DFA and DFR members: please support Bill Hedrick for Congress at this crucial time...

Written by: Anja on Jun 18, 2009 12:54 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Riverside

Linked to campaigns: Bill Hedrick for Congress

In 2008, Bill Hedrick came within 2 percent of unseating a 16 year Republican incumbent (Ken Calvert) in the 44th CD in California.  That near upset caught the attention of both political parties.  The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has now targeted this seat as being in play for 2010.  However, the Republican party has also targeted the seat as one of ten they want to retain in 2010 and they have already begun fundraising for Mr. Calvert.

With both parties actively involved in the race, Bill will need to raise a million dollars.  The DCCC will help us raise some of that money but only after the first $200,000 - $250,000 is raised right here in the district.  Though it may sound unfair, that stipulation is put on every candidate the DCCC works with to ensure there is legitimate grassroots support for the candidate within his or her district.

The campaign has been told that the June 30 filing deadline is a critical financial benchmark and, as such, we are asking all of our supporters to please step up now and give what you can.  We realize the election is still 16 months away and $200,000 sounds like an impossible goal to reach, but the truth is: if everyone gives $20 or $30 and asks all of their friends and family to also give that amount, we can make it.

Let's show that the 44th Congressional District in California, with the support of DFA members nationwide, can make this benchmark and thus will show its unyielding  determination:

To elect BILL HEDRICK in 2010!

Click to donate:  http://www.actblue.com/page/dfa-hedrick

CA-44th Campaign Update

Written by: Bill Hedrick on Sep 19, 2008 2:30 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Take Back Red California, Courage Campaign, Dagmar Zakim, Hedrick Group, Democracy for Riverside

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America, Bill Hedrick for Congress

Our campaign manager, Ryan Sandoval, wanted to update folks on this blog as to where California’s 44th Congressional District race currently stands, what sort of support we have in the district, what our chances of winning are, what we’ve been doing to ensure victory, and what our opponent has been up to.

We encourage you to watch the video and then make up your own mind as to whether you think our race is winnable. If you agree with us that this is a completely winnable race (given the right support), we ask that you help us out by donating to the campaign or signing up as a volunteer to help in spreading the word about Bill.

This has always been a grassroots campaign so we’re doing what we’ve done all along - reaching out and asking that the grassroots activists out there step up and help the good guy win in November!

To learn more about our campaign, visit our website at www.hedrickforcongress.com

Thanks,

Lori Vandermeir
Communications Director
Hedrick for Congress

DFA Endorsement

Written by: Bill Hedrick on Sep 17, 2008 9:08 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Courage Campaign, Democracy for America - Orange County, DFA Campaign Academy Alumni, California for Democracy, Democracy for Riverside

Linked to campaigns: Bill Hedrick for Congress

I am honored to have the endorsement of Democracy for America.  The support of activists committed to real change at the grassroots level will make it possible for us to convey our message of honest, responsible, and effective government--for a change--in the 44th District.

As I discuss the need to bring our brave men and women in uniform home from the war in Iraq, my opponent is silent.  When I talk about clean, renewable energy sources, Ken Calvert is too busy taking money from big oil to join in theat conversation.  And, when our campaign discusses protecting American jobs and restoring the middle class, Ken Calvert says nothing because he has no economic plan.  Now is the time for Ken Calvert’s self-serving Congressional career to come to an end.  I hope you will join me in making that a reality!

(Editor's Note: Click here to visit Bill Hedrick's DFA candidate page.  Danny, Communications Director.)

I Need Your Help and I Need it Now!!

Written by: Bill Hedrick on Sep 11, 2008 1:33 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Courage Campaign, California for Democracy, Democracy for Riverside, DFA Campaign Academy Alumni, Democracy for America - Orange County

Linked to campaigns: Bill Hedrick for Congress

Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released its fourth annual report on the most corrupt members of Congress and my Republican opponent, Ken Calvert (CA 44 CD)  has made the list for the third year in a row.  CREW cites Calvert’s practice of earmarking for personal financial benefit, earmarking for clients of the disgraced and disbanded lobbying firm Copeland Lowery, and his illegal purchase of a parcel of public land in his district’s Jurupa area. Calvert also holds the distinction of being one of twelve on the list who is under investigation and the only one named whose constituents recently voted overwhelmingly to take recoup land that was sold to him illegally through the use of eminent domain.

I actually have a chance of winning this seat – I've been elected to local office five times within the district and I consistently win in very Republican areas because people who know me, trust me to serve their interests rather than my own.

But in order for me to win this race, I need your help and I need it now!  Please go out to my website  www.hedrickforcongress.com and volunteer to make calls to voters or to walk precincts.

Without your help, Calvert will be around to make CREW's list again next year.

Let’s not allow that to happen!