The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on , ,

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Answer from Stephen T. "Tim" Quigley, Jr.:

I support party efforts to ensure we reflect our heritage as the big tent party. In this regard, more aggressive voter registration should be targeted on our large ethnic populations, our first time voters and our miluitary veteran populations. Additionally, we need to outreach and recruit more business representation within the party.

Answer from Claudia Shope:

For over twenty years, I have worked on numerous voter registration campaigns. I have registered a lot of people in front of shopping centers, fairs, and community events. Since the age of 18, I have voted in every single election. I am a firm believer that voting is a fundamental right and should be exercised by all.

I have been involved with many "Get out the Vote"(GOTV) campaigns in order to make sure that Democratic long term and new voters will vote in the election.

If I am elected, I will continue to work on increasing the number of Democratic voters and their participation in the election process.

Answer from Stephen T. "Tim" Quigley, Jr.:

I am active at all levels from the school district to city councils race, county, state and federal races. I work for both specific candidates as well as the party in phone banking, precinct walking and mobilizing, and fundraising.

Answer from Claudia Shope:

For over 20 years, I have volunteered on numerous campaigns ranging from local city council races to Presidential elections.

I firmly believe that grassroots phonebanking and walking precincts are fundamental ways to connect voters to candidates.

In 2006, I was winner of the South Bay Labor Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) award as a top ten volunteer for the 2005 election.

Answer from Stephen T. "Tim" Quigley, Jr.:

I have been a life long activist and member of the Democratic Party. This is the oldest national party whose tenets promote the value of the individual, social jsutice for the entire population, a strong national defense, and responsible government. My first campaign as an activist was at the age of 9. My first presidential campaign was canvassing for John Kennedy in 1960.

Answer from Claudia Shope:

I am a member of the Democratic party, because of the following reasons:

1. The Democratic party stands up for a woman's right to choose. We cannot allow the clocks to be turned back when women had back alley abortions. We must continue to fight for reproductive rights in this anti-choice climate.

2. The Democratic Party is a long time advocate for civil and women's rights. It is the party for working people. It makes sure that people have equal job opportunties.

3. The Democratic party protects the environment. It makes sure that our shores are protected.

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