Recent Candidate News
March 3, 2010
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa endorses former Assembly Speaker Karen Bass for Congress
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Wednesday endorsed former state Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) for Congress, saying his longtime friend and political ally will help ensure that L.A. receives its fair share of federal support.
“We need representation in the Congress that understands the needs of this city, the complexities of this city, the diversity of the city, and no one that I know truly understands those complexities, the diversity, the need for a fair share of resources like Karen Bass,’’ Villaraigosa said during an afternoon news conference on the steps of City Hall.
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March 3, 2010
Sink unveils push to connect vets with benefits
St. Petersburg Times
"Florida Vets Connect" is an effort between Sink's Department of Financial Affairs, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Starting in July, when veterans go to renew or apply for a first-time Florida driver's license or ID, they will be asked to check a box indicating they served in the military.
"This is the perfect example of how we can work together across departments to get more done, and at no extra cost to taxpayers," said Sink, whose father served as a Marine in WWII.
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February 18, 2010
Dubie trails Markowitz in Vermont poll
Burlington Free Press
A WCAX-TV poll pitting each of five Democratic candidates for governor against Republican candidate Brian Dubie showed only one of them defeating Dubie.
Secretary of State Deb Markowitz of Montpelier led Lt. Gov. Dubie of Essex, 43-41 percent, with 16 percent undecided, the poll indicated. Markowitz fared particularly well among female voters, compared with her fellow Democrats.
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February 18, 2010
Terri Sewell officially kicks off her campaign in Selma
Selma Times-Journal
Terri Sewell came home again.
She came home Monday to formally kick off her campaign for the 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Artur Davis’ run for governor.
She came home to applause and hugs and stories about when she was younger.
She came home to raise money and support for her candidacy. The Democrat’s pitch for money was subtle. Instead, she talked more about the Black Belt and Selma, where she grew up, the daughter of a successful coach and a school librarian.
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