DCCC Targets Six GOPers in Latest Ad Series

Shows the DCCC is Watching CD 44! (5.00 / 4)

I think it's terrific that the DCCC is targeting your district and doing their part to help unseat Calvert once and for all.  Way to Go!!

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by: LoriV @ Thu Apr 02, 2009 at 23:37:41 PM UTC

Congrats! (5.60 / 5)

Couldn't happen to a better candidate (Bill Hedrick) or a worse representative (Ken Calvert).

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by: kimmy22 @ Fri Apr 03, 2009 at 00:11:21 AM UTC

Glad you made the cut! (5.75 / 4)

How bad must this guy Calvert be if he's made the top six Republicans being targeted?  He must really be awful.  Hope you beat his "you-know-what" in 2010!

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by: zmokeyjoe @ Fri Apr 03, 2009 at 00:15:20 AM UTC

Woohoo! (6.50 / 2)

Glad to see the DCCC is getting it right!

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by: DemocratDarling @ Fri Apr 03, 2009 at 02:19:25 AM UTC

So when are we going to see... (6.00 / 2)

...the DCCC's vote for Bill Hedrick ads?  I can't wait!  Boo Calvert - yea Bill!

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by: JulieCamden @ Fri Apr 03, 2009 at 02:21:11 AM UTC

Bill - Glad to see you've gotten the support of (6.00 / 5)

the DCCC this time around.  The hard work you put in your campaign, and the continually improving registration numbers, are something they just can't ignore.  

I appreciate your engaging with us folks here on Calitics, and I'd love to ask you a question about your plans when you arrive in Congress.

I'm in the process of figuring out which candidates I'm really going to commit to, in the form of donations and volunteer time, and I'd love if you could address one of the main issues for me, aside from whether a candidate is going to work his/her ass off to win and also has a reasonable shot at doing so.

That issue is whether a candidate unequivocally commits to NOT join the factions in the Democratic caucus that prevent progressive Democratic policies from being enacted - the Blue Dogs and the New Democrats.  

Can you unequivocally tell us (Democrats and others interested in promoting the progressive policies that Obama ran on) that you will not join the Blue Dog or New Democrat caucuses?

You may have addressed this in the past - my apologies if I've missed it, and please point me the links.  But even if so, I'd love a reiteration of that commitment.  Thanks!

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by: PeteB2 @ Fri Apr 03, 2009 at 15:03:44 PM UTC

Reply to Pete (6.80 / 5)

Thanks for your question Pete.  I have publicly stated (and will do so again here) that I will not join either of these groups.  DFA endorsed only three Congressional candidates here in California last cycle and I was honored to be one of those three.  As you know, DFA would never have endorsed me had they not believed I was correct on the issues and would speak for the grassroots once elected.

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by: Bill Hedrick for Congress @ Fri Apr 03, 2009 at 22:01:56 PM UTC

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Bill is a true progressive (0.00 / 0)

I had the pleasure of hearing Bill speak at a house party in 2008.

To be honest, I tagged along to the party with my friend so I could see the newest lamb being offered up for slaughter in Orange County.  I fully expected to find just another empty suit who'd been drafted into running as the name-on-the-ballot in November.

Imagine my surprise when, after Bill began speaking to the room of about 30 people, he obviously not only knew the issues, but each of his positions demonstrated truly progressive ideals!  

I saw him again at a Democratic Foundation of Orange County event earlier this year.  He said flat out he wouldn't ever join the Blue Dogs or New Dems.

We really need him to get elected in 2010 - another advocate for guaranteed health care!  I know he has a lot of issue pieces on his website (or at least he did last election), and they were great progressive positions.

Keep us posted Bill!  I know we'll get Cavlert this time!

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by: TheOtherMissM @ Sat Apr 04, 2009 at 00:09:49 AM UTC

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Thanks Bill! (0.00 / 0)

You'll have to forgive me, but after past betrayals of progressive-sounding candidates whom I've supported who've done the opposite after elected, I'm being super careful to ask all candidates I'm considering supporting - even those who really don't fit the profile.

I appreciate your clear public stance on steering clear of those corporatist caucuses and the DFA endorsement carries a lot of weight with me as well.

I had wished I'd been aware of the campaign last time a lot earlier, and I am thrilled you'll be devoting yourself to another run to finally take the seat.   I just sent over a donation and will be helping where I can.  

For one thing, I'm going to be recommending you to the folks behind the Act Blue Blue America page who raise funds for progressive candidate.  

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by: PeteB2 @ Sat Apr 04, 2009 at 04:56:50 AM UTC

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Wow! (0.00 / 0)

Only race in California being targeted right now?  Impressive!!  I thought Pete's question was valid but getting DFA's endorsement (which I've worked on campaigns who couldn't get it) does mean a lot and speaks volumes to us here at the grassroots level who started out as Dean supporters and moved on to Obama.  You obviously deserve our support Bill.

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by: VictorG @ Fri Apr 03, 2009 at 22:13:41 PM UTC