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There Are Other Options Than Just Democrat, Republican and Decline-to-State
Among the 16 political parties vying for a spot on the 2012 ballot is the “We Like Women” Party.” What candidate, male or female, could possibly find themselves opposed to the party’s central tenet? Indeed, as the website says: “We Are Proud to Like Women! And if they do not like women, they are the enemy!”    Read more »
Changes Sought to State’s Religious Freedom Protections
Among the initiatives seeking signatures for placement on the ballot is “The Free Exercise of Religion.”
Its sponsor is Yes Jesus is Lord.Org. Below the group’s name on the stationary of the letter seeking title and summary from the state Attorney General for the measure is a portion of the King James Version’s Philippians 2:11.    Read more »
The Campaign Site is Up and Debra Bowen Wants More Ideas
If elected to Congress, my top priority will be working to jumpstart our economy. But how do we make sure that happens?
Despite what national Republicans in Washington will tell you, the solution to our current deficit problem isn’t to cut vital services and investments in our future. The best way to balance the nation’s checkbook is to get our economy moving again through job growth and increased economic activity.    Read more »
More Debra Bowen — News Would Be If It Wasn’t “Amazing”
Amazing!
Since I announced my candidacy for Congress on Tuesday, grassroots supporters like you have already delivered big time by donating over $13,000 online — making us one of the top 5 “hot pages” on ActBlue almost immediately!
Getting off to a fast start is crucial in a short campaign like this, and this kind of early fundraising success is going to make a real difference.    Read more »
Guess Debra Bowen Didn’t Need Much Help Making a Decision
I have some exciting news and I wanted to share it directly with you: I’ve decided to run for Congress in the 36th District!
Thank you so much for your feedback and support over the last few days. The strong outpouring of encouragement from friends like you was a major factor in my decision, and I hope I can count on your support during my run for Congress.    Read more »
Four Links to One Spot, Debra Bowen Must Be Really Curious
As you may already know, Congresswoman Jane Harman recently announced that she is leaving the U.S. House of Representatives after serving the 36th District for 16 years.
I know the 36th Congressional District well: It includes my home, as well as most of the people I represented during my time in the California State Legislature.    Read more »
E-Mail Salvoes Volleyed by State GOP And Democratic Parties
This missive from State Democratic Party Chair John Burton started the exchange:
As might be predicted, Repubicasns expressed some umbrage over being likened to international terrorists. Their response:
(Editor’s Note: Imagine the tone of these two e-mails if California wasn’t basking in the Era of Post-Partisanship.)
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