New Field Director Sara Puls
The Marta Jorgensen campaign sent out a press release announcing their addition of a new field director to their staff.
Click on continue reading for details.
Marta Jorgensen was at the last Simi Valley Democratic Club meeting campaigning. That was a reminder that the district is huge. It goes from Simi Valley all the way to Solvang.
UPDATE: Tim Allison has another endorsement to announce. Click on continue reading for details.
Tim Allison was at the Democratic Club meeting in Simi Valley last Wednesday night. He spoke about why he is the best Democrat for the challenge.
http://www.timallison.com/
The seat is currently held by Republican Elton Gallegly. If you follow my blog you know my consistent complaint about Rep. Gallegly is that he doesn't like to hold free and scheduled events like town hall meetings. In the last few months the other area members of congress members of both parties have hosted town hall meetings on healthcare. Both Rep. Capps and Rep. McKeon held town hall events on healthcare.
Town Hall Forums are great because politicians are forced to deal with tough questions and their answers are on the record.
I would also like to see Rep. Capps and Rep. Gallegly debate healthcare insurance reform. If I get support for that idea I will call her office and request Rep. Capps challenge Rep. Gallegly. Would you like to see them debate?
This video of Tim Allison is from the recent Democratic Party Labor Day BBQ.
Democrat Tim Allison continues to earn endorsements from party leaders in his quest for the nomination of his party in the 24th congressional district ( currently Rep. Gallegly), his latest being from State Party leader Eric Bauman.
Click here for my interview with Eric Bauman.
Click here for his website.
Click on continue reading for his latest press release.
Here are more unscientific polls on Rep. Gallegly and those trying to replace him.
I am catching up on some entries later this week. Make sure to check back.
Tim Allison, candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for the 24th congressional district, has a fundraiser scheduled in Camarillo next week. Click on continue reading for details. Complaining about the need for candidates to start early reminds me of people complaining that stores seem to put up holiday displays earlier each year. But doesn't it seem like there is never a time without elections anymore? My blog traffic hasn't changed much from the time before the presidential election!
I am not going but if you do go send me any pictures you want posted.
Side Note: I am working on my response to the outcome of the trial of State Assembly Member Audra Strickland's Chief of Staff. I will get it up this week. Wait for that entry to share your thoughts. If you can't wait then go to the comments section of one of the numerous news stories on the Star's main page. Thanks.
( Photo courtesy of Ventura County Democratic activist Sharon Hillbrant. Marie Panec holds the microphone. In the background congressional candidate Tim Allison speaks to Rep. Brad Sherman.)
Moorpark Professor and Oak Park School Board Member Marie Panec has officially announced she is running for the Democratic Party nomination in the 24th congressional district. The seat is currently held by Rep. Gallegly.
I have an interview scheduled with her on this blog coming up on Thursday, October 8th. Leave some suggested questions in the comments section and I would include some of them.
Click here for her campaign website. It is under construction but you can sign up for campaign newsletters there.
The poll questions below are obviously not scientific as they reflect the intensity of readers of this blog, not the average voter. Many of these are all ongoing polls started from earlier entries.
I had an interesting idea. I would like to see Rep. Capps and Rep. Gallegly debate healthcare for local citizens. They can meet in an area where many people from both districts can attend. I am sure they can find a venue and a moderator to host it. To be clear I am not interested in hosting or taking credit for the event. I just want to watch the debate.
Would you like to see them debate? Leave a comment or vote in my poll showing your support for this proposal. You don't need to register to vote or to leave a comment but keep it classy.
I have more videos and pictures to post later this week. If you have videos of pictures from today you want posted send them to me.
Former State Assembly candidate Ferial Masry has news regarding her intentions:
Candidate for Sheriff Geoff Dean (R) worked the crowd. Here he is speaking to Ventura City Council Members Brian Brennan and Ed Summers. I expect Geoff Dean's list of endorsements will be updated with new bipartisan additions soon.
I ran into a friend of this blog Denis O'Leary of Oxnard. Denis has been a long time activist for a variety of progressive causes.
State Assembly candidate Susan Jordan gave a speech that outlined her life story and the causes she supports. Her opponent Das Williams was there too. I will post his picture later. Das, if you have pictures from today you want posted send them in.
Here are a bunch of polls related to the labor day picnic and candidates that were there.
Click here for the news story from The Star.
Tim Allison, who is running for the Democratic nomination in CA 24 ( Currently Rep. Elton Gallegly), has picked up a great endorsement from State Assembly Member Pedro Nava. Adding this to his earlier endorsements he has a growing list of labor leaders, elected officials, and grassroots activists. I haven't endorsed a candidate and I don't plan to until I know more about each of them.
Click on continue reading for the press release.
Many blogs have a policy against posting press releases. I like to post them so you can read directly what the campaigns are sending out. I also like to post them for the grassroots activists that are looking for tips on how to write an effective press release. It is among the tools I make available to grassroots activists and campaigns. I have also posted a list of party registration, contact information, and when a seat comes up for election to help out those that want to get involved. Thanks to longtime reader and commenter Katie Teague for creating that list. Another resource available is the district maps I have posted. If you know a better source for a map that I have posted please leave a link for us.
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These videos of Tim Allison were made when he was campaigning for Barack Obama:
Tim Allison, a major supporter of Barack Obama, is getting more serious in his campaign to represent the 24th congressional district as he continues to collect endorsements and has now officially filed his FEC paperwork. While other candidates continue to discuss with interest groups and supporters a potential run, Tim Allison has been campaigning at many different events.
He has been lining up endorsements ( click on continue reading for a list) and meeting grassroots activists at event after event. Because he was an early and hard working supporter of Barack Obama he has my attention. The field hasn't been set yet but Tim Allison has so far put together a more credible campaign than any Democrat locally in the last few cycles. If Gallegly runs again he will most likely be the prohibitive favorite. Gallegly has said he is running again which would mean this could be a practice run for a candidate when this becomes an open seat.
When Tim Allison comes to Simi Valley what questions do you want me to ask him?
Here are a few of our ongoing polls:
I will add a poll with Republican names after more people submit potential candidates that I should list. Leave a comment with a name of a Republican you would like to see run for the House in Ventura County.
The Simi Valley/Moorpark based 4th district has an overwhelming Republican registration advantage and Jim Dantona was able to keep the final results really close. Here are more pictures from the annual Ventura County Democratic Party spring fling event. Keep sending in photos you want me to post.
CA 24 congressional candidate Tim Allison campaigns for the Democratic nomination. Check out how many people are wearing his stickers in the photos from the event.
Click here for past entries that mention him. Tim, when you have a website up I will link to it when you are mentioned on my blog. When is the website going up?
Santa Barbara City Council Member and Labor Union Organizer Das Williams was among the many candidates at the event meeting other elected officials and Democratic Party activists.
Das Williams and Susan Jordan are both running to earn the nomination of the Democratic Party for the 35th State Assembly District.
Click here for past entries that mention him.
Susan Jordan has her photo taken with John Ziv ,a leader of the local The Sierra Club. I have heard her campaign was very successful at rounding up endorsements at the event. I expect to see a list in a few weeks.
Click here for past entries that mention her.
In the background is Shawn Stern, a candidate for congress ( CA 24). Shawn, any news from the campaign trail to report?
Click here for past entries that mention Shawn Stern.
I am going to be interviewing a candidate for state assembly soon. Obviously the budget is the most important issue but I also want to know the positions of the candidates on education reform. Any specific questions you want me to ask?
Ever get the idea that advertisers are reading your email or website to target their message? My latest advertiser on this blog is the CIA. Something I wrote might mean that my readers are targets for recruitment into our clandestine intelligence services. For this week when you are coming up with screen names try to see if you can reference spies from history or fiction.
I thought the ad placement next to this event listed online was really funny:
Remember when some liberals were saying they were going to leave if Bush won? I guess some Canadians are now trying to recruit Republicans!
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Note: I bumped this to the top of my blog because this is the biggest annual Democratic event.
UPDATE: State Senator Fran Pavley, recently back from meeting with President Barack Obama, will be attending. Here is a photo of her meeting President Barack Obama:
Fran Pavley pushed through legislation that would have allowed California to set a different standard for new vehicles. Under President George W. Bush the EPA didn't allow the legislation to go into effect. But President Obama brought together environmentalists and automanufacturers together to agree on some changes that create higher federal standards. Her legislation started here in California but will be going into effect across the nation.
Click here for an article from Michael Collins explaining this in more detail.
The Ventura County Democratic Central Committee holds an annual Spring Fling Party to raise money for their organization and to have a good time. This event is great for aspiring candidates to meet with activists, get a quick introduction, and practice their stump speech.
There is room set out for those that want to put up a table to support their causes and candidates.
To purchase tickets, reserve space for a table, or to make sure your candidate is introduced click on continue reading for the contact information for the committee putting on the event.
This year they are also inviting all of the Democratic candidates for attorney general to speak. There will be opportunities to meet the candidates, ask them questions, and sign up to help their campaigns. I haven't yet confirmed the list of Attorney General candidates that will be there.
Candidates or elected officials I expect to be there ( beyond the attorney general candidates):
House of Representatives CA 24 ( Currently Gallegly)
Confirmed with me that they are attending:
Shawn Stern (Officially declared)
Marie Panec ( Possible candidate)
Tim Allison ( Possible candidate)
Haven't heard if she is attending:
Marta Jorgenson ( Officially declared)
Democrat Shawn Stern has a great looking website put together. I am sure more policy positions and future events will be posted in the coming months. He does know a way to drive up his google rank and to catch my attention is to post a link to this blog.
Shawn, thanks for the link on your website. Here is a return favor:
State Assembly 35th District ( Currently Pedro Nava)
Confirmed by me that they are attending:
Susan Jordan
"Absolutely. Wouldn't miss it for the world!"
Das Williams
"organizing and participating with the local Democratic Party is the best way to move forward a progressive agenda."
Others:
Ventura City Council Member Ed Summers
Any other candidates that you have heard will be attending?
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