“We have been infected by greed, creating an economy that funnels wealth to the top. “This country, in many ways, is sick,” Lee said. “I believe, as I know you do, that money is not speech and corporations are not people.” Lee vowed not to take money from defense contractors, oil companies or certain corporations.
In the video, Lee said it was difficult for women of color in politics to raise money, saying they had to “work twice as hard.” Lee was represented by a prominent local politician, San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran. Roth largely stuck to telling Schiff’s biography. “I’m disappointed that I’m not Adam Schiff.” “I know you’re disappointed that I’m not Adam Schiff,” he said. Richard Roth, D-Riverside, spoke on behalf of Schiff and started off with a joke. … Now, more than ever, California needs its best warrior fighting in the Senate.” Porter said that “today we have a Senate where Mitch McConnell has stolen the Supreme Court. “When these CEOs come before me, they know that I cannot be bought.” “I am only the candidate in this Senate race who doesn’t take money from corporate lobbyists,” said Porter, who was scheduled to attend an event in Rancho Cucamonga after the luncheon. “We need leaders who are committed to this oversight work,” Porter said.
