ADA Candidate Questionnaires
Here are the questionnaires of the ADA endorsed candidates for the 2012 primary season:
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Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) is the oldest liberal political organization in the country, founded in 1947. From the drafting and adoption of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter in 1951 to the movement to recall Mayor Frank Rizzo, the history of Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of ADA, is the history of progressive politics in Philadelphia. We continue to strive to be a leading local watchdog for Progressive Values, Good Government and the Advancement of Democracy.
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ADA Candidate Endorsements for 2012 Primary
April 7, 2012 by bmchaleinphilly
Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of Americans for Democratic endorses these candidates in the April 24th primary. MARK COHEN AND NUMA ST. LOUIS – State Representative of the 202nd District. Both candidates in this race were endorsed MIKE HAYS – State Representative of the 26th District. BABETTE JOSEPHS AND BRIAN SIMS – State Representative of the 182nd… [Read more…]
Candidate Endorsement Questionnaires
The questionnaires for candidates seeking endorsement in the 2012 primaries can now be downloaded. Questionnaires should be returned by e-mail to sepa.ada@gmail.com by March 23, 2012. Please note that there are separate forms for state and federal offices. ADA Endorsement Questionnaire State Office ADA Endorsement Questionnaire Federal Offices
From the Chair
Dear ADAers, This is an absolutely critical election! The outcome means control of the US Congress, the PA Governor, the PA House and the re- districting of legislative districts. If the Republicans gain control in Washington, we can say goodbye to the reforms undertaken by President Obama and hello to the right-wing Tea Party fringe… [Read more…]
From the Chair – Stand Up for Progressive Values – Vote Sestak and Hoeffel
This year it is important to reaffirm the progressive ideals of ADA by supporting candidates who will stand with us into the 21st Century. While Republicans take a purposefully negative and totally obstructive course that moves more and more to the far right of the anti-government tea party movement, we must elect officials who we… [Read more…]
Candidate Questionnaire: Joe Sestak, US Senate (Democrat)
Name: Joe Sestak Office Sought: US Senate – Pennsylvania Party Affiliation: Democrat Global Warming: At the G20 summit in September 2009,the countries present made a commitment to end subsidies for fossil fuel. What will you do to eliminate these subsidies? How will you protect the most vulnerable people from the resulting rise in fuel costs?… [Read more…]
Candidate Questionnaire: Vanessa Brown, 190th District (Democrat) TakeAction
Name: Vanessa Brown Office Sought: State Representative – 190th District Party Affiliation: Democrat To the Members of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of American for Democratic Action: I thank you for the opportunity to respond to your Candidate’s Questionnaire. I won election in 2008 to serve as State Representative of the 190th District. The 190th extends… [Read more…]
Candidate Questionnaire: Manan Trivedi, PA 6th Congressional District (Democrat)
Name: Manan Trivedi Office Sought: US Congress – PA 6th District Party Affiliation: Democrat • If elected, what are the top 2 issues you would focus on in the next term and why? Though there are several issues that need to to be addressed in America today and I think it is possible to attack… [Read more…]
Candidate Questionnaire: Babette Josephs, 190th District (Democrat)
Name: Babette Josephs Office Sought: State Representative – 182nd District Party Affiliation: Democrat • If elected, what are the top 2 issues you would focus on in the next term and why? Making legal abortion accessible in Pennsylvania is of utmost importance. Currently Pennsylvania’s law, violence against providers, harassment at clinics, and bureaucratic Medicaid road… [Read more…]
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