State Sen. Steve Glazer may have a formidable primary challenge on his hands. The Tri-Valley Democratic Club voted Monday night to overwhelmingly support Democrat Marisol Rubio, one of Glazer’s challengers in the seventh state senate district. The club, which often… Read More ›
Democrats
Alameda County Dems re-elect long-time chairperson after insurgent’s bid narrowly fails
Alameda County Democrats are sticking with party Chair Robin Torello. The long-time party boss, however, had to stave off a strong insurgent bid Wednesday night by Andy Kelley, the Central Committee’s vice-chair. Torello topped Kelley by four votes, 21-17. Five… Read More ›
AD16: Bauer-Kahan paints Baker red
Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan’s campaign in the 16th Assembly District unveiled its first television spot this week. The 30-second ad uses red t-shirts emblazoned with her opponent, Republican Assemblymember Catharine Baker’s campaign logo. Red, of course, is typically associated with the… Read More ›
Swalwell on impeachment
Democrats should not lead with impeachment.-—Rep. Eric Swalwell appearing Sunday on “This Week,” saying Democrats should instead focus first on health care, pocketbook issues, and rooting out corruption.
Ahern IE mailer to remind voters that O’Malley is a Democrat
The mailer in support of O’Malley includes a few Tri-Valley mayors who are not even Democrats.