Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Democrat Eric Swalwell talked with MSNBC political reporter Chuck Todd on Monday morning. The interview starts at about the 3:20 mark of the video.
In an interview with MSNBC's Chuck Todd Monday morning, Eric Swalwell talked about why he believes voters shouldn't value Rep. Pete Stark's experience and how he will keep up with his opponent on the fundraising front. On the morning show "The Daily Rundown," Swalwell told Todd there isn't anything wrong with experience but that Stark has become "disconnected" and "ineffective" as a congressman. A rhetorical line Swalwell has used a number of times in the campaign. Todd asked Swalwell if he'll be able to keep up with Stark financially if the race stretches until November. The Dublin City Councilmember responded that he has raised the same amount of money as Stark since he entered the race in September and his campaign has raised over $280,…
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Learn more about Chris Pareja, a candidate for the open seat in the 15th Congressional District.
Join San Ramon Patch Editor Patrick Creaven at 1 p.m. Monday for a live online chat with Chris Pareja, a conservative running for Congress in the 15th Congressional District. Pareja will answer questions from Creaven, and readers will be able to comment and post questions as well. You can also submit questions ahead of time via the comments section below. On Friday, Patch live chatted an interview with Eric Swalwell, which you can read here.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Join now to submit questions for Patch's interview with Swalwell, who is campaigning to represent the 15th Congressional District.
Join San Ramon Patch Editor Patrick Creaven now until 4 p.m. for a live online chat with Eric Swalwell, Dublin City Council member and candidate for the 15th Congressional District. Swalwell will answer questions from Creaven on the campaign, his political philosophy and local and national issues. Readers will also have an opportunity to ask Swalwell questions. On Monday, Patch will live chat an interview with congressional candidate Chris Pareja at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sign up now for an email reminder to join Patch's live online interview with Congressional candidate Eric Swalwell.
Join San Ramon Patch Editor Patrick Creaven at 3 p.m. Friday for a live online chat with Eric Swalwell, Dublin City Council member and candidate for the 15th Congressional District. Swalwell will answer questions from Creaven, and readers will be able to comment and post questions as well. You can also submit questions ahead of time via the comments section below. On Monday, Patch will live blog an interview with candidate Chris Pareja at 1 p.m.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Stark made false accusations and statements throughout the week.
The most talked about issue in the 15th Congressional District campaign hasn't been national security, health care or the economy. Instead, the focus has turned to what's the latest, strange statement from Rep. Pete Stark. It began last month, when Stark, who has been in Congress since 1972, accused his opponent and fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell of taking bribes while on the Dublin City Council. A week later, Stark apologized and said he misspoke. Earlier this week, Stark met with editors and reporters at the San Francisco Chronicle. Stark claimed a Chronicle writer, Debra J. Saunders, had contributed to Swalwell's campaign. When asked to provide evidence of the accusation, Stark wasn't able to and apologized. In the same meeting at the …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Senator Dianne Feinstein is crushing the competition when it comes to campaign cash.
Danville's Elizabeth Emken may be California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein's closest GOP rival but, in terms of cash, everyone is eating the incumbent's dust. The San Francisco Chronicle's Joe Garofoli recently reported (April 17), "DiFi is outraising the entire Republican field by about a gazillion to one in the latest fundraising totals. That includes her closest GOP rival — Danville autism activist Elizabeth Emken, who was endorsed by the CA GOP." He says that Feinstein has, so far, raised $11.4 million, with $7.2 million cash on hand, while Emken has only $301,278, with $252,003 on hand. There is quite a difference between the two, as you can see. But, as Emken told the Chron back in February, she's not insane for running against…
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Eric Swalwell's campaign wants an apology from Pete Stark for some of the statements the congressman made during the 15th Congressional District debate in Hayward Tuesday night.
In the first debate for the open seat in California's new 15th Congressional District, the 40-year veteran congressman and the 31-year-old Dublin City Councilman traded verbal blows, while the conservative candidate did his best to stay out of the squabble. That's a short summary of the Contra Costa Times report on the debate hosted by the League of Women Voters in Hayward Tuesday night. Rep. Pete Stark, Democrat Eric Swalwell and conservative businessman Chris Pareja debated health care, the economy and immigration, among other issues. From reports, Swalwell was tough on Stark, saying the congressman has become “out of step, out of touch and out of sight.” Stark told the audience, “What you want is somebody who’s dependable, who’s been …
Monday, April 2, 2012
The Danville and San Ramon Express are organizing a debate between the three candidates for district 2 supervisor, which includes Danville Mayor Candace Andersen.
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Not sure about the candidates for District 2 supervisor? Or, maybe you are familiar with them, but not sure where your vote is going? Well, as the June 5 primary for District 2 supervisor gets closer, you'll be hearing more and more about the candidates -- Danville Mayor Candace Andersen, Tomi Van de Brooke, and Sean White -- and their campaigns. But if you want to see them in action, you can do so at the Danville and San Ramon Express's debate on April 26. It starts at 6 p.m. at the San Ramon Community Center, in the Terrace Room, 12501 Alcosta Boulevard. Read more about county supervisors and the debate here. But what we want to know is what is important to you as District 2 moves forward with a new supervisor come 2013. What are the …
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Friday, March 30, 2012
GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum held a fundraiser in Alamo on Thursday.
Someone from inside the massive home where GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum was at Thursday came to the front porch to announce that he had started speaking. Reporters outside couldn't hear his voice, but cheers and claps were coming from inside. Santorum was at the Alamo home of Ubokia.com CEO Mark Pine and his wife Becky for a private fundraiser. Admission ranged from $125 to $2,500. Organizers were expecting a couple hundred people and said later that evening that turnout was better than expected. Attendees added that the room where he spoke was packed. Members of the media, however, were not allowed free access to the event. Some of the attendees Patch spoke with were confident Santorum would not only pull out the nomination, …
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Here's what San Ramon voters will see on their ballots in the June primary:
On June 5, Californians for the first time will vote in an open primary. The top two vote-getters in a race will move on to the November general election, whether they are from the same party or not. In addition, this will be the first election with the new congressional, state Senate and state Assembly districts approved last fall by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. They officially take effect in January. You can look at the new districts at this website. The Contra Costa elections department website is here. Below are the races people in Contra Costa County will see on their June ballot. Patch will provide more coverage of these races between now the primary. CONGRESS 15th District This new district includes San Ramon, …
Tim
3:31 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Oh and by the way, this should make your day "Frank"... http://www.scpr.org/blogs/news/2012/05/16/6154/authorities-raid-medical-marijuana-dispensary-font/ How's that Obama "Hope and Change" working out for you LMAO! more ›