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California Democratic Party to Partner with Univision to Host Presidential Forum in November

California Democratic Party to Partner with Univision to Host Presidential Forum in November
Democratic Presidential Forum will Take Place During CDP Convention in Long Beach

San Francisco, CA – California Democratic Party’s (CDP) Acting Chair, Alexandra “Alex” Gallardo-Rooker, announced today that the CDP and Univision have agreed to partner together to host a Democratic Presidential Forum during the party’s Fall Endorsing Convention in November. The Presidential Forum will take place at the Long Beach Arena on Saturday, November 16, 2019 during the state party’s second gathering of 2019.

“While this is not a debate, it is a forum that will focus on issues important to Californians and to the Latino community,” said acting Chair Rooker. “We think it will be a fantastic addition to that convention and will once again highlight the importance of the Latino Vote and California’s impact in the Presidential Primary. As the first Latina to Chair a major party here in California, I can’t tell you how proud I am of this partnership.”

More details will be provided by the CDP and Univision as the planning progresses.

“Univision is committed to empowering the Latino community with information about the electoral process and the candidates. Univision's participation as co-host of November's Democratic Presidential Forum will allow candidates to present their platforms on the #1 source of news and information for the Hispanic community and allow us to continue to meet our commitment,” stated Lourdes Torres, Senior Vice President, Political Coverage & Special Projects, Univision News.

The Mexico City-born Gallardo-Rooker, in her capacity as acting Chair of the California Democratic Party, is the first Latina to ever lead a major political party in California. Under her guidance, the CDP’s staff and volunteers have continued to make strong progress as it prepares for the 2020 election. No CDP chair has fundraised more resources ($1.5 million) in their first six months as chair than Gallardo-Rooker.

Gallardo-Rooker, who previously served as California Democratic Party First Vice Chair, became acting Chair with the resignation of former Chairman Eric Bauman in December 2018. Once a new chair is elected over the weekend, she will return to that post. Gallardo-Rooker has served as an officer with the California Democratic Party for the past 21 years. 

John Hickenlooper to Address California Democratic Party, Attend Oakland Church Service

John Hickenlooper to Address California Democratic Party, Attend Oakland Church Service

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On Saturday afternoon, Governor John Hickenlooper will join other Democratic presidential candidates in addressing California Democratic Party members. In his remarks, the Governor will urge the Democratic Party to distance itself from socialism, expanding on comments he made on NPR's Morning Edition earlier this week (full interview). 

On Sunday, the Governor will attend a church service in Oakland. Bishop Bob Jackson will be delivering the sermon. Hickenlooper has been endorsed by The Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance. 

DETAILS

WHAT: Hickenlooper will address the California Democratic State Party Convention
WHEN: 2:40 PM on Saturday, June 1
WHERE: The George R. Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 --- Hall F

WHAT: Hickenlooper will attend service at Acts Full Gospel Church
WHEN: 11:30 AM on Sunday, June 2
WHERE: 1034 66th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621

 

Marianne Williamson to attend California Democratic Convention on Saturday, June 1, 2019

Marianne Williamson to attend California Democratic Convention on Saturday, June 1, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson will attend the California Democratic Party organizing convention on Saturday, June 1 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Williamson will be meeting delegates, elected officials, and California activists to talk about her presidential campaign.

Williamson is one of the Democratic hopefuls who have double qualified for the DNC debates by meeting the donor and polling thresholds.

She is ranked in the top 10 in recent polls and has been called a major candidate by 538, CNN, and more.

John Delaney to Speak at California Democratic Party Convention on Sunday, June 2, 2019

John Delaney to Speak at California Democratic Party Convention on Sunday, June 2, 2019

FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS, MD – Presidential candidate John Delaney will address the California Democratic Party Convention during the Morning General Session on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) endorsed Delaney earlier this year.

In the last two weeks, Delaney has campaigned in New Hampshire, Iowa, and South Carolina and released comprehensive plans on climate change and infrastructure.

SUNDAY, June 2, 2019:
WHAT: John Delaney Speaks at California Democratic Party Convention
WHEN: 10:25 AM PT
WHERE: The George R. Moscone Convention Center, Hall F; 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Cory Booker Returns to San Francisco, California on Saturday, June 1, 2019 *Updated

Cory Booker Returns to California on Saturday, June 1, 2019 *Updated

 

Newark, NJ - Cory Booker will travel to San Francisco, CA on Saturday, June 1st, where he will participate in two public events. First , Cory will attend and address the California Demoratic Party Convention and then speak at the MoveOn Big Ideas Forum. 

 

Saturday, June 1st, 2019

 

WHAT: Cory Booker attends and addresses the California Democratic Party Convention 

WHERE: The George R. Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

WHEN: Saturday, June 1st at 11:00 AM PT (approximately when Cory speaks) 

 

WHAT: Cory Booker speaks at the MoveOn Big Ideas Forum 

WHERE: The Warfield Theater, 982 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

WHEN: Saturday, June 1st at 2:45 PM PT (approximately when Cory speaks)

33 California Assembly Members Including Speaker Anthony Rendon Endorse Kamala Harris for President

Ahead of CA Dems Convention, 33 Assembly Members Including Assembly Speaker Endorse Kamala Harris for President
Speaker Rendon Calls Harris ‘The Strongest in This Field to Stand Up to Donald Trump’

Ahead of the 2019 California Democratic Party State Convention, 33 Democratic members of the State Assembly, including Speaker Anthony Rendon, are endorsing Senator Kamala Harris for President of the United States. These members represent more than half the Democratic caucus in the State Assembly.

“I am proud to endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States,” said Speaker Anthony Rendon. “Senator Harris is the strongest in this field to stand up to Donald Trump, restore stability to Washington and has the proven leadership and poise that this nation deserves. She is a tireless champion for progressive values and is unafraid to stand up and fight for those who are often overlooked or pushed aside. This nation needs her now more than ever.”

“I’m honored to have the endorsement of Speaker Rendon and so many leaders from across California in this campaign,” said Harris. “Working together, California will again reject this president and his attacks on our immigrant communities, our environment and access to affordable health care, while pursuing a new path for the country toward truth and justice.”

Many of these Assembly members worked with then-Attorney General Harris to pass legislation that banned the ‘gay-panic’ defense, strengthened statewide efforts to prevent prescription drug abuse, protected a woman’s right to choose, and many others.

Members of the California Assembly who are endorsing Harris today include:

AD-04 Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
AD-07 Kevin McCarty
AD-13 Susan Talamantes Eggman
AD-15 Buffy Wicks
AD-17 David Chiu
AD-18 Rob Bonta
AD-19 Phil Ting
AD-28 Evan Low
AD-29 Mark Stone
AD-32 Rudy Salas, Jr.
AD-37 Monique Limon
AD-38 Christy Smith
AD-39 Luz Rivas
AD-40 James Ramos
AD-41 Chris Holden
AD-43 Laura Friedman
AD-44 Jacqui Irwin
AD-45 Jesse Gabriel
AD-46 Adrin Nazarian
AD-49 Ed Chau
AD-50 Richard Bloom
AD-51 Wendy Carrillo
AD-53 Miguel Santiago
AD-54 Sydney Kamlager-Dove
AD-57 Ian Calderon
AD-59 Reggie Jones-Sawyer
AD-61 Jose Medina
AD-62 Autumn Burke
AD-63 - Speaker Anthony Rendon
AD-64 Mike Gipson
AD-66 Al Muratsuchi
AD-76 Tasha Boerner Horvath
AD-78 Todd Gloria

These members join more than 40 other leaders from across California in backing Harris’ candidacy, including U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee, Ted Lieu, Katie Hill, Julia Brownley, Nanette Barragan and Governor Gavin Newsom, Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Secretary of State Alex Padilla, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, 22 members of the State Senate Democratic Caucus including President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Compton Mayor Aja Brown and numerous other municipal and local leaders.

Jay Inslee to Join Forum on Immigration, Address California Democratic Party State Convention Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2019

Jay Inslee to Join Forum on Immigration, Address California Democratic Party State Convention Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2019

Seattle – This Friday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee will return to Los Angeles and San Francisco, California to participate in a forum on immigration with impacted individuals and to speak at the California Democratic Convention.

On Friday, May 31st, at 4:15 PM PT in Pasadena, Inslee will participate in the Unity and Freedom Presidential Forum on immigration policy hosted by members of CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles), Community Change Action, and FIRM Action. Inslee will take questions from impacted community members on America’s current immigration policy, the impact of climate change on refugees, and his plans to reform the country’s immigration system.

Next, on Saturday, June 1st, Inslee will address the California Democratic Party State Convention in San Francisco at 2:50 PM PT. Inslee will share his vision for clean energy future and highlight the peril and promise of climate change he's observed in California, including touring the remains of the Woolsey Fire, viewing a San Francisco home retrofitted with solar panels, visiting the LA Clean Tech Incubator, and announcing his 100% Clean Energy for America plan from the LA Department of Transportation's new electric bus depot.

Inslee, who is the only presidential candidate who has made defeating climate change and building a clean energy economy the cornerstone of his campaign, has been making stops to speak with voters across the country as part of his “Climate Mission Tour.” He recently announced his “100% Clean Energy for America” and "Evergreen Economy" plans, and since launching his campaign in March, has visited Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada, Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and Oregon.

Details of the events are below:

Pasadena, California - Friday, May 31st
• Unity and Freedom Presidential Forum - Hilton Pasadena, 168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
o 4:15 PM PT
Governor Inslee will answer questions from impacted individuals on the Trump administration’s immigration policies, immigration reform, and climate change.

San Francisco, California - Saturday, June 1st
• California Democratic Party State Convention - George R. Moscone, Convention Center, Hall F, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
o 2:50 PM PT
Governor Inslee will speak to attendees at the California Democratic Party State Convention about the importance of defeating climate change and his plan to create a clean energy economy.

California Democratic Party Announces Speaking Lineup for 2019 Organizing Convention

California Democratic Party Announces Speaking Lineup for 2019 Organizing Convention

Sacramento, Calif. – Today, the California Democratic Party announced speakers for the 2019 California Democratic Party State Organizing Convention that will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from May 31-June 2, 2019. The Friday Chair’s Welcome Reception will take place in the Moscone North Lower Lobby. General Sessions and Saturday Lunch/Dinner will take place in Hall F of Moscone North Hall.

FRIDAY WELCOME RECEPTION (6-7PM)
Moscone North, Lower Lobby
CDP Acting Chair Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker
San Francisco Supervisor David Campos
San Francisco Mayor London Breed

SATURDAY GENERAL SESSION (10-11:30AM)
Moscone North, Hall F
CDP Acting Chair Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown
San Francisco Mayor London Breed
Governor Gavin Newsom
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Senate President pro Tem Toni G. Atkins
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
Attorney General Xavier Becerra
Controller Betty Yee
Secretary of State Alex Padilla
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara
US Senator Kamala Harris
US Senator Cory Booker
Fmr. US Rep. Beto O’Rourke
US Senator Elizabeth Warren

SATURDAY LUNCH (Noon-1PM)
Moscone North, Hall F

CDP Acting Chair Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
Senate President pro Tem Toni G. Atkins
US Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the CA Congressional Delegation

SATURDAY GENERAL SESSION (1:30-3PM)
Moscone North, Hall F

Tom Steyer, Founder of NextGen Climate
Joe Sanberg, Founder of CALEITC4Me
State Treasurer Fiona Ma
Supt. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond (tent.)
Assemblymember Monique Limon
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Mayor Pete Buttigieg
US Rep. Eric Swalwell
US Senator Amy Klobuchar
Fmr Governor John Hickenlooper
Governor Jay Inslee

CDP Secretary Jenny Bach
Former CDP Chair Art Torres
Rita Ramirez (Candidate for CDP Chair)
Rusty Hicks (Candidate for CDP Chair)
Daraka Larimore Hall (Candidate for CDP Chair)
Mike Katz-Lacabe (Candidate for CDP Chair)
Kimberly Ellis (Candidate for CDP Chair)
Mike Saifie (Candidate for CDP Chair)
Lenore Albert (Candidate for CDP Chair)

SATURDAY DINNER (6-7:30PM)
Moscone North, Hall F

CDP Acting Chair Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker
US Rep. Adam Schiff
US Rep. Maxine Waters

SUNDAY GENERAL SESSION (10AM – 12:30PM)
Moscone North, Hall F

CDP Acting Chair Alexandra Gallardo-Rooker
US Senator Bernie Sanders
The Hon. Julian Castro
Fmr. US Rep. John Delaney
CDP Secretary Jenny Bach
CDP Controller Dan Weitzman
Gilda Gonzalez, CEO of Planned Parenthood Northern California
April Verrett, SEIU 2015
Art Pulaski, California Labor Federation
Board of Equalization Member Malia Cohen
Board of Equalization Member Tony Vazquez
Board of Equalization Member Michael Schaefer

(Candidates for US President in BOLD) (Speaker lineups subject to change)

The CDP Organizing Convention will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from May 31st to June 2nd, 2019. The theme of this year’s CDP Organizing Convention is “Blue Wave Rolling.”

The CDP State Convention is the largest gathering of active Democrats from around the State. There are more than 3,400 delegates registered and more than 300 media credentialed for this convention. Total number of delegates, guests, observers, volunteers, staff and media will be around 5,000 attendees.

This gathering will be instrumental in determining changes to the Party’s platform and will elect a new Chair to lead the CDP into 2020. (The CDP Organizing Convention is the first of two State Conventions the CDP will hold this year. The second is the CDP Endorsing Convention which will take place in November 2019.)

The California Democratic Party will be live-tweeting, live streaming, and otherwise keeping interested parties updated across social media using the hashtag #CADEM19 and #BlueWaveRolling.

Amy Klobuchar To Make Campaign Stops in Santa Monica, Carson City and San Francisco This Week

Sen. Klobuchar To Make Campaign Stops in Santa Monica, Carson City and San Francisco This Week

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — This week, Senator Amy Klobuchar will head back to the West Coast with campaign stops scheduled in Santa Monica, Carson City and San Francisco. Senator Klobuchar’s schedule includes a meet and greet with the Santa Monica Democratic Club, a veterans roundtable, a breakfast with SEIU members and speaking at the California Democratic Convention and MoveOn’s Big Ideas Forum.

Tuesday, May 28

WHO: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
WHAT: Sen. Klobuchar to attend Santa Monica Democratic Club meet and greet
WHEN: Tuesday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. PST
WHERE: Santa Monica Public Library, The Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium — 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Thursday, May 30

WHO: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Nevada Democratic Veterans and Military Families Caucus
WHAT: Sen. Klobuchar to host veterans roundtable discussion with the Nevada Democratic Veterans and Military Families Caucus
WHEN: Thursday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. PST
WHERE: The Fox Brewpub, 310 S Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701

Saturday, June 1

WHO: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
WHAT: Sen. Klobuchar to speak at SEIU breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, June 1 at 7:30 a.m. PST
WHERE: TableTop Tap House — 175 Fourth St., San Francisco, CA 94103

WHO: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
WHAT: Sen. Klobuchar to speak at CA Democratic Convention
WHEN: Saturday, June 1, Klobuchar to speak at approximately 2:30 p.m. PST
WHERE: Moscone Center, 747 Howard St., Hall F, San Francisco, CA 94103

WHO: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
WHAT: Sen. Klobuchar to speak at MoveOn Big Ideas Forum
WHEN: Saturday, June 1, Klobuchar to speak at approximately 3:30 p.m. PST
WHERE: The Warfield Theater, 982 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Kamala Harris to Campaign in California, Speak at California Democratic Convention on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, 2019 *Updated

Kamala Harris to Campaign in California, Speak at California Democratic Convention on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, 2019 *Updated

On Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, Kamala Harris will return to her home state of California to share her vision for America and encourage Californians to get involved in her campaign. On Friday, she will participate in the Unity and Freedom Forum hosted by FIRM Action, Community Change Action and CHIRLA Action Fund in Pasadena. That evening, she will speak at a reception hosted by Planned Parenthood in San Francisco.

On Saturday, Kamala Harris will join SEIU leaders and members for a breakfast before speaking at the California Democratic Convention. Later that day she will participate in MoveOn’s Big Ideas Series.

Friday, May 31
Unity and Freedom Forum
When: 2:00 PM PT
Where: Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Avenue, 
Pasadena, CA

Planned Parenthood Reception
When: 9:00 PM PT
Where: Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street, San Francisco, CA

Saturday, June 1
SEIU Breakfast
When: 8:00 AM PT
Where: TableTop Tap House, 175 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA

Women’s Caucus Meeting
When: 8:45 AM PT
Where: Room 206-208, Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

California Democratic Convention
When: 10:45 AM PT
Where: Hall F, Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

MoveOn Big Ideas Series
When: 3:00 PM PT
Where: The Warfield Theater, 982 Market Street, San Francisco, CA