The U.S. Congress is NUTS. The name-calling is out of hand. There is a general attitude of obstruction, stalling and blocking by the Republicans. The Democrats are being called racist names, including "nigger." Sarah Palin is traveling the country with John McCain saying,"it's time to reload."

     When I was a kid we knew if there were problems among the kids, a mom or a teacher would intervene and bring sense to the discussion. Luckily, Dr. Loraine Goodwin is both a Central Valley mom and a teacher - so now is the time to take out a pouting Republican, and put a Central Valley mom and teacher in Congress for CD 19.

   With a background in mediation and arbitration, Dr. Loraine Goodwin is PERFECT for CONGRESS.  As a physician, Dr. Goodwin has handled many people with mental health disorders. Loraine Goodwin will be a real asset in Congress - not part of the problem.

 

AFL-CIO says Dr. Loraine Goodwin is an excellent candidate, but decided to back actor/musician Les Marsden as Central Valley candidate for CD 19 Congress. Dr. Loraine Goodwin is a physician in women's health and preventive medicine for many years. She is also an attorney mediator/arbitrator certified by the Federal Mediation Concilliary Services in Washington, D.C.  Dr. Goodwin is a member of the Madera Unified School Board and has a deep understanding of education and the role it plays for all children, but especially minorities such as, Blacks, Sikhs, Hmongs. Dr. Goodwin is on the air board, water board, drug advisory board, safe schools board, wellness committee, fam-to-school committee, and works with former President Clinton for child wellness. Dr. Goodwin feels the Marsden endorsement was not based on the best interest of valley residents and is "suspect." "Many times these (union) endorsements are just another part of the "good-ole boys club" which is geared to keep women and minorities out. These people who make the decisions and endorsements are just regular people and have all of the flaws of regular men. They have the same racial biases and the same cronyism. Women will always be something to be seen rarely - in spatterings - and at their choice." Dr. Goodwin feels we valley residents must make a stand and "fight racism and fight hatred against women. As voters, we make the choice. Men will continue to make the same old decisions and only by voting - for Dr. Goodwin - will we change the course in the Central Valley and advance the causes of minorities, women, children and others who have been shut out of decision-making for so long. That is why the valley is in such pitiful shape, as it is now. Maybe there is a reason the AFL-CIO wants a weak valley candidate for the Democrats. REGISTER AND VOTE FOR DR. LORAINE GOODWIN - the ONLY CANDIDATE that will stand up for the WHOLE Central Valley. "The union let me down," says Dr. Goodwin. "I paid union dues since 1992 and worked for union leaders - they said they wanted to help workers, minorities and women - and kids - but it seems to have been untrue. It was all just talk, I guess. Some men want women only for erotica."

A poll yesterday revealed 14 percent of the Democrats would vote for Dr. Goodwin and 8 percent would vote for Les Marsden. These numbers are very early with most undecided - but it helps spur the campaign on.

The Central Valley has been in a health care crisis for any years. I started advertising free medical care in the Madera Tribune in 2001. I provided health examinations, preventive medicine and medical education. I also helped connect uninsured residents with available specialized caregivers. I am glad to see the day coming when the Central Valley will no longer be dependent on doctors volunteering free services. Health care will be a right.
I have cared for many pregnant women and I never found one who really anticipated delivering an ill infant. But, it happens. Now, moms can get medical care for the kids without losing the house, car, and job. We will all be better for this. Help me see that this Health Care Reform Bill program is properly implemented and help me work on finance reform and education issues.
I will work for you in Congress. Vote for Dr. Loraine Goodwin a physician and peacemaker. DONATE FOR A BETTER VALLEY.

TEA party goers say not racist, but they spout racist messages as do Rush Limbaugh and other commentators. We must protect our families and kids and show our strength in 2010.
Endorse Dr. Loraine Goodwin and make a statement that we will not go along with old-time racism, hatred and invisibility. I do not tolerate any hate crimes. The valley belongs to us - White, Black, Brown, Hispanic, Latino, Hmong, Asian, Indian and more, male and female, young and old, with various religious beliefs. I will work for all in the Central Valley. Vote for me and DONATE.
 

I will be meeting with Central Valley Black Democrats and Latino Democrats to discuss the need for a minority candidate for Congress in CD 19 on the November general election. Email me to join the conversations. Together we can do it...spread the word. Also DONATIONS needed.  11 Am in Main Office
CONGRESS IS NUTS! SEND A CENTRAL VALLEY MOM TO CONGRESS. End VALLEY RACISM!

It is clear that the Central Valley Democratic Central Committee is displaying racism and cronyism in the Congressional District 19 election. It is clear that minorities must become involved to create a fair and open playing field for me, as a minority candidate. Racism is not just for Republicans, Democrats display racism too. This display of  prejudice and exclusion by the Central  Valley Democratic Central Committee will hurt our valley children for generations.
The time is now for Central Valley minorities to become vocal and bring your support. I know I am not alone and I have a lot of silent followers who have been themselves excluded from the process and confused as to how to become involved and help. If you stand by, you and your family will lose a chance to break out into a new land of possibilities.
Don't let the old-school bigotry continue to control the Central Valley. We are all Valley residents and  we need to demand inclusion.

WTC rescue workers are reaching a settlement for around $657 million. This is a financial settlement long overdue for these heroic workers. I remember watching a young healthy tall male approach the WTC rescue worker table and request a mask. She told him there were no masks left. I knew he would risk his life and work without a mask, and he did. He was very hesitant to enter-but he did. I don't know who he was, but I think of him and his probable aftermath often. God Bless him and his fellow heroic workers. I hope they get the medical care they deserve and disability benefits.

Marines and their families stationed at Camp Lejune were exposed to contaminated water for years. Now the soldiers are developing cancer and other illnesses. The government denied a relationship for many years, but there seems to be hope for medical care and relief for those dying ex-soldiers. The soldiers were young and unprepared to detect benzene and other chemicals in the water. We owe them financial relief, medical care...and more.