From The Bottom Up
A grassroots perspective on the campaign and related events.
The Governor will be on CNN Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer tomorrow, Sunday the 26th of August at approximately 12:00pm EST. Check it out and tell anyone who might be interested!
The Governor is going to be on ABC Good Morning Weekend tomorrow morning (Saturday) at the top of the hour - approximately at 7:09 am ET. I hope you all can watch! Please tell anyone who might be interested and have a great weekend!
Yesterday Governor Richardson rolled out a new and exciting program called Mi Familia that is focused on grassroots mobilization among the Latino voting block. He is the first candidate to launch any program of its kind and we are very excited to share that the event was a huge success! You can read more about it in the press release below or on the website at: http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/communities/mi_familia_con_Bill_Richardson .
Also, yesterday was the Prez on the Rez forum, where the Governor unveiled his proposed Native American policy under a Richardson administration and discussed his outstanding record on Native American affairs. This fabulous event demonstrated yet again Governor Richardson's commitment to issues of equality, and emphasized his strong record as two-term Governor of New Mexico. Find out more in the press release below or at: http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/communities/native_americans
We would like to share these exciting events and programs with all of our volunteers, and follow up with letters to the editor, blog postings, and general discussion. Please read and forward out to anyone who might like to see it!
GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF GRASSROOTS LATINO OUTREACH PROGRAM "MI FAMILIA CON RICHARDSON"
LAS VEGAS, NV -- New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today announced the creation of Mi Familia con Richardson, a national grassroots Latino outreach program.
Mi Familia con Richardson will become an essential part of the Richardson for President Latino outreach efforts across the country. Families supporting Governor Richardson will find five additional supporters, and if this goal is met, a local chapter of Mi Familia con Richardson can be formed. Members will commit to aiding the Governor's campaign in a variety of ways leading up to the Democratic caucus or primary in their state.
"My campaign is about talking to people face-to-face," Governor Richardson said. "Grassroots programs like Mi Familia con Richardson are a great way to get my message out directly to voters. I am proud to be the first candidate to reach out to Latinos on a grassroots level. As a proud Latino myself, I am hopeful that the political clout of Latinos will increase in the coming years, and Mi Familia con Richardson is one way to help that happen."
At a press conference today in Las Vegas, Richardson presented the charter membership to the Nevada Mi Familia con Richardson organization. Richardson was joined at the announcement by Felipe Fuentes, Democratic National Committee Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Ramona Martínez, Reynaldo Martínez, Gilberto Ocanas, California State Senator Alex Padilla, Christine Trujillo, and Patsy Trujillo, along with Richardson for President senior adviser Rick Hernández.
"I am happy to have the Latino community involved in my campaign through Mi Familia con Richardson," Governor Richardson said. "Having a broad and diverse coalition of supporters illustrates my ability to bring our country together. I have worked to build consensus my entire career, from my time as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to two terms as Governor of New Mexico, and I will continue to do so as President."
In conjunction with Mi Familia con Richardson, Governor Richardson will continue to mobilize voters and spread his message of change and experience across the country.
Below are the names and biographies of some of the Mi Familia con Richardson supporters in attendance at the press conference:
Felipe Fuentes
Felipe Fuentes is a California State Assemblyman from the 39th District, taking office after winning a special election in May 2007. Fuentes started his career working for children's and immigrants' rights at the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. After working as a field deputy in the 7th council district, he was appointed Deputy Mayor of the San Fernando Valley in 2001. In this role, he piloted the "Safe Routes to Schools" program and brought the first new police station to the San Fernando Valley in a quarter-century. He then went back to the 7th council district to serve as Council President Alex Padilla's Chief of Staff. Fuentes currently resides in Sylmar, California with his wife Lena and daughter Iliana.
Reynaldo Martínez
Reynaldo Martínez is the Nevada Campaign Chairman of the Richardson for President campaign. For 16 years, he served as now Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's Chief of Staff. A native of Chama, New Mexico, Martínez now resides in Incline Village, Nevada. He met Governor Richardson while working at the National Education Association as a former political and legislative consultant over a quarter-century ago. Martínez also has an elementary school in North Las Vegas named after him where Governor Richardson spoke in mid-June 2007.
Christine Trujillo
Christine Trujillo is a DNC Committeeperson-at-large residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A native of Taos, New Mexico, she is a teacher of 20 years and currently serves as the President of the New Mexico Federation of Labor- AFL-CIO, the first educator and first woman to hold that office. Trujillo is also President of the New Mexico Federation of Educational Employees/American Federation of Teachers, District 3 Commissioner of the Public Education Commission, and the Albuquerque member of the Education Commission of the States, a position to which she was appointed by Governor Richardson in 2003. For her accomplishments, Trujillo has received the "Sí Se Puede" (Yes, We Can), Albuquerque Human Rights, "Brindis a la Mujer Hispana" (Toast to the Hispanic Woman), and "Women on the Move" awards, among others.
GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON CALLS FOR PARTERNSHIP BETWEEN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIVE AMERICANS AT PREZ ON THE REZ FORUM
Richardson Proposes Cabinet-level Department for Native American Affairs
CABAZON, CA -- At the first ever Prez on the Rez Forum yesterday, Governor Bill Richardson promoted his bold vision for the future of Native Americans.
"Together, we can do better in educating Native American students," Governor Richardson said. "I believe Native American issues do not get the attention they deserve in the Department of Interior. So, as President I will propose a cabinet-level department for Native American Affairs - like we did in New Mexico. Our work, together, will begin with respect and end with results."
Governor Richardson also put forward his extensive record on Native American affairs -- by far the best of any candidate running for President.
"I understand and respect tribal sovereignty," said Richardson. "I am very proud of the fact that when I was in Congress I had the opportunity to propose some of our most important commitments to Native Americans and tribal governments."
As Secretary of Energy, Richardson created the first Office of Indian Energy to institutionalize a policy of intergovernmental relations.
As Governor, he established the first Cabinet-level Indian Affairs Department. The first in New Mexico and the first in the country. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Native Americans throughout New Mexico state government.
Just a few months ago, Governor Richardson signed gaming compacts with eleven tribes in New Mexico to improve and extend our existing compacts for an additional thirty years -- an extension that enables tribes to plan for the future.
"The relationship between the federal government and tribes has increasingly come under assault," Governor Richardson said. "President Bush's administration has created an environment that undermines Tribal America's forward progress. As President I will stop the attack on tribal sovereignty."
At the Forum, Governor Richardson unveiled his proposed Native American policy under a Richardson administration. Also, the Governor announced a list of tribal leaders and Native American activists who have endorsed his bid for President.
Please find the Policy Statement, list of endorsers, and other background documents here:
http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/nativeamericans
Also, yesterday was the Prez on the Rez forum, where the Governor unveiled his proposed Native American policy under a Richardson administration and discussed his outstanding record on Native American affairs. This fabulous event demonstrated yet again Governor Richardson's commitment to issues of equality, and emphasized his strong record as two-term Governor of New Mexico. Find out more in the press release below or at: http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/communities/native_americans
We would like to share these exciting events and programs with all of our volunteers, and follow up with letters to the editor, blog postings, and general discussion. Please read and forward out to anyone who might like to see it!
GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF GRASSROOTS LATINO OUTREACH PROGRAM "MI FAMILIA CON RICHARDSON"
LAS VEGAS, NV -- New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today announced the creation of Mi Familia con Richardson, a national grassroots Latino outreach program.
Mi Familia con Richardson will become an essential part of the Richardson for President Latino outreach efforts across the country. Families supporting Governor Richardson will find five additional supporters, and if this goal is met, a local chapter of Mi Familia con Richardson can be formed. Members will commit to aiding the Governor's campaign in a variety of ways leading up to the Democratic caucus or primary in their state.
"My campaign is about talking to people face-to-face," Governor Richardson said. "Grassroots programs like Mi Familia con Richardson are a great way to get my message out directly to voters. I am proud to be the first candidate to reach out to Latinos on a grassroots level. As a proud Latino myself, I am hopeful that the political clout of Latinos will increase in the coming years, and Mi Familia con Richardson is one way to help that happen."
At a press conference today in Las Vegas, Richardson presented the charter membership to the Nevada Mi Familia con Richardson organization. Richardson was joined at the announcement by Felipe Fuentes, Democratic National Committee Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Ramona Martínez, Reynaldo Martínez, Gilberto Ocanas, California State Senator Alex Padilla, Christine Trujillo, and Patsy Trujillo, along with Richardson for President senior adviser Rick Hernández.
"I am happy to have the Latino community involved in my campaign through Mi Familia con Richardson," Governor Richardson said. "Having a broad and diverse coalition of supporters illustrates my ability to bring our country together. I have worked to build consensus my entire career, from my time as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to two terms as Governor of New Mexico, and I will continue to do so as President."
In conjunction with Mi Familia con Richardson, Governor Richardson will continue to mobilize voters and spread his message of change and experience across the country.
Below are the names and biographies of some of the Mi Familia con Richardson supporters in attendance at the press conference:
Felipe Fuentes
Felipe Fuentes is a California State Assemblyman from the 39th District, taking office after winning a special election in May 2007. Fuentes started his career working for children's and immigrants' rights at the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. After working as a field deputy in the 7th council district, he was appointed Deputy Mayor of the San Fernando Valley in 2001. In this role, he piloted the "Safe Routes to Schools" program and brought the first new police station to the San Fernando Valley in a quarter-century. He then went back to the 7th council district to serve as Council President Alex Padilla's Chief of Staff. Fuentes currently resides in Sylmar, California with his wife Lena and daughter Iliana.
Reynaldo Martínez
Reynaldo Martínez is the Nevada Campaign Chairman of the Richardson for President campaign. For 16 years, he served as now Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's Chief of Staff. A native of Chama, New Mexico, Martínez now resides in Incline Village, Nevada. He met Governor Richardson while working at the National Education Association as a former political and legislative consultant over a quarter-century ago. Martínez also has an elementary school in North Las Vegas named after him where Governor Richardson spoke in mid-June 2007.
Christine Trujillo
Christine Trujillo is a DNC Committeeperson-at-large residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A native of Taos, New Mexico, she is a teacher of 20 years and currently serves as the President of the New Mexico Federation of Labor- AFL-CIO, the first educator and first woman to hold that office. Trujillo is also President of the New Mexico Federation of Educational Employees/American Federation of Teachers, District 3 Commissioner of the Public Education Commission, and the Albuquerque member of the Education Commission of the States, a position to which she was appointed by Governor Richardson in 2003. For her accomplishments, Trujillo has received the "Sí Se Puede" (Yes, We Can), Albuquerque Human Rights, "Brindis a la Mujer Hispana" (Toast to the Hispanic Woman), and "Women on the Move" awards, among others.
GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON CALLS FOR PARTERNSHIP BETWEEN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIVE AMERICANS AT PREZ ON THE REZ FORUM
Richardson Proposes Cabinet-level Department for Native American Affairs
CABAZON, CA -- At the first ever Prez on the Rez Forum yesterday, Governor Bill Richardson promoted his bold vision for the future of Native Americans.
"Together, we can do better in educating Native American students," Governor Richardson said. "I believe Native American issues do not get the attention they deserve in the Department of Interior. So, as President I will propose a cabinet-level department for Native American Affairs - like we did in New Mexico. Our work, together, will begin with respect and end with results."
Governor Richardson also put forward his extensive record on Native American affairs -- by far the best of any candidate running for President.
"I understand and respect tribal sovereignty," said Richardson. "I am very proud of the fact that when I was in Congress I had the opportunity to propose some of our most important commitments to Native Americans and tribal governments."
As Secretary of Energy, Richardson created the first Office of Indian Energy to institutionalize a policy of intergovernmental relations.
As Governor, he established the first Cabinet-level Indian Affairs Department. The first in New Mexico and the first in the country. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Native Americans throughout New Mexico state government.
Just a few months ago, Governor Richardson signed gaming compacts with eleven tribes in New Mexico to improve and extend our existing compacts for an additional thirty years -- an extension that enables tribes to plan for the future.
"The relationship between the federal government and tribes has increasingly come under assault," Governor Richardson said. "President Bush's administration has created an environment that undermines Tribal America's forward progress. As President I will stop the attack on tribal sovereignty."
At the Forum, Governor Richardson unveiled his proposed Native American policy under a Richardson administration. Also, the Governor announced a list of tribal leaders and Native American activists who have endorsed his bid for President.
Please find the Policy Statement, list of endorsers, and other background documents here:
http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/nativeamericans
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