On Saturday night, 63% of California Democratic Delegates voted not to re-endorse Diane Feinstein’s re-election.
The outcome of the endorsement vote is an astounding rejection of politics as usual, and it boosts our campaign’s momentum as we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with everyday Californians against a complacent status quo.
California Democrats are hungry for new leadership that will fight for California values from the front lines, not equivocate on the sidelines. We all deserve a leader who will take our climate action to Washington, and will fight each and every day to protect our human and civil rights, our immigrant families and Dreamers, champion universal healthcare and create good paying middle class jobs.
This weekend the California Democratic Party held its annual convention in San Diego, and Delaine crushed all expectations. Delaine was up against two Democratic Party insiders who had received the Party endorsement just four years ago. She hit a home run, getting 20% of the vote compared to Antonio Villaraigosa’s 9%. No candidate received the endorsement and the corporate money backed frontrunner received just 39%.
Delaine’s message of putting all Californians, and particularly our children, first again, is resonating with people of all ages. She has excited former Hillary and Bernie supporters to elect a woman with real convictions who is not for sale to the highest bidder.
CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU ENDORSES JEFF BLEICH FOR CALIFORNIA LT. GOVERNOR
This week, Congressman Ted Lieu announced his endorsement of Jeff Bleich for Lt. Governor of California. Rep. Lieu is a United States Air Force veteran and a strong advocate for our men and women in uniform. He is also one of only four computer science majors serving in Congress, and has been a leading voice in calling for more focus on cybersecurity issues. Rep. Lieu has also authored legislation to ban so-called “gay conversion therapy” programs, reform our criminal justice system, and combat climate change.
“I’m endorsing Jeff for Lt. Governor because he’s demonstrated that he has both the courage and the skill to take on the tough problems affecting Californians across the state,” said Congressman Lieu. “Our new economy has brought new vulnerabilities. From addressing cybersecurity concerns, to modernizing our state’s education system for a new, 21st century workforce, to addressing the anxiety so many Californians are experiencing, Jeff is prepared to take on the big issues that Californians face. I’m also proud to support a candidate with a long track record of standing up for those who haven’t had a voice, including minorities and immigrants. In today’s political climate, we need someone like Jeff Bleich leading California.”
Congressman Lieu joins Congressmembers Jackie Speier, Adam Schiff and Ro Khanna in endorsing Jeff, a lifelong Democrat, a highly respected attorney, educator, diplomat, and a former senior counsel for President Obama. He has nearly thirty years of experience uniting people to resolve complex issues. Jeff has led some of the nation’s largest educational and legal advocacy institutions, and served the U.S. and California at the highest levels.
“I am deeply honored to have the support of Congressman Ted Lieu,” said Bleich. “His instinct has always been to serve others, and to fight injustice. As Assistant Whip in the House, he’s been extraordinarily effective in crafting new laws, stopping bad acts, and holding people to account on social media.”
Jeff has been a tireless advocate for Californians who have been discriminated against, communities that have been wronged, and families fighting to break into the middle class. He served as Chair of the California State University Board of Trustees as well as the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and other non-profit groups. He currently heads the Fulbright Scholarship Board, which creates scholarship opportunities for students.
After graduating in the top of his class at UC Berkeley Law School in 1989 and clerking for the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Jeff helped build Munger, Tolles, and Olson, LLP—one the most successful and revered law firms in California. He was elected by his peers to serve as president of both the San Francisco Bar and the California Bar Association, and has consistently been ranked as one the state’s top lawyers. Jeff has also received numerous awards and recognition for his civil rights and pro bono legal work on behalf of children, victims of violence, and California’s most vulnerable communities.
Jeff most recently served our nation as a top aide to President Obama, first as Special Counsel to the President in the White House, and then as the U.S. Ambassador to Australia. He continues serving Californians as a public policy and cybersecurity attorney at Dentons, and he is helping to grow our economy and create jobs throughout the state as an adviser to Governor Jerry Brown, and a nationally recognized advocate for education.
Jeff and his wife, Becky continue to work and live in the East Bay after raising their three adult children, Jake, Matt, and Abby.
February 22, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
LARA RELEASES VIDEO AD “EVERY SINGLE CALIFORNIAN” IN INSURANCE COMMISSIONER BID
New Video Ad Highlights Senator Lara’s Support for Single-Payer Healthcare for All Californians
LONG BEACH, CA — Today, State Senator Ricardo Lara, who authored SB 562, released a new digital video ad in his campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner focused on his efforts to advance single-payer healthcare for all Californians. Senator Lara previously authored SB 4, the Health for All Kids Act, which guarantees healthcare for all children in California, including undocumented children.
Upon releasing the new digital ad, “Every Single Californian,” Senator Lara released the following statement:
“I believe healthcare is a human right. That’s why I’m working hard every day to pass single-payer healthcare, for every single Californian, regardless of their status. If given the privilege of serving, I’ll do the same as California’s next State Insurance Commissioner.”
Recently, State Senator Ricardo Lara’s campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner released a new digital video ad, titled “United Dreamers.” To view Senator Lara’s ad, “United Dreamers” click here.
Previously Senator Ricardo Lara’s released a digital ad, titled “Embolden.” Click to watch:
Since the inception of his campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner, State Senator Ricardo Lara has amassed wide-ranging support from leaders and organizations, including the following partial list:
Elected & Community Leaders
United States Senator Kamala Harris
U.S. Congresswoman and State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass
U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal
U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
U.S. Congressman Jimmy Gomez
U.S. Congressman Lou Correa
U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley
U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres
U.S. Congressman Mark Takano
U.S. Congresswoman (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn
U.S. Secretary of Labor (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis
State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León
State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla
California State Attorney General Bill Lockyer (Ret.)
California Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Toni Atkins
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Robert Hertzberg
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nunez
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus John A. Pérez
State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez
State Senator Holly Mitchell
State Senator Ben Hueso
State Senator Scott Wiener
State Senator Steven Bradford
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson
State Senator Nancy Skinner
State Senator Ben Allen
State Senator Bill Monning
State Senator Henry Stern
State Senator Josh Newman
State Senator Cathleen Galgiani
State Senator Bill Dodd
State Senator Richard Roth
State Senator Jerry Hill
State Senator Bob Wieckowski
State Senator Mike McGuire
State Senator Anthony Portantino
State Senator Mark Leno (Ret.)
State Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
State Assembly Member Blanca Rubio
State Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher
State Assembly Member Todd Gloria
State Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia
State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin
State Assembly Member Evan Low
State Assembly Member Tony Thurmond
State Assembly Member Shirley Weber
State Assembly Member Kevin McCarty
State Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer
State Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez
State Assembly Member David Chiu
State Assembly Member Ash Kalra
State Assembly Member Monique Limon
State Assembly Member Jim Frazier
State Assembly Member Kansen Chu
State Assembly Member Ed Chau
State Assembly Member Chris Holden
State Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula
State Assembly Member Jim Cooper
State Assembly Member Jose Medina
State Assembly Member Eloise Reyes
State Assembly Member Susan Talamantes Eggman
State Assembly Member Phil Ting
State Assembly Member Kevin Mullin
State Assembly Member Rudy Salas
State Assembly Member Autumn Burke
State Assembly Member Bill Quirk
State Assembly Member Susan Bonilla (Ret.)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Sacramento Mayor and former State Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
El Cerrito Mayor Gabriel Quinto
San Jose Vice Mayor Magdalena Carrasco
San Jose City Council Member Sylvia Arenas
San Jose City Council Member Sergio Jimenez
Newhall School Board Member Christy Smith
California Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman
California Democratic Party Chair John Burton (Ret.)
California Democratic Party First Vice Chair Alex Rooker
California Democratic Party Vice Chair Daraka Larimore-Hall
California Democratic Party Controller Dan Weitzman
California Democratic Party Secretary Jenny Bach
California Young Democrats’ President Eddie Kirby
Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Gonzalez
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Jessica Hayes
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair (Ret.) and current Democratic National Committee Member, Jesse Durfee
Democratic Party of Sacramento County Chair Terry Schanz
California Democratic Party Region 4 Director Amy Champ
California Democratic Party Region 8 Director Humberto Gomez Jr.
California Democratic Party Region 10 Director David Atkins
California Democratic Party Region 12 Director Larry Gross
California Democratic Party Region 13 Director Carol Robb
California Democratic Party Region 14 Director Miguel Martinez
California Democratic Party Region 16 Director Sergio Carrillo
California Democratic Party Region 18 Director Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik
California Democratic Party Region 19 Director Norberto Gonzalez
Labor Leader and United Farm Workers Co-Founder, Dolores Huerta
Organizations Representing Working People
California Teachers Association
State Council of Building and Construction Trades Council of California
California State Association of Electrical Workers
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
California Federation of Teachers
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
California State Council of Laborers
California Conference of Machinists
California State Council of Pipe Trades
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16
National Union of Healthcare Workers
California Conference Board of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 9
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
United Steelworkers Legislative Education Committee for Los Angeles and Orange Counties
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 16
United Industrial Workers of the Seafarers International Union, SIUNA, AFL-CIO
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 36
California Faculty Association
L.A. Community College Faculty Guild, American Federation of Teachers Local 1521
February 21, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
ED HERNANDEZ NOTCHES ANOTHER WIN, SECURES CRITICAL BACKING FROM LABOR POWERHOUSE
State Senator Ed Hernandez Lands Endorsement of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Western States Council
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA –Continuing to draw widespread support from powerful organizations that represent working people, today State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez scored an endorsement from the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Western States Council in his campaign for California Lieutenant Governor.
In announcing their endorsement, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 1428 President and States Council Board Member Mark Ramos released the following statement:
“The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Western States Council is proud to endorse Senator Ed Hernandez for California Lieutenant Governor. He’s been a steadfast warrior for working families, backing California’s tough workers’ rights laws, healthcare for all efforts, protections for collective bargaining, a $15 statewide minimum wage, lower prescription drug prices, more investments in job-training as well as retirement benefits for working people. We know Ed will be a champion for working families as our next Lieutenant Governor and that’s why he has our full and enthusiastic support.”
Recently, State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez rolled out a new digital video ad, titled “Proven Progressive,” in his campaign for California Lieutenant Governor. The ad highlights some of the Senator’s high-powered endorsements, including from the California Nurses Association and the California Teachers Association, along with his 100% legislative voting scorecard from organizations like the California Labor Federation* and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Advocates*.
To view Senator Hernandez’ video ad, “Proven Progressive,” click here.
Significantly, recently California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez’ groundbreaking drug transparency bill, SB-17, into law. Senator Hernandez’ latest digital video ad, titled, “Life or Death,” features a moving testimonial from Kendall Renee, who is allergic to more than 95% of foods and carries at least four EpiPens with her at all times. Renee highlights Senator Hernandez’ efforts to combat skyrocketing drug costs in the ad.
A husband, father, grandfather, practicing optometrist, and local businessman, “Dr. Ed” (as he is known to his patients) has spent his life bringing quality eye care to predominantly low-income communities. As a health care provider, the need to improve access to health care for all Californians is what first drove him to run for office.
Since being elected to the Assembly in 2006 and the Senate in 2010, Dr. Ed Hernandez has been a leader on the implementation of federal health care reform – helping expand access to affordable health care, control costs, and improve the network of providers so people can actually get quality care when they need it. Dr. Ed has been a champion by expanding educational opportunity to qualified students overlooked by our public schools and universities, as well as a major proponent for government reform, including fixing a broken initiative system too often hijacked by billionaires and wealthy corporations. Dr. Ed Hernandez is running to take this experience, leadership, and vision to the next level by serving the people of California as their Lieutenant Governor.
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