Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
Leisure World Democrats filled their meeting room in Clubhouse 3 to capacity on June 28. The club heard directly from Congressman Adam Schiff about his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
Schiff began his half-hour presentation with a review of what he had been able to accomplish, first as a member of the California legislature and later as a member of the House of Representatives. He also shared why he has been spending a substantial amount of time talking with potential voters in regions of the state outside of the densely populated areas in Northern and Southern California.
After these initial remarks, Schiff answered a number of questions from the club. He explained why he voted to support President Biden’s position on raising the debit ceiling, why he believed in expanding the number of judges on the Supreme Court and why he believed Congress members should continue to “earmark” funds to meet specific needs of their constituents.
Congresswoman Katie Porter is also running to replace Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate. She has been invited to speak at the club meeting on Aug. 23.
LW Democrats and supporters are reminded that in the coming months before the 2024 primary election, the club will host a series of voter awareness gatherings. These sessions will begin on Wednesday, July 19, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3. This first session will feature a discussion about how local political clubs such as the one in LW—as well as the Democratic Party at all levels—function. It will cover topics such as who is running for election, the endorsement of candidates and the important role individuals can play in the process. Because of the size of the room, attendance will be limited so interested Democrats DEMOCRAT
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are encouraged to register immediately by emailing beverleybender@ gmail.com.
July is the club’s Candidate Support and Voter Outreach annual fundraising month.
The featured speaker for the Democratic Club’s next membership meeting on July 26 will be Joanna Weiss. She is one of several candidates running to succeed Katie Porter in the House of Representatives. Weiss, who will join the meeting in-person, founded the grassroots organization Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE).
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