1998 California General Election Political Party Statements of Purpose
	Democratic Party

Under the leadership of a Governor Gray Davis and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, we will dramatically improve our public schools.

Under Democratic leadership, California begins the next century with the:

• Best economy in a generation
• First balanced budget in 30 years
• Lowest crime rate in 24 years
• Lowest unemployment in 25 years, higher real wages
• Lowest taxes for working families
• Smallest class sizes, K-12
• State college and university tuitions reduced

To make California America's best state, Democrats say:

Make California Schools America's Best: Focus on results, accountability, and resources; Make a college education affordable;

Reform HMOs: Pass the Patients' Bill of Rights;

More cops on the beat, Assault weapons off the street;

Bring people together: Hate and discrimination don't create jobs or educate children;

Defend a woman's right to choose;

Protect Social Security and Medicare: Dignity for seniors;

Good jobs, good wages: Grow the economy;

Protect our coastline and our environment.

To join us in leading California into the 21st Century, call, write or e-mail:

SENATOR ART TORRES (Ret.), Chairman
California Democratic Party
911 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-3115
(916) 442-5707
FAX (916) 442-5715
info@ca-dem.org
www.ca-dem.org