Democrats have pulled ahead of Republicans in County-wide registration totals, according to data from the Registrar of Voters reported in North County Times June 18. The lead is slight — 510,724 Democrats vs. 510,392 Republicans, but the story also notes that demographic trends favor Democrats. For example, the data shows 117,571 Latinos registered as Democrats, [...]

Efforts in Escondido to weaken unions are related to a national strategy to take away the rights of working people and Democrats, according to an official of the local labor council who spoke to the Club’s June 11 meeting. Lorena Gonzalez, CEO and secretary-treasurer of the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, called [...]

No matter how you look at it, the results in New York’s 26th Congressional District are remarkable. The district gave 26 per cent of its votes to a Democrat in 2010, and 47 percent to a different Democrat in 2011. Wow! Now the challenge is to learn what we can from that amazing turnaround. Was [...]

The 2011 State Convention of the California Democratic Party has concluded in Sacramento. Get details on the convention schedule, news coverage, and photos and a personal report from EDC’s Rick Bova on our 2011 State Party Convention page.

The Democratic and Republican party leaders in San Diego County have issued the following statement on the shootings in Arizona: January 8, 2010 In this hour of  great tragedy, we extend our prayers and condolences to the families of those who were killed today in the shooting in Arizona. Our thoughts remain with those who [...]

Rachel Maddow debunks the common pundit wisdom that Democrats are at a disadvantage in the November elections. Take five minutes to watch this video and regain some confidence!

President Obama has emerged from the beltway to begin what can only be described as a campaign swing. He started by urging young voters in Madison, WI to look past their frustration at the slow pace of change and to continue progress by voting in November. “If everyone who fought for change in 2008 shows [...]

Democratic candidates and party officials highlighted the opening event for the North County Inland Democratic Campaign Office, held Saturday, September 18. The office, located at 128 E. Grand Ave. in Escondido, promises to be the hub of campaign activity for endorsed candidates until the November 2 election. (See photos of the speakers after the jump.)