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 …
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 …
Friday, March 16, 2012
Here's what Alameda County 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 or not they are from the same party. 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 Alameda County elections department website is here. Below are the races people in Alameda County will see on their June ballot. Patch will have more coverage of these races between now and the primary. CONGRESS 15th District This new district includes San Ramon, …
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Supervisor Nate Miley faces opposition on the June ballot
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By Bay City News Service Two longtime incumbents on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will be returned to office without opposition because no one filed to run against them. However, another incumbent will be challenged by a deputy probation officer in the June election. District Five Supervisor Keith Carson, who was first elected in 1992 and represents Berkeley, part of Oakland, Albany, Emeryville and Piedmont, will begin his sixth term next January. District One Supervisor Scott Haggerty, who was first elected in 1996 and represents Livermore, Dublin, most of Fremont and unincorporated areas in the eastern part of tegin his fifth term next year. District Four Supervisor Nate Miley, who was first elected in 2000, is being opposed by…
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Rep. Pete Stark has been in Congress for 40 years, but Dublin's first-term City Council member wants his tenure to end.
Of all the Democratic primary battles for congressional seats in the country, it's hard to imagine there are many contests between two candidates more different than the one in California's new 15th congressional district. Rep. Pete Stark has been a mainstay in Washington for a generation. The 80-year-old liberal has served in Congress since 1973. Only four congressmen have been there longer. One can debate if Stark is as sharp intellectually as he's always been, but physically the years have clearly taken their toll. He battled pneumonia last year and walks with a limp. His challenger is 31-year-old Alameda District Attorney Eric Swalwell. The moderate is serving his first term on Dublin's City Council, his first elected position. He's a…
Thursday, December 15, 2011
The Assemblywoman sent an aide to a Democratic Party Central Committee gathering in San Leandro last week. The aide said she plans to appear at her annual charity event Thursday evening.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
A gathering of Alameda County Democrats held last Wednesday in San Leandro attracted a who's who of elected officials with a notable exception — Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward). Hayashi, who stands charged with felony shoplifting, sent an aide to represent her at a potluck sponsored by the county's Democratic Central Committee at the San Leandro Main Public Library. The Central Committee organizes get-out-the-vote drives and rallies democratic regulars, making it a vital group for office holders and candidates. Hayashi sent aide Christopher Parman to the gathering. He confirmed a previous Patch report that the Assemblywoman plans to attend her annual charity event Thursday at the Oakland Zoo. Many aspiring or current office-holders …
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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 ›