Leader in the Tea Party Movement says Craig DeLuz has “The type of leadership we need”

On April 15th, rallies known as Tax Day Tea Parties were held across the nation to protest out of control government spending and higher taxes. Well during what was the nation’s largest Tea Party in Sacramento, California Mark Meckler who organized the Sacramento Tea Party and is a leader in the National Tea Party movement made it clear that he believes California needs leaders that are willing to stand up, even when it may be controversial, and that Craig DeLuz has that kind of potential.

“I’ve got to compliment Craig, because he was one of the few who came out and was willing to stand with us when nobody else was.” declared Meckler, “That’s the kind of leadership we need in this state.”

Mark went on to point out that Craig is “Somebody who recognizes an issue and isn’t afraid to step up and say something.” He went on to thank Craig for being with the Tea Party movement from the very beginning.

“I have always been committed to standing for what’s right, even if that means standing alone.” Says DeLuz, “And while Marks comments don’t constitute an actual endorsement of my candidacy, they truly mean a lot to me.”

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Craig DeLuz on the Capitol Hour- The Republican Reformation

“And if by these things you are not reformed by Me, but walk contrary to Me, then I also will walk contrary to you, and I will punish you yet seven times for your sins.” Lev 26:23-24

Republican voters sent a clear message to Republican elected and candidates- start governing like Republicans or we will send you packing! So have we learned our lesson?

Is this the beginning of the Republican Reformation?

We will be talking about this and more TODAY on the Capitol Hour.

Details Below:

When: Today, November 26th

Station: KTKZ 1380AM

Live Audio Steaming at http://www.ktkz.com/ (for those of you out of the Sacramento Region)

TIME: 12 noon-1 pm (PST)

Call in Numbers: (916) 923-3300 or 1(800) 923-1380

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MAD Moment: Higher taxes is not the answer to California's budget problems

DeLuz Brothers featured in Eleciton night coverage

Our first appearance on KCRA Channel 3 was so well received, we were invited back to participate in the election night wrap up.

Craig DeLuz debates Prop 8

Over the weekend I had a chance to participate in a lively debate on Prop. 8, which amends the California Constitution to define marriage as being between and a man and a woman.

Click Here to listen in.

Halloween play propels church into the debate on Prop. 8

Assembly member Roberta Mitchell was the deciding vote in support of same-sex marriage. Little did she know that she would soon have to answer for her vote to none other than Satan himself.



This is just one of the many controversial, yet entertaining scenes within "Oh Hell No! A Revelation of Hell." This is the third year for this production at Calvary Christian Center, which is located in Del Paso Heights. "Our desire is to put on a production that speaks to real issues that people are dealing with today." Points out Lorraine Feltus, the Director of Calvary's Theatrical Arts Ministry (TAM) "We knew when we came up with this idea, it would challenge some folks. But we are here to speak the truth, in love."



Calvary's Pastor, Dr. Philip Goudeaux has taken the lead in promoting support for Proposition 8 in the Sacramento Region. And while the primary purpose for the production is not necessarily to promote the marriage protection initiative, it does make it clear that there could be dire consequences if Prop. 8 should fail. "We see this as an attack on the church and our values, "declares Craig DeLuz, TAM Assistant Director who also plays the Devil. "Failure of Prop. 8 will not only have real consequences for the church and for the community in general. People need to know that.



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In Case You Missed it:Activist twins are polar opposites politically

This weekend, the Sacramento Bee did a piece on my twin brother David and I. It was a really cool article. And I'm not just saying that because it is about me!

Activist twins are polar opposites politically

Outside the Pyramid Alehouse on 10th and K streets Thursday, it was hard not to notice the dapper DeLuz twins theatrically debating the great issues of our time.

They're both 6-foot former linebackers and passionate activists well-known in Sacramento political circles.

Though Craig is sometimes confused for David and vice versa, that's a giant mistake. Politically, the brothers are polar opposites.

David DeLuz – born 10 minutes before Craig on June 7, 1969 – is a liberal Democrat who proudly sports an Obama-Biden button and wears a blue tie and a navy blue suit.

Craig DeLuz – a quarter-of-an-inch shorter – is a conservative Republican in jeans and a gray pattern sport coat who staunchly defends McCain-Palin.

While there are physical differences between them, it's really when the DeLuz brothers open their mouths that it's easiest to tell them apart.

David opposes Proposition 8, which would ban gay marriage. Craig recently showed up at American River College to support a controversial student council resolution endorsing Proposition 8.

They vehemently disagree on abortion and the Iraq war.

In recent weeks they've heckled each other at a Black Political Forum in North Sacramento and an NAACP voter education rally at the state Capitol.

They also go at it on local radio and their blog: http://deluzbrothers. blogspot.com/.

"It's just now getting to the point where people realize there are actually two of us," David said. "I lost a politically connected position because they thought I was him."

Craig said he lost a job when his potential employer found out he was the right-leaning DeLuz.

David, who was president of the Sacramento branch of the NAACP from 2002-2005, is an administrator with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation "focused on offender re-entry."

Craig is Capitol director for Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries, R-Lake Elsinore.

Despite their differences, David managed Craig's 2000 campaign for Sacramento City Council (he lost to Sandy Sheedy).

"Our goal is the same, to have an engaged community that provides opportunities for everyone," David said.

The twins haven't bet on the presidential race "because David won't give me enough points," Craig said.

Craig predicts that "an Obama presidency and a Democratic Congress will be one of the best advertising tools for the Republican Party" because they'll tax and spend Americans into oblivion.

Obama epitomizes style over substance, Craig said. "McCain is not the most attractive or the best speaker, but he's challenging the administration and trying to find common ground, compared to a guy taking the easy route and saying whatever people want to hear."

David fires back: "Your depiction of Barack Obama is way over the top. His record demonstrates a willingness to try new ideas. He's right where we need to be. It's about creating a middle class that can be a consumer class."

The twins – born to an Italian American mother and an African American father in Richmond – were adopted by a black couple, John and Elevera DeLuz.

John Deluz, who grew up in Newport, R.I., the son of a Cape Verdian immigrant, joined the Air Force during World War II and was trained as an electrician.

But he couldn't get a job in Oakland because the electricians union discriminated against blacks. So he wound up taking a job washing cars and later became a warehouse supervisor for Safeway.

"He'd say, 'You're just as good as anybody, but you're no better than anybody, and you're going to have to work twice as hard to get half as far as the average white boy,' " David said.

Both parents were dedicated Democrats.

The twins played football for DeAnza High in Richmond. Craig was nicknamed " 'Duke,' for John Wayne, because I walked like a cowboy and was ready to draw down on anybody."

"The one thing you did not want to do was mess with one of the DeLuz brothers because if you got in a fight with one of us you had three to five minutes before the other showed up," Craig said.

Craig went to Chico State, where he became the first African American elected president of the student government. He began listening to Rush Limbaugh but didn't become a Republican until after his son was born in April 1995.

That day, he realized $2,500 of his first big commission check for signing up members for the California Chamber of Commerce was being taken in taxes. "I said this is outrageous!"

Meanwhile, David attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and in 1988 was inspired by Jesse Jackson – the first black man to make a serious run for president.

"There have been a lot of heated arguments," David said. "We argued a lot over Bill Clinton and morality in public service. Craig has the nerve to question the morals and ethics of Democrats in general – because we support abortion and gay rights, we are somehow morally inferior to the Republicans."

"We argue about everything," Craig said. "He's a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan. I belong to Kappa Alpha Psi and he belongs to Phi Beta Sigma," rival black fraternities.

Their mother, who disliked George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan and loved Bill Clinton, "gave Craig a hard time until the day she died," David said.

Inside the Pyramid Alehouse on Thursday, after the brothers fought over the last chicken wing, Craig declared his love for Sarah Palin.

"She's got a reputation for taking on corruption and implementing fiscal conservatism. She took on the people who ran as Republicans and were spending like drunken liberals and booted them out."

"Are you kidding me?" David responded. "That woman is clearly unqualified to serve as president."


Craig contended: "Obama doesn't say what change he's about."


David countered: "He's definitely going to turn away from the Bush doctrine of pre-emptive war and rely more on diplomacy, and he's going to support working families rather than CEOs and big corporations."

Jacques Whitfield, who worked with both brothers at the old Grant Joint Union High District where he served as general counsel from 1997 until earlier this year, says "they're both very good at speaking up for their constituencies."

Whitfield, now a management consultant, leans left, "but I respect Craig's courage to stand up for what he believes in as an archconservative, even in this Democratic town where much of the agenda is progressive."

Whitfield said Craig is a true believer and "interestingly enough, so is David. At the end of the day I love them both."

DeLuz Brothers Discuss Race And The Presidential Election

This week the Sacramento County Republican Party was in the news for having items on their website that some called racially motivated, others called stupid,sophomoric jokes. In any case, the issue has ignited a firestorm that leaves many asking "Who is really playing the race card in this year's historic presidential election?"

David believes that the Republicans are up to their old tricks, including fear-mongering. Meanwhile Craig thinks that while some of the complaints are legitimate, the Democrats are also doing whatever they can to deflect legitimate criticism away from their candidate by declaring it all to be racist.

To tune in simply go to http://www.deluzbrothers.com/ and click on the Listen Live Button at the top of the page.


You can even join the conversation by calling in at (347) 237-5073. We will be breaking down the upcoming election and much more. You don't want to miss the fireworks!


Details Below:

When: Friday, October 10th


Station: Blogtalk Radio

Live Audio Steaming at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/The-DeLuz-Brothers


TIME: 9:30-10 am (PST)

Call in Number: (347) 237-5073

DeLuz Brothers Launch Internet Radio Show- Tomorrow, FRIDAY, OCT. 10TH AT 9:30 AM

It’s finally here! David & Craig DeLuz will be launching their internet radio show tomorrow morning at 9:30 am. For years, the DeLuz’ have enjoyed many vibrant political debates at our family gatherings. Most of these discussions have featured the musings of two of Sacramento’s leading community activists and political figures; David & Craig DeLuz.

David De Luz, describes himself as a progressive Democrat. David’s community involvement has been primarily with liberal organizations. He has served as President of Sacramento Branch of the NAACP and the Chairman of the Ninth Assembly District Committee for the Sacramento Democratic Party.


Craig on the other hand is a conservative Republican and has focused his volunteer activities on more conservative efforts. He has been President of the California Black Republican council, founded the Republican Ethnic Coalition of Sacramento and currently serves as President of the California Republican Assembly’s Sacramento chapter.

Their diverse perspectives and brotherly bond will prove to bring an interesting twist to the discussion of cultural, political and social issues of the day.

To tune in simply go to http://www.deluzbrothers.com/ and click on the Listen Live Button at the top of the page.


You can even join the conversation by calling in at (347) 237-5073. We will be breaking down the upcoming election and much more. You don't want to miss the fireworks!


Details Below:

When: Friday, October 10th


Station: Blogtalk Radio

Live Audio Steaming at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/The-DeLuz-Brothers


TIME: 9:30-10 am (PST)

Call in Number: (347) 237-5073

DeLuz Brothers & Support the Platform coming to the Capitol Hour!

Tuesday, September 9th & Wednesday, September 10th I will be sitting in for Eric Hogue during The Capitol Hour 12 noon to 1 pm.

Tuesday will feature the ongoing family feud of The DeLuz Brothers - That's my liberal brother David & myself. We will be breaking down the party conventions, the VP choices and much more. You don't want to miss the fireworks!

Wednesday will be Support The Platform Day on the Capitol Hour. We will be inviting Sacramento area canidates to call in and declare their support for the GOP Platform (ALL Of IT!) and share with us how we can get involved in helping them. Special invited guests include: Sen. Tom McClintock, GOP nominee for CD 4 & Mayor Abram Wilson, Republican nominee for AD 15.


Details Below:

When: Tuesday & Wednesday, September 9th & 10th
Station: KTKZ 1380AM

Live Audio Steaming at http://www.ktkz.com/ (for those of you out of the Sacramento Region)

TIME: 12 noon-1 pm (PST)

Call in Numbers: (916) 923-3300 or 1(800) 923-1380

Craig DeLuz to Host the Capitol Hour on 1380am KTKZ

I will be sitting in for Eric Hogue during The Capitol Hour, Next Tuesday, September 2nd from 12 noon to 1 pm.


Details Below:

When: Tuesday, September 2nd
Station: KTKZ 1380AM

Live Audio Steaming at http://www.ktkz.com/ (for those of you out of the Sacramento Region)

TIME: 12 noon-1 pm (PST)

Call in Numbers: (916) 923-3300 or 1(800) 923-1380

Don't Miss the Rally for Life- TODAY!!!

COALITION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

PRESS RELEASE for June 18, 2008

For more information, please contact: Wynette Sills at (916) 955-1577 or see our website http://www.california4life.org

TODAY, Wednesday, June 18, 2008, the Coalition for Women and Children will hold a historic Rally for Life to demand the Elimination of Abortion Funding from our California State Budget. The Rally will be held on the West steps of the Capitol from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm, followed by a Press Conference from 12:30-1:00, and the Lobby for Life Legislative office visits throughout the afternoon.

During this time of severe state budget crisis, when our schools, parks, libraries, public safety, and healthcare services are experiencing drastic spending cuts, we can no longer afford to subsidize our nation's largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, which according to their own Annual Report is experiencing record-breaking profits. Each year, California taxpayers contribute $33 million dollars to pay for 95,000 "free" Medi-Cal reimbursed abortions, according to the Department of Health Services statistics.

We request that these state funds be re-allocated to truly help the needy citizens of our state, rather than hurt thousands of women, both physically and emotionally, for a life-time. Today, taxpayers from throughout the state will gather to say, "Enough is enough! We will no longer be accomplices to this painful tragedy by subsidizing the lucrative abortion industry with our tax dollars! Women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy deserve our help and compassion, not a free abortion! As an example, these $33 million dollars could be better used to pay for 900 school teacher salaries!"

Rally speakers will include Walter Hoye, Issues4Life.org, who will address the devastating impact abortion has had on the African-American community, making this the Civil Rights issue of our generation. Also, post-abortive women who have personally experienced the pain of this "choice" will share their stories. At current rates, one in three women will experience an abortion, increasing their risk to breast cancer, miscarriage, premature birth, infertility, depression, addictions, and other physical and emotional difficulties. Senator Cogdill, Assembly Members Villines and LaMalfa will also speak. Closing out the event will be local activist, Craig DeLuz.

Furthermore, the abortion industry does not deserve our tax dollars. In a recent LA Times article, California Planned Parenthood affiliates allegedly over-charged our state by at least $180 million dollars. Why should we give even more money to an industry that has allegedly mishandled our tax dollars? Recently, Planned Parenthood, founded by eugenicist Margaret Sanger, eagerly welcomed donations which specifically requested the extermination of African American babies. The citizens of California will not support such racism and misuse of our tax dollars!

Listen to Craig DeLuz on the Capitol Hour with Eric Hogue

Tomorrow, Tuesday June 3rd at 12:30 pm I will be joining Eric Hogue as we breakdown several local races and discuss the battle for the heart of Sacramento's Republican Party

Here are the details:

Tuesday, June 3rd (Tomorrow) @12:30 pm

1380 AM KTKZ

Call in numbers :916-923-3300 or 888-923-1380

To listen online simply Click Here. Thenk hit the "Listen Live" button in the upper righthand corner of the page.

Craig DeLuz Speaks out against gay marriage- NO CENSORSHIP HERE!

Last week in Sacramento, Campaign for Children and Families held a news conference to publicly respond to the Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage.

Click Here to see the story that aired on News 1o in Sacramento

on a more humerous note, Chanel 7, the ABC affiliate out of the Bay area actually recorded the entire press conference. And while I am on the tape.... well.... I'll let you check it out for yourself. Fast forward to about 4:53 min and watch what happens.

You are going to love this!

> Streaming video of CCF's May 15 news conference (9:51)

NO CENSORSHIP HERE!

Craig DeLuz Debates Same-Sex Marriage on Capitol Public Radio

The host is Jeffrey Callison

The segment will be live TODAY 2:00 to 2:25 p.m. on
- KXJZ 90.9 Sacramento
- KKTO 90.5 Tahoe City
- KUOP 91.3 Stockton
- KQNC 88.1 Quincy KXPR

The Classical Station
- KXPR 88.9 Sacramento
- KXSR 91.7 Groveland/Sonora
- KXJS 88.7 Sutter/Yuba City
The show will be archived on their website: http://www.capradio.org/programs/insight/default.aspx

If you would like to call in during or after the interview, if the topic continues. The call-in number is 1-888-345-5959.