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Behind the Bluster, Dan Lungren Is Afraid

If you’ve been watching local television for the past week, you’ve probably seen a new ad for incumbent GOP Congressman Dan Lungren, paid for by the US Chamber of Commerce. It talks tough about President Obama and the Democratic Party’s … Continue reading

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We Take Care of Our Own: An Anthem for Our Time

The Obama 2012 re-election campaign has named Bruce Springsteen’s “We Take Care of Our Own” as one of its official theme songs. Springsteen has produced a new video of the song to drive home its message of what American values … Continue reading

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Update on AB 1148, the California DISCLOSE Act

We recently shared information with you about the California DISCLOSE Act, which would mandate clearer and more informative disclosure of the source of money behind political advertising. It would make it harder for large corporations and special interest groups to … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Fooled By Deceptive Chain E-mails

A Folsom Democratic Club member brought to our attention an email she received recently, asking for our help in refuting its claims. Fortunately, this particular one has already been exhaustively, completely debunked. But it serves as a reminder that people … Continue reading

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Meet Reginald Bronner, Candidate for State Assembly District 6

The Folsom Democratic Club hosts its first meeting of 2012 on Monday, January 30th, 7 pm, at Round Table Pizza, 1151 Riley Street at Glenn Drive. The full meeting agenda can be viewed here. Our featured speaker will be Reg … Continue reading

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Dr. Ami Bera Selected for DCCC’s Red to Blue Program

Congratulations to Dr. Ami Bera! The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has announced the candidates who have been selected for its Red to Blue program, which provides additional funding and support to the Democratic Congressional candidates who have the best shot … Continue reading

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Signature Drive for Dr. Ami Bera Kicks Off January 28th

The Folsom Democratic Club would like to share the following message from Dr. Ami Bera and invite you to help his campaign to replace Dan Lungren as Folsom’s representative in the US Congress. The 2012 primary is less than six … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Support Dr. Ami Bera — DCCC Red to Blue Campaign

UPDATE: Dr. Bera has already blown through his goal of 100 contributions, and has raised the goal to 250. Keep it coming! Can you contribute today to Dr. Ami Bera’s campaign for Congress? Click here to give him your support … Continue reading

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Folsom Democratic Club Survey Now Open

As 2012 begins, the executive board of the Folsom Democratic Club would like your feedback to help us plan for the coming year. Your responses to this survey will help us determine how to structure our meetings most effectively, and … Continue reading

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Meeting January 10th to Discuss Office for NE Sacramento County Democrats

A group of Democratic activists and campaign representatives will meet on January 10th to discuss the need for a satellite Democratic Party office in north-eastern Sacramento County for the 2012 election cycle. The Democratic Party of Sacramento County has a … Continue reading

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