Mar 24 2011

Marcy Winograd Ramps Up Third Run for Congress

Feature Stories | Published 24 Mar 2011, 9:57 am | 2 Comments -

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Marcy WinogradSouthern California Congresswoman Jane Harman, just months after winning reelection, decided earlier this year to step down from her seat representing the 36th District. Harman had faced a stiff battle from progressive antiwar Democrat Marcy Winograd, who took 41% of the vote in November. Now, Harman’s open seat has attracted a slew of candidates including several Republicans. The district is heavily Democratic however. Los Angeles Council woman Janice Hahn and California Secretary of State Debra Bowen have both decided to run. And, Marcy Winograd hopes her third time campaigning for the seat will be a charm. Governor Jerry Brown has set May 17th as the date for a special election to fill the seat. If no single candidate wins a majority, there will be a run-off between the top two vote-getters. Winograd has distinguished herself from the Democratic Party establishment by taking a strong stand against the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as for justice for the Palestinian people. She is also the co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of Progressive Democrats of America, and a teacher by profession.

GUEST: Marcy Winograd, co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of Progressive Democrats of America, candidate for May 17th special election to represent California’s 36th District.

Find out more at www.winogradforcongress.com.

On Thursday evening, the Courage Campaign will be hosting a live, online forum for four candidates contesting the 36th District Congressional race, Democratic Secretary of State Debra Bowen, Republican Redondo Beach Mayor Mike Gin, Democratic LA City Councilwoman Janice Hahn, and Democratic educator Marcy Winograd.

Click here for more information and to RSVP: http://www.couragecampaign.org/page/s/CA36Forum

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2 Responses to “Marcy Winograd Ramps Up Third Run for Congress”

  1. # Antonie Churgon 24 Mar 2011 at 12:13 pm

    Marcy Winograd has adhered to the principles learned from working under Cesar Chavez, whom you quoted in your “subversive thought for the day”. Thank you for giving Winograd a voice. She won’t back down, but she may even charm the opposition into seeing the needs of all of us.

    I’m a supporter & resident of the 36th CD.

  2. # Judith Adellon 28 Mar 2011 at 8:51 am

    Re: fundraising

    Have you thought of sending a letter to the following lists:
    Women Strike for Peace
    Another Mother for peace
    Moveon.org
    Emily’s list
    Leeague of Women voters
    KPFK subscribers list
    NPR subscribers list
    Women For (Stephen Gerber)

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