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Strong fundraising boosts Marc Berman, Vicki Veenker in state Assembly race

Original post made on May 2, 2016

Palo Alto Councilman Marc Berman raised $104,481 in the latest reporting period for his bid to succeed Rich Gordon in the state Assembly, more than any of his seven competitors, campaign-finance documents show. But Vicki Veenker isn't far behind.

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Posted by There are your finalists
a resident of Bailey Park
on May 2, 2016 at 6:54 pm

The top two fundraisers will be the top two vote-getters because they are the most qualified candidates. But that "Sea Ready" fellow plainly is best prepared for the next big earthquake.


Posted by Madeline Bernard
a resident of Monta Loma
on May 4, 2016 at 4:57 pm

Mike Kasperzak is the most qualified person in the race... He has years of council/legislative experience and he has the accomplishments to show for it. Plus, he's aware of the crisises currently, and has plans to solve them. I'm generally pro-woman, but Veenker hasn't put in the time, and won't be able to learn how to actually do the job before term limits sweep her out; and Berman hasn't been effective. I think they just know a ton of rich people.


Posted by There are your finalists
a resident of Bailey Park
on May 4, 2016 at 8:19 pm

What good do you think Kasperzak has done? What "plans" do you think he has?


Posted by Berman is Best
a resident of Monta Loma
on May 12, 2016 at 3:37 pm

Kasperzak is very wealthy and knows far more rich people than anyone else in this race. The main reason he isn't receiving contributions, frankly, is that people know Marc Berman is the best option: the only progressive Democrat in this race with experience as an elected official.

Anyone who cares about issues of education, housing, and public transportation should vote for Marc Berman in the primaries.


Posted by SRB
a resident of St. Francis Acres
on May 12, 2016 at 5:07 pm

SRB is a registered user.

@PA Weekly - Since there might not be another report until after the election, it's worth keeping an eye on the late independent expenditures for this race

As seen here:

Web Link

Berman seems to be receiving a lot of last minute -under the radar- support from lobbying groups (dentists and realtors)


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