Jerry McNerney Announced His Candidacy At The Tracy Democratic Club

Statement

Today I am very proud to announce that I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 11th Congressional District.

In 2004 I challenged Richard Pombo when no other Democrat was willing to run because I was sick and tired of seeing Richard Pombo vote to further the interests of his campaign contributors rather than to promote the common good. I could not stay silent and stood up for what I knew was right. When I did, many of you stood up with me. Our grassroots campaign went on to accomplish what no one thought possible by receiving more than 104,000 votes. Since November of 2004, it has become even more obvious to the people in our district that instead of working for the needs of hardworking families, Richard Pombo is using his position of trust to enrich himself and his cronies. Our nation is now in desperate need of strong and honest leadership that has a positive plan for our future. I'm asking voters to join me so that together we can change the direction of our country.

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