California State Senator Gil Cedillo is running for Congress in the 32nd District, and I am officially supporting him. It's a primary election to fill the seat of Hilda Solis, who was recently confirmed as Obama's Labor Secretary. Solis was a progressive champion in Congress, and a great leader for the Latino community. I am sad to see her go, but know she will do great things at Labor, and know that in Cedillo, California has an opportunity to send another great Latino progressive champion to Congress.
The video below sums up his life story, which I find both personally and professionally inspiring. I have been a fan of his since he came to a packed gym in Santa Barbara at a PUEBLO meeting, to speak to people about his efforts to provide them with driver's licenses. His comments, and the testimony of those there, moved me and showed me the absolute critical value -- for the future success of the progressive movement -- in having strong fighters for social justice who have deep ties to the Latino community.
I am going to start fund-raising for him soon, but for now, enjoy the video:
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