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There are already a lot of resources and information on the internet about Jill Martinez, because of the tireless work she has done for people all over the world. We are providing a library of links below, for your convenience. Find out more about Jill, her platform, and most important of all, how Jill Martinez "walks the walk." She leads by example, and exemplifies her beliefs, via her many projects. If you find links that you think should be added, please email Deborah@JillMartinezForCongress2008.com

Let the Record Speak for Its Self
Wikipedia: lists the following as some of Jill Martinezs' credits: Ventura County Area Housing Authority, California State University, Stanislaus, "La Voz de la Raza" ABC's Stockton, CA affiliate, City Civil Service Commissioner, and she served as a Police Chaplain. Jill Martinez was endorsed as fourth candidate for Assembly Moderator, when she entered the race one weekend as the fourth candidate, for moderator of the 212th General Assembly which convened in Long Beach, Calif. Democratic Club of Camarillo Nationally stated that things are looking up,but now that we Dems have everyone's attention, the pressure is on...," and, "we can hold our heads high for having supported Ferial Masry and Jill Martinez, with money, time and effort, as they were most assuredly two of the finest candidates in the country." December 2006 – January 2007 Newsletter. Jill Martinez stayed the course so well in 2006, that "The Democratic campaign for the 24th Congressional District could be a clear-cut race for lone candidate Jill Martinez." VC Reporter, 03/16/2006; Lompoc Record, March 12, 2006 Why was there so much uncertainty?

The Incumbent...

VENTURA, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Incumbent's "House Intelligence Committee successfully campaigned to release information obtained in Iraq that reveals previously unavailable information about how to make an atom bomb. The website was only recently shut down. Jill M. Martinez, who is running against Elton Gallegly for Congress in the 24th Congressional District had the following response: Two days ago, an article in the New York Times revealed some news that was shocking to hear." http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-05-2006/0004467217&EDATE=

The Incumbent, "...has held his post in the House of Representatives for 20 long years, during which time he has consistently distinguished himself as one of the most reactionary dunderheads in Congress. Scanning his voting record begs the question: Who does he consider his constituents?" And, "If you’re not for greasing the wheels of corporate America,..." Santa Barbara Independant

"Hunting on Santa Rosa Island to continue despite outcry," By Chuck Schultz/Senior Staff Writer, "To the dismay of environmentalists and a local congresswoman, private hunting of deer and elk will continue indefinitely on Santa Rosa Island - closing off the scenic isle to the public for several months a year - under a last-minute addition to a defense-spending bill passed Friday by the House of Representatives and poised for Senate approval." http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2006/09/30/news/centralcoast/news10.txt

"...must be replaced this November. When he considered serving us or retiring in the spring, he chose retiring. Then President Bush called him, and he decided to run again. So who does he really represent? The Bush administration, not us." http://www.lompocrecord.com/articles/2006/09/05/opinions/090506letters.txt

"Local Support May Crumble," By David M. Drucker, Roll Call Staff, March 14, 2006, 7:55 p.m., the incumbent was "expected to announce that he will run for re-election," but, "it was unclear late Tuesday what level of support he could expect from Republican leaders in his district as the fallout from his flip-flopping continued to reverberate." http://www.rollcall.com/issues/51_97/news/12559-1.html

"...the off-again, on-again candidate for re-election who finally decided to stick around for one more term after previously announcing his retirement, has come under attack by his Republican primary opponent.." http://www.rollcall.com/issues/51_111/atr/12975-1.html

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