(CA 80AD) Greg Pettis Endorsed by Howard Dean’s Democracy for America

Democratic candidate for California 80th Assembly District, Greg Pettis, received the sole endorsement of the National group Democracy for America on October 15, 2007.

The organization, which was started by former Vermont Governor Howard Dean in 2004, is a grassroots network dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government.

“Inspired by the presidential campaign of Howard Dean, Democracy for America (DFA) is a political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government-from school board to the presidency. DFA fights against the influence of the far right-wing and their radical, divisive policies and the selfish special interests that for too long have dominated our politics.”

DFA Executive Director Thomas Hughes said:

Greg Pettis has been building Cathedral City one block at a time.  His sound financial management has led to thousands of new jobs and increased revenue for the city.  His conscience has led to progressive solutions like a first-time homebuyer program, cleaning up Salton Sea and protecting open space for generations to come.

“We are confident he will continue this record of success in Sacramento to find solutions to improve California’s health care system and combat global warming.”

Pettis said he was thrilled to have DFA’s support.

“DFA is a group that not only supports fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates, but they do so from the ground up.  Like me, DFA believes you win elections one vote at a time, sharing your ideas and committing your neighbors to help.  That’s been my record on the City Council and that’s how I’m going to win this election.”

DFA joins a long list of endorsements for Pettis including the California Building Trades Council, Riverside/San Bernardino Labor Council, Victory Fund, Riverside Mayor Ronald Loveridge, Palm Springs City Councilmember Ginny Foat, Cathedral City Councilmember Paul Marchand, El Centro City Councilmember Sedalia Sanders and former Coachella Mayor Juan DeLara.

Pettis is considered the Democratic frontrunner in the race to replace Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia, who will be stepping down due to term limits.  His status has been determined in that he has raised more money and has more donors than all the other Democratic candidates combined based on the last filings with California’s Secretary of State.

Re full disclosure, BlueBeaumontBoyz is an financial supporter of Pettis.

Coachella Valley: Republican FundRace 2008 Q3 Results

The Finance Report for Campaign 2008 Q3 is now in for the Coachella Valley, thanks to HuffingtonPost.com FundRace 2008.  Much has already been written about the declining amounts given to the Republican campaigns as compared to Campaign 2004.  In fact, some bloggers have indicated that Business in particular has been abandoning the Republican party this election cycle, for instance, refer to today’s post on HuffingtonPost.com at Fundraising Trends Democratic in Key Senate Races.

“With third quarter fundraising totals trickling in, the Senate electoral landscape continues to look optimistic for Democrats.

“Political insiders cite at least seven Senate seats currently held by Republicans as potentially up for grabs in 2008. In each of those contests Democratic challengers finds themselves either well positioned in the polls or well stocked in their campaign coffers.”

In addition, Jeanne Cummings writes on Politico.com at Business Abandons GOP for Democrats:

“Lag, lag, lag. That’s all you hear these days regarding Republican fundraising compared with the Democrats’.

“Now we can add a new word: abandoned.”

Check in the following to see the meager totals racked up in the Coachella Valley for the Republican candidates this quarter (Q3).  Also, check the information below to see what your neighbors contributed.

As you probably know already, the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area is a must-see destination for Presidential campaigns.  What you probably don’t know, that, at least in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert, and Coachella, Fred Thompson raised $0.00 during Q3 and only 4% of the total raised by Republicans Coachella Valley-wide.  (It seems that he is as lazy at the money trough as he is on the campaign trail.  Also, Thompson barely beat Ron Paul in the fund race in the Coachella Valley).  So much for the Thompson factor thus far.

When considering the donations to Republican Presidential candidates in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Coachella, and Indio, John McCain raised $17,213, I.e., 35% of the total raised.  Rudy Giuliani raised $17,125, 35% of the total.  Mitt Romney, the theofascist, gay-bashing, flip-flopping reactionary, raised only $10,685, 22% of the total.  Thompson (4%), Ron Paul (2%), and Sam Brownback lagged behind in the FundRace 2008.

What follows is the all-important money trail.  See below the flip to understand who your neighbors support, and, indirectly, what they probably think of you, your politics, and your beloved country.

Coachella Valley Grand Total Q3:  $48,848

Sam Brownback:  $1,000  (2%)
Rudy Giuliani:  $17,125  (35%)
John McCain:  $17,213  (35%)
Ron Paul:  $1,100  (2%)
Mitt Romney:  $10,685  (22%)
Fred Thompson:  $1,725  (4%)

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Palm Springs Total Donations Q3:  $1,895

Giuliani lead in donations made in Palm Springs during Q3 (41%).  McCain (31%) and Romney (28%) followed in amount of donations.  Brownback, Paul, and Thompson were non-factors in the Palm Springs donations race during FundRace 2008 Q3.

Sam Brownback:  $0  (0%)
Rudy Giuliani:  $775  (41%)
John McCain:  $585  (31%)
Ron Paul:  $0  (0%)
Mitt Romney:  $535  (28%)
Fred Thompson:  $0  (0%)

Palm Springs Zipcode:  92262

Tim Bone, Real Estate, Foxx Development, 212 N Sunset Way, Palm Springs Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $500

William O’Connell, Retired, 1047 Tamarisk Road, Palm Springs
Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $275

Palm Springs Zipcode:  92263

Not a single Republican Donor Q3

Palm Springs Zipcode:  92264

Arthur Mcintire, Real Estate, Foxx Development, 2990 Calle Loreto, Palm Springs Q3/2007, John McCain $275

Anthony Phillips, Marketing, Self-Employed, 1756 Firestone Plaza, Palm Springs Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $250

Robert Cassidy, Retired, 2304 Los Patos Drive, Palm Springs Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $285

Marie Feliz, Retired, 2110 Southridge Drive, Palm Springs Q3/2007, John McCain $310

Cathedral City Total Donations Q3:  $500

Paul was the only candidate to raise money in Cathedral City during Q3 (100%).  Brownback, Giuliani, McCain, Romney, and Thompson were non-factors in the Cathedral City donations race during FundRace 2008 Q3.

Sam Brownback:  $0  (0%)
Rudy Giuliani:  $0  (0%)
John McCain:  $0  (0%)
Ron Paul:  $500  (100%)
Mitt Romney:  $0  (0%)
Fred Thompson:  $0  (0%)

Cathedral City Zipcode:  92234

Wayne Goff, Engineer, Self-Employed, 38295 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City Q3/2007, Ron Paul $500

Cathedral City Zipcode:  92235

Not a single Republican Donor Q3

Desert Hot Springs Total Donations Q3:  $400

Guiliani was the only candidate to raise money in Desert Hot Springs during Q3 (100%).  Brownback, McCain, Paul, Romney, and Thompson were non-factors in the Desert Hot Springs during FundRace 2008 Q3.

Sam Brownback:  $0  (0%)
Rudy Giuliani:  $400  (100%)
John McCain:  $0  (0%)
Ron Paul:  $0  (0%)
Mitt Romney:  $0  (0%)
Fred Thompson:  $0  (0%)

Desert Hot Springs Zipcode:  92240

Patricia McAlilster, General Manager, Albertsons Bakery, 65223 Dunes Pass, Desert Hot Springs Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $400

Desert Hot Springs Zipcode:  92241

Not a single Republican Donor Q3

Indian Wells Total Donations Q3:  see Palm Desert

Indian Wells Zipcode:  92210 (See Palm Desert Zipcode 92210)

Palm Desert Total Donations Q3:  $37,228

Giuliani lead in donations made in Palm Desert during Q3 (43%).  McCain (31%) and Romney (24%) followed in amount of donations.  Brownback, Paul, and Thompson were non-factors in the Palm Desert donations race during FundRace 2008 Q3.

Sam Brownback:  $1,000  (3%)
Rudy Giuliani:  $15,950  (43%)
John McCain:  $11,378  (31%)
Ron Paul:  $0  (0%)
Mitt Romney:  $8,900  (24%)
Fred Thompson:  $0  (0%)

Palm Desert Zipcode:  92210

Holly Merrigan, Real Estate Investments, Self-Employed, 45-395 Espinazo, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $2,300

Mike Salta, Retired, 75-203 Peppewood, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $2,000

Andre Horn, Retired, 75304 St Andrews Court, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $2,300

Molly Montgomery, Banking, El Paseo Bank, 78745 Montre Sereno Circle, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $500

Mary Milbach, Concierge, El Paseo Bank, 78145 Montre Sereno Circle, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $500

Dan Finnane, Retired, 46300 Amethyst Drive, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $2,000

Russell Davis, Attorney, Self-Employed, 45660 Paseo Coronado, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $500

Toni Peebler, Retired, 47200 W Eldorado Drive, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $2,300

Steven Pfrenzinger, 75395 St Andrews Court, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $1,000

Mary Kay Taylor, Retired, 75179 Pepperwood Drive, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $2,300

Robert Taylor, Retired, 75179 Pepperwood Drive, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $2,300

Palm Desert Zipcode:  92211

Frank Puhl, Retired, 448 White Horse Trail, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $342

Charles Hargreaves, Retired, 78253 Sunrise Mountain View, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $235

Joseph Henderson, Retired, 78226 Falsetto Drive, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $325

Nancy Hester, Retired, 471 Falcon View Circle, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $2,300

William Bone, 300 Eagle Dance Circle, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $1,000

Richard Wirth, Consultant, Self-Employed, 408 Links Drive, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $1,000

Palm Desert Zipcode:  92255

Thomas Noble, Developer, Noble & Co, PO Box 12950, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $4,600

Wesley Ahlgren, Vice-President, Arlington Communities, PO Box 13451, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $500

Palm Desert Zipcode:  92260

Dean Cockerill, Retired, 73577 Minza Way, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $550

Katharine Russell, Consultant, RWWR Associates, 73415 Pinyon Street, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $826

Robert Hess, Retired, 73430 Sunny Trail, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $300

Linda Blosch, Homemaker, 73299 Phoebe Court, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $250

Roberleigh Haig, Farm Broker, Self-Employed, 44489 Town Center Way, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $1,500

Marsha Martone, Marketing, Self-Employed, 44489 Town Center Way, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $250

Bette Poliquin, Homemaker, 49220 Sunrose Lane, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Sam Brownback $1,000

Brenda Jodoin, Operations, M.D. Access, 73-242 Joshua Tree Street, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $1,000

Steve Ladd, Retired, 72-651 Sun Valley Lane, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $2,300

Palm Desert Zipcode:  92261

Joshua Salama, President, Debbris of Palm Desert, PO Box 2157, Palm Desert Q3/2007, Rudy Giuliani $450

H. Marvin, PO Box 4776, Palm Desert Q3/2007, John McCain $500

Rancho Mirage Total Donations Q3:  $7,825

McCain lead in donations made in Rancho Mirage during Q3 (67%).  Thompson (16%) and Romney (10%) followed in amount of donations.  Brownback, Giuliani, and Paul were non-factors in the Rancho Mirage FundRace 2008 Q3.

Sam Brownback:  $0  (0%)
Rudy Giuliani:  $0  (0%)
John McCain:  $5,250  (67%)
Ron Paul:  $600  (8%)
Mitt Romney:  $750  (10%)
Fred Thompson:  $1,225  (16%)

Rancho Mirage Zipcode:  92270

Andrew Jessup, Car Dealer, Jessup Auto Plaza, 16 Ledgestone Lane, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, John McCain $1,000

Malcom Glover, Retired, 5 University Circle, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $300

Shirley Grief, Retired, PO Box 1394, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, John McCain $1,000

Michael Marix, Investor, Cornerstone Investors, L.L.C., 7 Big Sioux Road, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, John McCain $2,300

Leon Lauderbach, 26 Cornell Drive, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, John McCain $250

Joseph Kuzmanic, Businessman, Self-Employed, 17 Princeton Drive, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, John McCain $700

Raymond Edwards, Retired, 110 La Cerra Drive, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $450

Abe Siemens, Investor, Self-Employed, 47 Princeton Drive, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, Ron Paul $600

Helene Galen, Retired, 37791 Halper Lake Drive, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, Fred Thompson $1,000

Julie Rescigno, Retired, 4 Channel Court, Rancho Mirage Q3/2007, Fred Thompson $225

Coachella Total Donations Q3:  $0

None of the candidates raised any money in Coachella during FundRace 2008 Q3!

Sam Brownback:  $0
Rudy Giuliani:  $0
John McCain:  $0
Ron Paul:  $0
Mitt Romney:  $0
Fred Thompson:  $0

Coachella Zipcode:  92236

Not a single Republican Donor Q3

Indio Total Donations Q3:  $1,000

Only Romney (50%) and Thompson (50%) raised any money in Indio during FundRace 2008 Q3, though each only raised a platry amount.

Sam Brownback:  $0  (0%)
Rudy Giuliani:  $0  (0%)
John McCain:  $0  (0%)
Ron Paul:  $0  (0%)
Mitt Romney:  $500  (50%)
Fred Thompson:  $500  (50%)

Indio Zipcode:  92201

Not a single Republican Donor Q3

Indio Zipcode:  92202

Not a single Republican Donor Q3

Indio Zipcode:  92203

John Lowey, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments, 37482 Fossdyke Street, Indio Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $250

Pattie Lowey, Nurse, Doctor Vinita Verghese, 37482 Fossdyke Street, Indio Q3/2007, Mitt Romney $250

Gregston Young, Manager, W.D. Young, 38305 Jefferson Street, Indio Q3/2007, Fred Thompson $250
Rebecca Young, Homemaker, 38305 Jefferson Street, Indio Q3/2007, Fred Thompson $250

Help make the Tenderloin Childcare Center Sparkle

Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Join Democrats Work, volunteers from the San Francisco Young Democrats and the Hastings Law Dems, while we make Compass Community Services‘ Tenderloin Childcare Center (TCC) sparkle for its homeless and low-income students.

Tenderloin Childcare Center provides early childhood care and education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers from homeless and very low-income families. The program’s mission is to help at-risk children achieve age-appropriate development levels, and prepare for a successful transition to kindergarten at age five.

You’ll sweep, paint and have a great time while helping TCC to ensure that its students have a great facility in which to play and learn.
Free Democrats Work t-shirt for the first 5 people to RSVP!

October 16, 2007 Blog Roundup

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Persecution Complex

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Fifteen Percent Doolittle
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