Social media was heavily utilized this weekend at the California Democratic Convention, even Rep. Barbara Lee shouted out to the enthusiastic crowd to Tweet, Facebook, blog, and email to victory this November. Some great shots and moments were caught by both the Independent Voter Network and other conference attendees. Explore below for the inside track.
Saturday: General Session, Sen. Dianne Feinstein luncheon, caucus meetings and parties!
Handing out our Open Primary guides at the #CADEM2012 Waiting for Gov. Jerry Brown #california #politics #independent #vote
Don't be #thatguy. RT @capitolalert: Rep. Bob Filner takes the podium at #cadem2012 sporting Bob Filner T-shirt. He's running for SD mayor.— Peter Allen (@pjallen2) February 11, 2012
Pelosi: "overturn Citizens United" for elections clean from outside influence due to $$; more women will run for office #cadem2012— Kymberly Bays (@KRBays) February 11, 2012
Democrats showing some love for their Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi at #california #democratic #convention #CADEM2012 twitter.com/IVNetwork/stat…— Independent Voter (@IVNetwork) February 11, 2012
Burton on Gov. Brown: "Cheap with money, cheap with words, long on getting things done." #cadem2012— Kymberly Bays (@KRBays) February 11, 2012Brown on high speed rail: "Spain can build it, China can build it, France can build it..."; better than alternatives #cadem2012
Sen. Feinstein pushing her Due Process Guarantee Act to make sure the detention clause in #NDAA doesn't apply to US citizens #CADEM2012— Independent Voter (@IVNetwork) February 11, 2012
Brown sidesteps questions about tax proposal at party convention, focuses on ...: JULIET WILLIAMS AP SAN DIEGO —... bit.ly/y83OLo— Martell Thornton (@Cal_Politics) February 11, 2012
Video of the speech by Attorney General @KamalaHarris that pretty much set the room on fire at #cadem2012youtube.com/watch?v=t5OtW9…— CA Democratic Party (@CA_Dem) February 12, 2012
Atty Gen. Kamala Harris: "don't call CA the epicenter of the crash, let's call it what it is, the scene of the crime." #CADEM2012— Michael Esswein (@michaelesswein) February 11, 2012
Kamala Harris big finish: "Middle class too big to fail, UC system, environment...universal healthcare, etc., too big to fail." #cadem2012— Kymberly Bays (@KRBays) February 11, 2012
Prior to the California Democratic Convention, the Armenian National Committee had criticized organizers for inviting Mr. Cenk Ugyer, Current TV program host and leader of The Young Turks, to speak.
Progressive Caucus at #CADem2012 was rocked w contoversy over Cenk Ungyer. Silent protest by Armenian contingent w backs turned to podium— jillian johnson (@cookiesinheaven) February 12, 2012“Occupy Wall Street; Occupy San Diego protesters outside the San Diego Convention Center. Some steel-nerves for the Dems engaging in conversation.”
A battle for the democratic endorsement in the new 30th Congressional District took place between Rep. Howard Berman and Rep. Brad Sherman, both who had lively groups of supporters throughout the weekend. Result? Neither met the 60% threshold for required for endorsement. Neither won the endorsement of the party.
At #cadem2012 Brad Sherman accused Howard Berman of being bought by big corporations. He was correct; no one cared.bit.ly/yA8pu1— Howie Klein (@downwithtyranny) February 12, 2012
Democratic convention showcases 2 rising stars with unique political styles. AP:mercurynews.com/breaking-news/… #cadem2012— Juliet Williams (@JWilliamsAP) February 13, 2012
Missed @alfranken's speech at #cadem2012? We've got the video youtube.com/watch?v=zWIa_K…— CA Democratic Party (@CA_Dem) February 12, 2012
Spinning the hits with @QTipTheAbstract in San Diego in support of #HigherEd! #cadem2012#cademlockerz.com/s/183019343— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) February 12, 2012Lt. Gavin Newsom hosted a party at Stingaree on Saturday night; QTip DJ'ed.
Sunday: Endorsements taken to convention floor for approval
Rules Committee hearing endorsement appeal on behalf of great progressive Torie Osborn.#cadem2012lockerz.com/s/183128077— Rick Newberger (@ricknewberger) February 12, 2012
"If you have never walked a precinct, you don't know what politics is about" -Congress woman Maxine Water #CADEM2012— Bakersfield YD (@BKFLDYoungDems) February 12, 2012
Up against well-supported Betsy Butler, Torie Osborn attempted to garner the Democratic endorsement for the 50th Assembly District, even tried to take her efforts to the convention floor through the Party Endorsement Review Committee. However Butler, who has the support of Speaker Perez, walked away with the endorsement in what some are alleging was a fixed process. Osborn will continue to run in the 50th as an independent Democrat.
And a big shout out to all the beautiful people who supported me this weekend at #CADEM2012! Let's do this! #torie2012twitter.com/TorieOsborn/st…— Torie Osborn (@TorieOsborn)February 13, 2012
