Welcome to the Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club website
Our club provides an opportunity for citizens to connect with one another, learn about political issues and Democratic values, and help elect Democrats to public office. We meet monthly to hear speakers on issues that affect our community, socialize, and plan activities to support Democratic Candidates.
If you would like to join the Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club select “Join” from the menu above. You will be offered options for how to join us. We’d love to have you as a member!
If you wish, you may also donate to the Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club by selecting “Donate” on the menu above to process a donation using the Club’s PayPal account.
Questions? Please email us at rb@demclubs.org
Thank You!
Next Meeting: Monday, February 3rd, 2020 (Welcome Back Party!)
The RB Dem Club’s regular January meeting will instead be a Welcome Back Party rather than a full meeting. Details on the party are as follows:
DATE: Monday, February 3rd, 2020
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: Bernardo Heights Community Center
There will be a variety of food, multiple candidates speaking and meeting with us, and a “Who Said It” game. Should be lots of political geeky fun!
(Note: that we were hoping to have the party on our regular January meeting day, but that day was not available, and this was the next best option).
Have a great holiday everyone, and see you all next year!
The RB Democratic Club meets at 7 p.m.
on the fourth Monday of each month except December at
The Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, San Diego 92128
(Behind Vons)
Detailed Aerial Map
At 6:30 p.m. socialize with fellow Democrats and
enjoy coffee and home-made cookies. Attire is casual.
Candidates are welcome to speak.
Email our club president Keith Mikas.
Our November 25 meeting
Judy Ki gave the club a presentation on the San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee; what it is, what they do, and why it is important. Hugh Rothman, who is currently a member of the Central Committee, also added some thoughts on what it is like to a be a member of the committee.
Jana Johnson give the club a presentation on the upcoming 2020 senate races occurring throughout the nation, including which ones will be key for Democrats flipping the Senate in 2020.
And finally, Jason Bercovitch and Terry Norwood led us in a rousing game of “Who Said It”; quotes from presidential candidates still running. Congratulations Team Apple-Crumb for knowing the most obscure quotes from our candidates!
RB Dem Club Endorsed Candidates
| Candidate | Office Being Sought | Date of Endorsement |
|---|---|---|
| Marni Von Wilpert | San Diego City Council, District 5 | June 24, 2019 |
| Mara Elliot | San Diego City Attorney * | June 24, 2019 |
| Scott Peters | US Representative CD-52 * | July 22, 2019 |
| Barbara Bry | San Diego Mayor (Q) | July 22, 2019 |
| Todd Gloria | San Diego Mayor (Q) | July 22, 2019 |
| Olga Diaz | SD County Board of Suprvisrs, Dist 3 (Q) | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Terra Lawson-Remer | SD County Board of Suprvisrs, Dist 3 (Q) | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Toni Atkins | CA Senate, District 39 * | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Brian Maienschein | CA Assembly, District 77 * | Sep 23, 2019 |
*: Incumbent,
Q: Rated as qualified for this race
Note: The Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club endorsements are endorsements from the club only, and do not represent official endorsements or positions of the San Diego County Democratic Party, the California Democratic Party, or the Democratic National Committee.
RB Dem Club Monthly Presidential Straw Poll
| Candidate | Highest Office Held | Apr 2019 | May 2019 | June 2019 | July 2019 | Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | Nov 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bennet | Senator, CO | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Biden | Vice President | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Michael Bloomberg | Mayor, NYC | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 2 |
| Pete Buttigieg | Mayor, South Bend IN | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Amy Klobuchar | Senator, MN | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Deval Patrick | Governor, MA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 0 |
| Bernie Sanders | Senator, VT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Tom Steyer | Business Executive | NA | NA | NA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elizabeth Warren | Senator, MA | 4 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 11 |
| Andrew Yang | Tech Executive | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Total Votes | 39 | 44 | 37 | 37 | 41 | 37 | 24 | 29 |
Others
| Candidate | Highest Office Held | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor, MT | 1 vote in June, dropped out Dec | |||||||||||||||||||
| Senator, NJ | 2 votes in April and August, dropped out Jan 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mayor, San Antonio TX | 1 vote in August, dropped out Jan 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mayor, New York NY | No votes in any poll, dropped out Sept | |||||||||||||||||||
| John Delaney | Rep, MD6 | No votes in any poll so far | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tulsi Gabbard | Rep, HI2 | No votes in any poll so far | ||||||||||||||||||
| Senator, NY | No votes in any poll, dropped out Aug | |||||||||||||||||||
| Senator, AK | No votes in any poll, dropped out July | |||||||||||||||||||
| Senator, CA |
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| Governor, CO | 1 vote in July, dropped out Aug | |||||||||||||||||||
| Governor, WA | 1 vote in Apr, dropped out Aug | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mayor, Miramar FL | No votes in any poll, dropped out Nov | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rep, MA6 | No votes in any poll, dropped out Aug | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rep, TX6 | 2 votes in Apr, 1 in Aug, dropped out Oct | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rep, OH13 | No votes in any poll, dropped out Oct | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rep, PA07 | No votes in any poll, dropped out Dec | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rep, CA15 | 1 vote in April and May, dropped out July | |||||||||||||||||||
| Author | No votes in any poll, dropped out Jan 2020 |
