League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
	Claudia Shope Answers Questions Candidate for Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Santa Clara; State Assembly District 23

The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What would you do to increase the number of voters registered in your party?

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.

2. What would you do to help the campaigns of candidates of your party?

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.

3. Why did you become a member of this political party?

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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