[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

With the state's DNC delegate selection process reaching record levels of attendance, you had to know a statement from CDP Chair Art Torres was coming. Here it is:

"Since I became Chair of our great Party in 1996, I have never seen such an incredible outpouring of Democratic activists at congressional district-level delegate selection caucuses. More than 23,000 Democrats showed up Sunday afternoon to support more than 2,500 candidates vying for 241 slots.
 
We should be proud of California Democrats for recognizing what is at stake for our state, our nation and our world in this Presidential election.
 
Not everyone can attend the Democratic National Convention this year, but everyone can participate from now until Election Day on November 4, 2008 to help elect a Democratic President.

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[courtesy of California Progress Report]

By Bill Rumble
President
Northeast Democratic Club of Los Angeles

On January 4, 2007, Democrats took over control of the Congress of the United States. They elected Nevada Senator Harry Reid to be Senate Majority Leader. They chose Nancy Pelosi, of San Francisco, to serve as Speaker of the House. The choice of Pelosi made history. She became the first woman, the first Californian, and the first American of Italian descent to serve as Speaker. Northeast Democrats remember with pride the festive, giddy scene on the floor of the House…Mrs. Pelosi with gavel held momentarily upward, her declaration opening the House floor to children for one day, the parade of Pelosi children and grandchildren across the Speaker’s dais. Pelosi’s opening speech articulated an ambitious Democratic agenda…a change of course in Iraq, a reform of ethics rules, and increased economic opportunity for middle-class Americans.

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Rep. Barbara Lee of the Bay Area received a warm reception from audience members, who applauded her steadfast opposition to the war in Iraq and commitment to justice around the globe, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS and genocide in Darfur. Lee emphasized the need for larger Democratic majorities in 2008 and a Democratic President.