The air was filled with smoke, but this did not prevent nearly one hundred supporters of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris from gathering at the four corners of Valley and Tucker to show their support of the ticket. Kim Mangone, candidate for Congressional District 23, was also promoted. She was at the rally to meet her supporters. The crowd was enthusiastic and waved excitedly as many passing cars honked and made positive signs. Some vehicles showed opposite reactions, but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Biden/Harris and Mangone supporters.

The rally was organized through a few social media sites and by word of mouth. Many said they came because they are concerned about the lack of leadership that is leading to fear and division in the country. There was a positive air among the mask-wearing, sign waving crowd. Many participants expressed their satisfaction with the response they received. Some said they had never shown up at demonstrations before, but this is the most important election of their lifetime.

- Sep 15

Democratic Count Down to Election

Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club members are involved in getting out the vote for the November election. This was the topic of discussion at the September 3rd meeting. As long as Covid-19 rages, monthly meetings will be held on-line. If you are a Democrat but not a club member, you may get permission to join the meeting by calling 916-878-6453.

Democrats are supporting Kim Mangone in her race to retire McCarthy from the 23rd Congressional District. Club members have written two thousand personal postcards urging people to vote for Mangone, stressing the importance of voting early.

Volunteers are being recruited to join a project called Neighbor to Neighbor to remind others to vote. Elections in the past have been lost because Democrats failed to vote. That must not happen again. Any Democrat who would like to participate in the Get-Out-The-Vote effort may contact Ginny at 821-0538.

There are eleven propositions on the November ballot. The Club is planning ways to present pros and cons for the various measures to help voters make informed decisions.