Judge Monica Guerrero needs poll workers

Judge Monica Guerrero (photo)
County Court #7

We need you to work a poll for Judge Monica Guerrero, County Court #7.

We are in need of volunteers to work the polls on November 7th, Election Day! We have a list of priorty precincts that we would like to request volunteers, or if you would like to work your own precincts.

We are hoping to have volunteers work a 2-4 hour shift (although, any time you can volunteer would be greatly appreciated), with early morning and evening shifts being preferred, as so many voters go before and after work.

If you would like to volunteer, please reply to this e.mail with your information, the time you would like to volunteer and location of your precinct or if you would like us to provide you with one. Your time and dedication is greatly appreciated and very much needed.

Additionally, join us Saturday, November 4th at 3 p.m. at the Law Offices of Rochelle Acevedo, 1422 Buena Vista, to sign up for a poll and pick up your campaign materials. We will have food , refreshments and, of course, good company.

Thank you in advance for your continued support and dedication!

Sakai scores touchdown during Cowboy game

Peter Sakai, 225th District Court Judge candidate & Alice Guerra, Sakai political consultant

A political ad touting 225th District Court candidate Peter Sakai's experience as a juvenile Judge and proven experience handling over 36-thousand cases, ran during halftime of the Dallas Cowboy vs Carolina Panthers NFL Sunday Night game.

According to Alice Guerra, Sakai's political consultant in charge of television ads, "the ad was very powerful and shows Peter Sakai as an experienced vs. potential jurist in his race for the 225th District Court."

Guerra noted that Sakai's opponent lacks the amount of experience needed to handle the volume of cases that come before the 225th.

She also pointed out that an estimated 21 percent of the local Sunday night viewing audience was tuned into the game.

The ad stressed that Peter Sakai needs no learning curve for the bench and that the San Antonio Express-News endorses Sakai as a more than qualified candidate.

Small group photo of candidates at Saturday Rally

Front Row: Probate Court #2 candidate Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, County Court #6 candidate Ray Olivarri, 4th Court of Appeals, Place 7 candidate Eddie De La Garza, 224th District Court candidate Gloria Saldana, 4th Court of Appeals, Place 4 candidate Dan Pozza, 144th District Court candidate Carleton Spears
Back Row: County Clerk candidate Tim Ybarra, County Court #3 Judge David Rodriguez, County Court #1 Judge Al Alonso, District 124 State Rep. Jose Menendez, Congressional District 21 candidate John Courage

An additional smaller candidate group shot at the Democratic Rally at Crossroads Mall, Saturday, October 28th.

Candidates not in photo but present at the rally included: State Senate Dist. 25 candidate Kathi Thomas, 285th District Court candidate Milton Fagin, County Court #4 Judge Karen Crouch, State Rep. Dist. 122 Larry Stallings, 4th Court of Appeals, Place 3 Richard Garcia, 45th District Court Judge Barbara Nellermoe, & District Clerk Margaret Montemayor.

Gen. Wesley Clark endorses Lukin Gilliland

Lukin Gilliland (photo)
Congressional District 23 candidate








General Wesley Clark Endorses Lukin Gilliland
Citing “Common Sense Solutions for Texans”
Clark says, “ Texas Needs a Leader Like Lukin Gilliland”

General Wesley Clark endorses the candidacy of Lukin Gilliland for Congress in Texas ’s 23rd Congressional District.

General Clark said, “Today American families face many difficult challenges at home and abroad. There has never been a time when foreign affairs were as closely linked to the daily lives of Texans as they are now. We are fighting the causes of terrorism that threaten our homes and we must prepare for a changing global economy that demands that America train our people to compete for the highest paying jobs.

“ Texas is home to thousands of military families who deserve a partner in Washington who respects their daily challenges and sacrifices. That partner will be Lukin Gilliland whose common sense, businesslike approach to pubic service is needed to resist a reckless, free-spending Congress up in Washington . I am pleased to endorse him today.

“With a strong perspective as a native Texan, a successful businessman, and rancher, Lukin upholds strong moral convictions and American values that are much needed in today’s government. Lukin Gilliland will represent Texas ’s 23rd District by standing up for small businesses, good government, and working families.

“In voting for Lukin Gilliland, Texans have an opportunity to turn things around now before it’s too late. To change politics-as-usual, we have to vote for someone besides the usual politicians.”

General Wesley K. Clark is a retired four-star general and served as the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe where he commanded NATO forces and directed Operation Allied Force in the Balkans, putting a stop to the ethnic cleansing by the Serbs.

More recently, he was drafted in 2003 to seek the Democratic nomination for President. General Clark remains engaged in public policy and private business development. Authoring two books, Waging Modern Wars and Winning Modern Wars, he and his wife, Gert, still live in Little Rock . He can be reached through his website, www.securingamerica.com.

Jose Menendez to hold press conference-Oct. 30th

Jose Menendez (photo)
State Rep. Dist. 124

State Representative Jose Menendez (D) San Antonio, will hold a press conference at the Northside Activity Center Early Voting site, located at Loop 410 and Culebra at 10AM Monday, October 30th.

Rep. Menendez is very concerned over a report from a constituent who revealed a disturbing case of not being able to verify her ballot choices before pressing the red "VOTE" button when she cast her ballot at 4:30 p.m. last Thursday.

Rose Mary Mena wanted to be sure the candidates she had checked on the ballot were in fact what the ballot review was recording but was unable to do so easily. Even with the assistance of an election official it took numerous attempts to verify her candidate slate.

"Electronic voting is a big improvement in many ways", stated Menendez. "But there is a major flaw and that is the lack of any sort of a paper trail to assure the individual voter their choices were properly recorded and also for election officials to address vote challenges when required".

Menendez's primary concern is that every voter should have complete confidence in that their vote is accurately recorded. He has spoken with Bexar County election administrator Jacquelyn Callanen who indicates she would support a paper trail system.

Menendez intends to make this a matter of legislative action in the upcoming session begining January 2007. "I want to very strongly urge every registered voter to go to the polls and exercise their right to vote" Menendez continued.

"I would also encourage every voter to carefully review the ballot choice they made before they take the last "push to vote" step in the process. Anyone who finds a discrepancy should do exactly as Rose Mena did and demand an election site official assist them".

For Additional Information Contact Don Jones at 473-1519.

Pct. Chair Rally & Costume Party-Halloween night

Leon Hernandez (photo)
Event Co-Chair








The Bexar County Democratic Party will host a Precinct Chair Rally and Costume Party, Tuesday, October 31st, at 7 p.m., at the American Legion Post #2, 3518 Fredericksburg Road.

According to Co-Chair Leon Hernandez, "Come dressed to win one of three $25 prizes for the best costume."

Co-Chair Nick Pena says, "Munchies wil be provides and a cash bar is available."

For more information contact: Leon Hernandez at 349-0245 or Nick Pena at 367-3883.

DemVets endorse Chris Bell at Veteran's rally

Larry Romo addressing veteran rally with State Rep. Carlos Uresti at VFW Post 4815 (photo)
Texas DemVets Chair

The Texas Democratic Veterans proudly endorse our next Governor of Texas, Chris Bell.

Chris Bell is a true advocate for veterans and their families. Bell understands the issues facing Texas Veterans and has clearly indicated his support of common sense solutions to the difficulties today’s veterans face.

Chris Bell supports protecting our military families from unscrupulous payday lenders by capping interest rates in areas around military bases. Chris Bell supports an enhancement of the Hazelwood Act, which will allow veterans to pass their education benefit on to their children.

Chris Bell believes strongly in securing the financial security of Texas veterans and their families, and has called for the state to pay the life insurance premiums of members of the Texas National Guard serving in active federal duty in combat zones.

Chris Bell will use his congressional experience and work with our Texas congressional delegation to restore VA services at the Kerrville VA Hospital and help get a VA hospital for our South Texas Veterans.

Chris Bell is the son of a World War II veteran and understands the sacrifice made by veterans and their families for Texas and our great country. Chris Bell truly understands service before self and is committed to excellence. The Texas Democratic Veterans asks all Texans to join us in voting for Chris Bell.

Lawrence Romo -- San Antonio; Alex Trejo-- Vice-Chair/Membership Harlingen;
Charlie Jones—Treasurer San Antonio; Craig Caldwell--Secretary Rusk;
Les Rosenblatt –Parliamentarian Woodlands; Elgie Clayton --SGT at Arms Emory;
Daniel Clayton--Vice-Chair/Communications Dallas; Steve Walker--San Antonio; Vice Chair Administration
Dennis Ferguson--Vice-Chair/Political Outreach Garland

Democrats hold Saturday rally at Crossroads Mall

Top Row: Al Alonzo signs, Judge David Rodriguez
2nd Row: Larry Noll signs, 4th Court candidate Richard Garcia
3rd Row: Gina & District Clerk Margaret Montemayor, District Judge candidate Carleton Spears
4th Row: State Senate Dist. 25 candidate Kathi Thomas & Judy Hall, Gerald Flores & wife, Judge Karen Crouch
5th Row: 4th Court candidate Eddie De La Garza, & State Rep. candidate Larry Stallings
6th Row: Probate Court #2 candidate Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, State Rep. Jose Menendez

Candidates rally at Crossroads Mall-Oct. 28th

Front Row: Judge Karen Crouch, Gina Guerrero, (Judge Monica's mom) District Judge candidate Larry Noll
2nd Row: State Senate Dist. 25 candidate Kathi Thomas, Probate Court #2 candidate Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, County Court candidate Ray Olivarri, 4th Court candidate Eddie De La Garza, District Court candidate Gloria Saldana, 4th Court candidate Dan Pozza, District Court Carleton Spears, State Rep. Dist. 122 candidate Larry Stallings
Top Row: County Clerk candidate Tim Ybarra, County Court Judge David Rodriguez, County Court Judge Al Alonso, State Rep. Jose Menendez, Congressional District 21 candidate John Courage

Candidates speak at Uresti Veteran's Rally

Top Row: State Senate Dist. 19 candidate Carlos Uresti, State Rep. Jose Menendez
2nd Row: Judical candidate Carleton Spears, Yolanda Uresti
3rd Row: Judical candiate Peter Sakai with AFL-CIO president Alicia Garza, 4th Court of Appeals candidate Lauro Bustamante
4th Row: Judge Barbara Hanson Nellermoe, Chris Bell
5th Row: Judical candiate RayOlivarri
6th Row: Texas DemVets Chair Larry Romo, Congressional District 23 candidate Albert Uresti
7th Row: State Rep. Dist. candidate 118 Joe Farias, Judicial candiate Catherine Torres-Stahl
8th Row:Congressional District 23 candidate Lukin Gilliland, Judicial candidate Larry Noll
9th Row: Ag. Commissioner candiate Hank Gilbert

VFW Post 4815 hosted the Saturday, October 28th event.