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FCDWC luncheon announcement

Oct 17, 2018 | Events, News

 

Location: Ramada Inn, 324 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno (Shaw Avenue and Freeway 41)

Fresno County Democratic Women’s Club

October 22, 2018 Lunch Meeting

Business Meeting: 11:00 – 12:00

Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30

Program: 12:30 – 1:00

Speaker: Mike Rhodes

Topic: Update on Homelessness in Fresno.

Mike Rhodes is author of Dispatches from the War Zone, which offers the reader a rare opportunity to understand the homeless issue from the perspective of the homeless and their allies.

Mike closely covered this story for over 10 years prior to the publication of his book in February, 2016.  He will give an overview of the historical context of homelessness in Fresno, what works and what doesn’t work in effectively reducing homelessness and what has happened since the book was written.

Mike Rhodes is a journalist and former editor of the Community Alliance newspaper in Fresno California. He is a photo journalist, was a news reporter for KFCF 88.1 FM and has produced many videos documenting politics in Fresno and the Central Valley.

He is married, has two adult children, and lives in the community where he was born, Fresno. Politically a progressive, he is optimistic that a movement for social and economic justice will emerge and transform the world in which we live. A better world is possible!

Cost: $25.00 for lunch and program  /   $5 for program only

Reservations: Rose Mary, phone 559-275-1112. Please call Rose Mary with your reservation by October 17 for the October 22 Luncheon.

 

Campaign Update

Oct 14, 2018 | Candidate Info, News, Party News

10.14.18

U.S. Congress

Don’t fall into the civility trap, Democrats

CNN poll: Democrats are fired up and maintain a strong 2018 lead

Chuck Todd: Republicans “Outraged” At Ugly Political Environment They Created; Trying To Paint Dems As A Mob

Senate Tracker: Democrat Kevin de Leon Challenges Sen. Dianne Feinstein To Bring ‘New Voice’ To California

Devin Nunes vs. the Fresno Bee

GOP Rep. Knight, facing tight California race against Democrat Hill, distances himself from Trump

Democrats just made a play to make their signature healthcare issue stand out on the campaign trail

Feinstein to Face off With Opponent for 1st Time Since 2000

Democrat Mike Levin Races To Win House Seat In Conservative California District

I’ll Take My Chances with Katie Hill

Dana Watch: The Russia Thing

California Senatorial Candidate Kevin de Leon Talks Immigration, Health Care, and Standing Up to Trump

For the First Time in Decades, Devin Nunes’ Local Paper Won’t Recommend Him

State Candidates

Propositions

 



Your CDP Weekly Update

Oct 14, 2018 | Candidate Info, News, Party News

 

10.12.18

 
It’s been another productive week for Your CDP Team. See below for a recap of this week’s activities. 

 

Big Blue Beacon Contest!

 
As we enter the home stretch of the campaign, we know how hard Grassroots Democrats are working to create the Big Blue Wave. And to make sure these last four-plus weeks of the campaign are as fun, exciting and successful we’re excited to launch the Big Blue Beacon of Hope Contest!
This will be a fun competition to make the most phone calls on key races, and we’re excited to say we have some very exciting prizes… Individual callers can win a chance to attend a basketball game with Mayor Eric Garcetti and the (once and future World Champion) Los Angeles Lakers! Check out the details here. 

 

Episode 3 of the Podcast is Live!

 
Episode 1 of our podcast featured an insightful and engaging discussion with one of the phenomenal Democratic women running to claim Republican-held districts – Christy Smith! Episode 2 featured President Obama’s rally in Orange County.
For Episode 3, we’re changing it up with a behind-the-scenes look at the CDP Campaign effort with the CDP’s campaign team – featuring CDP Senior Strategist Sandra Lowe, CDP Political Director Clark Lee, Coordinated Campaign Director Arianna Jimenez and Congressional Campaign Director Robert Dempsey.
Narrated by Creative Director Jeremy Thompson, don’t miss this fun and informative discussion! Search/Subscribe the California Democratic Party on iTunes, or click here. 

 

Executive Board Update

 
The CDP Room Block for the November Executive Board at the Westin Long Beach has been sold out. The Hotel still has rooms available at Market Rate ($239 per night plust tax). Additional Union hotels can be found here. 
As many Democratic activists are aware, workers at several Westin properties have announced a strike. As Democrats, we are proud to stand with them in their demands for fair wages and safe working conditions. CDP Chair Bauman has been in regular contact with the leadership at UNITE-HERE Local 11, the union representing the workers at the Westin Long Beach, and they have assured us that the workers there are looking forward to welcoming CDP Executive Board members at our November Executive Board.
We are proud to stand in solidarity with the striking workers across the nation. And we heartily encourage our Executive Board members tip the Union workers at Westin Long Beach even more generously than usual.  

Governor Gray Davis

 
15 years ago last Sunday, Governor Gray Davis got a pretty raw deal. The voters were angry over the latest round in California’s formerly gridlocked and chaotic budget process. The Republicans – led by the odious and cowardly Darrel Issa – demonstrated their utter contempt for democracy by staging a phony recall. The combination of Republican lies and Schwarzenegger’s star power was just a little too much to overcome, and October 7, 2003, the recall passed with a modest 52 percent of the vote. 
But here’s the thing: Gray Davis was a damn fine Governor. He massively expanded education funding, he worked with Hillary Clinton to establish the Children’s Health Insurance Program that covered millions of California kids, he passed some of the most forward thinking and progressive LGBT rights laws in America, and he signed gun safety laws that have saved thousands of lives in the two decades since he was elected in 1998.
We’ll certainly admit… he definitely wasn’t Governor Feely McFeelington. But he led a Democratic resurgence in California politics and policy that continues to this day, and many of the most successful Democratic Party leaders in California, including CDP Chair Eric C. Bauman, were part of that historic 1998 campaign. And California was made better by Gray Davis’ tenure as Governor. 
Naturally, all of our attention is focused on Gavin Newsom’s campaign to succeed Governor Brown, and build on these tremendously successful eight years. But we would be remiss if we didn’t take this moment to thank the Governor who shattered a 16 year losing streak for Democrats, and set the stage for our continued success in California elections. 
Thanks chief! 

 

24 Days until the Election. (whew – deep breaths). 

–CDP Weekly Update

 

 







Central Valley Endorsements Are In, With Big Changes

Oct 14, 2018 | News

Central Valley races have enormous ramifications for Californians and our fellow citizens. Here’s a summary of the endorsements so far.

 

 

Hello Friend! 

 

We are 24 days away; ballots have dropped, endorsements are in, and voting suppression antics have revved-up. 

 

This is an important time for our Central Valley races because typical polling places have closed and mail-in ballots are now the norm. This may seem like a positive change, but without voter education, ballots can be easily thrown away, and small-town voters may find it difficult to locate and reach new polling sites.

 

What’s more, Vote By Mail (VBM) accounts for 2/3rds of voters in some of our biggest races. 

 

Here’s the good news–ballots can be gathered and sent in on someone else’s behalf. This means campaigns can designate volunteers to pick up and deliver ballots! 

 

Email me directly, amanda@amandarenteria.com, if you’ll like to be listed as a dedicated ballot gatherer in your area. We need all the help we can get, especially in remote small towns.

 

Thank you for all you are doing to empower the Valley, 

 

Amanda Renteria

 

 

 

FEDERAL RACES

 

CA-10 

Denham-R vs Harder-D

 

Modesto Bee headline reads “Trumps weight crushing Denham. Bee recommends Harder”. One main issue for Denham, his votes on Health Care where an “estimated 100,000 residents would be harmed, some losing insurance, some losing jobs.” Access Harder’s endorsements here.

 

 

CA- 16

Costa-D vs Heng-R

 

Jim Costa’s campaign has been busy garnering more and more attention. This week Senator Feinstein was with Congressman Costa talking with Valley residents. As he has every year, Costa has earned a variety of endorsements, see the list here.

 

 

CA-22

Nunes-R vs Janz-D

 

For the first time in 16 years, the biggest hometown paper in CD-22 is NOT endorsing Nunes. They offer several reasons for this decision from a failed ability to bring water to the Valley to his vote on the ACA that would have cut 74,000 CV families from Medi-Cal. Meanwhile, Janz has a solid track record as a prosecutor and has created an exciting, empowering campaign. Read the full endorsement here. 

 

 

CA-21 

Valadao-R vs Cox-D

 

Once again, David Valadao is employing vicious smear campaign tactics wrapped in lies. The latest is about TJ Cox’s commitment to health care. TJ’s wife is a pediatrician at Valley Children’s Hospital and TJ has invested in CV health clinics.Meanwhile, Valadao is trying to hide his ACA vote that would have cut health care for 99,000 families in the district. See TJ’s endorsements here. 

 

 

CA-23 

McCarthy-R vs Matta-D

 

For decades, immigrant communities have worked hard as farmworkers and small business owners providing a foundation for our Valley economy. As a huge insult to our communities, McCarthy introduced legislation for a $23.4 billion border wall. ​See all her endorsements here. 

 

 

 

STATE RACES

 

SD-12

Caballero-D vs Poythress-R 

 

Big Valley News endorses Anna Caballero – a major win for this race! In response, her opponent released an attack ad that was deemed by local news station KSBW as “completely false.” Time to put an end to Trump-era campaign tactics. 

 

 

SD-14

Vidak-R vs Hurtado-D

 

Hurtado has garnered support from a gamut of exceptional community leaders and organizations. 

  • Raymond Lerma, Mayor, City of Corcoran
  • Jose Gurrola, Mayor, City of Arvin
  • Frank Gonzalez, Mayor, City of Sanger

As we think about our future, education is an important state level issue and yet Andy Vidak was rated 27% by California Federation of Teachers, while this is one of Hurtado’s key campaign issues.

 

 

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Patterson-R vs Rizo-D

 

Aileen Rizo, nationally renowned Equal Pay proponent is bringing common sense leadership with her campaign. She is creating an empowering movement of women leaders across the country. Checkout her campaign’s website to learn more about the movement supporting her.

 

 

AD-26

Mathis-R vs Sigala-D

 

Jose Sigala’s 

#EnoughIsEnough hashtag is resonating deeply in the valley after Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing. Sigala is working hard, in fact, he made a stop in Wooklake on Thursday for a Community Forum.

 

 

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Arambula-D vs Espinoza-R 

 

Dr. Joaquin Arambula continues his efforts to improve health care access to the valley by securing funds and helping other candidates across the valley. His re-election is endorsed by many, see the full list here.

 

 

AD-32

Salas-D vs Mendes-R

 

Bakersfield Californian endorses Assemblyman Rudy Salas! “Valley fever is a huge issue in the Central Valley… and Salas led the charge to secure $8 million in funding to beat the disease.”

 

 

Local Races

A shout out to Mayor Grace Vallejo who pointed out the need for in-person early voting locations in other parts of Kern County. Right now, the only available site is in Bakersfield which leaves out Delano voters, one of the communities that has been left out by at-large voting in the past. 

 

It’s go time

Oct 13, 2018 | News, Party News

In just 25 days, California Democrats will head to the polls.                                                                                                                                                                         

 

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It’s go time in our work to power the Big Blue Wave and take back the House.

 

In just 25 days, California Democrats will head to the polls to throw out Trump’s Congressional Clones and take back the House, so Congress can once again fight for our California values.

 

But before then, we’ve got work to do. To keep up the fight and win, we need grassroots supporters like you to keep up your support.

 

Can you chip in $20.18 or more right now towards our work to power the Big Blue Wave and take back Congress?

Right now, we have 80 organizers spread across every Republican-held congressional district in the state, and I promise you they are working overtime to turn these seats blue.

 

But to turn out the necessary votes on November 6, we have to make sure these organizers — and our incredible volunteers — have the resources they’ll need. That means money for clipboards, printer toner (for walk packets), lots and lots of coffee, and more.

 

It’s crucial we come together as California Democrats by each chipping in what we can, so we have the resources necessary to declare victory this November.

 

Chip in $20.18 or more right now, so we can power the Big Blue Wave and take back Congress.

 

Democratically Yours,

 

Clark Lee, Political Director
California Democratic Party

 

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Press Release: National Coming Out Day

Oct 13, 2018 | News, Party News

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 11, 2018
Contact: John Vigna, 916.212.0357

Statement of CDP Chair Eric C. Bauman on National Coming Out Day 2018

Los Angeles– The following is a statement from Eric C. Bauman, the first openly gay Chair of the California Democratic Party: 


On behalf of California Democrats, I celebrate each person who takes the opportunity of National Coming Out day to break the silence and stigma of the closet, and to fulfill their unique and cherished place as members of the LGBTQ community and as a full member of our beautiful and diverse state. 

California Democrats fight every day to create equality for members of the LGBTQ community and to create a state where every person can live their truth openly and proudly.  

From history makers like Harvey Milk to todays generation of groundbreaking leaders, California Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to ensure LGBTQ people are welcomed and embraced at everywhere — in school classrooms and playgrounds, on college campuses, in the workplace, in healthcare, and in our golden years.

Celebrating marriage with my partner, Michael, was the fulfillment of our lifelong dream.  I am personally committed to ensuring that every gay person has the opportunity to fulfill their dreams – and today, this especially means ensuring equality and the safety of members of the transgender community. 

And I promise this California Democrats will take every opportunity to fight the hateful, divisive and backward anti-LGBT agenda of the Trump Administration, because we have never been more energized in the fight for civil rights than we are today.

For every person considering coming out today, tomorrow, or the next day know that your courage makes it possible for others to do the same.  And know that your vote matters, is valued by the Democratic Party, and is essential to creating the Blue Wave that will move us forward and allow us to #TakeItBack this November. 

 

 

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