Based on Votes of the Membership, ACT Endorsed the following candidates: (detailed votes of research and steering committees are included in the April Phoenix that can be downloaded from this page). n.b. All candidates endorsed by ACT are also endorsed by CA Democratic Party

President of the United States: Barack Obama

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Poll shows edge for Obama:

A new Democracy Corps survey in the 56 most-competitive Republican held congressional districts finds President Obama now edging Mitt Romney, 48% to 47%. In December, Obama trailed by seven points.

Key finding: "Democrats are winning the image battle, up and down the ticket. While half of the voters in these districts register cool feelings toward the Republican Party and Republican Congress, the Democratic Party has enjoyed an 8-point bump in favorability since September 2011, and Democrats in Congress have seen a 7-point rise."

Also interesting: "The Ryan budget is in trouble. Just 41% support it in these Republican districts with no description other than the fact that it cuts spending. When described, including using Ryan's own language, support collapses to 34%." From PoliticalWire.com, 4/18/12

U.S. Senator for California: Dianne Feinstein

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Congressional District 27: Judy Chu    Judy Chu for Congress

ACT is happy to have Judy Chu as the new Congressmember for much of Pasadena

Congressional District 28: Adam Schiff   Schiff for Congress

ACT would like you to note that Congressman Schiff who has served Pasadena well over the past few years now has a district that includes only a small part of Pasadena. It is essential to retain his representation for all of us.

California State Senate District 25: Carol LiuLiu for State Senate

Carol is a good progressive member of the Senate and it is essential for us to re-elect her to represent us.

California Assembly Disrict 41: Chris HoldenChris Holden for Assembly

Members might note that Chris faces a difficult primary and can use all possible help at this time.

Los Angeles County District Attorney

Meyers' website

ACT ballot: (50 votes (91%) to endorse. 2 to endorse Trutanich, 3 votes for no endorsement)

ACT Provides Aid, including financial contributions to those whom it endorses by motion of the Steering Committee.

Note as well that The California Democratic Party Convention endorsed several local candidates including:
AD 41 Chris Holden; AD 43 Mike Gatto website; SD 25 Carol Liu; CD 27 Judy Chu; CD 28 Adam Schiff;

CD 34 Howard Berman website. 
A full list of endorsees can be found at: California Democratic Party Endorsees

L. A. County Judicial Candidates:

ACT has not endorsed candidates for judicial offices a list of candidates endorsed by the L. A. County Democratic Party, the L.A. Times that also includes prominent endorsers of these candidates is here:  Judicial Candidate recommendations by L.A. County Democratic Party and L.A. Times. Included in the list is a link to the League of Women Voters on L.A. County Judicial Contests that includes some information about each candidate for the offices.

PUSD Districting Measure:

Although a mail ballot showed that a plurality of members supports endorsement of the PUSD districting proposition it did not receive enough votes to be endorsed. (32 votes -57%-support, 20-36% oppose, 4-7% no endorsement). Thus ACT has an open endorsement on this matter.

Announcing the 2012 Judy Boggs Memorial Internships

ACT is soliciting applications and nominations for the Judy Boggs Memorial Internship. ACT is one of the oldest progressive grass-roots political organizations in Southern California. In memory of its long-time executive director, Judy Boggs, ACT will award stipends of up to $3,000 to two outstanding students to intern at the Pasadena Area United Democratic Headquarters during the three months leading up to the November 2012 general election.

The goals of the internship program are: to give interns experience in all aspects of a local campaign; to provide an opportunity to meet and work with candidates and elected officials;   and to develop potential future leaders in local politics.  

Preference will be given to students in good standing at a local college, university or graduate school, although recent graduates may also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in good government and electoral politics; possess a commitment to progressive issues and political grassroots participation; and be able to commit at least 20 hours a week to working in the United Democratic Headquarters.

Interested students are asked to submit a letter of application along with a resume, to be followed by an interview. Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, August 1, 2012. For further details, e-mail Fred Register at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it -- or call 626-791-5345.