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Four NRIs lost the Congressional election and Dr. Ami Bera electedSTOCKTON, CA, Nov. 07, 2012Ricky Gill, Congressional candidate called Congressman McNerney to congratulate him on his victory and gave best wishes to the Congressman and his family. He said he will continue willingness to act as a resource and to help him serve this community in any manner possible. He further gave his statement:
As this campaign closes, I encourage all residents of the 9th District to come together and work towards the bipartisan, lasting reforms this country so badly needs. I wish Congressman McNerney the best, and I congratulate him on a hard-fought victory. He lost by more than 10,000 votes (nearly seven per cent votes) to incumbent Democrat Jerry Mc Nerney. Tulsi Gabbard, 31 created history by becoming the first NRI, winning her Hawaii seat by trouncing her Republican rival in a one-sided contest.. Her Hindu mother Carol Porter Gabbard is an educator and business owner and father Mike Gabbard is Hawaii State Senator Four other NRIs (non-resident Indians) who have lost the Congressional elections, were Dr Syed Taj, Dr Manan Trivedi, Upendra Chivukula and Jack Uppala Dr. Ami Bera, 45 had a lead of just 184 votes against his Republican rival and incumbent Dan Lungren, the Seventh Congressional District in California. Bera received 88,406 votes, which makes it 50.1 per cent of the total votes counted, whereas Lungren received 88,222 votes, 49.9 per cent of the votes.
---- DELTA, VALLEY FARMERS STAND WITH RICKY GILL "We are proud to endorse Ricky Gill for U.S. Congress," said Bruce Fry, President of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation. "Ricky is not only a neighbor and fellow grower -- he's also a rising star who is committed to protecting our agricultural heritage in the San Joaquin Valley and Delta." "From defending our water rights to promoting trade opportunities, we know Ricky will play a leading role in fighting for our interests in Washington," said Fry. Contra Costa County Farm Bureau President Wayne Reeves echoed that sentiment. "Farmers in Contra Costa County need a leader who will stand up for us in Washington," said Reeves. "We firmly believe Ricky Gill is that leader. As a family farmer with roots in this district, Ricky will stand up against the peripheral tunnels that would devastate our economy. He'll also fight to create agriculture jobs by promoting new trade agreements and reducing unnecessary regulation." "The bottom line is that Ricky will fight for Contra Costa County farmers. That's why we are proud to endorse him for U.S. Congress," Reeves said. Bob Brocchini, Brocchini Farms RICKY GILL RAISES $720,000 IN THIRD QUARTER Gill now has raised more than $2.3 million over the course of the campaign, almost exclusively from individual donors and largely from California's San Joaquin Valley and Delta region. Gill ended the third quarter with over $1.1 million cash on hand. According to a recent poll, Gill is leading the incumbent among likely voters and holds a 20-point advantage among independents. ---------------------------------------------------------- POLL: GILL LEADS MCNERNEY Gill leads McNerney by 20 points among Decline to State and independent voters, according to the poll. Also significantly, the poll finds the proportion of voters who view McNerney unfavorably is equal to those who view him favorably. McNerney is viewed particularly unfavorably by voters in San Joaquin County, by seniors, and by Latino voters. The poll was completed prior to the first presidential debate on October 3. n.
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