will be going to the polls in just 5 days. Volunteers are needed to walk precincts, call voters, and get information out about the ill-advised nature of this recall. Help Madison Nguyen defeat the recall by volunteering this weekend. Refreshing change in Washington with Obama as President: The Republicans are asking for bipartisantship, but not displaying any of their own: And the Republicans claim to know how to make the country grow, despite evidence to the contrary: They only seem to know one word: The public seems to expect miracles. Obama's only been president for 5 weeks.
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December 17, 2008
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Quick Links Calendar of Events Donate to SCCDP Join a Democratic Club Write a Letter to a Local Newspaper Unsubscribe You received this message because you signed up to receive communication from SCCDP. If you would like to be removed, click here. Santa Clara County Democratic Party | SCCDP Bulletin - Holidays 2008 At the beginning of 2008, there was lots of uncertainty. There were still 8 candidates for the Democratic nomination for President and we still had another year of Bush's presidency ahead of us. Now that the year is coming to a close, things have gotten worse across America, but there is an optimism that President-elect Obama can chart a new course and lead a national recovery. Locally, Democrats continue our electoral success, with victories up and down the ticket. From two new San Jose City Councilmembers to a gain of three seats in the California Assembly, voters have entrusted Democrats to lead in this time of crisis. We appreciate the tremendous support of all our volunteers. Without your time and financial contributions, we could not have been as successful as we were. We all look forward to January 20, when Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. There will be a large local inauguration party. Information will be sent out when details are available. Also, check our calendar for more on upcoming events. In the meantime, we want to pass along important news. We wish everyone the best in the New Year. California Democratic Party Assembly District Delegate Elections The California Democratic Party is run by delegates from all over the state. Those delegates include 12 people elected from each Assembly District. The Assembly District delegates (6 men and 6 women) are elected at AD caucuses that will be held during the weekend of January 10 and 11. Any registered Democrat is eligible to be a candidate. In order to run, you must fill out an application by noon on December 31. Complete information on the process and the online application are available on the California Democratic Party website. Seven Assembly Districts are located in Santa Clara County and details on the caucus meetings for each of these can be found here. Support Councilwoman Madison Nguyen's Fight Against Recall The Santa Clara County Democratic Party expressed its support for San Jose Councilwoman Madison Nguyen at the Dec. 4 Central Committee meeting. Madison Nguyen is a strong advocate for progressive values and has served District 7 with honor and integrity. She has well represented the core values of social justice, service to others, and open and accountable government shared by President-elect Barack Obama, the Santa Clara County Democratic Party, and our many affiliated clubs and associations. We support elected leaders who favor common sense over ideology and bring a sense of intelligence and dignity to the political sphere. A recall election is being held on March 3. Help Madison Nguyen defeat the recall by volunteering or contributing to her campaign. Updates on the campaign will be posted at sccdp.org and our blog. Save the Date - Annual Democratic Dinner The Democratic Party Dinner is the biggest event of the year for the Santa Clara County Democratic Party. Mark your calendar for April 17. The 2009 dinner will be a grand celebration of all that we have accomplished and an opportunity to recharge for the battles ahead. The dinner will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose. Tickets remain $125 each. Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities will be available in January. Central Committee Swearing In The Santa Clara County Democratic Central Commitee is made up of 6 delegates from each of the 7 Assembly Districts in the County. These delegates were elected in the June 2008 primary election for a two year term that begins in January 2009. Come see the swearing in of the new Central Committee on Thursday, January 8, at 7:00 pm at the County Building, 70 W Hedding St. The complete agenda of the January 8 meeting will be available online. Humor Break During the holiday season, who is really serving as President? In reality, there is an excruciating wait before Obama can take over: In the meantime, Bush is trying to cement a legacy without taking blame for anything. Everybody is hurting this Christmas season: The car companies need help, but their technology had been a bit behind: At least Bush won't be getting a severance package:
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September 25, 2008
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Quick Links Calendar of Events Donate to SCCDP Join a Democratic Club Write a Letter to a Local Newspaper Unsubscribe You received this message because you signed up to receive communication from SCCDP. If you would like to be removed, click here. Santa Clara County Democratic Party | SCCDP Bulletin - September 25, 2008 Santa Clara County Democrats in Action Looking for something to do this weekend? Or do you need to work off all that anger at the Bush/McCain/Palin horrors? We have plenty of activities that will not only keep you busy, but allow you to help make sure Obama and our local Democrats are elected in November. How About a Party to Start the Weekend?Join us for a Debate Watch Party at our headquarters, 43 E. Gish Road, Second Floor, San Jose, CA (right off of North First Street). Party starts at 5 pm, more information can be found here. Central San Jose out of your way? Do you live in the northern part of the County? We have a Debate Watch Party just for you, hosted by the Dean Club. This event will start at 5 pm and is a potluck. Please bring a dish and/or a beverage to share. More information is available on our calendar. After recovering from the debate, spend some time this weekend precinct walking for Democrats: Democratic Party Precinct Walk We will be raching out to voters by precinct walking every Saturday and Sunday between now and election day. Call 408-266-3790 for information. Or you can help us register voters and hand out literature on Sunday, September 28th at the San Jose Mariachi Festival in downtown San Jose. The table will be set up from 9 am to 7 pm. Contact Judy at 408-453-2135 for more information or to volunteer. Can't help us over the weekend? We will be making phone calls out of our two phone bank locations Sunday to Thursday every week. The phone calls start at 3:00 on Sundays and 5:30 on weekdays. The phone banks are located at 2102 Almaden Road and 43 E. Gish Road in San Jose. Our headquarters, located on the second floor at 43 E. Gish Road, is open every day from 10 am to 8 pm. Just stop on by when you have time to help out. You can also visit our calendar to find upcoming and ongoing events and volunteer opportunities. Most of the attention is on the Presidential election this year, but there are other important races on the November 4 ballot. The Santa Clara County Democratic Party has endorsed candidates in many of the city council and school board races. For example, in an important contest, Rose Herrera is a strong Democrat running against a reactionary Republican in San Jose District 8 (see below). Other competitive contests include those for Mountain View and Santa Clara City Councils. For a complete list of the candidates endorsed by the Democratic Party, visit our endorsements page. Check back in early October, as many of the school board races will be endorsed at the October 2 meeting of the Democratic Central Committee. Local and State Ballot Measures Your ballot will be full of a variety of local and state ballot measures. Are you unsure how to vote? The Democratic Party has taken official positions on many of the measures and initiatives. All of our recommendations are available on our website. If you have any questions about any local candidates or measures, email us at info@sccdp.org and we will do our best to find an answer for you. Join the Conversation at our Blog Are you having a hard time keeping up with all the political news? Fear no more - just make sure to visit our blog, where we are posting many new stories and videos each day. You will find both local and national news stories on the blog. Check our blog daily so you can remain informed and entertained by the day's breaking political events. And feel free to leave a comment on a story that interests you. Want to know how Sarah Palin did in her interview with Katie Couric? Did you know George Will, conservative, wrote an opinion piece against John McCain? Want to see the latest Obama-Biden campaign commercial? Were you aware that McCain lied to David Letterman yesterday? See all this and more on our blog. Help Rose Herrera Get Elected to San Jose City Council Rose Herrera's run-off campaign for San Jose City Council will have an official kickoff on Sunday, September 28, starting at 1:30pm and lasting until about 3pm. It will take place in front of Java Junction and Secret Oasis Day Spa (they are next to each other) at 4075 Evergreen Village Square (Aborn and Ruby Road). Rose's campaign is also sponsoring a food drive at Evergreen Village Square this week, ending at the kickoff. Several stores have barrels, including Java Junction, Secret Oasis Day Spa, Bank of America, Quizno's Subs, and Silvercreek Fitness and Physical Therapy. Or just bring your donations to the kickoff on Sunday. Dust off those walking shoes and show your support for Rose Herrera. Share a light breakfast from 10:00-11:00am followed by a neighborhood walk. Volunteers typically walk for only 2-3 hours, and sunscreen is provided! This is a wonderful opportunity to get out in the great weather and get the word out on an amazing neighborhood candidate. Or join us in calling voters. Come on down to 3051 Marston Way or call 408-274-6007 for information.
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August 26, 2008
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Quick Links Calendar of Events Donate to SCCDP Join a Democratic Club Write a Letter to a Local Newspaper Unsubscribe You received this message because you signed up to receive communication from SCCDP. If you would like to be removed, click here. Santa Clara County Democratic Party | SCCDP Bulletin - DNC Convention Edition Democratic Party delegates from across the nation are now in Denver, Colorado, for the 2008 Democratic National Convention to officially nominate Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential nominee and Joe Biden for Vice President. Please tune in to your favorite network to watch the broadcast of this historic Convention. Gavel to gavel coverage is available on C-SPAN, but you can also catch many of the highlights on other channels. The Convention opens at 2:00 PM Pacific and continues until approximately 7:00 PM each day. For the complete schedule of events or to watch online in HD, see the official Democratic National Convention website. Also, please check our calendar to find local Convention watching parties for each night. Obama-Biden: The Winning Ticket
Obama and Biden will further our Democratic ideals, and bring a much-needed change to Washington. Americans are concerned about the economy, we are struggling to afford health care, and we worry about our jobs, our savings, and our mortgages. Obama and Biden understand these issues, and they have the plan to once again bring prosperity to all Americans. Having Trouble Keeping up with Republican Scandals and Gaffes? Every day Republican scandals and gaffes fill the airwaves. For instance, last week we learned that John McCain couldn't remember how many homes he owned, nor did he remember what type of car he drove. And Friday we learned that Cheney is tied to the Senator Stevens scandal. We also learned that Congressman Jerry McNerney's Republican challenger has a brewing scandal as well. And you might have missed this gem - Dick Morris is claiming that we never invaded Iraq. Instead, according to Morris, the Iraqi government invited us into Iraq. Where do you go to find out more about these stories? The SCCDP Blog! Each day we post the stories that are gaining traction in the news, from local to national, all gathered together for you to read and forward to your friends and family. Bookmark our blog to make sure you are informed. As of the writing of this newsletter our state still does not have a budget for the current fiscal year. This impasse is largely due to a fundamental flaw in our state Constitution that requires a two-thirds majority to pass a budget. This requirement has allowed Republicans to refuse compromise on any budget proposals. Instead they are obstructionists who are seeking to push their minority political agenda on the majority of Californians. Our Democratic legislatures have come up with numerous plans that will cut spending as well as add revenue to our state. Even our Republican Governor has come to realize that our budget problems cannot be solved through cuts alone. Sadly, the Republicans who serve their party and not the citizens of this state are refusing to come to the table and work through this very difficult issue. Your families' well-being is directly tied to our state budget. Your children will pay more for college, you will pay more for services, and sadly there will be fewer services for those in our state who are struggling to feed their children and keep a roof over their head. If you want to see our state move forward and resolve this issue, let your voice be heard! Write a Letter to the Editor using the tool you can find on our website, and ask those around you to do the same. The Santa Clara County Democratic Party coordinates all local campaign activities for candidates from Obama down to local school boards, plus works to get information out about the statewide initiatives. Our voter registration program ensures that we maintain our strong Democratic voter advantage. Our precinct captain operation gets information out to households in our neighborhoods. Our website and blog keep folks informed with the latest information on endorsed candidates and upcoming events. Help the party continue to provide these services: Very shortly, we will be opening our main San Jose campaign headquarters. From this office, thousands of volunteers will help coordinate the local campaign for Obama and the Democratic ticket. Become a sustaining member by pledging a monthly contribution. Even $10 per month between now and the election will help us make the difference on election day.
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August 01, 2008
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Quick Links Calendar of Events Donate to SCCDP Join a Democratic Club Write a Letter to a Local Newspaper Unsubscribe You received this message because you signed up to receive communication from SCCDP. If you would like to be removed, click here. Santa Clara County Democratic Party | SCCDP Bulletin - July 31, 2008 Are you too busy to keep up with the political issues of the day? Don't fret, just come on over to our new and improved blog! Each day you will find a number of stories, videos and links to the most important and "hot" political stories of the day. Make sure to bookmark our blog so you can easily find out what is happening in the world of politics, nationally, statewide and locally. For instance, the Obama campaign has just released an ad that is perhaps one of the best ads this cycle. It hits back at McCain while at the same time promoting the positives of Obama. The ad was released yesterday, and we have it up on our blog. If you have a breaking story, or one that you think deserves to be on our blog, send us an email with the link and we will do our best to post that as well. Besides national political news, we will continue to inform you on statewide issues, including initiatives. Plus we will have plenty of information on local candidates and measures as we get closer to the election. This election is one of the most important we will see in our lifetimes. Make sure you know what is going on so you can inform your friends and family. Help us register Democrats at our booth at the San Jose Jazz Festival. This is one of the most popular San Jose street fairs of the summer. We will be there Sat & Sun, Aug 9-10 from 12-8pm. To sign up, contact Adrienne at 408-219-4896, or email to volunteer@sccdp.org. View the festival map. Walk-ins are welcome! Look for us in the Circle of Palms area of arts and crafts vendors, near the Fairmont Hotel (outside the festival gates). The Santa Clara County Democratic Party coordinates all local campaign activities for candidates from Obama down to local school boards, plus works to get information out about the statewide initiatives. Our voter registration program ensures that we maintain our strong Democratic voter advantage. Our precinct captain operation gets information out to households in our neighborhoods. Our website and blog keep folks informed with the latest information on endorsed candidates and upcoming events. Help the party continue to provide these services: Very shortly, we will be opening our main San Jose campaign headquarters. From this office, thousands of volunteers will help coordinate the local campaign for Obama and the Democratic ticket. Become a sustaining member by pledging a monthly contribution. Even $10 per month between now and the election will help us make the difference on election day. Congressman Jerry McNerney needs your help if we are going to keep the seat he won in 2006. Here are two events that you can attend to make sure we keep McNerney in Congress:
Join the South County Democratic Club The South County Democratic Club is an active group focusing on Democratic activism in Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The club will hold their next meeting on Saturday August 23, 2008 10:00 AM at the home of Susan McKuhen. For more information, call 408-847-6866. Fact or Fiction? We Report, You Decide Fact or Fiction? John McCain's new attack ad has yet another lie. Fact or Fiction? John McCain is just like you and me, a man of the people, who wears $500 dollar shoes. Fact or Fiction? A seven square mile piece of ice that just broke off in Canada, proving once again, that there is no global warming. Fact or Fiction? John McCain won't raise your taxes, except when he raises your taxes. Humor Break Bush thinks he has reached the climate change summit: Proposition 8 proponents claim that gay marriage threatens heterosexual marriages: McCain, who considers himself a foreign affairs expert, thinks Iraq borders Pakistan: McCain and Bush want to keep feeding our oil dependencey: If Phil Gramm, McCain's economic advisor, were a doctor: McCain renegs on his pledge to listen to the wishes of Iraq's President: Finally, McCain admitted that he doesn't use computers or the internet:
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June 20, 2008
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Quick Links Calendar of Events Donate to SCCDP Join a Democratic Club Write a Letter to a Local Newspaper Unsubscribe You received this message because you signed up to receive communication from SCCDP. If you would like to be removed, click here. Santa Clara County Democratic Party | SCCDP Bulletin - June 20, 2008 We have had an excellent month since our last communication. In the June 3 primary, the Democratic Party's endorsed candidates did extremely well in Santa Clara County. Congratulations to Paul Fong for securing the Democratic nomination in Assembly District 22. We look forward to having Fong represent our values in Sacramento. In elections for the County Board of Supervisors, our endorsed candidates all made the runoffs both contested seats, and Democrat Liz Kniss won reelection. Democrats led the way in all 5 San Jose City Council races. In addition, two Democrats, Lane Liroff and Diane Ritchie, made the runoff for Superior Court Judge. Also this month, Democrats are coalescing around our nominee for President, Barack Obama. Most recent polling shows Obama leading McCain in all of the key swing states, including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and even places like Virginia that have not voted for Democrats for President in decades. The local campaign will be gearing up over the next month. Keep visiting our website for updates and ways you can help. John McCain is Completely Out of Touch John McCain is out of touch with American values. Take, for instance, off-shore oil exploration. Three weeks ago McCain said he was against any policy that would force California or Florida to drill off their coast. On Monday, however, McCain reversed his policy on off-shore drilling. It is clear that McCain is just like Bush - in the pockets of the oil industry. McCain has no understanding of what resources we already have in place, or how little it would effect the price of gas if California and Florida were to drill off their shores. According to a recent report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), access to the Pacific, Atlantic, and eastern Gulf regions would not have a significant impact on domestic crude oil and natural gas production or prices before 2030. And the impact of the projected 7% (!) increase in lower-48 oil production that might result in 2030 thanks to opening the OCS on average wellhead prices is expected to be insignificant. We cannot afford a third Bush term, and as our example shows, McCain is no different then Bush on the issues that will affect each and every one of us. Get involved, spread the word, and help our nation recover from what has been the worst presidency in the history of our nation. Our blog will continue to highlight issues on which McCain is out of touch with the American people and is in effect just a clone of Bush. Recent entries discuss McCain's views on Iraq and Social Security. Check out our blog also for coverage of local and state politics. Summer is a busy time for registering voters at festivals and other activities throughout the County. During the next few months, here are some of the places where we need volunteers to staff the Democratic Party table, provide information to voters, and register new voters. San Jose and Campbell - contact volunteer@sccdp.org to help
July 2-4: San Jose America Festival July 24: Campbell New Citizen Ceremonies Aug 8-10: San Jose Jazz Festival Aug 21: Campbell New Citizen Ceremonies Aug 30-Sep 1: San Jose Tapestry Arts Festival Sep 25: Campbell New Citizen Ceremonies North County - contact volunteernorth@sccdp.org to help July 4, 2008: Palo Alto's Famous Chili Cook-Off, Mitchell Park The Santa Clara County Democratic Party has a headquarters in San Jose, where volunteers are needed to answer phones, organize materials, and coordinate activities. Any amount of time that you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated. Contact James Kim at vice-chair@sccdp.org for additional information or to volunteer. Or call the office at 408-445-9500.The headquarters is located at 2102 Almaden Road. Ste. 114 in San Jose. Barack Obama is running a great campaign to be the next President of the United States. However, we do know that the Republican Party will stop at nothing in trying to hold on to power. In the spirit of the Swift Boat attacks of 2004, they will smear Obama at every possible step. In order to answer the smears, Obama's campaign has created FightTheSmears.com. When you hear attacks on Obama, you can help by visiting this page and spreading the word. We won't allow the Republicans to smear another good Democrat without fighting back. SCCDP Fights for Right of Veterans to Register to Vote Steve Preminger, chair of the Santa Clara County Democratic Party, is the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs in an attempt to allow access to VA Hospitals for the purpose of helping our Veterans register to vote and participate in the electoral process. The lawsuit stems from an experience in 2004 when Preminger was denied permission to register voters at the VA Hospital in Menlo Park. This case is making national news and is another example of how the Democratic Party is fighting to protect voter rights, and ultimately our democracy. Read more about the case in the New York Times. Central Committee Members Elected for 2009-2010 Term Three districts had contested elections for Central Committee on the June 3 ballot. Thanks to all the candidates who ran for leadership of the party. And congratulations to those who were elected. The election was for the two year term beginning in January 2009. The following Democrats were elected this month.
Fact of Fiction? We Report, You Decide Fact or Fiction? Retired Army Maj. General Taguba stated: The current administration has "committed war crimes" and needs to "be held to account." Fact or Fiction? "At this week’s House Judiciary Subcommittee on Civil Rights hearing on torture, Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Colin Powell, told Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) that over 100 detainees have died in U.S. custody, with up to 27 of these declared homicides." Fact or Fiction? Women are running as fast as they can from John McCain, even Republican women. Fact or Fiction? "But I'm not for, quote, 'privatizing' Social Security. I never have been, I never will be." – John McCain Humor Break McCain doesn't want to be seen campaigning with Bush: McClellan tells us that the administration was deceptive. Big surprise. Industry's latest fear is carbon caps: This year's graduates have to brave the economy: The Supreme Court says that even Bush must obey the Constitution: Will anyone believe that the GOP is the "Party of Change?"
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May 22, 2008
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Quick Links Calendar of Events Donate to SCCDP Join a Democratic Club Write a Letter to a Local Newspaper Unsubscribe You received this message because you signed up to receive communication from SCCDP. If you would like to be removed, click here. Newsletter Contributors David Cohen: Editor Santa Clara County Democratic Party | SCCDP Bulletin - May 21, 2008 Did you know that in just a few short weeks we will be voting? Yep, the June 3rd election is right around the corner, and fast following the June Primary is the November Presidential Election. But in the meantime, make sure you vote on June 3. See below for our complete list of June primary recommendations. Also, we again explain why it is so important to vote no on Proposition 98. In San Jose, there are two contested open seats up for election. In District 2, our endorsed candidate Ash Kalra stands head and shoulders above the other candidates, and if Kalra can garner 50 plus 1 on June 3rd, we will save the city thousands of dollars because there will be no need for a runoff election. District 8 has a more crowded field and our endorsed candidate, Craig Mann, is working hard to get into the runoff. There have been some misleading mail pieces from an opponent touting a Democratic endorsement, but Mann is the only candidate in that district with a Democratic Party endorsement. Please take a moment to visit Mann’s website and donate some time or money to propel him into the runoff. Thinking ahead to November, please make sure to check our blog as we post updates, breaking news and more. Our nation has been under the GOP cloud long enough, it is time for us to work together to bring sanity, reason, and a Democrat back to the White House. Democrats Taking the Country By Storm in 2008 Republicans are running scared because 2008 is shaping up to be a year of big Democratic victories. Already, we are 3 for 3 in special Congressional elections in districts that were considered safe for Republicans. The latest victory was last week's win in Mississippi, where Democrat Travis Childers now represents the 1st District, a district that George Bush won with more than 60% in 2000 and 2004. Other big wins came in Louisiana's 6th District, which had been in Republican hands for three decades and in Illinois' 14th District, which was previously represented by former House Speaker Dennis Hastert for more than 20 years. If we won in those supposedly red districts, imagine how we will do in more competitive districts in November, and of course in the race for the White House. And it's not just in House races where things look good this year. We are poised to pick up anywhere from 3 to 9 Senate seats. For example, the latest poll in North Carolina shows Democrat Kay Hagan with a 48-47 lead over Senator Elizabeth Dole. In New Hampshire, Jeanne Shaheen leads Senator John Sinunu by 10 points in the latest poll, and in Virginia, Mark Warner leads by 18 points over his Republican opponent. And Mark and Tom Udall are poised to add Colorado and New Mexico to the Democratic side of the aisle. Even in Texas, voters are fed up with Republican rule, with Democrat Rick Noriega polling within 4 points of Senator John Cornyn. The lesson is that no states are off limits to Democrats in 2008. Americans have caught on and are ready for true leadership and solutions to our country's problems. June 3 Primary Official Endorsements There was an error in the headings in last week's endorsement email. Here again are the Democratic Party's official endorsements for the June primary.
Partisan Races (endorsements by the California Democratic Party) US Congress 11th District: Jerry McNerney 14th District: Anna Eshoo 15th District: Mike Honda 16th District: Zoe Lofgren California State Senate 11th District: Joe Simitian 13th District: Elaine Alquist California State Assembly 20th District: Alberto Torrico 21st District: Ira Ruskin 22nd District: Paul Fong 23rd District: Joe Coto 24th District: Jim Beall 27th District: No Endorsement 28th District: Anna Caballero An election for Santa Clara County Superior Court is on the ballot in the June primary. We have received many questions about whom the Democratic Party recommends. We do not take official positions in Judicial races, but we can tell you that the following four candidates are Democrats. Please consider these four candidates and choose one when voting on June 3.
NO on Proposition 98: Don't be fooled. Prop 98 would have a devastating impact on communities and on the environment. Sponsored by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer’s Association, as well as by apartment and mobile park homeowner groups, Prop 98 wants voters to believe the measure is only about changing eminent domain rules, but it is really about benefiting large landowners and developers! Prop 98 would dismantle communities’ ability to enforce their own decisions about growth and development. Hidden in its fine print is language that would make unconstitutional ALL laws or regulation that limit property values of individuals or companies. It would prohibit laws protecting the environment, threaten public water projects, and abolish rent control and other renter protections. Because of Prop 98’s anti-renter provisions, large landowners would reap enormous financial benefits on the backs of the elderly and fixed-income renters. It would also negate the current efforts by grassroots environmental groups to preserve the environmental integrity of privately held open-space areas. YES on Proposition 99. The Homeowners Protection Act, on the other hand, would reform eminent domain practices to protect homeowners and small businesses by prohibiting state and local governments from using eminent domain to transfer an owner-occupied home to a private developer. The League of California Homeowners, Leagues of California Cities and the California League of Conservation Voters have sponsored Prop 99, and if Prop 99 gets more votes than Prop 98, it will prevent the hidden provisions of Prop 98 from taking effect. For more information both of these propositions, visit eminentdomainreform.com.
Volunteer to Help Register Voters The Santa Clara County Democratic Party will be at fairs and festivals all summer long, registering voters and promoting our candidates for the November election. In addition, each month we greet new citizens at the swearing-in ceremony in Campbell and help them register to vote as soon as they are eligible. Here are some of the big events at which we need volunteers between now and September. Please contact volunteer@sccdp.org to volunteer for any one of these events.
15th Senate District - Write in Dennis Morris
Democratic Central Committee - Vote in June On your ballot for the June primary is an election for Democratic Central Committee. The Central Committee is the governing body of the Democratic Party in the County. Our members run the financial operation of the party, vote on candidate endorsements, set policy priorities through position papers and resolutions, coordinate volunteer activities, and charter Democratic clubs. Also, all members of the County Central Committee are delegates to the California Democratic Party, which sets the statewide platform and elects party officers. In addition, our representatives to the state Executive Board elect California's DNC members (Superdelegates). Central Committee members are up for election every two years in each of the Assembly Districts in the County. This year, there are contested elections in the 21st, 23rd, and 24th Assembly Districts. For information on the candidates, you can go to smartvoter.org and look up your ballot. More information about the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee is available on our website. There you can read about our monthly meetings and also find out the names and contact information of all the Central Committee members.
President Bush sure knows what it means to sacrifice: While people go hungry around the world, our government continues to give handouts to agribusiness: Stimulus checks have been arriving. Will they make a difference? Is there too little or too much progress in Iraq? Bush's EPA has finally admitted that Polar Bears are endangered: But the EPA still won't do anything about it, leaving us with one meaningful deadline: But some voters seem willing to settle for a third Bush term: McCain doesn't even know where he stands on the issues: But will Republicans try to steal another election by putting up barriers to voting?
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January 31, 2008
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January 10, 2008
Quick Links Calendar of Events Donate to SCCDP Join a Democratic Club Write a Letter to a Local Newspaper Unsubscribe You received this message because you signed up to receive communication from SCCDP. If you would like to be removed, click here. Newsletter Contributors David Cohen: Editor Santa Clara County Democratic Party |
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