Coverage of Jack Uppal's Campaign

11/05/2012 SiliconIndia News

6 Promising Indian American Candidates in U.S. Election

According to Uppal, "We feel very confident and proud of our campaign. We ran a positive campaign contrasting the substantial differences between my positions and those of my opponent. We were able to get our message out across all of our 10-county long district through all forms of media." Read more

11/01/2012 Ledger Dispatch

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Letter to the Editor: "Of the two individuals on the ballot, only Mr. Uppal has shown a true concern for foothill communities and the issues that concern them. He has made numerous visits to Amador County and gone to great lengths to learn about our county and the issues of greatest concern to us." Read more

10/24/2012 Lincoln News Messenger

Residents should be informed about local up to federal candidates

“I think we can win. I think we have a darn good message and that message is getting out to the people,” Uppal said. “That message is nonpartisanship, moderation, working across the party lines and common-sense solutions.” Read more

10/18/2012 Sacramento News & Review

Vote with us! - SN&R endorses Jack Uppal

"In this suburban and foothills district, voters with a conservative approach to fiscal issues and a moderate view of social issues can look to tech businessman Jack Uppal as the sort of conservative Democrat who will best represent their interests." Read more

10/18/2012 Sierra Star

Jack Uppal faces the issues

"The single biggest problem we have is the influence of money in our government, and it's the most difficult problem to fix in our government. There is a difference in my book between what is right and wrong, and what is legal. It's very easy to break no laws and yet not do the right thing ethically." Read more

10/09/2012 Auburn Journal

4th District congressman’s office target of Medicare voucher protest

U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock had closed his Granite Bay office Monday for a federal Columbus Day holiday. But that didn’t stop an estimated 75 sign-toting, slogan-chanting protesters from marching there to express their discontentment over the 4th District Republican congressman’s stance supporting healthcare vouchers. Read more

10/05/2012 Sierra Star

Uppal in Oakhurst Oct. 10

Jack Uppal, running as the democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives' 4th Congressional District this November, will be in Oakhurst for a "meet and greet" from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at The Queen's Inn, located at 41139 Highway 41. Read more

09/20/2012 Sierra Star

Debate goes on?

What would really be perfect and put us all on the map would be an Oakhurst debate between Tom McClintock and Jack Uppal. Jack has already indicated his enthusiastic acceptance of such a challenge and herein encourages Tom to follow his lead and do likewise.  Read more

09/19/2012  El Dorado Hills Telegraph

Congressional challenger Jack Uppal says priority should be fostering job growth in the country 

Creating jobs are on the top of his list of things to do to aid in economic recovery. ”Getting people back to work is the most important,” Uppal said. Read more

09/16/2012 Auburn Journal

Jack Uppal deserves vote - Reader Input

The non-partisan American Association of University Women organization which is 116 years old and is devoted to public service looks at all aspects of legislation that affect women and scores their votes, found that Mr. McClintock scored a perfect zero as he opposed everything that we, as women, find essential. Read more

09/09/2012 Village Life

Dems open office in Town Center

(Uppal) implored them to talk about the issues with independent and moderate Republican friends and neighbors. Moderate Republicans, especially, need to understand that they don’t have to vote for the extremists in their party, Uppal said. “Invite them to our Town Hall here on Thursday. Challenge them to come and hear what we have to say.” Read more

09/06/2012 News44.TV

OGT.TV Interview - Jack Uppal

Old Guy Tech TV host Rob Charny interviews Congressional candidate Jack Uppal. Read more

09/05/2012 Lincoln Messenger

Voters have a choice in Jack Uppal

"These are some of my concerns with McClintock’s record. But I have a choice —Jack Uppal, a moderate Democrat, whose views and principles more closely represent mine." (Letter to the editor) Read more

09/03/2012 Mountain Democrat

Divide Demos host Uppal

Uppal said, “Stimulate the middle class and everything else follows. Business owners are motivated to hire and expand not by tax breaks, but by increased demand from a middle class that has good jobs and is not worried about their uncovered pre-existing condition or their underwater mortgage.” Read more

08/30/2012 Georgetown Gazette

Democratic Group hosts town hall meeting in Garden Valley

"Attendees were quite impressed with Jack, and many signed up to volunteer in his campaign. He has real answers and ideas for us, and his knowledge base is amazing. What a well prepared and informed citizen," Greer said. "People were excited." Read more

08/29/2012 Auburn Journal

Lukkonen: McClintock/Uppal 

Terrific editorial cartoon!

08/24/2012 Auburn Journal

McClintock, Uppal clash on Israel, Iran saber-rattling 

Uppal said that he supports sanctions against Iran to provide time to work things out, without taking the military option off the table. “I’m very grateful the president hasn’t been in a hurry to rush us off into another war,” Uppal said. Read more

08/06/2012 Lincoln Messenger

Jack Uppal Tonight in Sonora, Lincoln's Candidate for Congress visits Tuolumne County

Jack Uppal, Lincoln's candidate for Congress in the CA-04 district, which now includes Tuolumne County, will do a Town Hall for voters this evening, Monday, August 6, 2012, in Sonora, CA. Questions welcome, and the event is free. Read more

07/27/12 Sierra Sun Times

Congressional Town Hall Meeting With Democratic Candidate Jack Uppal In Mariposa On August 1, 2012

Jack Uppal’s campaign is focused on “Putting People First,” and bringing prosperity back to the region. “No single party has all the solutions for challenges facing our nation. We need moderate representatives that are willing to work together to come up with common sense solutions,” says Jack Uppal. Read more

07/26/12 Auburn Journal

Upcoming Uppal Events To Meet Your Congress Candidate 

Jack Uppal is a CA 04 district resident, a retired tech guy (with a PhD), and as such, understands that policies he would vote on would effect him - and his neighbors. He's been traveling around the district, meeting voters and hearing their opinions on issues. Read more

07/06/12  Auburn Journal

Happy 4th of July from Auburn Area Democrats and Jack Uppal for Congress

Here are some pictures from the Auburn 4th of July Parade 2012 with the Auburn Area Democrats and Jack Uppal, who is running for Congress in the CA-04 district. Read more

05/04/12  El Dorado Hills/Cameron Park Village Life

‘Uppal’ battle to unseat McClintock

“Moderate is not a dirty word,” said upstart Democrat Jack Uppal, 57, who faces an uphill battle against incumbent Tom McClintock, R-Elk Grove, for California’s 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more

05/02/12  Sonora Union Democrat 

McClintock, Uppal vying for redrawn 4th District 

Uppal was critical of the House and of what he said was a lack of action on the part of the Republican majority. “We put people in Congress to get things done, and nothing got done last year,” he said. Read more

04/21/12  Stockton Record

Only two choices in District 4 

"The numbers would suggest there's a lot of disgruntled people in this district," Uppal said. "They may be registered Republican, but they are not enamored of the more extreme policies of McClintock. I am a moderate Democrat." Read more

04/16/12 Fresno Bee

Congressional Candidates Get Free Pass

Uppal is running against Elk Grove Republican Tom McClintock in the new 4th District that stretches south to the foothills of Fresno and Madera counties. Read more

02/08/12  IndiaWest

Jack Uppal Faces Off Against McClintock

“McClintock has said that government can do nothing to create jobs. I strongly disagree with that,” said Uppal, pointing to government investment in the nation’s space program in the 1960s, which put a man on the moon but also created many jobs and industries out of a relatively nominal initial outlay, he said. Read more

02/05/12  Auburn Journal

The upside to choosing Uppal

His approach to problems would not be from a Democratic or Republican perspective but to get the best solution for his district. He has been trained as a scientist to look for evidence and fact-driven solutions. Read more

02/01/12  Auburn Journal

Jack Uppal to challenge McClintock

One of the central themes of Uppal’s campaign is a focus on strengthening the middle class. Not being a subscriber to the trickle down economic theory, he feels that more money in the pockets of middle class Americans is the way out of economic hardships rather than breaks for big business. Read more

12/30/11 Sonora Union Democrat

Moore drops bid for Congress, endorses opponent
 
“Jack Uppal is a decent and honorable man with good intentions. I support Jack. I hope the Democratic Party will put on a serious campaign to elect Tea Party Tom McClintock out of congress,” Moore’s statement read. Read more

12/13/11  Rocklin & Roseville Today

Jack Uppal announces 4th District candidacy

With family, friends and supporters at his side, Jack Uppal formally announced today his candidacy for California's 4 Congressional District as a Democrat. Read more

12/09/11  Sonora Union Democrat

Dem House candidates call for public investments

“You hire people because of demand for your product, and who is buying that product? It’s the middle class,” Uppal said. “You don’t need to stimulate business. You need to stimulate the middle class who buy products to create jobs.” Read more

Jack speaks on the issues. This video has an interactive menu which allows you to choose the topic.

Jack Uppal guests on Old Guy Tech TV, hosted by Rob Charny. A production of News44.TV. (Low volume on Jack's mic at outset, improves as interview continues.)

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