Or one of them could do what I did last election for AD71: be the token Dem on the ballot, just to give voters a choice. Don't spend money or time on it.
Sadly, you are correct. And we live in her district and have to put up with her bullshit emails. No doubt her ancestors came to this country because they were hoping that someday, one of their kin, would support a Fascist.
I will lose my mind if the candidate who was on a school board wins the primary. We will be bombarded with 6 million dollars worth of anti-trans ads and mailers. 😵💫
Absolutely. All bets are off until the Nov. 4 election results are out. Most of us the current CD 40 will be stuck with Young Kim in 2027-2028 if Prop 50 passes.
Does that mean we want Prop 50 to fail? OMG NO!
Our ONLY possibility of removing control of the US House by Trumpist sycophants is if Prop 50 passes. As Chris Kluwe says, if you donate to any campaign, donate to the YES on Prop 50 campaign. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/erra-web
We need to take the long view here. Having to live in a Young Kim district is a small price to pay to thwart the fascists in Congress.
I am forever the optimist. This was the same strategy for the last CA40 race. Joe Kerr had no money, no grassroots support. I was scolded by my activist friends for my relentless canvassing and voter registration in this district. They said I was wasting my time. Joe managed to narrow the margin to within 5 points and if every registered Democrat had voted, we would’ve been rid of Young Kim. GOTV efforts are not futile. Even if we don’t win, we make progress and we have an opportunity to change down ballot races. The only Democrat elected on my city council got a boost from Joe’s campaign. We have awful CUSD school board candidates who need to be voted out. The strategy should be to take all the resources from the “safe” seats after redistricting and flood CA 40 with resources. Even if YK stays in office, we could gain some down ballot seats. 37 out of the last 40 elections nationwide have shown huge gains for Democrats. Billionaire media wants us to doubt the power of the people. Let’s fight like hell whether it makes sense or not!
I was right there with you, canvassing for Joe Kerr. And I learned afterwards that our efforts forced Kim to actually defend her seat. She had to spend money on literature, ads, signs, and campaigning, which could have been used instead to defeat Derek Tran or something. In any case, she does not deserve a freebie. We made a difference fighting that losing fight, and I will be doing that again.
Good point!! And think about our potential anti-young Kim ads! Wouldn’t it be great to bombard social media and people’s mailboxes with pro-pedophile ads for stopping the release of the Epstein files?? And the deciding vote on cutting health benefits? I think all the safe candidates should jump on board and spend their money to defeat her!
I’m hoping Joe Kerr will keep to his word and run regardless of the Prop 50 outcome. I agree, it’s important to have a choice and he has the best name recognition.
Thanks for the perspective on Kim's chances if 50 passes. As a friend once told me,, "If you ain't where you at, you nowhere." We need to keep in mind where we are at and let reason be our guide when spending time and money.
Or one of them could do what I did last election for AD71: be the token Dem on the ballot, just to give voters a choice. Don't spend money or time on it.
Having someone to vote for increases voter turnout, too.
Sadly, you are correct. And we live in her district and have to put up with her bullshit emails. No doubt her ancestors came to this country because they were hoping that someday, one of their kin, would support a Fascist.
I will lose my mind if the candidate who was on a school board wins the primary. We will be bombarded with 6 million dollars worth of anti-trans ads and mailers. 😵💫
Absolutely. All bets are off until the Nov. 4 election results are out. Most of us the current CD 40 will be stuck with Young Kim in 2027-2028 if Prop 50 passes.
Does that mean we want Prop 50 to fail? OMG NO!
Our ONLY possibility of removing control of the US House by Trumpist sycophants is if Prop 50 passes. As Chris Kluwe says, if you donate to any campaign, donate to the YES on Prop 50 campaign. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/erra-web
We need to take the long view here. Having to live in a Young Kim district is a small price to pay to thwart the fascists in Congress.
Ouch, the brutal truth
I am forever the optimist. This was the same strategy for the last CA40 race. Joe Kerr had no money, no grassroots support. I was scolded by my activist friends for my relentless canvassing and voter registration in this district. They said I was wasting my time. Joe managed to narrow the margin to within 5 points and if every registered Democrat had voted, we would’ve been rid of Young Kim. GOTV efforts are not futile. Even if we don’t win, we make progress and we have an opportunity to change down ballot races. The only Democrat elected on my city council got a boost from Joe’s campaign. We have awful CUSD school board candidates who need to be voted out. The strategy should be to take all the resources from the “safe” seats after redistricting and flood CA 40 with resources. Even if YK stays in office, we could gain some down ballot seats. 37 out of the last 40 elections nationwide have shown huge gains for Democrats. Billionaire media wants us to doubt the power of the people. Let’s fight like hell whether it makes sense or not!
I was right there with you, canvassing for Joe Kerr. And I learned afterwards that our efforts forced Kim to actually defend her seat. She had to spend money on literature, ads, signs, and campaigning, which could have been used instead to defeat Derek Tran or something. In any case, she does not deserve a freebie. We made a difference fighting that losing fight, and I will be doing that again.
Good point!! And think about our potential anti-young Kim ads! Wouldn’t it be great to bombard social media and people’s mailboxes with pro-pedophile ads for stopping the release of the Epstein files?? And the deciding vote on cutting health benefits? I think all the safe candidates should jump on board and spend their money to defeat her!
I’m hoping Joe Kerr will keep to his word and run regardless of the Prop 50 outcome. I agree, it’s important to have a choice and he has the best name recognition.
He is all in. I was at a meet and greet last week and he is working very hard to raise money and get endorsements. Check out his IG and FB.
Thanks for the perspective on Kim's chances if 50 passes. As a friend once told me,, "If you ain't where you at, you nowhere." We need to keep in mind where we are at and let reason be our guide when spending time and money.
You are such a breath of practical fresh air!