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Memories of the 2014 Great Mark Your Democratic State Convention Calendar! Diane Rolfe and Pam Salvatierra

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Mike McNerney “Cyber Security Panel” See pages 4 and 5 for more infomation.

Saturday, April 26, 2014 Michael Eggman, PDC members Bill James, Steve Chessin, Amy Pearl and Greg Loew served as delegates to the CA State Democratic Party Convention held Candidate for Congress, CD 10 in Los Angeles March 7-9.

“Honey & Nut Tasting” Delegates to the CA State Democratic Party Convention— 2,500 strong—gathered at the Bonaventure Hotel and LA See pages 4 and 9 for more Convention Hall from March 7-9 celebrating being Democrats, information. connecting with old and new friends, attending workshops, receptions and parties and endorsing candidates. Chair John Burton urged Secretary of State Candidates Alex Padilla, Derek Cressman and Leland Yee and Controller Candidates Betty Yee Friday, May 9, 2014 and John Perez not to seek delegate endorsements and for delegates to adopt a “No Endorsement” position to allow all 23rd Annual Jefferson candidates to appear on the primary ballot and for party unity. His urgings were ignored. Because Padilla received only 59% of the Jackson Fundraiser Dinner 60% delegate vote needed for Party endorsement, both he and Cressman will enter the primary race without Party endorsement. See page 6 and 7 for more infomation. In the Controller’s race, neither Yee nor Perez—both prominent Democrats—could garner the desired 60% needed for Party endorsement. Governor Jerry Brown’s accomplishments earned him Sunday, May 18, 2014 enthusiastic applause from delegates. In his comments, Brown celebrated a balanced state budget, the end to cuts in education Santa Clara County District and raising the minimum wage to $10 per hour to improve the lives of a million low-wage Californians. Delegates also wildly applauded Brown’s support for the CA Dream Act, driver’s Attorney Jeff Rosen licenses for undocumented immigrants and a Climate Change “Human Trafficking Close to Home” Pact signed with Oregon, Washington and British Columbia to reduce greenhouse gases and promote clean energy. See page 9 and next month’s newsletter However, throughout Brown’s speech, numerous anti-fracking signs appeared opposing Brown’s pro-fracking policy. Contrary to for more infomation. Brown’s positions, delegates voted for a moratorium on fracking (Continued on page 11) The New Democrat 2 April 2014

State party chair John Burton had encouraged candidates not to seek endorsement, arguing it was better for party unity, and encouraging delegates to vote “no endorsement.” Several of the candidates were actively campaigning for endorsement prior to the convention; others were actively saying “I’m not seeking your President’s endorsement and you should vote no endorsement as Chairman Burton requested.” In the end no candidate got enough votes to Column receive the Party endorsement. But there was a lot of hot discussion about this. What do you think? You can post your Amy Pearl opinion on the PDC Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/PDC/. Anna Eshoo lunch on March 22 We had a great lunch event with Spring has Sprung! Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in Mountain View on March 22. Anna First, thank you to everyone who has renewed their PDC gave a great talk, and answered membership for 2014. The Board had a great March meeting and lots of questions (I felt bad cutting we appreciate everyone who responded to our phone calls to off Q&A, but it really ran long) and renew. If you haven’t renewed yet, please do so at we had an oversold crowd (PLEASE www.peninsulademocrats.com today! – RSVP and pre-pay for events on California State Democratic Convention our web page – even if the day I, along with others from the PDC and other local clubs, before!!!). attended the state Democratic Convention in LA last month. It Congresswoman Eshoo was a fun time, hanging out with lots of Democrats from around started by acknowledging the state. The general sessions consisted of the usual stump what a difference the PDC speeches. The big surprise drama was the anti-fracking protest has made in the reshaping of that took place during Governor Brown’s speech. It was good to the Silicon Valley political see and he handled it well. A moratorium on fracking was scene. Thirty years ago this endorsed by the convention on Sunday. was a predominantly Two other speeches that were worth watching were State Republican area. As the Treasurer Bill Lockyer (who is terming out) giving his annual top demographics have changed, ten list, this year the “if politics were a garden, here’s the the PDC has been a prime Republican patch” ( http://tinyurl.com/mjqd5x7 ) and State organizer for Equalization Board member Betty Yee passionately rallying for Democratic working Californians against political insiders candidates: http://tinyurl.com/m5hyes5 . organizing events, The other excitement was the jockeying for party endorsement talks, registering by candidates running for statewide office, specifically Alex voters, walking Padilla, Leland Yee and Derek Cressman running for Secretary of districts, making State; and Betty Yee and John Perez running for state Controller. phone calls and For those who don’t know (as I didn’t), ask yourself, during organizing an ad hoc elections, how does one Democratic candidate versus another get Peninsula to claim they have the Party endorsement? For statewide, Democratic “constitutional” offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney headquarters in General, etc), endorsement is voted on by delegates to the state election years. Since 2012, with the advent of the Democratic convention. Anyone can attend the convention, but only Volunteer Center (whose founders and steering committee include delegates get to vote. You can become a delegate to the state many PDC past and present board members), that effort has been convention primarily in one of the following ways: 1) Certain multiplied and organized to extend the reach of the valley’s elected officials (primarily state level offices and state legislators or experience and new technologies beyond the Peninsula, and even their alternates), 2) being elected by County Central Committees beyond California, to help reshape the national political scene. of the Party 3) Members elected by Assembly District Election Anna talked about the upcoming elections around the country. caucuses and 4) National Committee members of the Party. She discussed the significance of two Democratic losses in recent Delegates voted on endorsements Saturday evening. Delegates special elections: one for Mayor of San Diego, and one for a stand in line with their credential and pick up their ballot, fill it House seat in Florida. The pundits are pointing at these races as out, and drop it in a box. In each race you can vote for one a referendum on Obamacare and a bellwether of the upcoming candidate or you can vote “no endorsement.” I’ve posted a elections. Anna pointed out that key to any election is having photo essay about this on our Facebook page (and while you’re there, why don’t you Join and Like our Facebook page?). (Continued on page 10) The New Democrat 3 April 2014

their fair share of taxes. The rest of us exist on budgets, fly economy rather than in private jets, and pay a higher percent of Martin’s our lower income in taxes. The unemployed, no matter how hard they search unsuccessfully for a job, have their benefits EDITORIAL threatened – and those are meager benefits; at the same time large, wealthy, corporate farmers reap the benefits of public largesse. It is hard to fathom what goes on in the minds of some The problem is this economic division in our society. That politicians. problem surfaces in politics as our elected officials view The case of Leland Yee is only the most recent. That case has themselves as being on the privileged side of society. Elected yet to be made in a court of law, so, unlike the targets of our officials rub elbows with the rich and powerful; they see the rich drone attacks, he must be presumed innocent until proven guilty. paying little or no penalty for indulging their excesses; so, it is Without considering Lee, there has been an ongoing stream of little wonder that elected officials get the idea that they should elected officials accused and convicted of taking money and also be able to participate. accepting favors under circumstances that are not legal. Is there Money in politics is a real threat. Unfortunately, there seems to an underlying cause? Is there anything to be done about it? be no way around it. Here is a challenge for the reader: outline The easiest answer is to blame the problem entirely on money provisions that would stop a person with unlimited funds to in politics. It is clear that there is far too much spent on political spend from influencing the outcome of an election. Feel free to campaigns; that people with the deep pockets feel they have the ignore the constitutional guarantee of free speech for the purpose right to influence elections by whatever means is available, and of the exercise. Assume the money to be spent is personally that money as protected speech threatens the concept of the owned – neither corporate nor union funds. But do remember democratic process. that the funder can hire people to campaign and canvas, can Digression: The Fleet Street Murders by Charles Finch is a place advertisements, can fund community activities, and can mystery story set in England in 1866. A major portion of the spend cash in a myriad of other ways. story, although irrelevant to the mystery, deals with the hero’s Your suggestions will be answered by either a concession that campaign for a seat in Parliament. He is wealthy and spends his you have solved the problem or by the outline of a legal way own money so no campaign contributions are involved. around your proposed legislation. Send your entries to: However, he is told that it is “customary” to pay for votes and he [email protected] . agrees to abide by the practice. He loses on election night – but Martin Gorfinkel is declared the winner some time later when it turns out that 600 dead voters had cast votes for the opposition. Assuming some accuracy to the account, our problems with elections are not new. Whatever evil may follow from the excessive money spent in political campaigns, it is not right to blame that excess for the PYD Forum on Student Debt illegal behavior of our elected officials. They may feel the need Peninsula Young Democrats (PYD) is planning a forum on for unlimited amounts of campaign cash, but society should insist student debt in partnership with State Assemblyman Bob that everyone obey the law or suffer the consequences. Wieckowski, AD-25. Economically and socially we have a divided society. There are the rich and powerful; then there are the rest of us. The rich and When : Thursday, April 24 powerful have the means to make more money – seemingly Time : 6-8 p.m. unlimited amounts of money – and then (legally) avoid paying Where : Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto 505 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto

We are thrilled to have PDC Board Member Dave Walter, Stanford Law School Financial Aid Advisor, and Researcher Jeffery Greger whose research focuses on a bottom up look at unsustainable student debt join Assemblyman Wieckowski on the panel. The New Democrat 4 PDC Event Calendar The Peninsula Democratic Coalition (PDC) presents...

Saturday, April 26, 2014 – 2:00-5:00 p.m. Michael Eggman, Candidate for Congress, CD 10 “Honey & Nut Tasting” Fundraiser See page 9 for more information

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 – 7:15-9:00 p.m. Mike McNerney “Cyber Security Panel” See page 5 for more information

ATIC R P C A O R Friday, May 9, 2014 – 5:00p.m.

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O F Y 2014 Jefferson Jackson Fundraiser Dinner T S N A U N O TA C C L A R A See page 6 and 7 for more information

Sunday, May 18, 2014 – 4:00-6:00 p.m. Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen “Human Trafficking Close to Home” See page 5 for more information

For more information and registration, visit www.peninsulademocrats.com or mail your check payable to the PDC to PDC, PO Box 97, Los Altos, CA 94023 Questions: Carol, (650) 941-8190. The New Democrat 5 April 2014

The Peninsula Democratic Coalition and The San Francisco Chapter of the The Truman National Security Project Present Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Experts On Cybersecurity & US Policy: What Do the Experts Say? • What should the US policy be on Cybersecurity? • Can the NSA detect cyber threats without infringing on our civil liberties? • Can government and the private sector work together to stop cyber threats?

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 7:15 pm - 9 pm (Panel begins at 7:30 pm)

Cubberley Community Center, Room G-4 (near the Pavilion) 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto Directions to Cubberley available at www.cityofpaloalto.org

Seating is limited. RSVP at www.peninsulademocrats.com so we have adequate refreshments!

Panel Members

Mike McNerney, Moderator Mike McNerney is a Cybersecurity strategist and startup consultant based in Palo Alto. Previously, Mike served as a cyber policy advisor at the Pentagon and as a diplomat at the State Department. Mike is a veteran officer of the US Air Force and a Truman Security Fellow. He graduated from UC Davis and holds a Juris Doctorate from American University. Mike is also a former Member of the California Electoral College as well as the Yolo County Democratic Central Committee.

Chris Finan Chris Finan is a Cybersecurity Strategist based in Palo Alto California. Prior to this, he served as a Director for Cybersecurity on the National Security Staff and as a Legislative Affairs Officer at the Department of Defense. He is also a former US Air Force pilot and technology entrepreneur.

The Peninsula Democratic Coalition is Silicon Valley’s oldest and largest Democratic Club, committed to promoting Democratic values and engaging the public in the political process. www.peninsulademocrats.org The Truman National Security Project is a national security leadership institute, the nation’s only organization that recruits, trains, and positions a new generation of progressives across America to lead on national security. www.trumanproject.org Keep riding the Blue Wave... Join the Santa Clara County Democratic Party for its 23rd Annual Jefferson Jackson Fundraiser Guest Speakers: Michael Eggman & Amanda Renteria California Congressional Candidates Friday, May 9, 2014 San Jose Fairmont Hotel ~ Imperial Ballroom ~ 170 South Market Street, San Jose

Meet the Candidates - 5:00-6:00 PM : $50 - Suggested Donation General No-Host Reception 5:30-7:00 PM ~ Dinner and Program 7:00-9:00 PM $125 per person / $1,250 per table of 10 / $2,000 VIP table* RSVP by May 2, 2014

You may register and pay securely online at www.sccdp.org or send a check made out to the UDC and mail to Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign 2901 Moorpark Drive, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128.

For more information, call Hope Cahan at 650.270.9596 or Drina Collins at 408-313-8090 For more information about advertising in the dinner program, e-mail Kristen Lohnes Johnson at [email protected]. * Guaranteed front row table

Contributions to the Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign are not deductible for any income tax purposes. The Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign may only accept contributions from individuals who are 18 years or older and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Donors cannot be reimbursed for their contributions. Contributions from individuals, partnerships, unincorporated sole proprietorships, and political and candidate committees registered with the FEC will be deposited into the UDC Federal Account (FEC ID #C00231076), unless otherwise designated. These funds will be used in connection with Federal elections and are subject to the limits and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Contributions from corporations, labor unions, and political committees registered with the California Secretary of State will be deposited into the UDC State Account (FPPC ID #871053) to be used in connection with nonfederal elections. California law permits contributions up to $34,000 per calendar year for use in supporting state candidates. There are no limits on contributions used for purposes other than supporting state candidates. Federal and state laws require political committees to report the name, street address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in a calendar year. All funds solicited in connection with this event are by the Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign, and not by Michael Eggman and Amanda Renteria. # # # # Paid for by the Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign, 2901 Moorpark Avenue, Designed by Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. Graffik Dezine Santa Clara County (650) 493-4383 DEMOCRATIC PARTY The New Democrat 7 April 2014 23rd Annual Jefferson Jackson Fundraiser r Yes, I will attend on May 9, 2014 _____ Number of adult dinner tickets ($125 each) _____ Number of child (18 years and under) dinner tickets ($25 each) $______donation in addition to my ticket

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You may register and pay securely online at www.sccdp.org If you register and pay online you do not have to send in this form. * Name ______*Address ______*City______*State____ *Zip______Daytime phone ______E-mail ______*Employer ______*Occupation ______* Election law requires this information before your check may be cashed. r I/ we are members of the PDC/Peninsula Young Democrats. Please seat me with: ______Please complete this form and mail to United Democratic Campaign Dinner, PO Box 6806, San Jose, CA 95150-6806 You may register and pay securely online at www.sccdp.org If you register and pay online you do not have to send in this form. Contributions to the Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign are not deductible for any income tax purposes. The Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign may only accept contributions from individuals who are 18 years or older and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Donors cannot be reimbursed for their contributions. Contributions from individuals, partnerships, unincorporated sole proprietorships, and political and candidate committees registered with the FEC will be deposited into the UDC Federal Account (FEC ID #C00231076), unless otherwise designated. These funds will be used in connection with Federal elections and are subject to the limits and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Contributions from corporations, labor unions, and political committees registered with the California Secretary of State will be deposited into the UDC State Account (FPPC ID #871053) to be used in connection with nonfederal elections. California law permits contributions up to $34,000 per calendar year for use in supporting state candidates. There are no limits on contributions used for purposes other than supporting state candidates. Federal and state laws require political committees to report the name, street address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in a calendar year. All funds solicited in connection with this event are by the Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign, and not by Michael Eggman and Amanda Renteria.

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and jobs that will benefit families and give them an alternative to coal mining.” Her overall conclusion? “Most likely there will be laws passed only if the American people have pushed so hard that Congress HAS to act. It would help, of course, if the Democrats had a majority in both houses of Congress.” Fracking - In California Too You may have heard about fracking from the movie Promised Land with Matt Damon, or the Gasland documentary by Josh Fox, but thought it was not happening here in California. But take note, fracking is happening here in Santa Clara County, nearby San Benito County, and other counties in the state as oil Climate Change: Grassroots companies pursue alternative resources from places like the Monterey Shale. Oil companies like Venoco, Pinnacle Technologies, a subsidiary of Halliburton, and Occidental Action Essential Petroleum, are all gearing up to frack and it is underway already by Katherine Forrest in some areas. Fracking is largely unregulated, and the California State Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources is lagging way behind in creating regulations to protect consumers. San “Climate change is THE issue of our times,” according to Benito County’s city council took the issue into their own hands Congresswoman Anna Eshoo CD-18, in response to an audience and on June 18, 2013, passed regulation governing hydraulic question when she spoke to a large crowd at the PDC luncheon on fracking and other oil and gas extraction operations in their March 22. Eshoo said that the Tea Party rejects evidence, facts, county. But the oil companies are fighting hard to change these science and climate change itself. Otherwise moderate and rules and declare them invalid. Oil executives know the dangers. sensible Republicans cave in to the Tea Party for political reasons Most recently, Forbes reported (2/22/14) that Exxon’s CEO, Rex because that’s where the votes and the activism are. Tillerson, has joined a lawsuit seeking to shut down a fracking Rep. Eshoo, who is a member of a bicameral [House & project near his personal Texas ranch due to the noise Senate] climate group, said, “Outside organizations [like the pollution and water contamination that could result.Come PDC and nonprofits] are essential for keeping the climate change learn more about fracking in California from Sierra Club and topic in front of legislators and pressing for action. The Obama what we can do to see it regulated in the State. Holly Mitchell administration is pushing climate issues internationally as much as and Mark Leno of the State Senate are proposing SB1132 to they can, but they are bogged down nationally.” institute a state ban on fracking until the technology can be What can PDC members do to help? “Write op-eds, send studied and evaluated. A presentation will be given by Michael letters to the editors, and form coalitions with environmental Thorton, Sierra Club CA Organizer, on April 21, from 7-9pm, at organizations to take action. We [in Congress] need you to keep the Roosevelt Community Center, 901 East Santa Clara St., San our attention on the issue.” Jose. Plenty of parking is available. See www.frackfreecali.org Since 1995, Rep. Eshoo has served on one of the busiest and for more information. most important committees in Congress, the Energy and Judy Borcz, PDC Member Commerce Committee. Among its many responsibities is legislation affecting energy, health-based environmental laws, children’s health, Medicare and Medicaid, interstate commerce, consumer protection, and food and drug safety. All of these clearly can be related to the causation and effects of climate change. After one heated debate about climate change within the committee, Rep. Eshoo said to the other members, “Many of you are on the wrong side of this issue now, but just wait. Every one When I say "good," of you will be scrambling for money in Congress if communities in your districts are devastated by extreme weather events due to you say "neighbor." climate change. Can any of you deny that?” There was sheepish silence, she said. Rep. Eshoo’s long experience in the balancing of local versus national interests in Congress was reflected in her awareness of Amanda J Martin, Agent Now that's teamwork. Insurance Lic#: 0B68529 CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7 the inter-related political factors that influence members of Charleston Shopping Center Palo Alto, CA 94303 Congress to take or block action. “One thing—we need to build Bus: 650-494-1404 a bridge to move off coal [in the mining states]—for miners and others in coal-related industries. We need alternative industries PP097314097314 State Farm Home Office, Bloomington, IL The New Democrat 9 April 2014

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CALENDAR President (continued from page 2) OF EVENTS good candidates and she believes that we do. She said that a good candidate is qualified, has good character, and is well matched to the district representing. She said that the challenge for Democrats this year is that people in general are MONTHLY MEETINGS more motivated to take action by what they’re upset about and in an off year election “our” voters tend less to vote. If Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee Democrats lose the Senate and Republicans hold the House of meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Representatives, we will have classic divided government that 70 West Hedding, San Jose. Call 408/445-9500 for information. will make this do-nothing Congress look effective. As grassroots Anll are welcome to attend. Democrats, we have to think about this fall’s elections and prepare to do everything we can to get Democrats registered, The PDC Board of Directors meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second educated, motivated and out to vote. WEDNESDAY of each month at the Palo Alto Unitarian Church, Upcoming Events 505 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, Fireside Room,; all are Thanks to our new VP of Programs, Judy Plaska, and all of welcome. our great board members and volunteers, we have a wealth of events coming up. See the Facebook page and our web site, EVENTS: APRIL & MAY 2014 www.peninsulademocrats.com , in addition to the information • Thursday, April 10, 4-8 p.m. found throughout this newsletter for all the details. The highlights include: Move to Amend Signature-Gathering at Hillary Rodham • An April 26 afternoon really fun fundraiser for a great Clinton Event. Central Valley California Congressional candidate, Where: The Event Center at San Jose State University, Former Michael Eggman; Secretary of State, U.S. Senator and First Lady Hillary Rodham • An April 29 evening panel of hotshot Silicon Valley Clinton will be the Keynote Speaker. We are organizing a robust cybersecurity experts on national security and privacy; signature-gathering effort and outreach campaign for that date. • A May 9 JJ Dinner of Santa Clara County Democratic Why do we think this event will be important? Because, as you Party with two fantastic Central Valley California may know already, Citizens United was a PAC formed with the Congressional candidates, the aforementioned Michael specific purpose to attack Hillary Clinton in the 2008 election. Eggman and Amanda Renteria (whom I heard speak in You can show your support for overturning Citizens United and SF – she rocked the event, worth the price of admission); for Hillary Clinton at the same time. • A May 18 afternoon talk by Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen on Human Trafficking. • Wednesday, April 16, Doors open at 7 p.m., program I hope to see you all at these events (and don’t forget to 7:30-9 p.m. Meet the International Press: Journalism RSVP AND pre-pay online for them!)! in Developing Regions. Meet mid-career, international journalists recharging as The Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley endorses BDECR Stanford Knight Fellows. The journalists represent diverse and this event. geographic regions and media including Pakistan, Myanmar and Questions: Marcene 650-061-7380 or [email protected] Afghanistan. Where: Los Altos Youth Center, 1 South San Antonio Rd., Los • Saturday, April 26, 2-5 p.m. Altos, 94022 Honey & Nut Tasting Meet & Greet for Michael Eggman, Sponsored by the Los Altos Library, John S. Knight Fellows Candidate, CD-10 Program, Peninsula Chapter of the World Affairs Council. Please join Congresswoman Anna Eschoo-CD-14, the Dean Free and open to the public. Questions: Democratic Club, the Democratic Volunteer Center (DVC) and www.worldaffairs.org or 415-293-4600. the Peninsula Democratic Coalition (PDC) for a Honey & Nut Tasting Meet & Greet for Michael Eggman, Candidate, CD-10 • Sunday, April 13, 2-4 p.m. Build Democracy End SEE PAGE 9 FOR MORE INFORMATION Corporate Rule (BDECR) event in support of Santa Clara Your help is needed to elect Michael Eggman, to close the gap County Move to Amend. for control of the House, break the gridlock and help restore Where: Home of Bill Barrett, 2729 Lena Drive, San Jose sanity to our government. 95124. More information to follow Citizen’s United must be overturned. The time to restore • Friday, May 9, 5:30-9 p.m. democracy is NOW. Your help is needed to circulate petitions to 23rd Annual Jefferson and Jackson Dinner qualify an initiative for the Santa Clara County November ballot See page 6 and 7 for more information and reservation form. titled “Designating a ‘Democracy Day’ which states that “Corporations Are Not People and Money is Not Speech.” Visit peninsulademocrats.com for additional calendar events. Convention (Continued from page 1) Funnies by Janice and for legalization for adults, regulation and taxing marijuana. A highlight was Florida Congressman Alan Grayson’s, CD 9, By Janice Hough, PDC Member speech to the Progressive Caucus. Latecomers who had missed the introductions wondered who the gutsy and very funny • Zuckerberg apparently has called President Obama to comedian was, only to learn it was Grayson, known for his straight complain about the U.S. government’s surveillance program. talk and progressive views. Slate Magazine named him the most Guess he believes collecting personal data on Americans should effective member of Congress, a singular achievement for a be left to the private sector. Democratic Congressman from a red state serving in a • John McCain said today that the USA providing long-term Republican-run House of Representatives. military assistance to Ukraine is ”the right and decent thing to The crucial Convention take-home is that to win in November, do.” With all due respect, is there any trouble spot in the world Democrats must have an aggressive voter registration drive and an where John McCain doesn’t think providing military assistance is all-out effort to get Democratic voters to the polls. the right thing to do? • Sarah Palin is selling her ‘One Nation Tour’ bus for $279,000. Buyer beware – it’s a nice-looking rig, but apparently tends to stop halfway through a trip. • Rand Paul, speaking at Berkeley, said the GOP “needs to either evolve, adapt or die. Remember when Domino’s Pizza finally admitted they had bad crust? Think Republican Party. Admit it: bad crust.” And Chris Christie responded, “Did somebody say pizza?” • At a speech at Valencia College in Orlando, President Obama said that helping families includes “making sure every woman gets a fair shot.” Did he really want to use the “fair shot” metaphor in Florida? • Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has installed beer taps in the Governor's mansion, and visitors from out of state are thinking "beer schmeer –– what about brownies?" • Kristen Bell was lambasted on Fox News for tweeting, “Sorry RNC – rich people SHOULD pay higher taxes because they can afford it. End. Of. Story. xo a rich person.” What happened to defending freedom of speech? Would it help if Kristen wore camouflage? • Jimmy Carter,89, said he writes letters when it's something sensitive as he thinks the NSA is monitoring his emails. And the NSA responded, "Wait, Jimmy Carter knows how to send emails?" • A satire site, The Daily Currant , posted that Sarah Palin said maybe Malaysian Air 370 “flew too high and ended up in heaven.” Be honest. How many people saw that and thought, “Well she COULD have said it.” • A federal judge overturned that Michigan’s ban on same- sex marriage, saying the law violates the U.S. Constitution. Waiting for all the cheers from conservatives who say government should stay out of our lives.- • Hillary Clinton admitted last week that she is weighing another presidential campaign. "I am shocked," said absolutely no one. • Says something about insurance and lawyers in this country when the Allstate “world’s worst cleaning lady” commercial has PDC Convention Delegates Top: Lorri Holzberg, Julie Brenner, Pam the actor pretending to fall down the stairs backwards. They Salvatierra and Stephanie Grossman; Middle: Diane and Joe Rolfe; Sally need to caption it “Demonstration only. 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