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A Special Thanks to Our Committed Volunteers and Friends
Sunday, June 15
Since I undertook this challenge in February, there have been many individuals who have lent their time and considerable efforts to our campaign. In just three and half months, volunteers reached out to 35,000 voters in the 33rd Congressional District through forty phone banks and eight precinct walks.
There were over 1000 volunteers participating in precinct walks, phone banks and coordinating house parties, working on a true grassroots campaign—listening to the real concerns and needs of our community members.
Different groups throughout the community joined in working toward our goal, while communicating their issues. A group of young Korean activist organized “Korean’s for Karen” and I believe they talked to every Korean voter in the district on more than one occasion. Jewish voters in the District organized several house meetings and discussions about the importance of Isreal. Armenian, Thai and Korean residents also organized meetings, tours and briefings to make sure I understood the issues of concern here and in their respective homelands.
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Statement from Karen Bass on Decisive Democratic Primary Win for 33rd Congressional District
Tuesday, June 8
LOS ANGELES – Tonight California Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) took a pivotal step in her quest to become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives when she landed a decisive primary election victory for the 33rd Congressional District seat.
Bass issued the following statement:
“A little over one hundred days ago I asked the people of the 33rd Congressional District to consider my candidacy to represent them in Washington. Tonight I am honored and humbled by the support I have received in the Primary Election and I look forward to continuing the conversation with voters. I am also grateful beyond words for the hundreds of volunteers who have so generously given of their time and talents to make this campaign a real grassroots effort. I also thank Congresswoman Diane Watson for her strong support as well as the many leaders in Los Angeles, California and Washington, D.C. who endorsed my candidacy. The campaign is not over, and neither are the challenges we face in our communities, our state, and our country. But I know working together we will be successful in November and I know together we can bring about real results that improve the quality of life in our nation and in our neighborhoods and that make the changes we need in a system that badly needs repair.”
Bishop Charles E. Blake Endorses Karen Bass for Congress
June 4, 2010
LOS ANGELES – Today congressional candidate Karen Bass announced the endorsement of Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle of the Church of God in Christ Charles E. Blake in her bid to represent the people of the 33rd Congressional District.
Internationally, Blake serves the 8.5 million member Church of God in Christ as the Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle. Locally, Blake is the pastor of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles with a membership of 24,000; one of the largest in the Western United States. West Angeles offers more than 80 programs for psychological, social and economic enhancement of the Los Angeles community.
Read more: Bishop Charles E. Blake Endorses Karen Bass for Congress
Reverend Jesse Jackson Endorses Bass’ Congressional Bid; Leaders Announce Efforts to Protect Californians Facing Home Foreclosures
Monday, May 31
LOS ANGELES – Today longtime civil rights leader, Democratic Party statesman and community advocate Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his endorsement of Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) for Congress. At the Memorial Day announcement, the leaders announced new steps to help protect Californians facing home foreclosures.
“Our goal is to bring banks and homeowners to the negotiating table to find alternatives to the home foreclosures that have crippled our community,” said Bass. “Reverend Jesse Jackson is a partner who understands that community is the heart of the economy and it is my hope that our work on this effort will keep families in their homes.”
Congressional Candidate Karen Bass Receives Support from California League of Conservation Voters
Thursday, May 27
LOS ANGELES – Today Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) announced the support of the California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) in her bid to represent the people of the 33rd Congressional District.
“Karen Bass has been a leader on the top environmental issues of the day,” said Warner Chabot, Chief Executive Officer of the CLCV. “She took the lead crafting an historic water package that stands to secure the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta’s future, while maintaining a commitment to water rights and water quality. Her ability to create support for that package is the sort of bridge builder Californians need in Washington—someone focused on getting the job done for her constituents.”
“The California League of Conservation Voters represents a commitment to California’s environmental quality,” said Bass. “I am honored to have their support as a candidate for the 33rd Congressional District. From my efforts to expand the Green Collar Jobs Council to the historic water agreement we reached this past year, I have been dedicated to securing and supporting California’s environmental future.”
Congressional Candidate Karen Bass Secures Support from L.A. Area Ministers
Wednesday, May 26
LOS ANGELES – Today Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) announced recent endorsements from prominent Los Angeles area ministers in her bid for the 33rd Congressional seat.
“I am thankful to have the support of these influential faith leaders,” said Bass. “Their endorsement of my candidacy illustrates our united efforts to deliver results. I look forward to continuing the close relationship I have with all of our community’s faith leaders—working to facilitate positive change.”
Read more: Congressional Candidate Karen Bass Secures Support from L.A. Area Ministers
Congressional Candidate Karen Bass Receives Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
Monday, May 24
BOSTON – California Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) received the 2010 Profile in Courage Award today for her humane approach to solving the California budget crisis.
“What this award stands for is the belief that we can make things better,” said Bass. “Last year, overcoming over $60 billion in budget deficits was the most politically trying experience I have ever dealt with. Even though it sometimes felt like the work would never truly be finished, I knew that we had to keep going. There were just too many people; too many businesses; too many jobs depending on us.”
The Profile in Courage Award, the nation’s most prestigious award for elected public servants, was bestowed upon Bass and three fellow legislative leaders for their commitment to preserving a safety net for the people of California even through a $42 billion budget deficit.
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Congressional Candidate Karen Bass Secures Support from Latino Leaders
Thursday, May 13, 2010
LOS ANGELES – Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) announced recent endorsements in her bid for the 33rd Congressional seat from prominent Latino leaders including Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca (D-CA), Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar, and LAUSD School Board President Mónica García.
“Karen has been a lifelong advocate for working families of every background in Los Angeles and throughout California,” said Becerra. “Now, it’s time to bring her talent and determination to Washington. I am proud to announce my endorsement of her campaign for Congress and look forward to working with her to enact legislation that will restore the American Dream for all working and middle class Californians.”
Read more: Congressional Candidate Karen Bass Secures Support from Latino Leaders
Karen Bass Announces Endorsements from Key Women’s Organizations
Saturday, May 8, 2010
LOS ANGELES – Today Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) announced significant endorsements from key women’s organizations in her bid to represent the people of the 33rd Congressional District.
Endorsing Bass are: the National Organization for Women (NOW), the Women's Political Committee, the Women's Campaign Forum, and Planned Parenthood.
“The Planned Parenthood Action Fund is proud to support Karen Bass for Congress,” said Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Cecile Richards. “Even in tough economic times, Karen has always been a strong advocate for programs that protect women’s access to affordable health care—including important preventive services like breast and cervical cancer screening, contraception and STD testing and treatment. As a member of Congress, she will be a powerful advocate for women’s health and survivors of domestic violence.”
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Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass Announces Waxman Endorsement
Thursday, May 6, 2010
LOS ANGELES – Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) recently announced the endorsement of Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA) in her bid to represent the people of the 33rd Congressional District. A Congressman since 1975, Waxman chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
“Karen Bass has been an exceptional public servant. Her body of work—from community organizer to Speaker of the California Assembly—makes her an ideal candidate to represent California’s 33rd Congressional District. She has delivered results to her constituents, and brought about the kind of positive change our community has called for. I am proud to endorse her for the 33rd Congressional District seat.”
Read more: Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass Announces Waxman Endorsement
Karen Bass Secures Endorsements from Key Congressional Leaders
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
LOS ANGELES – Today Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) announced significant endorsements from key members of Congress in her bid to represent the people of California's 33rd Congressional District.
“I am honored that after hearing of my commitment to deliver change and results for the people of the 33rd Congressional District these outstanding members of Congress have endorsed my candidacy,” Bass said. “I am looking forward to working with these nationally-recognized leaders on important issues like the implementation of health care reform and financial reform.”
Endorsing Bass are: House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC), Chair of the House Democratic Caucus John Larson (D-CT), California Democratic Congressional Delegation Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), and House Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (D-CA).
Bass also announced endorsements from Representatives Yvette Clarke (D-NY), John Conyers (D-MI), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Charles Wilson (D-OH), and Lynn Woolsey (D-CA).
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Karen Bass Receives Key Endorsements from Human Rights Campaign, Korean American Democratic Committee, Mexican American Bar Association
Yesterday Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) received endorsements from a wide range of diverse groups including the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the Korean American Democratic Committee (KADC), and the Mexican American Bar Association (MABA).
“The Human Rights Campaign PAC is honored to support Karen Bass (D) for the U.S. House from California’s 33rd District,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “As a member of the California Assembly, Bass had an impeccable record on equality issues, including her votes for marriage equality and for a resolution opposing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy; Bass also worked to defeat Proposition 8. The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community has a staunch ally in Karen Bass, and we are proud to stand with her in her run for Congress.” The Human Rights Campaign is the largest LGBT civil rights organization in the nation with over 75,000 members and supporters.
33rd Congressional District Candidate Karen Bass Receives Significant Endorsements from Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Culver City Democratic Club, Assembly District 47 Democratic Club
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
LOS ANGELES – Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) recently received endorsements from three influential Democratic organizations in the Los Angeles area, including the Los Angeles County Democratic Club, the Culver City Democratic Club, and the Assembly District 47 Democratic Club.
“I am pleased to announce my support for Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass in her campaign for Congress,” said Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) Chair Eric C. Bauman. “Bass demonstrates the wisdom, compassion, and leadership qualities necessary to continue the tradition of excellence long demonstrated by those who previously represented this unique Congressional district.” The Los Angeles County Democratic Party is the largest local Democratic Party entity in the United States, representing over 2.2 million registered Democrats and a population larger than 42 other states in the 88 and the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
“After hearing from the candidates for Congress, the membership of the Culver City Democratic Club overwhelmingly voted to endorse Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass,” said Ronnie Jayne and Karlo Silbiger, President and Vice President of the Culver City Democratic Club. “Speaker Bass has been a leader on health care, foster care, education, and economic issues in our community and we will be working hard to send her to Washington.” Established in 1952, the Culver City Democratic Club has been a consistent supporter of leaders who espouse Democratic principles in the Culver City area on local, statewide and national levels of government.
Congressional Candidate Karen Bass Receives Key Endorsements from Human Rights Campaign, Korean American Democratic Committee, Mexican American Bar Association
Friday, April 16, 2010
SACRAMENTO – Today Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) received endorsements from a wide range of diverse groups including the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the Korean American Democratic Committee (KADC), and the Mexican American Bar Association (MABA).
“The Human Rights Campaign PAC is honored to support Karen Bass (D) for the U.S. House from California’s 33rd District,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “As a member of the California Assembly, Bass had an impeccable record on equality issues, including her votes for marriage equality and for a resolution opposing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy; Bass also worked to defeat Proposition 8. The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community has a staunch ally in Karen Bass, and we are proud to stand with her in her run for Congress.” The Human Rights Campaign is the largest LGBT civil rights organization in the nation with over 75,000 members and supporters.
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