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CA-Ticket: Help support Democrats over Greens in California

by: marchmoon

Wed Nov 01, 2006 at 13:23:27 PM PST

(Unfortunately, the two-party system dominates. A Green pulling votes could hand the election to a scary conservative, such as McClintock. - promoted by SFBrianCL)

So, we are holding a press conference tomorrow morning with Rep. Barbara Lee (D, CA-09). We are going to highlight the importance of supporting the Democrat in a close race where a Green is running.

Especially when that Democrat has a Progressive message and agenda, such as John Garamendi and Debra Bowen.

This is late notice, but I wanted to get the message out. We would like there to be as big a show of support as we can get. Unfortunately, it is being held during business hours, so that will be a challenge. It is being held at 9:30 tomorrow morning, but if you can make it please try and be there at 9:00AM to help set up.

The location is in Richmond, CA at 3431 D Macdonald Ave (at 35th). This is our West Contra Costa County UDC campaign HQ.

Press release on the flip...

marchmoon :: CA-Ticket: Help support Democrats over Greens in California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Bonnie Jean von Krogh
November 1, 2006
(510) 594-0224 (W); 415-336-6176 (C)
BARBARA LEE & IRMA ANDERSON CALL ON GAYLE MCLAUGHLIN TO SUPPORT STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET Green Party support could cost Democrats statewide offices
(Richmond, CA) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee is joining with Mayor Irma Anderson to call on Richmond Mayoral candidate and Green Party member Gayle McLaughlin to publicly announce her support for the Democratic candidates for statewide office. McLaughlin has endorsed against Democratic statewide candidates.
"Four races in California are close enough that progressive support for Greens over Democrats could make Richmond the Florida of the 2006 election," said Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
Polling shows that four statewide races could be within the margin of error. All four races have a Green Party candidate.
.    Lieutenant Governor between Democrat John Garamendi and Republican Tom McClintock
.    Secretary of State between Democrat Debra Bowen and Republican Bruce McPherson
.    Controller between Democrat John Chiang and Republican Tony Strickland
.    Insurance Commissioner between Democrat Cruz Bustamante and Republican Steve Poizner
PRESS CONFERENCE & PHOTO OP
WHAT: Barbara Lee, Irma Anderson & Contra Costa County Democratic Party leaders call on Gayle McLaughlin to endorse Democrats for statewide office
WHEN: Thursday, November 2nd, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: West County Democrat/Irma Anderson Headquarters
3431 D Macdonald Avenue (at 35th)
WHO: Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Mayor Irma Anderson, Democratic Party Executive Boardmember Gabriel Baty, and Community Advocates

Tags: CA-Lt. GOV, CA-SOS, CA-Cont., CA-IC, Green, Florida, Demorat, John Garamendi, Tom McClintock, Debra Bowen, Bruce McPherson, John Chiang, Tony Strickland, Cruz Bustamante, Steve Poizner, (All Tags)

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CA-Ticket: Help support Democrats over Greens in California | 7 comments

Also posted at dailykos... n/t (0.00 / 0)

by: marchmoon @ Wed Nov 01, 2006 at 21:23:58 PM UTC

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unbelievable (0.00 / 0)

If even ONE of those candidates loses by a margin equal or less than what the Green gets, I'm going need some serious anger management interventions. Debra Bowen, are you kidding me?? What does the Green possibly bring to the table that she doesn't (other than inability to win)?

by: CarlsbadDem @ Wed Nov 01, 2006 at 21:41:06 PM UTC

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Dems should invite, not demand. (4.00 / 1)

Democrats should state what they will due in order to be more inclusive of the green party. This would not be a problem if IRV was implemented. These sporadic calls for unity in times of desparation are probably not that effective in the short term.

by: jncamane @ Wed Nov 01, 2006 at 23:29:28 PM UTC

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Actually, that is the approach I took (0.00 / 0)

I talked about why Angelides and Bowen should be able to easily earn Green support.

by: marchmoon @ Thu Nov 02, 2006 at 22:49:22 PM UTC

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Except for Feinstein, I'm voting D (0.00 / 0)

I'm picking the safe win and prostesting and voting for Todd.

In general, like another commenter said, we still need rankings ballots so that no votes get thrown away and we get better representation.

Santa Barbara Progressives

by: bolson @ Thu Nov 02, 2006 at 17:49:50 PM UTC

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Seems Reasonable (0.00 / 0)

I would really like some way to allow greater involvement of third parties. You're a smart guy bolson, how do we actually get multiple parties to the point of an election rather than being a protest vote?

I think?

by: Brian Leubitz @ Thu Nov 02, 2006 at 18:04:12 PM UTC

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I'm asking myself that very same question! (0.00 / 0)

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by: cali_girl_in_texas @ Thu Nov 02, 2006 at 22:18:45 PM UTC

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