This good doctor's win on Election Day 2010 represented a +1 for the Democrats.
Who is Dr. Richard Pan
100
No surprise, this state ballot initiative received toke'n support from pro-cannibus groups that worked hard to gather qualifying signatures.
What is Proposition 19
100
Just plain old Sacramento County
What is AD 9?
100
Based out of Sacramento, this former CYD VP of Finance was elected CYD President in 2009 in a landslide.
Who is Alissa Ko?
100
A lame-duck session of congress may likely to vote on these controversial provisions signed in by President "Shrub" and set to expire at the end of 2010.
What are the Bush Tax Cuts?
200
It didn't hurt that this Senate President pro Tem ran for reelection against a 20-something checkout clerk in his landslide 2010 electoral victory.
Who is Darrel Steinberg?
200
This Proposition was backed primarily by Texas Oil companies, and would have effectively stalled California's landmark clean energy laws.
What is Proposition 23?
200
Sacramento County, Placer County
What is AD 5?
200
He helped restart the club after a dormant period, now he raises money as CYD's VP of Finance as well as the newly elected chartering chairperson.
Who is Eddie Kirby?
200
In an attempt to out-dumb his former running-mate, this Senator has stood steadfast in his opposition to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," even in spite of evidence contrary to his concerns.
Who is John McCain?
300
This sitting Speaker of the Assembly didn't even field a challenger in his 2010 reelection bid.
Who is John Perez?
300
Cooley it, Steve, this woman will take office in 2011 as California's first female attorney general
Who is Kamala Harris?
300
Solano County, Yolo County
What is AD 8?
300
Two of the three largest and wealthiest (and let's throw in better-looking) chapters within CYD regularly hold meetings on or near this alphabetically-oriented roadway
What is J Street?
300
This Bush appointed cabinet-level secretary of the Obama Administration has been a steadfast, vocal advocate of repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Who is Defense Secretary Robert Gates?
400
In spite of a registration advantage that favored the Democrats, thanks to a shady special election scheduling, Republicans were able to beat this state senate candidate in August of 2010 and keep Abel Maldanado's vacated seat.
Who is John Laird?
400
Meg Whitman's campaign for governor spent upwards of this dollar amount ~ roughly $50 per vote.
What is $160 million?
400
Amador County, El Dorado County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
What is AD 10?
400
Regardless of a defeated bylaws amendment in November of 2010, dues as a member of CYD is still this dollar amount for everyone. Registration at the state convention is a little steeper $35.
What is $2?
400
Formerly the President's lawyer, this was the second female to be appointed Supreme Court Justice in President Obama's first term.
Who is Elena Kagen?
500
Unlike her 2010 reelection bid for state assembly, this Yolo County assemblymember fielded a bitter nomination bid against a popular West Sacramento mayor in 2008.
Who is Mariko Yamada?
500
This Democratic congressman from the East Bay clung to a 120-vote lead at the end of Election Day and hung on to win a third term through the final certification of votes.
Who is Jerry McNerney?
500
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County
What is AD 15?
500
Think of him as CYD's congressional representative to the Democratic National Committee, and don't hold it against this CYD National Committeeman for being a UC Davis Aggie.
Who is Christopher Guerrero?
500
NATO recently announced it will begin the timeline of handing Afghanistan security responsibilities to the Afghanis starting in this year.