14. How We Fight Back: California Congressional Races with guest Bryan Blum

How many times have you heard this?

“I know federal elections are important, but I live in California - there’s nothing I can do.”

Yes, California is as blue a state as they come. But the reality is pro-Trump extremists are active throughout the state and some of them are members and/or candidates for Congress.

In California there are many critical Congressional races where grassroots support is urgently necessary.

In other words, there is a lot you can do to ensure Trumpists do not win control of the House of Representatives.

Today I talk with Bryan Blum, the political director for the California Labor Federation. Bryan shares his insight on several of the battleground races in California and how advocates on the ground can get involved by reaching out to the local Central Labor Councils.

Important: Since we recorded this conversation on Thursday, June 9, we have final primary election results pointing to the newly drawn CD 13, where Democratic Assemblymember Adam Gray will face off against Republican John Duarte, as another close race come November. Analysts are rating CD 13 as “Leans Democratic”

Resources to get involved in these races are listed below!

We discuss:

CD 47 – “Leans Democratic” Rep Katie Porter, the Democratic incumbent, vs Republican challenger Scott Baugh

CD 49 – “Likely Democratic” Rep. Mike Levin, Incumbent, vs Republican challenger Brian Maryott

CD 45 – “Leans Republican” Democratic challenger Jay Chen vs Republican Incumbent Michelle Steel

CD 41 – “Likely Republican” Democratic challenger Will Rollins vs Republican Incumbent Ken Calvert

CD 27 – “Toss Up” Democratic challenger former Assemblymember Christy Smith vs Republican Incumbent Mike Garcia

CD 22 – “Toss Up” Democratic challenger Assemblymember Rudy Salas vs Republican Incumbent David Valadao

CD 40 – “Likely Republican” Democratic challenger Doctor. Asif Mahmood vs Republican Incumbent Young Kim

Resources to get involved – If you have other organizations to add please let me know!

Orange County
Orange County Labor Federation
Orange County Civic Engagement Table
Mobilize

Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Labor Federation
Mobilize

Central Valley 
North Valley Labor Federation
Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties Central Labor Council
Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings Central Labor Council
Communities for New California
Mobilize

Inland Empire
Inland Empire Labor Federation
Inland Empire United
Mobilize

San Diego
San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council
Mobilize

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