Calaveras Democrats

McClintock Watch Holding Him Accountable

On the Record: How McClintock’s Votes in 5 specific areas Affect Calaveras County

By Calaveras Democrats | October 26, 2026

For months, our On the Record and McClintock Watch series have examined how Congressman Tom McClintock’s votes in Washington affect people here at home. As we look toward next week’s…

On the Record: Social Security — Who Will Protect Our Retirement?

By Calaveras Democrats | October 23, 2026

Social Security is personal. It helps millions of Americans pay for: Rent and groceries Electric bills and other essentials Prescription medications Workers pay Social Security taxes out of every paycheck…

The Trump–McClintock Connection: Follow the Votes

By Calaveras Democrats | October 15, 2026

Presidents make promises. Congress decides which become law. As we approach these important mid-term elections, we should know, how often Congressman Tom McClintock supported Donald Trump’s agenda with his important…

On the Record: McClintock Voted for It. Much of the Impact Is Still Ahead.

By Calaveras Democrats | October 5, 2026

Rural Seniors, Children & Veterans – On the Record: McClintock Voted for It. Much of the Impact Is Still Ahead. The ballots are arriving for our November 3 midterm election.…

Medicaid/Medi-Cal: What Did McClintock Vote For?

By Calaveras Democrats | October 3, 2026

For many people, Medicaid sounds like a program that belongs somewhere else. In California, we call it Medi-Cal. Who does it help?  Children make up a large share of enrollees,…

Tom McClintock: 18 Years Later, What Did He Actually Do for Us?

By Calaveras Democrats | September 27, 2026

Tom McClintock is now serving his ninth term in Congress. Nearly 18 years is a long time—and enough time to build a record voters can examine. Over the next few…

Congressman Tom McClintock Votes Against the American Dream

By Calaveras Democrats | July 25, 2026

The American Dream Shouldn’t Be Reserved for Wall Street Most of us know someone whose son or daughter can’t afford to buy a home in Calaveras County – or anywhere…

Tom McClintock is a Spineless Hypocrite

By Calaveras Democrats | April 17, 2026

Leaders are usually distinguished by what they SAY or DO. But not Tom McClintock.  He is better known for what he DOESN’T do than for what he does.   He is…

Freedom AND Opportunity — That’s the American Way

By Calaveras Democrats | March 6, 2026

During a wide ranging interview after President Trump’s State of the Union speech with Kathy Grimes of the California Globe, Rep. Tom McClintock says it’s “Freedom or Socialism — one…

As We Approach the Midterms, We Have a Decision to Make

By Calaveras Democrats | February 23, 2026

In Calaveras County, we don’t send people to Washington to make noise — we send them to represent us. As we head toward the mid-term elections, voters in our district…