Endorsements
Member, House International Relations and Government Reform committees
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (Ethics)
Congressional Black Caucus health Braintrust and Member, House Committee on Natural Resources
California Congressional District 31
California Assembly District 47
San Diego City Council
California Senate District 39
“I know that Vickie and her family have a long history of real action to help people in our communities. I know that in Congress, Vickie will be leading the charge to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all Americans.”
San Diego Regional Organizer, United Healthcare Workers
Community activist, Women's Hall of Fame
“As a disabled veteran who works with homeless vets in California, I am deeply concerned about improving care for our aging Viet Nam-era vets as well as for our returning Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans. Vickie Butcher, as the wife of a seven-tour Viet Nam veteran, knows first-hand the challenges faced by military families. She will fight hard to restore and strengthen veterans’ benefits and services, assuring hope for their futures.”
Disabled veteran and advocate for homeless veterans
“Vickie is passionate and cares deeply. I believe she will make concerns about fire vulnerability a top priority going forward.”
Wildfire survivor who lost her Rancho Bernardo home in the 2007 Witch Fire
“Our legislature needs members who are committed to supporting teaching, learning and enhancing all systems of education. I am proud to support Vickie Butcher's campaign for Congress and I encourage you to join her team. Go Vickie!”
College Administrator
“Vickie Butcher is a person of quality, sincerity, and one of the rare candidates that you know will not only `talk the talk’, but will `walk the walk’ too. It is my honor to endorse her candidacy without hesitation. She understands needs of people living in rural communities and is a global expert on water. This is an important area where we need her expertise.”
Chair, California Democratic Party Rural Caucus
“I’ve known Vickie for a long time. I was in the same Rotary Club. She was President before I became president. The thing that is unique about Vickie Butcher is she can bring people together from all walks of life better than anybody I know. As an educator who prepares teachers for public schools, I also trust Vickie Butcher to fight for stronger public education policies.”
Professor of education curriculum, San Diego State University
“I can’t imagine anyone with more integrity, more tenacity, and more energy to take the reins of a position like this and run with it. I believe Vickie Butcher will represent all of us very well, especially the people in our district.”
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, San Diego; Women's Hall of Fame
“Vickie Butcher will be the kind of progressive Congresswoman that the 52nd district needs because she will represent all the people, not just special interests.”
Former editor, Daily Californian newspaper, ex-Naval officer and past Congressional candidate in the 52nd district
“Vickie Butcher is a real dynamic, motherly figure. I would put all of my trust in her. She also has the nature of a bulldog; when she sinks her teeth in, she won’t let go. That’s what we need now in politics—someone who will follow through and get things done. Vickie has the heart for her community, yet also has the vision for business, as a small business owner herself. She combines the two very well and will be a very good representative of both.”
Executive board member, City Heights Business Association
"In the time that I've known Vickie and her husband, Richard, I've seen that they are very spiritual people. Vickie will give you the truth and also a blessing to the higher power…She is very positive as far as leadership is concerned."
Retired news anchor, KOGO and KSDO
“Vickie is the only candidate who has pledged to put the `secure’ back in Social Security and also support universal healthcare for all Americans. Our senior citizens deserve to be treated with dignity, assured of affordable healthcare, and protected against proposed cuts in Medicare and Social Security benefits.”
National award-winning journalist and media watch chair, San Diego For Democracy
“I think if Vickie had the money, she’d save the world. She’s a very warm person. She really wants to end the divisiveness that has polarized this country.”
Financial services professional, Mass Mutual Financial Group
“I have known Vickie over many years and have worked with her on some pretty substantial projects. During this time she has always come across to me as a very warm and caring human being. However, she also knows how to motivate other people to get a job done. She is also a well-organized person herself. I don’t think you could find a better candidate for Congress in the 52nd Congressional District than Vickie Butcher.”
Coordinator, Plan of Action in a Changing Era (P.A.C.E.)
"Vicki's grassroots activism and leadership will bring a refreshing spirit and a real focus to the needs and interests of our District."
Pastor, Chapel of the Valley United Methodist Church. Past candidate, 52nd Congressional District
Director of Healthcare for All, San Diego Chapter; Women's Hall of Fame
Past President, La Mesa-Foothills Democratic Club
"I have known Vickie well for 30 years; Her name is synonymous with many attributes; she is dynamic, loyal, and forward thinking. Speaking as a Republican who is very concerned about returning to the high standards our forefathers intended for our country; I will tell you that she is the first Democratic candidate I would vote for because of her impeccable integrity and ability to fairly represent people. Her keen intellect along with her listening skills will serve the people of San Diego well in the Congress."
LindaSue Shelton, The Shelton Insurance Agency
Business representative, Painters & Allied Trades District Council #36 and owner, Contiguous Reality Studio/Gallery
Founder, African American Business Women of Vision
"Since Hunter Sr. announced his intent to retire from Congress, I've been looking for someone like Vickie Butcher to represent the real interests of the people of the 52nd district: the safety of our homes, good education and affordable college for our kids, healthcare without bankruptcy, and jobs that stay here-- not war, death, corporatism and corruption. Vickie will help restore the values of America that we remember and love."
Winner of the National Lawyers Guild Civil Libertarian Award, member, former Ramona School Board member, and former member, San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women
“I have confidence in Vickie Butcher to work hard for working people, who are being impacted the hardest in these tough economic times.”
Economist
“I have known Vickie for many years. She is a fantastic individual who will make a great Congressperson. She cares about the issues that affect the every day lives of people.”
Oden, Greene & Thompson
“Vickie and I have known each other for many years. Vickie is a great person and will become a great Congressperson. She deserves all of our support. Vickie will represent all of the people and do it well. We will all be proud we elected Vickie.”
Political consultant
Deputy Health Director, retired, County of San Diego
“Vickie will be a voice for better treatment of all people with mental illnesses, including intervention to help troubled students and prevent violence in schools.”
Clinical psychologist and community college professor
I trust that Vickie Butcher will not forget the needs of people seeking medical care.”
Physician, author
“Vickie Butcher is a bright, compassionate person who has committed her life to serving others and will be a wonderful Congresswoman.”
Clinical psychologist
Environmental activist and coordinator of Communities United for Sensible Power
Scientist, author, expert on renewable energy for San Diego