1998 California Primary Election Political Party Statements of Purpose
	Democratic Party

The California Democratic Party offers voters an unparalleled record of peace and prosperity and vision for the 21st century.

Under Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California enjoys:

• Best economy in a generation--over a million new jobs
• First balanced budget in 30 years
• Lowest crime rates in 24 years
• Lower taxes for working families
• Reduced tuition at state colleges and universities
• Smaller class size
• Health care for 600,000 uninsured children
• More police on our streets

The Democratic Party's goal for California for the 21st century is to restore California to its rightful place as America's best state to live and work. Our agenda for the future:

• Make California's schools America's best
• Connect every classroom to the Internet
• Pass Patients' Bill of Rights
• Protect our coastline and environment
• Make a college education affordable
• Protect a woman's right to choose
• Open opportunities to all Californians
• Protect Social Security and Medicare
• Expand child care
• Keep weapons out of criminals' hands
• Attract good jobs and good wages
• Reduce teenage tobacco use

To help lead California into the 21st century, call, write or email us:

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