• 11Oct

  General Joseph P. Hoar, USMC (Retired) endorses Robert Hamilton

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  Robert Hamilton’s campaign for the House of Representatives (CA 49^th District) has received the strong endorsement of retired Marine Corps four-star General Joseph P. Hoar.

  General Hoar’s long and distinguished career in the Marine Corps included assignments at Camp Pendleton, in Vietnam, and as Commanding General of the Parris Island recruiting depot in South Carolina. In 1991 General Hoar relieved General H. Norman Schwarzkopf as Commander in Chief of United States Central Command. As commander of CENTCOM, he oversaw a number of operations in the Middle-Eastern theatre, including enforcement of the Persian Gulf naval embargo and the southern no-fly zone over Iraq, ground operations in Somalia, and American troop evacuation from Yemen. General Hoar retired from the Marine Corps in 1994.

  In making the endorsement, General Hoar said, “Let’s send someone to Congress who really supports the troops. The Disabled American Veterans say that Darrell Issa voted “yes” on veteran’s issues only 29% of the time. Recently, he voted AGAINST the new G.I. Bill of Rights to upgrade education benefits for veterans. Bob Hamilton WILL support veterans in Congress!”

  Hamilton’s bid to unseat Darrell Issa is rapidly gaining momentum due in no small measure to his strong bi-partisan support among military personnel and their families. In a recent endorsement, Washington, DC based Veterans & Military Families for Progress stated, “Hamilton’s strong commitment to the issues that are critical to veterans, those serving now, and their families is unsurpassed”.

  As a commissioned naval officer Hamilton served in combat aboard a destroyer during the Vietnam War. His two brothers also served, as well as a son who is an Iraq War veteran and recently completed an assignment as commanding officer of a National Guard unit. Hamilton understands and shares the values of our military forces. He will ensure that the rights and needs of veterans, active-duty service members (including national guard and reservists), and their families are protected by legislation, regulation and public policy initiatives.

• 09Oct

  US Senator Barbara Boxer endorses Robert Hamilton

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  US Senator Barbara Boxer endorses Robert Hamilton for Congress.

  A national leader on environmental protection, Senator Boxer is the first woman to Chair the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). On the Committee, she advocates forcefully for clean air and water, with a particular focus on the fight against global warming. She also Chairs EPW’s Subcommittee on Public Sector Solutions to Global Warming, Oversight, and Children’s Health Protection.

  In addition to her Chairmanship of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator Boxer also serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Commerce Committee, is the Democratic Chief Deputy Whip, and serves on the Democratic Policy Committee’s Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

• 08Oct

  California State Senator Christine Kehoe endorses Robert Hamilton

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  California State Senator Christine Kehoe endorses Robert Hamilton.

  Kehoe has served since 2004 as a member of the California State Senate representing the 39th district. She was previously a member of the California State Assembly (2000–2004) and of San Diego City Council (1993–2000).

  Kehoe has been an ardent supporter of increased environmental protection for the state’s resources in her appointed position on the California Coastal Commission. Kehoe is a member of the Sierra Club, the National Organization for Women (NOW), National Women’s Political Caucus, Uptown Democratic Club, and California Women in Government, the San Diego Democratic Club, and the Women’s Transportation Seminar. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the California Elected Women’s Association forEducation and Research (CEWAER).

• 06Oct

  California State Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña endorses Robert Hamilton

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  Lori Saldaña endorses Robert Hamilton.

  Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, now serving her second term in the California Legislature, serves as Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore, Vice-Chair of the Women’s Caucus and Chair of both the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development and the Assembly Subcommittee on Base Closure and Redevelopment. Other committee assignments include: Veterans Affairs, Natural Resources and Elections and Redistricting.

  Ms. Saldaña interests include sailing, hiking, golfing, kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling. She is also an enthusiastic camper and an author of a how-to book on backpacking.

• 05Oct

  San Diego City Council Member Toni Atkins endorses Robert Hamilton

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  San Diego City Council Member Toni Atkins endorses Robert Hamilton

  Toni Atkins was first elected to the City Council of San Diego to represent the Third District in 2000. She was re-elected to a second term on March 2, 2004. She was chosen by her council colleagues to serve as Deputy Mayor of the City of San Diego from July 25 to December 5, 2005, during a vacancy in the Mayor’s Office.

  Toni currently chairs the City Council’s newly formed Committee on Budget and Finance, and is vice chair of both the Land Use and Housing and Natural Resources and Culture committees.

  Toni represents the City of San Diego at the San Diego Chapter of the League of Cities as well as on the board and executive committee of the Metropolitan Transit System. She sits on the San Diego Association of Governments (SanDAG) Regional Housing Working Group, as an alternate to the Transportation Committee and the Regional Planning Committee, and the City/County Joint Homeless Task Force. Toni continues to serve on the San Diego River Conservancy as an appointee of former State Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson.

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