Party Unity

By Richard M. Mathews

We are all Democrats. We must respect differing opinions within our party, and in the end we must come together to defeat the Republicans.

As a County Central Committee Member, I will work hard for the election of all Democrats, from the top of the ticket to the bottom.

I pointed out that unity does not mean that one side just gives up. It does not mean that both sides don't do what they can to fight for their candidate in a respectful manner.

Party unity means that we remember that we are all Democrats. We respect differing opinions, and in the end we come together to defeat the Republicans, to protect those who cannot protect themselves, to preserve the Constitution, and to restore our country to its full greatness.

My wife and I are supporting different Democratic candidates for President. That does not mean we love each other any less. I expect her to fight for her candidate while I fight for mine. In the end we will work together to get a Democratic president.

That is what I expect of all Democrats.

Democratic Blue

Democratic County Central Committee Members are officials of the Democratic Party. They are required to support Democrats. Members can be removed from office for supporting a Republican over a Democrat.

From the beginning of this presidential campaign, I have pledged to support our nominee, whomever that will be. I stand by that pledge.

We are going to be electing a lot of new Democrats this year and in coming years. As a County Central Committee Member, I will work hard for all of our Democratic nominees, from the top of the ticket to the bottom.

Tommy Lasorda used to say that he bleeds Dodger Blue. I bleed Democratic Blue. I am committed to electing Democrats.