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]]> Dear Friend, tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.301 2009-08-31T21:48:06Z 2009-09-02T18:32:07Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com TODAY IS ELECTION DAY -- VOTE MARK DESAULNIER FOR CONGRESS 
I was deeply humbled five months ago when Ellen Tauscher announced her appointment to the Obama Administration and threw her support behind me for Congress in the 10th congressional district.
 
We live in an amazingly beautiful part of this country: rich with diversity and beautiful habitat, steeped in historic achievement and ripe with opportunity.
 
At a time of great challenge, the commitment of our community to real health care reform, sustainable economic recovery and a restoration of the American Dream has been unwavering.
 
During my more than 25 years of public service to the people of this district, I have joined with many of you and your trusted local elected officials to fight for progressive values.
 
We increased access to health care—keeping the county hospital open and developing five women’s health care clinics. We stood up to special interests—cutting pollution and fighting childhood obesity. We fought for economic opportunity—making sure working families got fair wages and small businesses could compete in the marketplace.
 
We’ve worked hard together, and I am honored to have received the overwhelming support of those who truly understand the work I’ve done for this district. As we bring our supporters to the polls, Congressman George Miller, Assemblymember Tom Torlakson, Senator Loni Hancock, Senator Lois Wolk and the 80 percent of local elected officials who have endorsed me are calling voters, walking door-to-door and supporting our campaign.
 
I have been extraordinarily grateful for the support of these and other volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to our grassroots effort -- talking with voters about the importance of local leadership in Washington and of the values we share after living alongside each other for more than 30 years.
 
I have been a constant part of this community and look forward to continuing to work for you everyday in Congress. Today is Election Day, Tuesday September 1st. I would be honored to have your vote.
 
Always proud to serve you,
 
 
Mark DeSaulnier

 

]]> Senator Loni Hancock:  DeSaulnier is the only choice on September 1st tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.300 2009-08-31T20:54:00Z 2009-08-31T20:59:01Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com

DeSaulnier is most progressive, most qualified choice for Congress

Dear Neighbor,
 
Mark DeSaulnier is my choice for Congress in this important special election next Tuesday, September 1st.
 
Mark’s election is a wonderful opportunity to send a progressive Democrat to Congress with a record of standing up to special interests and fighting for comprehensive health care reform, environmental stewardship, and American leadership based on the strength of our diplomacy and ideas, not just our military.

]]> Assemblyman Tom Torlakson:  DeSaulnier is the best choice for our community tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.299 2009-08-31T20:48:13Z 2009-09-02T18:28:14Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com

DeSaulnier has the passion, local roots, and voting record others do not

Dear Friend,
 
This coming Tuesday, September 1st is Election Day in this important campaign to replace Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher.
 
No one knows this job or the 10th congressional district better than Ellen Tauscher. Ellen has endorsed just one person in this race: my long-time friend Mark DeSaulnier.
 
Mark is the only candidate exclusively endorsed by Ellen Tauscher, Congressman George Miller and myself.

]]> Congressman George Miller:  Mark DeSaulnier is the right choice for Congress tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.298 2009-08-31T20:36:26Z 2009-09-02T18:28:27Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com DeSaulnier is the only candidate that truly understands our community
Dear Friend,
 
This Tuesday, September 1st, I urge you to support Mark DeSaulnier for Congress. With immense challenges facing our nation, it is critical we have an advocate in Congress who has a proven record of service to our community.
 
After 35 years in Congress, I know what it takes to be an effective legislator. I have no doubt; Mark DeSaulnier has the experience, passion, and values to make him an outstanding member of Congress.

 

]]> Carpetbaggers Gazette Hits Mailboxes in 10th CD tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.286 2009-08-27T19:36:15Z 2009-08-31T21:47:17Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com Premiere issue features "cover boy" John Garamendi

WALNUT CREEK, CA - The Mark DeSaulnier for Congress campaign debuted the Carpetbaggers Gazette today featuring John Garamendi on the cover.  Voters around the 10th Congressional District received the premiere issue of the Gazette, which highlights John Garamendi's refusal to run in his own Congressional district against right-wing Republican Dan Lungren in order to run in a district he doesn't live in and doesn't know against fellow Democrats. 

Click here to see the mailer.

]]> Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce Endorses Mark for Congress tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.285 2009-08-27T00:31:39Z 2009-08-31T21:46:40Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com DeSaulnier adds to long list of support from Solano leaders

FAIRFIELD - The Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Mark DeSaulnier for Congress.  The Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce joins a long list of local elected officials and Solano County activists endorsing Mark DeSaulnier for Congress, including Solano County Supervisor Linda Seifert, Solano County Supervisor Jim Spering, Fairfield City Councilmember Rick Vaccaro, Fairfield City Councilmember Chuck Timm, Former Fairfield City Councilmember Jack Batson, and Solano County Democratic Central Committee member Dana Dean.

]]> National Organization for Women Endorses Mark for Congress tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.263 2009-08-24T17:10:02Z 2009-08-27T19:40:03Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com DeSaulnier gains endorsement from prominent women's rights organization

SACRAMENTO, CA - The National Organization for Women (NOW) has endorsed Mark DeSaulnier for Congress.  NOW joins a long list of organizations in support of DeSaulnier for Congress, including the California League of Conservation Voters, the Sierra Club, and Peace Action West. 
 
"On behalf of all of the members of the National Organization for Women, we are proud to endorse Mark DeSaulnier for Congress," National Organization for Women President and PAC Chair Terry O'Neill said. "Mark DeSaulnier has established himself as a strong and progressive leader in fighting for women's rights. We know that he will continue to fight against discrimination and advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all women when he is in Congress," O'Neill added.

]]> Campaign Releases Hard Hitting Mail Piece tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.262 2009-08-21T19:12:24Z 2009-08-27T00:36:25Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com Mailer questions Garamendi's ability to stand up for the people of the 10th CD

WALNUT CREEK, CA - Today, the Mark DeSaulnier campaign released a direct mail piece sent to voters that calls into question John Garamendi's willingness to stand up for the citizens of the 10th CD.  The mailer points out that Garamendi declined to run in his own Congressional district against a right-wing Republican in order to run in a district he doesn't live in and doesn't know against fellow Democrats.  The mailer pointedly asks, "If John Garamendi can't stand up to Republicans in his own backyard, how can we expect him to stand up for us in Congress?"

Click Here to see the mailer

]]> Mark to Host Health Care Town Hall in Fairfield tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.259 2009-08-20T22:09:07Z 2009-08-24T17:14:08Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com DeSaulnier hosts town hall discussion of health reforms in Fairfield this Sunday 

WALNUT CREEK - Senator and candidate for the 10th Congressional District Mark DeSaulnier hosts the fourth town hall in a series of Congressional District 10 town halls to discuss President Obama's health care reform plan. Without a sitting Congressperson in Congressional District 10, Senator DeSaulnier is hosting health care town halls so CD 10 residents have the opportunity to become more informed about President Obama's health care plan and ask questions about how the plan will affect the people of CD 10. DeSaulnier will discuss President Obama's current health care plan and how DeSaulnier will fight for increased access and quality of treatment for all in CD 10.

]]> Lafayette City Coucilmember Carl Anduri Endorses Mark for Congress tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.257 2009-08-20T01:07:53Z 2009-08-21T19:19:55Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com DeSaulnier continues to receive overwhelming support from local elected officials

LAFAYETTE, CA - Lafayette City Councilmember Carl Anduri has endorsed Senator Mark DeSaulnier for Congress. Councilmember Anduri joins other community leaders and elected officials in support of Senator DeSaulnier for Congressional District 10, including all members of the El Cerrito City Council and all members of the Pleasant Hill City Council.

"I am proud to endorse Senator Mark DeSaulnier for Congress so he can continue his service to the people of Contra Costa County and the 10th Congressional District," Lafayette City Councilmember Carl Anduri said. 

]]> Two New Ads—Garamendi Lives in CD 3 tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.254 2009-08-19T20:15:31Z 2009-08-20T22:15:32Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com


New Garamendi Ad Highlights Central Valley Rancher Credentials 

Yesterday, both the Garamendi campaign and our campaign released new TV ads that are running on cable in CD 10.

Our ad highlighted the fact that Mr. Garamendi does not live in Congressional District 10, cannot vote in this election, and has no experience working for our community.  His new ad, complete with cowboy hat, horse ride, and shots of his ranch in Calaveras County only reinforces what voters in CD 10 already know -- John Garamendi is a central valley rancher with little connection to this district.

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Humorous Jib-jab type ad pokes fun of John Garamendi for not running in his own Congressional District 

WALNUT CREEK - The Mark DeSaulnier for Congress campaign released a new TV ad today calling out John Garamendi for running "in a district where he doesn't live and can't vote."  The ad points out that Democrats asked Garamendi to run in his own district against right-wing Republican Dan Lungren but that Garamendi "took a pass" to run in an easier district for a Democrat to win..  

]]> Chinese American Political Association Endorses Mark for Congress tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.248 2009-08-15T01:28:07Z 2009-08-20T01:18:08Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com DeSaulnier adds to long list of endorsements from local political organizations 

WALNUT CREEK, CA - The Chinese American Political Association (CAPA) has endorsed Mark DeSaulnier for Congress.  CAPA joins a long list of local organizations in support of DeSaulnier for Congress, including the El Cerrito Democratic Club, East County Democrats for Action, and the Sierra Club.

"On behalf of CAPA, I am extremely proud to endorse Mark DeSaulnier for Congress,"  CAPA board member Stephen Lin said. "Throughout his years serving communities in CD 10, Mark DeSaulnier has actively worked with CAPA members and supported the Asian American community. Mark's extensive experience working with Asian Americans at the local level and his dedication to fighting for all communities in CD 10 make him well qualified to serve in Congress,"  Lin added

]]> Local Veterans Announce Formation of Mark DeSaulnier for Congress Veterans Committee tag:markdesaulnierforcongress.com,2009:index.php/site/index/1.247 2009-08-14T05:45:54Z 2009-08-18T16:53:55Z Jon Frankel jpfrankel09@gmail.com Veterans for DeSaulnier Committee to host health care town hall on Monday, August 17 

WALNUT CREEK, CA - The Mark DeSaulnier for Congress campaign reports that over twenty local veterans in the 10th Congressional District announced the formation of Veterans for Mark DeSaulnier in support of DeSaulnier's bid for Congress. Senator Mark DeSaulnier will join the Veterans for Mark DeSaulnier Committee and host a Town Hall on Health Care on Monday, August 17 to discuss President Obama's health care plan and how it relates to veterans in CD 10.

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