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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

From Blueprint to Budget: What the 2027 Federal Budget Means for Calaveras County

By Calaveras Democrats | June 30, 2026

In our last post, Project 2025: From Blueprint to Reality, we examined Project 2025 as a political blueprint. This time, we’re looking at something much…

Project 2025: From Blueprint to Reality

By Calaveras Democrats | May 13, 2026

What’s Already Happening? And What Comes Next? When people first starting hearing about Project 2025, it sounded too radical and fantastical to be true. But…