Category Archives: CDP
Help Janice Hahn Win in CD-36!
The special election to fill California’s 36th congressional seat is in its final stretch and with less than one week to Election Day on Tuesday, July 12th Democrats are rallying to Get Out The Vote. Volunteers from all over the … Continue reading
California is not for Sale
The wave stopped at California. With many high-profile Democratic losses around the country, things weren’t looking good on Election Night — that is, until California Democrats stepped up with some major victories. Jerry Brown will be our next governor. Gavin … Continue reading
To Our Amazing Volunteers
Volunteers, I want to personally thank you for your hard work, commitment and personal sacrifices made on behalf of the Democratic ticket this year in California. As Democrats we count on volunteers like you to help us compete against the … Continue reading
CDP Women’s Caucus Mentorship Project 2010
Earlier this year, the CDP Women’s Caucus and the Women’s Caucus of California Young Democrats worked together to organize a project that would pair young women and women new to the CDP, with our experienced Democratic women leaders. It’s so … Continue reading
Remembering August Longo
Message from Chairman John Burton: I’m sure many of you have already heard the sad news. On Tuesday of this week, CDP Region 4 Director and Disabilities Caucus Chair, August Longo passed away. August will be remembered as a champion for … Continue reading
California Democrats Thank Vietnam Veterans
Tuesday, March 30 is the first time that California will observe “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” This important day is not only about thanking and honoring those who served in the Vietnam Theater, but using it as an opportunity for … Continue reading
Democrats in action — and walking shoes!
Since mid-September the CDP has operated a targeted voter registration drive with dedicated Democrats working full-swing in the overlap areas of Assembly District 5 and Congressional District 3. In just four short months, this band of precinct-walking, comfy shoe-wearing … Continue reading
Statement from Chairman John Burton in Recognition of World AIDS Day
Today, December 1st, people in California and across the globe recognize World AIDS Day, which was established to raise awareness and support for those living with HIV/AIDS and to commemorate those who have lost their lives. To honor this day, … Continue reading
County Democrats: Focus on San Bernardino
Message from San Bernardino County Chair Carol Robb San Bernardino County, with a growing population of more than two million, is geographically the largest county in the United States. In fact, it is larger than each of the nine smallest … Continue reading
We can’t afford to leave health care as is
This op-ed from Chairman John Burton was published in today’s Sacramento Bee: A flurry of new reports from the Treasury Department, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Kaiser Family Foundation underscore something we’ve known in … Continue reading