Pleitez

In one example, Cedillo sent out an attack mailer calling Pleitez immature, lifting some of Pleitez's friends 'Facebook photos.

David D. Burstein: Young and Running for Office: A Story from East L.A. 2009

Pleitez is a former member of the Obama Transition Team for the Treasury Department who grew up in an impoverished single-parent household in Los Angeles, overcoming great odds to become a committed public servant.

David D. Burstein: Young and Running for Office: A Story from East L.A. 2009

Like many in his district, Pleitez is a Latino who has climbed the ladder of the American dream from its lowest rungs.

Eric Greenberg: The Pleitez Promise--A Millennial Breeze Begins To Blow in Washington 2009

It's a varied and interesting background, once that equips Pleitez to be an energetic and informed advocate of progressive policies, especially regarding the economy.

Eric Greenberg: The Pleitez Promise--A Millennial Breeze Begins To Blow in Washington 2009

Let's hope that over the next ten years, more Millennial politicians like Pleitez will take their place in the rising leadership of our nation, bringing a fresh perspective to Washington.

Eric Greenberg: The Pleitez Promise--A Millennial Breeze Begins To Blow in Washington 2009

Pleitez is defying the odds, which goes to show that we should never underestimate the power of a millennial with passion, a natural ability to lead, and the desire to serve.

David D. Burstein: Young and Running for Office: A Story from East L.A. 2009

Pleitez is up against two well-worn California politicians, who are, according to the Los Angeles Times, running their campaigns on ethnic-focused strategies.

David D. Burstein: Young and Running for Office: A Story from East L.A. 2009

Like most young candidates, Pleitez doesn't have the advantage of being represented by powerful lobbyists, and he doesn't have deep pockets.

David D. Burstein: Young and Running for Office: A Story from East L.A. 2009

Members of Congress need young candidates like Pleitez to remind them about the power of grassroots organizing and the meaning of new technologies.

David D. Burstein: Young and Running for Office: A Story from East L.A. 2009

Pleitez is the kind of young person we need in politics, someone who could have a promising career in finance or on Wall Street but has turned that down for the opportunity to run for office and commit to public service.

David D. Burstein: Young and Running for Office: A Story from East L.A. 2009