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Message from the Chair - Hello Fellow Democrats Billie McArthur, CCDCC Chair   This is an election year and an interesting statistic I saw after the June primaries was that the smaller the county, the higher the voter turnout is at the polls.  Alpine county had 98% voter turnout.  Calaveras had 36% and LA had only 18%.  This statistic reveals a counter argument to the platitude “why should I vote, it means nothing anyway.”  I am here to tell you that your vote is very important, especially in a rural, sparsely populated county. Along with the importance of voting comes the need for those that do vote to do so in a similar manner - if we want our values to carry elections. Calaveras County Democrats are dedicated to getting information out and supporting Democratic Candidates and issues as they appear on the ballot.  We will be launching a new link on this web site tackling political issues.  Ginger Griffin is coordinating this effort. Check back on this site often to see what she and her Issues Committee have to offer. The State Democratic Party is launching a Coordinated Campaign within the next few weeks.  I am hopeful that Calaveras County will join the crusade in keeping Meg out, Barbara in and sending Ami to Washington. What's Happening for November? With the election quickly approaching, the CCDCC has been busy planning strategy.  Coordinators have been appointed and our work is underway.  Our meeting of Aug 12 will be a continuation of this process and input by the community is welcomed...click here to read more.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 4 4:00 - 6:00 pm	Saturday, August 7 7:00 pm
Calaveras Democrats Social  Let’s discuss what we can do for the November campaign.  Where:  1660 Wet Springs Road Murphys, CA 95247  Refreshments will be served.  RSVP so we will know how many refreshments we will need. Billie (728.8990) or Mark (795.0688)
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Statewide Candidate Endorsements & Measure Recommendations from the CDP At the July 16-18 Executive Board meeting of the California Democratic Party, delegates endorsed statewide candidates and took positions on the November 2 ballot measures.   Click here for more information.
Calaveras Democrats in the Arnold Parade (from left to right) Don Millikan, Marilyn Pinnow, Anita Bonar, David Sperzel, Billie McArthur, Mark Bonar, Tillman Sherman, Bill Paulsen, Ted Morgan
Organizing for America just launched RaiseYourVote.com, the centerpiece of a huge voter registration effort. RaiseYourVote.com isn't just a voter registration site. It serves as a powerful clearinghouse for voter information across the country -- armed with pretty much everything you need to know to cast your ballot. It even automatically personalizes to the user's location -- so when you visit the site, you'll see voter information for your state. Check out RaiseYourVote.com today -- and please share it with your friends.

Jerry Brown's Primary Night Speech "Here We Go" "To get anything done, we need a profound change in the way our government operates. Whether in the campaign or in state government, it is time for an agenda of humility: living within our means and a decent measure of self-discipline. It is time for the politicians to grow up and face the fact that we are in crisis. The world has changed since our entire financial system hit the wall and almost collapsed. The path forward must now be built on honesty, frugality and innovation."	view the video >>
Ami Bera's Video Interview TSPN - Amador County view the video >>	Ami Bera's Campaign Video "Commitment to Service"   view the video >>

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