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Are you chomping at the bit to give the boot to Richard Pombo and take back Congress? Don't know what to do about the climate crisis? The civil war unfolding in Iraq? Forty-five million people without health-care coverage?

Are you sick and tired of sitting on the sidelines wondering what YOU can do to make a difference?

You can do something important right now. This weekend, you can help Jerry McNerney defeat Richard Pombo by walking neighborhoods or phoning voters. It takes multiple contacts to influence voters. That's why -- with only six weeks left until absentee ballots are mailed -- your help NOW can make a big difference in November.

Please join us in Stockton, Tracy, Dublin, Morgan Hill -- and now Manteca -- this weekend as we spend just a few hours taking direct action for our democracy. 

GREAT NEWS! In addition to Manteca, the McNerney campaign will be expanding its field activities into Lodi, Brentwood, and Discovery Bay communities in the next few weeks. But for this special Labor Day Weekend, please come out on Saturday and/or Sunday at the following locations (in alphabetical order):

MANTECA FOR MCNERNEY

SATURDAY:
9 am - 1 pm (walking only) or Saturday afternoon to fit your schedule.

WHERE:

1458 Briarwood Place, Manteca
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Bill Perkins, perkins.bill@comcast.net, (209) 239-7560
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Bill or call him directly to get more details.

MORGAN HILL FOR MCNERNEY

SATURDAY:
9:30 am - 2 pm (walking only)

WHERE:
Morgan Hill Train Station (Farmer's Market), 3rd & Depot St
(click here for a map or to create driving directions) 

CONTACT:
Charmaine Jabr, working4change@yahoo.com, 408-623-3178
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Charmaine or call her directly to get more details.

STOCKTON FOR MCNERNEY

SATURDAY:
Take your pick of either a morning shift or an afternoon shift:
SHIFT #1: 9 am - 1 pm (walking or phoning)
SHIFT #2: 4 pm - 8 pm (walking or phoning)

SUNDAY:
4-8 pm (walking or phoning)

WHERE:
Our Stockton office is located at 4212 N. Pershing Ave., Suite A5
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Teresa Frison and Alyssa Schmidt, office@jerrymcnerney.org, 209-478-5961
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail with your day/time preference. Or call the Stockton office directly to get more details.

TRACY FOR MCNERNEY

SATURDAY:
Take your pick of either a morning shift or an afternoon shift:
SHIFT #1: 9 am - 1 pm (walking only)
SHIFT #2: 4 pm - 8 pm (walking only)

SUNDAY:
4-8 pm (walking only)

WHERE:
2020 Seville Drive, Tracy
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Martha Gamez, gamezm@comcast.net, 209-836-9030
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Martha with your day/time preference. Or call Martha directly to get more details.

TRI-VALLEY FOR MCNERNEY (from Dublin)

SATURDAY:
Take your pick of either a morning shift or an afternoon shift:
SHIFT #1: 9 am - 1 pm (walking or phoning)
SHIFT #2: 4 pm - 8 pm (walking or phoning)

SUNDAY:
4-8 pm (walking or phoning)

WHERE:
McNerney Headquarters, 6250 Village Parkway (2nd Floor), Dublin
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Vicki Cosgrove and Gary Prost, info@jerrymcnerney.org, 925-833-0643 
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail with your day/time preference. Or call the Dublin office directly to get more details.

Meanwhile, if you can't make it this weekend, can you can make a regular commitment to volunteer for Jerry? Please contact the organizers above to let them know what activities interest you and when you are available to volunteer.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Handing out Big Tobacco checks on the House floor?

Why is John Boehner raising money for Richard Pombo?

Perhaps it’s because Boehner -- who replaced the disgraced Tom DeLay as House Majority Leader earlier this year -- shares the same ethical challenges as Pombo.

On Friday, Boehner is coming to Stockton to raise some big dough for Pombo. Pombo knows he’s in deep trouble and needs all the help he can get, even from a man (Boehner) who is infamous for handing out checks from Big Tobacco on the floor of the House of Representatives.

No joke. According to the Washington Post, Boehner “handed out checks from tobacco lobbyists on the House floor in 1995 while lawmakers were weighing tobacco subsidies.” Boehner stopped handing out the checks only after two fellow Republicans, "appalled by it," confronted him.

It’s time to show Boehner and Pombo right now that when Jerry McNerney is elected to Congress, this House seat will serve the people -- not “K” Street lobbyists:

http://www.jerrymcnerney.org/contribute

As the new House Majority Leader, Boehner is following in the footsteps of the indicted DeLay, who took Pombo under his corrupt wing until resigning his post in disgrace earlier this year. As you may know, DeLay and Pombo have been dishonored as two of the 13 most corrupt members of Congress by the non-partisan Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.

Like Pombo, Boehner is a shill for "K" Street lobbyists. That’s why several citizens are refusing to let Boehner parachute into the district without holding him and Pombo accountable. On Friday night, these citizens will be protesting outside Boehner’s fundraiser for Pombo in Stockton.

If you can’t demonstrate your disgust for Pombo and Boehner’s corruption in-person, you can still contribute to the cause of cleaning up Congress by supporting Jerry McNerney right now: 

http://www.jerrymcnerney.org/contribute

Like Pombo, Boehner has received thousands of dollars from Indian tribes represented by Jack Abramoff. Like Pombo, Boehner has refused to return that money.

Like Pombo, Boehner spends more time being wined and dined by lobbyists than serving the people of his district. According to an independent watchdog group, “Boehner has taken more exclusive golf outings, lobbyist-funded vacations and fund-raising excursions over the last six years than trips back to Ohio to visit his constituents.”

Unlike Pombo, Jerry McNerney has pledged to support the toughest ethics reform package possible when he is elected to Congress:

1. No secret meetings with lobbyists
2. No outside financial relationships
3. No privately funded travel
4. No gifts
5. No exceptions!

If you believe in restoring honesty, integrity and accountability to Congress, demonstrate your financial support for Jerry’s Ethics Pledge right now.

http://www.jerrymcnerney.org/contribute

Taking back Congress and taking down ethically-challenged politicians like Pombo and Boehner is not going to be easy. But with your help right now, we can do it.

Thank you for all that you do.

A.J. Carrillo
Campaign Manager
McNerney for Congress

p.s. remember, YOU are campaign finance reform. Your support for Jerry’s campaign will help defeat one of the 13 most corrupt members of Congress and elect an honorable and courageous public servant who will fight for your interests – not the special interests –- from his very first day in office. Show your support for real change right now at http://www.jerrymcnerney.org/contribute

Walk and phone for Jerry this weekend!

More precinct walks and phone banks are scheduled this weekend in Stockton, Tracy, Dublin and Morgan Hill. Please come out on Saturday and Sunday to walk or phone for Jerry!

STOCKTON FOR MCNERNEY

SATURDAY:
Take your pick of either a morning shift or an afternoon shift:
SHIFT #1: 9 am - 1 pm (walking or phoning)
SHIFT #2: 4 pm - 8 pm (walking or phoning)

SUNDAY:
4-8 pm (walking or phoning)

WHERE:
Our Stockton office is located at 4212 N. Pershing Ave., Suite A5
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Teresa Frison and Alyssa Schmidt, office@jerrymcnerney.org, 209-478-5961
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail with your day/time preference. Or call the Stockton office directly to get more details.

TRACY FOR MCNERNEY

SATURDAY:
Take your pick of either a morning shift or an afternoon shift:
SHIFT #1: 9 am - 1 pm (walking only)
SHIFT #2: 4 pm - 8 pm (walking only)

SUNDAY:
4-8 pm (walking only)

WHERE:
2020 Seville Drive, Tracy
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Martha Gamez, gamezm@comcast.net, 209-836-9030
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Martha with your day/time preference. Or call Martha directly to get more details.

TRI-VALLEY FOR MCNERNEY (from DUBLIN)

SATURDAY:
Take your pick of either a morning shift or an afternoon shift:
SHIFT #1: 9 am - 1 pm (walking or phoning)
SHIFT #2: 4 pm - 8 pm (walking or phoning)

SUNDAY:
4-8 pm (walking or phoning)

WHERE:
McNerney Headquarters, 6250 Village Parkway (2nd Floor), Dublin
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Gary Prost, gary@jerrymcnerney.org, 925-828-9313
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Gary with your day/time preference. Or call Gary directly to get more details.

MORGAN HILL FOR MCNERNEY

SATURDAY:
9:30 am - 2 pm (walking only)

WHERE:
Morgan Hill Train Station (Farmer's Market), 3rd & Depot St
(click here for a map or to create driving directions) 

CONTACT:
Charmaine Jabr, working4change@yahoo.com, 408-623-3178
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Charmaine or call her directly to get more details.

If you can't make it this weekend, can you can make a regular commitment to volunteer for Jerry? Please contact the organizers above to let them know what activities interest you and when you are available to volunteer.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

Bush gives Pombo "The Squeeze": Can you make it the Kiss of Death?

Bush gives Pombo "The Squeeze": Can you make it the Kiss of Death?
by Jerry McNerney

If you watch the Sopranos, you've probably seen an underworld boss kiss the cheek of the next victim of the family hit squad. Recently, voters in Connecticut let the world know that a kiss from the Don of the regime in Washington, D.C. can be politically just as lethal.

As the recipient of another commander-in-chief cuddle (see what I like to call "The Squeeze" above), no incumbent is a more worthy target of voter ire than Richard Pombo.

While promoting Bush's foreign policy disaster in Iraq, Pombo voted to cut $1.8 billion in benefits to veterans. He also cast the deciding vote in the House against funding for prosthetics for wounded veterans -- including soldiers coming home from Iraq who have lost limbs caused by roadside bombs.

Pombo has made it his 13-year mission to gut the Endangered Species Act. From his powerful perch as Chair of the House Resources, Pombo pushes legislation to line our coasts with oil rigs and lease our nation's parks to the highest bidder. As gas prices and oil company profits simultaneously skyrocket, Pombo abuses his power over the purse to provide massive subsidies to his Big Oil buddies. The Palm Beach Post calls Pombo an "eco-thug" and Mother Jones has named him the #1 enemy of the world's oceans.

While Pombo's disregard for our veterans and his record on the environment are deplorable, Pombo is also under fire for corruption. Pombo's ethical transgressions include ties to Jack Abramoff and Tom DeLay, paying his wife and brother more than $350,000 in campaign "consulting fees," and taking a family vacation in an RV on the taxpayers' dime. As a result, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a non-partisan watchdog group, recently filed a multiple-count ethics complaint against Pombo to a House committee and gave Pombo the ignominious honor of being named one of the 13 most corrupt members of Congress

I'm running for Congress because the people of California's 11th Congressional District deserve a better choice and a chance to put an end to Pombo's politics. I believe we can restore integrity, honesty, and ethics to the people's house. This is why I've gained the endorsement of former Republican Congressman Pete McCloskey, who garnered an impressive 32 percent of the vote against Pombo in this year's June primary (as well as support from Republican Tom Benigno, who received 6 percent of the vote). Like many patriotic Republicans in my district, Pete McCloskey is prioritizing the needs of his country over his own party.

I'm not a politician. I've spent my career developing wind energy technology. Like many Americans, my concern for the direction of our country has deepened over the last six years, with the tipping point coming in 2004 when I received a life-changing call from my son Michael. He called from his Air Force post to tell me his primary absentee ballot did not list a Democrat running against Pombo. He told me that he was going to write in my name and then asked me to run. Michael said he was doing his duty and it was time for me to do mine. I decided, that if no one else was willing to stand up against Pombo to fight for the future of America, then I would take up the challenge.

To the surprise of many pundits and power-brokers, I captured more votes in the general election than any other opponent Richard Pombo had ever faced. I did that, and won a competitive contested primary in June, by telling people the truth: that we can't drill our way to energy independence, that those who have served our country deserve our steadfast support, and that we owe our citizens more than the culture of corruption and greed that has gripped our nation's capital.

By speaking out on these vital issues and holding Richard Pombo accountable, I can win this election and help the Democrats take back Congress. In fact, an independent poll conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research in May showed me leading Pombo 46 to 42 percent.

I am in a strong position to defeat Pombo because the people of my district and the country are sick and tired of the status quo and want real change. We want a rational foreign policy that recognizes that blindly "staying the course" will not strengthen our national security. We want real action to reverse the climate crisis that is already engulfing us. We want fiscal responsibility instead of an economic policy that allows foreign countries to hold our nation's financial future hostage.

We simply can't afford two more years of one-party rule by extreme right-wing ideologues, and Americans know it. Starting with this seat, and with the support of Republicans like Pete McCloskey and Tom Benigno, we will take back the House of Representatives and change the course of our country to a more hopeful future.

I am honored and fortunate to have strong support from labor, as well as local and national grassroots groups. But, today, we all need to act as if our country's future is at stake, because it truly is. To send someone to Congress who will change the irresponsible leadership corrupting Washington, please visit our web site and consider CONTRIBUTING or VOLUNTEERING.

With your help, we can give the political kiss of death to the politics of Richard Pombo and the culture of corruption in our nation's capital.

Are you ready to help Jerry this Saturday?

Can't wait to send Richard Pombo packing on November 7? Well, to defeat Pombo, it will take knocking on doors and phone banking nearly every day right up to Election Day. This election is going to be won on the ground, face-to-face, neighbor-to-neighbor.

That's why your participation is so crucial. All Jerry needs this week is one day -- just a few hours on SATURDAY to hit the streets and the phones. If you're ready, our campaign field organizers in STOCKTON, TRACY and DUBLIN are ready for you!

Haven't walked or phoned before? No problem. Our campaign will provide in-depth training at each location. And you can be paired up with someone who is experienced.

Please come out this SATURDAY to call and door-knock for your democracy! Multiple times and locations are available below:

STOCKTON FOR MCNERNEY

WHEN:
Take your pick of either a morning shift or an afternoon shift:
SHIFT #1: 10 am - 1 pm (walking or phoning)
SHIFT #2: 2 pm - 5 pm (walking or phoning)
Potluck luncheon from 1-2 pm. Please bring a dish if you can (totally optional -- no obligation)!

WHERE:
Our Stockton office is located at 4212 N. Pershing Ave., Suite A5
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Alyssa Schmidt, alyssa@jerrymcnerney.org, 209-478-5961
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Alyssa with your shift preference (10 am - 1  pm or 2-5 pm). Or call Alyssa directly to get more details.

TRACY FOR MCNERNEY

WHEN:
Take your pick of either a morning shift or an afternoon shift:
SHIFT #1: 9 am - 1 pm (walking only)
SHIFT #2: 4 pm - 8 pm (walking only)

WHERE:
2020 Seville Drive, Tracy
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Martha Gamez, gamezm@comcast.net, 209-836-9030
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Martha with your shift preference (9 am - 1 pm or 4-8 pm). Or call Martha directly to get more details.

TRI-VALLEY FOR MCNERNEY

WHEN:
9 am - 1 pm (walking or phoning)

WHERE:
McNerney Headquarters, 6250 Village Parkway (2nd Floor), Dublin
(click here for a map or to create driving directions)

CONTACT:
Gary Prost, gary@jerrymcnerney.org, 925-828-9313
PLEASE RSVP NOW by sending an e-mail to Gary. Or call Gary directly to get more details.

We need your support and your commitment to achieve victory in November. Every phone call counts. Every door knocked counts. Every last voter counts. Please "be the change" this Saturday by attending one of the important events above in Stockton, Tracy and Dublin.

If you can't make it this Saturday, can you can make a regular commitment to volunteer for Jerry? Your commitment to help Jerry win could be the difference between victory and defeat in November. Please contact the organizers above to let them know what activities interest you and when you are available to volunteer.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

A.J. Carrillo
Campaign Manager
McNerney for Congress

p.s. please remember to RSVP ASAP to the organizers above. By RSVP'ing, you'll help us prepare -- we need to know how many copies to make and refreshments to buy for our volunteers!

Join Barbara Boxer and Jerry McNerney on August 25!

JERRY MCNERNEY
Invites you to a Special Fundraiser
in support of McNerney for Congress with

SENATOR BARBARA BOXER
Friday, August 25, 5 - 7 pm
Orinda Masonic Center
9 Altarinda Road, Orinda
CLICK HERE for a map
CLICK HERE for BART to Orinda

and
POLITICAL CABARET BY “AUDITORIALS”

SUGGESTED DONATIONS:
Champions $2,100 (includes special reception with Senator Boxer at 5 pm)
Prizefighters $1,000
Contenders $100
Students $25

TO RSVP ONLINE, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE:
http://www.jerrymcnerney.org/boxer

TO RSVP OFFLINE, OR FOR QUESTIONS:
Andreas Mueller at andreas@jerrymcnerney.org

The special reception at 5 p.m. with Senator Boxer
is limited to the first confirmed 15 “Champions”($2,100).
For more details, please contact Andreas Mueller at andreas@jerrymcnerney.org

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PAID FOR BY MCNERNEY FOR CONGRESS

Contributions are not tax deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.

Federal law requires that only personal funds or funds from federally registered Political Action Committees can be accepted. Corporate checks, funds from government contractors and foreign nationals, and contributions made in the name of another cannot be accepted. The maximum contribution allowed per election is $2,100 for individual, and $5,000 per election for multi-candidate PACs.

Federal law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contribution aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year.

FEC#: C00398644

New Campaign Office in Stockton Opens!

Over 100 enthusiastic Jerry McNerney supporters from throughout the San Joaquin County area gathered on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Jerry McNerney for Congress office in Stockton.

The large crowd, which included many local labor organizers and Democratic club members, was packed shoulder to shoulder in the 1300-square-foot office space, discussing politics and enjoying ice cream. 

The highlight of the afternoon came when Jerry McNerney addressed the crowd, giving heartfelt thanks for their participation in the campaign and describing his candidacy as a clear alternative to the ineffectiveness and corruption of Richard Pombo.

Tor Micheals, Communications Director, made rousing remarks encouraging supporters to stand up to negative attacks with the knowledge that bogus smears are a tactic used by politicians who are running scared. Teresa Frison, San Joaquin Field Director, fired up the crowd by explaining that volunteers are essential to our successful campaign.

If you are interested in volunteering for the McNerney campaign in San Joaquin County, please call me at 209-478-5961 or come by our new Stockton office at 4212 N. Pershing Ave. (Suite A5).

Looking forward to seeing you!

Alyssa Schmidt
Phone Bank Supervisor

 

General Wes Clark endorses Jerry McNerney!

"To change politics-as-usual, we have to vote for someone besides the usual politicians."
-- General Wes Clark

Jerry McNerney received the endorsement of General Wesley Clark today in McNerney’s bid to unseat Richard Pombo. This major endorsement follows last week's endorsements from Republican primary candidates Pete McCloskey and Tom Benigno.

“Californians deserve a partner in Washington who values sustainable, clean energy, a sound national security and a robust economy,” General Clark said. “That partner is Jerry McNerney whose informed, honest approach to public service is needed in Washington now more than ever. I am pleased to endorse him today.”

General Clark praised McNerney as a leader who will help restore honesty, integrity and accountability to Washington. “In voting for Jerry McNerney, Californians have an opportunity to turn things around before it’s too late. To change politics-as-usual, we have to vote for someone besides the usual politicians,” Clark said.

McNerney is very pleased to welcome the retired four-star general and Supreme Allied Commander of Europe to the campaign. “I am very honored to have General Clark’s support,” McNerney said. “His endorsement ranks right by my son’s and all veterans who believe in my message.”

McNerney’s son, Michael, joined the Air Force because of the events of September 11, 2001, and inspired Jerry to run for Congress.

Clark also praised McNerney for the unique perspective he would bring to Congress as a renewable energy expert and an advocate for more sensible energy policies.

“Under the current Administration, polluters have free reign in America and we are paying a steep price in terms of access to clean air and water. With Jerry McNerney in Congress, we can work towards a more sensible energy policy that reduces carbon emissions and with it reduces our negative impact on our natural environment," said Clark. "Jerry’s professional background as an engineer and energy specialist is a perspective that is crucial in Congress."

General Wesley K. Clark is a retired four-star general and served as the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe where he commanded NATO forces and directed Operation Allied Force in the Balkans, putting a stop to the ethnic cleansing by the Serbs. More recently, he was drafted in 2003 to seek the Democratic nomination for President. General Clark remains engaged in public policy and private business development. Authoring two books, Waging Modern Wars and Winning Modern Wars, he and his wife, Gert, still live in Little Rock. He can be reached through his website, www.securingamerica.com

You're invited to our new San Joaquin Office Grand Opening!

Jerry McNerney will celebrate the grand opening of his San Joaquin County Campaign Office this Saturday, August 5, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

The event will be held at 4212 N. Pershing Ave., Suite A5, in Stockton (click here for a map or to create driving directions).

Ice cream will be served!

To RSVP, for information on the new office, or to volunteer, please contact me at (209) 478-5961 or "teresa@jerrymcnerney.org".

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Teresa Frison
San Joaquin County Field Director
McNerney for Congress