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We Apparently Have Dianne Feinstein's Attention

by David Dayen [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

Shane Goldmacher got someone at Dianne Lieberman Feinstein's office on the record about the anger in the Democratic grassroots over her continued efforts to undermine Democratic values in the Senate.  The leadership of the CA Democratic Party chimed in, as well.  See if you can spot the difference between the two statements.
Roger Salazar at the CDP:

"This party supports our Democratic senator and will continue to do so," said party communications director Roger Salazar. "Period."

Here's Scott Gerber for the Senator:

Scott Gerber, a Feinstein aide, defended the senator, saying she "has been an independent voice for California."

So one side says she's a Democratic senator and the CDP supports Democrats (no matter the policy or the principle, they just support Democrats, so shut up, grassroots!), while the other says she's an "independent voice for California."

Somebody better talk to somebody.

Then there's this howler:

"What people may not know is she was a strong leader in the fight against (now Supreme Court Justice Samuel) Alito and (Chief Justice John) Roberts," Gerber said, noting she opposed "more than a dozen" circuit court nominees from the Bush administration.

Hmm, I didn't know that!  I guess that's why Alito and Roberts were never confirmed to the Supreme Court, in the face of all that "leadership."  It must have been withering attacks like this that did the trick:

"Many of us are struggling with . . . what kind of a justice would you be, John Roberts," implored Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

She voted against Roberts in committee, but made no loud effort to filibuster.  And on Alito, she had this expression of leadership when it counted:

A Democrat who plans to vote against Samuel Alito sided on Sunday with a Republican colleague on the Senate Judiciary Committee in cautioning against a filibuster of the Supreme Court nominee.

"I do not see a likelihood of a filibuster," said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. "This might be a man I disagree with, but it doesn't mean he shouldn't be on the court."

She said she will not vote to confirm the appeals court judge, based on his conservative record. But she acknowledged that nothing emerged during last week's hearings to justify any organized action by Democrats to stall the nomination.

Fight, Dianne, Fight!

She actually ended up voting against cloture, but only after it was apparent that the filibuster wouldn't hold and after she undermined it with prior comments.

Unfortunately, Mr. Gerber, the Great Gazoogle is my friend, and your claim that she was a "strong leader" against Roberts and Alito rings hollow.

If anything positive comes out of this, it's that DiFi recognizes that a whole lot of Californians are upset with her, and she can no longer run and hide from them.  It may not change a lot, but it's a first step.

Howard Dean and the Neighborhood Leaders Program

by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

Howard Dean made an appearance at the CDP E-board meeting yesterday. Full Audio here (MP3). He focused mainly on the value of neighbors working to increase the vote in their neighborhood.

Vote on June 3rd!!

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Your vote is important in tomorrow's Democratic primary. To make the voting process a little easier for you, the California Democratic Party has prepared several tools at our website:

If you have any questions about your rights as a voter, you can visit the CDP's Voters Rights http://www.cadem.org/voterrights2008 page for assistance.

If you aren't sure where to go to vote, we have a Polling Place Locator  to help you find the polling place for your precinct.

If you would like to get more information about the candidates who are endorsed by the California Democratic Party, you can go to our list of Endorsed Candidates which will give you links to each candidate's website.

If you have questions about the propositions on your ballot, the California Democratic Party has officially made an endorsement of No on 98 and Yes on 99.

For more information, you can contact your county elections office. You can click here to find their phone number.

There's more...

Vote in the Summer of Change Video Contest

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Matt Lockshin, one of the California Democratic Party's online coordinators, sent out this notice on the CDP's Summer of Change video contest:

"I'm writing this to invite you to vote in the CA Dem Party's Summer of Change video contest. Contestants created 30-second ads about what's at stake in this year's budget battle and the winner of the contest will win some money and have their video aired on television.

Check them out and vote for your favorite at:

http://www.summerofchange08.com

We had 66 submissions, some of which are really good (and really funny). The winner of the contest will be determined by a two-rounds judging process and you can vote in both rounds.

I hope you'll check the videos out and cast your vote.

http://www.summerofchange08.com

The deadline for voting in the first round is tonight at 9:00 pm PDT. So check it out today.

After the first round, we'll winnow the field down to five videos. The final round of voting will begin tomorrow and end at 9:00 pm on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Take a look and cast your vote.

Thanks,
Matt"

Some more CDP photos

by Dante Atkins (hekebolos) [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

for your viewing pleasure.  Go below.


Paul Koretz at the Progressive Caucus meeting



David Dayen, Bob Brigham, Rick Jacobs and Edie Irons at the blogger hospitality suite graciously hosted by Crystal Strait



Robert doing his absolute best to look dashing at the blogger table (with Calitics on the screen)

CDP 2008 Photos

by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

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Posted March 29th, 2008 by Syndicated
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Event Listing for CDP Convention

by Brian Leubitz [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

So, I'm going to try to keep a listing of events happening around San Jose for the convention. Just leave a comment, and I'll compile a list over the flip. I'm just listing non-agenda items. You can find the agenda here.
Friday:

Saturday:

  • California Drinking Liberally: 6-8ish, South First Billiards, 420 S 1st Street, San Jose 95113

  • Take Back Red California Networking: St. Claire Hotel (302 S. Market) 8:30-?,
  • Young Dems Event, 8pm-?, Not sure about the details, anybody know?

    • Posted March 28th, 2008 by Syndicated
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