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Northridge, Los Angeles
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🚨Huge news 🚨 The LA Times just endorsed our campaign citing their belief in our vision for the future of #CD12 and lambasting our opponent’s failed leadership. Read the whole piece: msn.com/en-us/news/us/endors…
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
I have spoken out against anti-Muslim hate in the Michigan Senate race. I will speak out just as loudly when the target is Jewish people.
Let me state a little-known fact: ISRAEL GETS LESS THAN 0.1 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL BUDGET. That’s less than one tenth of a percent!
But there is an ad running that tells voters they can’t afford groceries because the United States gives so much money to Israel. In reality, the United States spends money in and on countries all around the world – but this ad singles out the Jewish state. The ad is as dangerous as it is dishonest.
You can disagree with how the United States spends money abroad. But telling hungry families that the Jewish state is the reason they are suffering is wrong and shameful.
Blaming Jews for people’s problems is an old story. Anybody who has read the last century of history knows where it leads. It is a dark pathway.
This ad is anti-Jewish hate and should come down immediately. Abdul El-Sayed should denounce it today.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
A Louisville eighth grader’s graduation speech is going viral after he called his school “f***ing ridiculous” on stage.
Daniel Mattingly, a student council member at Stuart Academy, was selected to speak at his eighth-grade graduation Thursday morning. After teachers reportedly rejected his original speech which focused on personal trauma, oppression, and encouraging students to stand up for themselves as too negative, he took the podium anyway.
In a surprise moment, the 8th grader told the crowd the school was “built on racism, sexism and homophobia,” adding, “This school is f***ing ridiculous. I encourage everyone here today to stand up for yourselves, even if it makes a scene.”
Mattingly later said he wanted to speak from the heart and inspire his peers. The unfiltered remarks have sparked widespread debate online.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
The real loser of tonight’s @NBCLA mayoral debate? Angelenos. We are not served by this format and our politics will continue to devolve when we reward finger pointing & ad hominem attacks and leave unchallenged how leaders will actually address core priorities.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano calls the debate for @AVillaraigosa
MY LATEST @latimes CO-COLUMNA: With @markzbarabak and @anitachabria Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here’s what our columnists say. RT, porfas! latimes.com/california/story…
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
In other CA gov race news today, a Super PAC for Antonio Villaraigosa is out with a new statewide ad targeting Latino voters.
The buy is a $1 million plus, according to @mikehtrujillo.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
Californians deserve leaders who meet the highest standards of integrity. The allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell are deeply troubling, and I commend the women who have come forward for their courage. For the good of the state, I believe he should withdraw from the race for California Governor.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
Eric Swalwell must DROP OUT OF THE RACE FOR CA Governor! Thank you CA DNC Member Michael Kapp @michaelkapp for preparing this letter. I am a signatory to the letter.
Statement from Members of California’s Democratic National Committee Delegation
We are deeply disturbed by the serious sexual harassment and assault allegations reported against Congressman Eric Swalwell. The severity of these allegations demands accountability, and our state must hold the highest standards of leadership. We must ensure the trust of women and safety of staff and the public.
For the good of that trust -- and the integrity of our party and the Office of the Governor -- we call on Congressman Swalwell to withdraw from the race for Governor.
Michael Kapp, Los Angeles
David Atkins, Santa Barbara
Sandra Lowe, Sonoma
Garry Shay, Los Angeles
Christine Pelosi, San Francisco
Carolyn Fowler, Los Angeles
Laurence Zakson, Los Angeles
Harini Krishnan, San Mateo
Analisa Swan, Los Angeles
Keith Umemoto, Sacramento
Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik, Orange
Jason Park, Santa Clara
Andrew Lachman, Los Angeles
Copy of the letter, DNC CA Member names continuing to be added: docs.google.com/document/d/1….
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
There is no place in our country or the Democratic Party for those who abuse women and girls. I stand with the courageous survivor who shared her story. Congressman Swalwell must leave the Governor’s race immediately.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
CNN is reporting four women who described sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her
cnn.com/2026/04/10/us/eric-s…
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
I have read the San Francisco Chronicle’s account and I am deeply distressed by its allegations. This woman was brave to come forward, and we should take her story seriously.
I am withdrawing my endorsement immediately, and believe that he should withdraw from the race.
A woman who worked for nearly two years for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate for California governor, said she had sexual encounters with him while he was her boss and alleged he twice sexually assaulted her when she was too intoxicated to consent. sfchronicle.com/politics/art…
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
To all reporters trying to make Katie Porter happen, folks there are more tapes. Chill out.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
Another detail on Pelosi's statement pushing Swalwell to drop out: she spoke with him on the phone within the last hour or so.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
SEIU CA has suspended our campaign activities and expenditures following extremely troubling allegations of sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell. Our leaders will be meeting and will proceed on next steps through the democratic process laid out in our bylaws.
“When the world feels so divisive, our inclination is to turn inward,” Oberstein said. “Pico Union is this place where we’re reaching outward and we’re building community and we’re holding each other up.”
Nonprofit Pico Union Project gets new leadership as co-founders step down thelalocal.org/neighborhoods…
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
We're spending so much more on homelessness than ever before, but there is no single department or individual in city government who is charged with overseeing it. I am running for mayor because Angelenos deserve urgency AND oversight in the fight against homelessness.
Serena Oberstein, she/her retweeted
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Trades says the group self-identified as @DSA_SF.
This is the party of @JackieFielder_ who also opposes your reforms and has yet to distance herself or condemn the antisemitic chants.
