Vote Count Update--Still too close to call, 31,000 ballots left to tallyNovember 14th, 2008 Thank you all for your incredible outpouring of support this past week. As of this morning, just 532 votes separated Charlie Brown and Tom McClintock, with more than 31,000 absentee and provisional votes left to be tallied in five CA 04 counties. Together with an amazing group of election observers, we are working 24/7 to ensure that every vote is counted, and every voice is heard in this pivotal race. We remain confident that if every vote is counted, Charlie Brown will win this election. And you can help. Click Here to Contribute to our Election Protection Fund to ensure that every vote is counted. Click Here for updated CA 04 Results, via the California Secretary of State. Thank you again for your continued support, and your tireless commitment to a higher standard of leadership in Washington. McClintock and Brown Tied--At Least 50,000 Votes Left to CountNovember 5th, 2008 As of this evening, the election for the Fourth Congressional District is in a virtual tie, with just 400 votes separating Charlie Brown and Tom McClintock, and at least 50,000 absentee ballots and provisional ballots left to be counted. In response, Charlie issued the following statement: "I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to every single voter who participated in yesterday's historic election. It appears we are headed for a record turnout. We understand that there are still more than 40,000 ballots remaining to be processed, and we will not know the outcome of this election until all of those votes are counted. Our priority today is to support a fair and accurate count of every ballot. I want to thank the election department staffs and directors of all of the counties who are working so hard and so well to assure an accurate count. I want to thank my wife Jan, my entire family and my entire campaign team for all of their tremendous work during these past many months. I am proud of the campaign we ran-one focused on putting patriotism before partisanship and solving problems. While I remain very confident that we will prevail once all the ballots are counted, I know that this team has already won important battles for veterans, for families facing tough economic times and for so many other important priorities." Click Here to help make sure that every vote is counted, and every voice is heard in this election. ELECTION DAY---VOTE!November 3rd, 2008 Today marks the most important election in a generation--in the Fourth District, and across America. Having devoted my life to defending our nation, and the past seventeen years living, working and raising my family in our community, I understands both the stakes and the consequences of the choice we will make today.  We launched this campaign to solve problems. That's why we've released detailed plans to keep America safe, create new jobs and greater prosperity, and eliminate America's dependence on foreign oil.
It's why we haven't waited to make a difference--donating more than $90,000 in campaign funds to help local veterans and families in need---because I believe that leaders must lead by example. I know that if we are going to get our country back on track, we must put partisan loyalties aside to do what's best for our country, and deliver results. These are the values that have guided my life, and if you honor me with your vote, they are the standard by which I will serve as your voice in Congress. Today, you have a chance to change Washington. Please make your voice heard. Sincerely, Charlie Brown, Lt. Col. USAF Ret. Polls will be open from 7 am.-8 p.m. To find your polling location, click here, or call 1-800-345-VOTE. Voting Problems?--call our voter hotline at 916-782-7683. Promises Kept--The History We've Made TogetherNovember 3rd, 2008 Together, we've accomplished so much already in this campaign---mobilizing thousands of people from all walks of life and across the political spectrum to create real change in District Four and across the country.  We have made history by making this campaign about something bigger than politics, and we've made a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors in need by devoting 5% of campaign funds towards helping veterans and their families.
Last Friday, together with House of Representatives Veterans Caucus Co-Chair Mike Thompson at his side, Charlie distributed another $40,500 to 9 deserving organizations--bringing the "Promises Kept Veterans Charity Challenge" total to more than $94,000 for the cycle. "Promises Kept" has done something no mailer, no radio ad or tv commercial can ever do--it's helped local groups house the homeless, feed the hungry, aid veterans in financial crisis, distribute care packages to soldiers serving in harm's way right now, and helped those fresh off the battlefield transition to civilian life. Please click here to learn more about this historic program, and our beneficiaries. Charlie may be the only candidate for public office to make such an historic commitment, but we know with your continued support, he will not be the last. More Endorsements & Charlie's Latest TV SpotNovember 1st, 2008 This week, the Sacramento News and Review and Tahoe Daily Tribune become the sixth and seventh district 4 newspapers to endorse Charlie Brown for Congress. The Sacramento News and Review Says: "Brown embraces a moderate conservatism that well suits this district, where a growing number of voters are registered as independent or "decline to state." Brown has the appeal-and the credentials-to offer the 4th District outstanding representation in D.C."  The Tahoe Daily Tribune Added:
"...the Tahoe Daily Tribune endorses Democrat Charlie Brown. The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel has the kind of sound, moderate positions we believe are appropriate for Lake Tahoe, including a five-point plan for helping the region's economy..." Watch Charlie's Latest TV Ad about these fabulous endorsements. Click Here to Contribute and Help us Spread the word!
SacBee Says, Vote "Brown for a New Direction"October 26th, 2008 Calling for "the 4th District and the nation to find ways out of partisan and ideological gridlock," the Sacramento Bee today became the fifth northern california news publication to endorse Charlie Brown for Congress. Read the Full Endorsement Here. Hailing Brown's tireless work ethic and substantive policy solutions on issues ranging from Iraq, to the economy, to the unique regional challenges in District four, the Bee's editorial board summed up the choice confronting voters November 4th: "...McClintock sticks to ideology; Brown pragmatically puts the nation first." Help us Spread the word--Click Here to Contribute Chico Enterprise-Record/Oroville Mercury Register: "Brown Better for District" October 24th, 2008 On Friday, the Chico Enterprise Record/Oroville Mercury Register became the third District 4 Newspaper to endorse Retired USAF Lt. Col. Charlie Brown's candidacy for Congress. In their endorsement of Brown, the Enterprise Record cited his moderate views, strong national security credentials, deep ties to the community, and extensive knowledge about regional challenges and opportunities. The "When it comes to critical regional issues like water, timber management, rural economic development, Indian affairs and funding for rural schools and governments, we don't want someone from Southern California making those decisions for us." Click Here to Help Send Charlie to Congress! Modoc Record & Chico News & Review Endorse Brown for CongressOctober 23rd, 2008 Today, both the Chico News and Review and Modoc Record endorsed Retired USAF Lt. Col. Charlie Brown for Congress in California's 4th District. Decrying the partisan gridlock that Tom McClintock has championed during his 22 years in politics, the Chico News and Review said: "Charlie Brown, is a moderate Democrat with a practical approach who understands that the needs of his district and the nation won't be met by political pontificating, but rather by working cooperatively to reach practicable solutions." The Modoc Record added: "Brown...would fit into Modoc County's needs and political landscape just fine...Brown would be a fresh face, with new ideas and a willingness to listen to both sides of an argument. And that would be remarkably refreshing and productive." Keep the momentum going! Click Here to Contribute! Northern California's Largest Veterans Publication Endorses Brown for CongressOctober 20th, 2008 In an editorial published last Friday, Veterans Press, Northern California's Largest Veterans publication with a weekly readership of over 60,000 endorsed Retired USAF Lt. Col. Charlie Brown for Congress. Read the Veterans Press Endorsement Here Veterans Press, which endorsed former Congressman Doug Ose in the 4th District Republican Primary last Spring, called it's decision to endorse Brown in the general election a "no brainer," hailing Brown's work to support full VA funding, the new GI Bill, and expanded readjustment services for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan as hallmarks of "a true veterans advocate." Brown has also been endorsed by the national veterans publication, Veterans Vision, and half a dozen national advocacy groups for veterans and their families. Keep the Momentum Going--Click Here to Contribute Eighty District 4 Leaders Endorse Brown for CongressOctober 17th, 2008 Today 80 District 4 Leaders--including Mayors, County Supervisors, City Councilmen and women, School Board Members, and Appointed commissioners--from across the political spectrum came together to announce their support of Retired USAF Lt. Col. Charlie Brown's candidacy for Congress. View the Endorsement List Here In announcing his support for Brown, Steve Jernigan, the Republican Mayor of Oroville, issued the following statement: "...I'm proud to support Charlie because he has devoted his life to the betterment of our community and our country, and has made his campaign about taking action and offering solutions to the very real challenges we're facing right now. Charlie's story is that of every middle class American who has worked hard, played by the rules and sacrificed to give their children a better future. Charlie is one of us, he listens to us, and I'm confident he will do an outstanding job championing our interests in Congress." In addition to strong, bi-partisan support among local leaders, Brown for Congress has also released a partial list of local and national groups endorsing the campaign, including the nation's largest organization representing Independent voters, as well as educators, family farmers, nurses, firefighters and first responders, more than a half dozen veterans organizations, and the national non-partisan veterans publication Veterans Vision. Read the Full Release Here Keep the Momentum Going, Click Here to Contribute Solving our Economic Crisis--A Clear ChoiceSeptember 26th, 2008 The recent meltdown on Wall Street reminds us all of the high stakes for our economy in this election.  Years of partisan bickering and failed policies in Washington have produced record deficits, record energy prices, skyrocketing healthcare costs, record foreclosures, and rising unemployment.
At the expense of taxpayers, Tom McClintock gets free healthcare, a free government car, free gas, a generous salary and tax-free per diems--whether he does his job or not. It's not surprising that he's promising more of the same policies that created this mess. Charlie Brown knows what this crisis means for families that are struggling to keep their jobs, meet the mortgage, fill their gas tanks, pay for healthcare, educate their children, and save for retirement. And that's why Charlie will fight to restore our economy, create new jobs here in District 4 and strengthen America's middle class.  Read Charlie Brown's American Jobs Plan Here
And Watch the new Ad, "Table Talk" here.
Click Here to Keep the Ad Running McClintock Attacks Veterans instead of Helping ThemSeptember 17th, 2008 "...directly attacking an opponent's integrity and patriotism...there's something terribly wrong with that..."--State Senator Tom McClintock, KFBK AM 1530, May 28, 2008 This week, Career Politician Tom McClintock launched a cowardly and hypocritical attack on the patriotism of Retired USAF Lt. Col. Charlie Brown---a career military officer, decorated combat veteran, and parent to an active duty son who has served 4 rotations in Iraq. Brown has also given more than $50,000 in campaign funds to northern California veterans service providers, and challenged candidates at all levels in both political parties to offer our military, their families and veterans more than empty election year words. Instead of accepting Brown's invitation to help veterans, McClintock has assembled the worst record on military and veterans issues in the California Legislature. His campaign has also called the plight of war veterans a "non story." Learn The Facts about McClintock, our Military and Veterans Here View the Pledge LA Tom Won't Sign Help Charlie Fight Back Against McClintock's Cowardly "Swift Boat" Attacks Here Video of The Week: The People of Thousand Oaks Share their Views on Tom McClintockSeptember 13th, 2008 If you've been wondering why a State Senator from Southern California would run for Congress in a district over 400 miles away from where he lives, well, so have we. The video below offers a little insight on Tom McClintock from the people who know him best...Click the graphic to watch the video. 
Brown Confronts McClintock on Misinformation CampaignSeptember 12th, 2008 Termed out Southern California politician Tom McClintock's desperate job search has grown increasingly shrill, and increasingly reliant on falsehoods and half truths. So much so, that multiple news outlets have recently reported on McClintock's deliberate attempts to deceive District 4 voters. That may be the way they do things where Mr. McClintock comes from, but District 4 deserves better. So today, Retired USAF Lt. Col. Charlie Brown confronted McClintock's deceptive negative attacks head on. Click Here to Read Charlie's Letter Help Charlie Fight Back--Click Here to Contribute |
