Democratic Club
By Mary Larson
LW contributor
Joe Biden’s selected Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidental election. His choice has energized the ticket and ignited a strong message of unity in Democrats in Leisure World as well as throughout the country.
Much is being made of the fact that Harris is the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, which means she could be the first Asian American and first Black vice president if she wins. She would also be the first graduate of a historically Black college. And she comes from California!
It feels appropriate to use Biden’s own words to descibe Harris, “I need someone working alongside me who is smart, tough, and ready to lead. I need someone who understands the pain that so many people in our nation are suffering. I need someone who understands that we are in a battle for the soul of this nation. That’s what led me to Kamala Harris.”
••••• The SBLW Democratic Club will hold its second full membership meeting by Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at noon. Featured speakers will be representatives from the Harley Rouda and Diedre Nguyen campaigns. The degree of support in Leisure World for these two Democratic candidates is evidenced by an overwhelming request for their window signs as well as the increased number of offers to assist in getting them elected.
Rouda has been one of the most energetic and productive members of the House of Representative’s freshman class. He is also well known for his strong support of his constituents here in the 48th Congressional District. Garden Grove City Councilwoman Diedre Nguyen is running for the California Assembly against another candidate with the same last name. Diedre is a prominent cancer research scientist as well asaneffectivelegislator. Shehas strong support throughout the 72nd District, especially in the Vietnamese community where she is well known.
The Democratic Club continues to assist Leisure World residents on an individual basis who are interested in registering to vote for the first time, changing addresses or re-registering to a different party. Because of the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus, the club is not planning to open a voter registration booth outside Clubhouse 6 in the foreseeable future. Email lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com or phone Kathy Moran (562-596-0450) for details.
••••• If you are a Democrat or a supporter and want to be more informed about what is happening between now and Nov. 3, you can subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter at no cost by emailing mlarson.telfords@gmail.com or by calling (562) 296-8521 with your contact information.
Club members interested in being considered for nomination to the 2021-2022 board of directors should email lwsbdemocraticclub@ gmail.com. A member of the nominating committee will contract you with a list and description of open positions.
The Democratic Club's next Zoom meeting will feature represenatives from the Harley Rouda and Diedre Nguyen campaigns on Sept. 16 at noon.
