Ellen Tauscher: Such an Ado and What To Do!

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Tuesday December 12, 2006 · 1:34 PM PST

2006/12/12 · 13:34

If you are like me, you are a bit of a political junkie (no, that is not me - I just love the column). All politics is local, and as a Californian, I was delighted to find Calitics during the just finished election.

As a constituent of Ellen Tauscher, I was even more delighted to find diarists on Calitics going after her again and again and again and again...

You get the idea. Then something interesting happened: there was a response...

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Wednesday December 06, 2006 · 2:45 PM PST

2006/12/06 · 14:45

Recent discussions recently have taken place about money power vs. people power. As an example:

Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA): Tauscher has been one of the most aggressive spokespeople for the Money Party, using her position to undercut major Democratic efforts to address core economic issues from a middle-class perspective. As an example, it was Tauscher who ran to newspapers desperately trying to let K Street know that she would be working to undermine Democrats' efforts to reform our trade policy. More recently, she told the New York Times that Democrats would be engaging in a "kabuki dance" with their own base voters - implying that there would be moves for show, but that pay-to-play business as usual in Washington will continue in the new Congress.

There are plenty of other examples of the Money Party's priorities for everyday people, but I wanted to share what it means at the local level.

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Tuesday November 28, 2006 · 11:37 AM PST

2006/11/28 · 11:37

I originally posted this at Calitics and thought it should be here as well. I just changed the title.

Well, the 2006 election is over, but there is little time for us to sit on our laurels. We accomplished a lot, and we need to continue the momentum. I think we should go to the 2007 California Democratic Party Convention as delegates.

(For those that watch the video linked above, about 2/3 of the way through, the camera swings around and for a little bit is pointing right at me [goofy guy with green shirt, my 15min of fame] with a banner above me that reads "I am the margin of victory." That represents what we all are. WHO we are. Every bit of ourselves that we put into it makes a difference.)

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Thursday November 09, 2006 · 9:13 PM PST

2006/11/09 · 21:13

They had quite the career, but nothing can last forever. Allen bowed out first because of health issues, but Burns kept rolling on to the end.

But they made a great team...

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Wednesday November 08, 2006 · 1:06 PM PST

2006/11/08 · 13:06

I just got back from a Democratic Victory Press Conference in Oakland, CA. Those in attendance (no particular order):

Jerry McNerney
Debra Bowen
John Garamendi
Ron Dellums
Jerry Brown
John Chiang
Art Torres
Loads more on down the list.

"When you are in the Majority, you get to cut the pie a little different."
-Ron Dellums

I don't remember the exact quote, but you have the feel. My impressions on the flip...

Update [2006-11-8 18:46:39 by marchmoon]: Here is a link to the story Read More

CA-Ticket: Help support Democrats over Greens in California

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Wednesday November 01, 2006 · 11:44 AM PST

2006/11/01 · 11:44

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... Read More

Get off your butt in SF for Angelides right now!

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Wednesday October 18, 2006 · 9:39 AM PDT

2006/10/18 · 09:39

This popped into my inbox this morning, so this is late notice for you to get to City Hall:

Bay Area Democrats - We Need You !
Phil Angelides Needs You !
Please Join Assemblymembers Loni Hancock and Mark Leno
at a press conference today. Please join us!
Bay Area supporters of Phil Angelides for Governor will hold a press conference at
San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday, where they will discuss
"Ten Reasons Californians should support Phil Angelides for Governor".
Take BART (Civic Center Station, only 1 1/2 blocks away). Try to be there by 11AM. ...

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Tuesday October 10, 2006 · 11:25 AM PDT

2006/10/10 · 11:25

I just got done reading kid oakland's latest greatest. If you haven't yet, you really should.

In it, he lists 7 things that you can do to help the Democrats in 2006. Here is one that I think is important for EVERY SINGLE California race. Let's talk about it on the flip, and why this becomes more important the bluer your district is:

2. Get out your dayplanner right now and, if you are able, make a plan to do some form of GOTV (Get Out the Vote) before election day.
We are all pressed for time. But, you know what...the voters we need for victory on election day are pressed for time too. And there is nothing voters respect more than when you help them vote. So, get out that dayplanner. Look at the calender. Plan to do some form of GOTV.

Here is a list of places to volunteer by county. Or you can find your closest by putting in your zip code.

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Thursday September 28, 2006 · 3:43 PM PDT

2006/09/28 · 15:43

This is just a down and dirty "booty call." Get out the Vote style...

Here in California, we have a Republican Governor. We have a Republican Secretary of State. This is something we don't like. I won't tolerate it any more. I am making sure the people of Richmond don't either. They are 70% Democratic, but have only 30% turnout. We need to get these votes to the polls. Or at least to their absentee ballots.

I crave bodies to help me make it happen! Give them unto me!

Bring them to me across from the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station... Read More

CA-Gov, Support my fucking Candidate, kos

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Wednesday September 27, 2006 · 11:40 AM PDT

2006/09/27 · 11:40

OK, so this isn't really an ErinnF rant (or was it ErrinF?). It doesn't matter. What does matter is that we have a sexist pig for a Governor- your Governor, kos- and if the trends keep going, he will be there for another four years.

But there is something we can do about it. We can get out there and help Phil Angelides. He is the Democratic Nominee for the office of Governor of the State of California. And I am going to do what I can to make sure that he wins. Let's talk about THAT! Read More

CA-11, CA-04: Anti-Bush rallies next Tuesday in SF Bay Area

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Tuesday September 26, 2006 · 3:28 PM PDT

2006/09/26 · 15:28

This popped up on my radar. It seems that Bush will be in Stockton and Placerville next Tuesday, the 3rd of October to do some fundraising for corrupt politicians Richard Pombo and John Doolittle:

Dear Anti-Pombo Activists.
Bush will be fundraising for Pombo and Doolittle on Tuesday October 3 in Stockton (breakfast) and El Dorado Hills (near Placerville - lunch). We are planning protest rallys at both events. If there was ever a great reason to take off from work, this is it. This will probably be the only opportunity to protest Bush in California before the election. Remind the voters of the ties between Bush, Pombo & Doolittle.
Please join us in showing Bush some Northern California hospitality.
Visit Stop Pombo for maps and a detailed plan. Pass this on to your email list please.
Here is a .pdf single page flyer promoting the protests, please print some and post them.
...

A little discussion on the flip... Read More

CA-GOV; Volunteers needed! East Bay/Richmond Area

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Monday September 18, 2006 · 3:58 PM PDT

2006/09/18 · 15:58

I am an alternate member of the Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County.

The DPC(California Democratic Party) has approached us about putting together a Richmond area campaign office/outreach center by October 1.

They can supply a part time office manager, but no money or any other resources.

We are currently scouting out a location for this fine vote getter outer/issue transmitter, but we will need manpower and money behind it.

This is a SOLIDLY Democratic area that is largely overlooked by the politicians. We need to pull the community together and make sure that these votes get cast. There is a Republican Governor in California to unseat, and his appointed Secretary of State, who likes to certify flawed Diebold systems, to remove.

Let's talk about some of the specifics and whys on the flip... Read More

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