At 19, political science college student Rebecca Barrett thought she was too young to do little more than volunteer for a campaign.
But another young party activist encouraged her and today, the young Obama fan from Concord is running for a seat on the Contra Costa Democratic Party Central Committee and serving as the co-youth outreach coordinator for the Lamorinda Democrats.
“The more I thought about it, I realized that the party really does need people our age in leadership positions, what with everything going on with education cuts and other policy decisions that affect us,” Barrett said.
“Young people do care about politics and a lot of people have been turned on by this election.”
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On Sunday, May 4, 2008 Paul Yandura, Donald Hitchcock, & Eddy Morales will be hosting my DC fundraiser at 1229 Euclid, NW. I’m so happy to have the support of these 3 amazing Democrats.
My friend and young woman I’ve been mentoring, Rebecca Barrett is running for Democratic County Central Committee in Contra Costa. I first met Rebecca when she was in high school and volunteered for me at the Contra Costa United Democratic Campaign in 2006. She impressed me immediately with her dedication for Democratic Party values and her tremendous work ethic. Her high school friends even named a Facebook group after her entitled, “Everything I know about Politics I learned from Rebecca”
After the campaign was over, we remained friends and at my new job for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, I helped her get an internship with the congresswoman in the district office where I work. While she was interning in my office we started talking about the DCCC. Since I had worked in Contra Costa and had a good handle on the politics in that county I knew Rebecca would be a tremendous asset to the Party. I advised her to run for Central Committee and she accepted the challenge! So it’s my proud pleasure to introduce her to the Calitics community and ask that everyone reading this votes for this amazing Young Democrat and please tell all your 4th District Contra Costa friends to vote for her too. Take a look at her first speech and you’ll agree with me that it’s the right thing to do. I know that we’ll be seeing more of Rebecca Barrett in the bright future that is ahead of her.
So on Sunday, Susan Harrison chapter leader of Drinking Liberally SF and one of my supporters had her first party at her new home for me! I really enjoy house parties because it’s a good one-on-one way to meet and talk to voters. All of Susan’s guests had good questions and were all interested to hear more about the DCCC.
The next party is going to be for my 30th birthday and will also be my “official” campaign kick-off. Everyone is invited! It will be taking place at Medjool, the local yummy Mission restaurant and lounge that supports progressive candidates like myself. Come check it out!
My next SF house party will be happening on May 7th at Raven & Mona Brooks’ house. Check back here for more details after my birthday!
Over at the progressive Calitics group blog, Nicole today received a wonderful and very appreciated endorsement from blogger Brian Leubitz. Here’s an excerpt:
Nicole Sarabia Rivera currently works for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a field represenative. She helped found Good Ol’ Girls, a progressive political and social networking group. In 2006 she formed lefton580.org (no longer active website) that organized a ride board to help get volunteers out to Jerry McNerney’s district. She helped with the Democratic Party of Orange County’s Next Leaders Program (see video), Tom Umberg’s campaign for Orange County Supervisor, and Lou Correa’s victorious campaign for Senate.
Brian also mentions a few of other worthy candidates, drawing attention to the DCCC election on the highly-trafficked Calitics blog. Thanks Brian!
I attended the San Francisco Democratic Party’s Unity Luncheon today at the Drake downtown. I sat with the Pelosi contingent, and had a wonderful time. The message of party unity and the presence of many of our hardest working clubs, unions, and party members. Thanks everybody who attended or contributed. I hope to see some of you at my party next Thursday at Medjool!
DCCCs are in charge of the Democratic Party campaigns in their county, under the general direction of the State Democratic Party. The County Central Committees encourage the growth and success of the Democratic Party within their county by coordinating and promoting Party activities, and recruiting and working for the election of Democratic Party candidates throughout their county. Read more about the DCCC...
