From jac07 at dcn.org  Tue Jun  5 10:50:05 2012
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:50:05 -0700
Subject: [Davis Democrats] Urgent: until 8PM Tuesday,
	at your Precinct Polling Location-Go Out To Vote
Message-ID: <EED66A15-3B22-416A-8CD2-D01230CEB79B@dcn.org>

This is a voluntary action  opportunity. If you have not mailed in your mail-in ballot, you can turn in your ballot and vote at your local precinct polling place by 8pm Tonight. It is too late to mail in your ballot; it must be received by 8pm. For information: Go to www.yoloelections.org. Click on "Find Your Polling Place." Enter your 5-digit zipcode, and enter the first word of your street address. 

Your vote, and your getting others out to vote, is especially important in this June 5 election. The following are 3 good reasons.

A) Voter turnout in California is predicted to hit a record low, according to the front page of the Sacramento Bee today, June 5, 2012.   Historically, democratic values do not get well expressed when only a relatively small percentage of voters (who can afford to take the time) go out to  vote. When people turn out to vote, Democrats usually win. We are the party of the common person and of common sense. 

B) This is a primary election day. The Democratic primary for President of the U.S. is governed by the Democratic Party  to include only Democratic Party  voters.  However, the primaries for California state senate and California state assembly and for U.S. Congress  and for U.S. Senate are open to all voters in California regardless of party; the two highest vote-getters for each office will face a run-off in the general election in November. 

i) In the primary for our U.S. Congressional District #3, John Garamendi faces 4 challengers.
ii) in the primary for U.S. Senate, Dianne Feinstein faces 23 challengers;
iii)in the primary for our California Senate District #3, Lois Wolk faces a write-in challenge;
iv)in our California Assembly District #4, Mariko Yamada faces a Republican challenger and a write-in challenge. 

C)Proposition 29, the state sales tax of $1 on cigarettes, is receiving national attention as a bellwether of the influence of big corporate money in political campaigns, and of popular understanding of   tax revenue.
	The New York Times, yesterday,Monday, had an investigative report, on pages A1 and A3, by Adam Nagourney in LA, about Prop 29. It is now a close contest: 53-47%. In March, 67% supported the sales tax. In the week May 14-20, it had dropped 14 points to 53%. And there has been a flood of  expensive mailers and paid-for political advertising since then. 
	Amount of money against the cigarette tax as of June 3: $47 million. Philip Morris $27.5 m; R.J.Reynolds $11.2 m; California Republican Party $1.1 m. 
	Amount raised for the cigarette tax as of June 3: $12million. American Cancer Society $8.5 m. Lance Armstrong Foundation $1.5m. American Heart Ass'n $563,594. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of NYC  $.5m. American Lung Ass'n $421,986. 

If you have already voted, call your friends here and in other states,e.g. Wisconsin, to remind them to vote. It's your choice. And that is what makes us and keeps us a free country.  


From jac07 at dcn.org  Thu Jun 21 06:26:48 2012
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:26:48 -0700
Subject: [Davis Democrats] THIS SUNDAY,
	6/24/12 : Annual Champagne Brunch: meet U.S.Congressman John
	M.Garamendi
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Just to remind you all that Congressman Garamendi will be taking part in our DDC Brunch in a few days. If at all possible, please plan to come. It will be at a new venue, hosted by Mary Serra and Fred Hsu, at their home on County Road 97, west of Davis, between Russell and Covell Boulevards, this Sunday, 11am-2pm.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Andrew Truman Kim <atrumankim at gmail.com>
> Date: June 19, 2012 4:02:30 PM PDT
> To: jac07 at dcn.org
> Subject: Champagne Brunch: June 24, 2012
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> June 24, 2012
> 11:00am to 2:00pm
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> Hosted at Mary Serra and Fred Hsu
> 26240 County Road 97
> Russell & Covell Blvds
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> $20 donation requested per individual, $35 per couple.

> mail check  to Davis Democratic Club
> PO Box 73014 Davis, CA 95617-73014,
   or just show up!!

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> RSVP by calling Mike Syvanen at 752-4991
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> Thank you!
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> Andrew Truman Kim
> Garamendi for Congress Campaign
> akim at garamendi.org | www.garamendi.org 
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From jac07 at dcn.org  Thu Jun 28 12:08:30 2012
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:08:30 -0700
Subject: [Davis Democrats] BREAKING: Upheld Affordable Care Act-voluntary
	action opportunity
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> From: Steve Israel <dccc at dccc.org>
> Date: June 28, 2012 7:47:14 AM PDT
> To: john chendo <jac07 at dcn.org>
> Subject: BREAKING: Upheld
> Reply-To: dccc at dccc.org
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> BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court just voted to uphold President Obama?s Health Care law.
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> With you standing with us, we can carry this momentum into November and win a Democratic majority to keep making progress.
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> DCCC Chairman
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From jac07 at dcn.org  Thu Jun 28 12:14:41 2012
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:14:41 -0700
Subject: [Davis Democrats] voluntary action opportunity: from Patrick J.
	Kennedy: My father and I fought for this
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> From: Patrick Kennedy <dccc at dccc.org>
> Date: June 27, 2012 7:41:19 AM PDT
> To: john chendo <jac07 at dcn.org>
> Subject: My father and I fought for this
> Reply-To: dccc at dccc.org
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> John --
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> As I write you, the Supreme Court of the United States is preparing to issue its decision on the constitutionality of President Obama?s health care law.
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> If the Court strikes down the law, Democrats will need to redouble our efforts, fighting to ensure universal health care that?s affordable and accessible to every American is a reality.
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> If the Court upholds the law, dangerous Tea Party extremists will go on a rampage. Backed by Super PAC?s and shadowy front groups like Karl Rove?s Crossroads GPS, they?ll do everything in their power to defeat President Obama, demonize Democrats who fought for health care reform and, if they win the election, dismantle the law piece-by-piece.
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> Either way, Democrats are in for a tough fight. That?s why I?m counting on you to stand with me and rush your contribution of $5 or more to our Health Care Rapid Response Fund right now.
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> The Affordable Care Act represents a giant step forward for every American who lived in fear of bankruptcy because of illness.
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> My father, Ted Kennedy, spent his entire political career fighting tooth and nail for universal health care. Together, we fought for a holistic approach to health, and championed the Mental Health Parity Law to ensure safeguards and support for families in need across the nation. If he were here, he would be proud of what we were able to accomplish.
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> Donate $5 or more to our Health Care Rapid Response Fund right now >>
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From jac07 at dcn.org  Thu Jun 28 12:28:26 2012
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:28:26 -0700
Subject: [Davis Democrats] from U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer: to save the U.S.
	Senate-voluntary action
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This is a historic moment. But as an old friend told me  today a bit of folk wisdom:" remember, when you feel euphoria, you must prepare yourself for the times ahead when there will be struggles." 
Please, if you can, help our campaigns meet the FEC filing deadline of Saturday, June 30,2012, to show the strength of our resilience. Thank you for working together for a better future for America and the world.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Barbara Boxer <info at dscc.org>
> Date: June 28, 2012 12:13:44 PM PDT
> To: jac07 at dcn.org
> Subject: FW: Folks
> Reply-To: info at dscc.org
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> John ? We won a huge victory with this morning?s ruling, but the fight is still on. Rush Limbaugh has already called on Republicans to "defeat these bastards" and "wipe them out." 
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> We're under 48 hours until the FEC deadline, and your contribution is absolutely critical to supporting President Obama and health care reform. $600,000 left to go. Please click here to give $25 right now -Barbara Boxer
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> From: Joe Biden 
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012
> To: Barbara Boxer
> Subject: Folks
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> The races for the White House and the Senate are close, and Romney's billionaire financiers are coming out swinging. They're flooding battleground states with Super PAC smears, and the sky is their limit on spending.
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> We're trying to build a middle class that'll live strong for decades. And folks, Romney may not be too worried about the middle class - but the middle class sure as heck should be worried about Romney.
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> I wouldn't ask if it weren't so important. Can you help me make it happen? http://www.dscc.org/saturdaydeadline
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