So says actor, director, and political activist Danny Glover... as well as this:
"Mike Honda knows firsthand what the struggle for racial justice means, having experienced his very first memories as a child within the walls of a Japanese-American internment camp. And as the proud grandfather of a beautiful, transgender girl, he continues to defend the marginalized and the bullied, whoever they might be. I will rely on him as an unwavering ally as we defeat the massive corporate giveaway that is the Trans-Pacific Partnership. As the country is poised to unleash new energy to overcome our greatest challenges, we can’t afford to revert to corporate-driven politics as usual. That’s why building progressive momentum depends on reelecting Mike Honda to the U.S. House of Representatives.”
Also in agreement is the California Democratic Party who has endorsed one candidate only for the 17th Congressional District.
Rep. Mike Honda is the California Democratic Party endorsed candidate for the 17th Congressional District.
Rep. Honda was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000. He is the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, an influential position responsible for regulating expenditures of money by government, but currently controlled by Republicans. Now that Democrats have the potential to retake the House, it is even more important for Silicon Valley to reelect Congressman Mike Honda. Below are U.S. Senators, Congress members, federal officials, state and local elected representatives, organizations and notable individuals who agree.
U.S. Senators:
- Senator Dianne Feinstein
- Senator Barbara Boxer
U.S. Congress members:
- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
- House Democratic Caucus Chair Xavier Becerra
- Congressman John Lewis
- Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
- Congresswoman Barbara Lee
- Congressman Jerry McNerny
- Congressman Ami Bera
- Congressman Jared Huffman
- Congressman Mike Thompson
- Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
- Congressman Sam Farr
- Congresswoman Karen Bass
- Congressman Raul Ruiz
- Congressman Ted Lieu
- Congressman Adam Schiff
- Congressman Mark Takano
- Congresswoman Judy Chu
- Congressman Keith Ellison
- Congressman Raul Grijalva
- Congresswoman Janice Hahn
- Congresswoman Jackie Speier
- Congressman Scott Peters
Federal officials:
- Former Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta
- Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta
- Former Secretary of Defense Bill Perry
- Former Secretary of Commerce and Ambassador to China Gary Locke
- Former Secretary of Energy Steven Chu
State and local:
- Chair of the California Democratic Party John Burton
- Vice-Chair of the California Democratic Party Eric C. Bauman
- Speaker Anthony Rendon
- Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins
- Speaker Emeritus John A. Pérez
- California Attorney General Kamala Harris
- California Treasurer John Chiang
- California Controller Betty Yee
- California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones
- State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
- Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma
- Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley
- State Senator Jim Beall
- State Senator Bob Wieckowski
- Assemblymember Bill Quirk
- Assemblymember Evan Low
- Assemblymember Rob Bonta
- Assemblymember Luis Alejo
- Assemblymember David Chiu
- Assemblymember (ret.) Paul Fong
- Assemblymember (ret.) Tom Ammiano
- Assembly Majority Leader (ret.) Alberto Torrico
- Assemblymember (ret.) John Dutra, Sr.
- Santa Clara County Supervisor (ret.) Rod Diridon, Sr.
- Santa Clara County Supervisor (ret.) Liz Kniss
- Santa Clara County Supervisor (ret.) Pete McHugh
- Santa Clara County Supervisor (ret.) Blanca Alvarado
- Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese
- Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez
- Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager
- San Jose Councilmember Ash Kalra
- San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez
- San Jose Councilmember Don Rocha
- San Jose Councilmember (ret.) Margie Matthews
- San Jose Councilmember (ret.) Nancy Pyle
- San Jose Councilmember (ret.) Forrest Williams
- Cupertino Mayor (ret.) Patrick Kwok
- Cupertino Mayor (ret.) Dolly Sandoval
- Cupertino Councilmember Gilbert Wong
- Cupertino Councilmember Darcy Paul
- Sunnyvale Councilmember Jim Griffith
- Sunnyvale Councilmember Gustav Larrson
- Sunnyvale Councilmember Jim Davis
- Sunnyvale Mayor (ret.) Otto Lee
- Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison
- Fremont Councilmember Sue Chan
- Fremont Councilmember Rick Jones
- Newark Mayor Alan Nagy
- Newark Councilmember Mike Bucci
- Newark Councilmember Maria Collazo
- Santa Clara Mayor (ret.) Jamie Matthews
- Santa Clara Councilmember Dominic Caserta
- Santa Clara Councilmember Pat Kolstad
- Santa Clara Councilmember Jerry Marsalli
- Director of Union Sanitary District Pat Kite
- Founder of Tri-City Afro-American Cultural and Historical Society Jean Ficklin
Notable endorsers:
- Former Chair of the Democratic National Committee and Governor of Vermont Howard Dean
- Former CEO and President of the NAACP Ben Jealous
- Civil Rights and Labor Icon Dolores Huerta
- Danny Glover
- George Takei
- East Bay Express
Organizations:
- California Democratic Party
- California Teachers Association
- California Federation of Teachers
- Sierra Club
- California League of Conservation Voters
- Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
- Democracy for America
- Democratic Club of Sunnyvale
- Silicon Valley Young Democrats
- East Bay Young Democrats
- South Alameda County Young Democrats
- Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club
- Silicon Valley Latino Democratic Forum
- Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley
- SEIU Local 521
- California Teamsters Public Affairs Council
- Peace Officers Research Association
- California School Employees Association
- National Nurses United
- South Bay Labor Council
- Alameda Labor Council
- Democratic Activists For Women Now (DAWN)
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund
- NARAL
- Human Rights Campaign
- Equality California
- MoveOn
Contrast this to his opponent who has zero endorsements from the U.S. Senate or U.S. House of Representatives but has the support of these corporate donors who aren’t too happy with Rep Honda, who is in a 7-way tie with the most liberal voting members of the House:
“Dime con quién andas y te diré quien eres.”
Voters could be deceived by the desperate smear campaign of his opponent, a candidate with zero governing or legislative experience trying to take the short cut. In Congressman Honda’s words:
“We have the opportunity to make a choice not only about what kind of country we want to have, but what kind of community we want Silicon Valley to be. We can choose divisiveness, fear, and prejudice, or we can choose tolerance, justice, and equality. We can choose a system that favors Wall Street billionaires, or take a path that prioritizes the needs of families working for secure, healthy futures.”
Supporters of Rep Honda understand the importance of re-electing Mike Honda with a proven track record of fighting and voting for liberal and progressive values.
Actor, director and political activist Danny Glover will be at the Mike Honda for Congress Cupertino Office on Tuesday, October 25th from 5:30 — 7:00 PM
10675 South De Anza Blvd
Join us!
Read more about Rep. Honda’s endorsements and friends:
“Tell me with whom you walk, and I will tell you who you are” by remembrance
Rep. Mike Honda endorsed by Civil Rights Icons and Democracy for America by remembrance
To learn more about the CA17 race:
Exposing Ro Khanna’s creepy and invasive campaign by Glen The Plumber
Honda sues opponent Khanna — claims donor info was pilfered by John Wildermuth
No, Ro Khanna, You are not like Bernie Sanders by Glen The Plumber
