DPOC Executive Director controversy – post meeting analysis
Now that I have had time to complete some review and further research on the selection process for the Democratic Party of Orange County’s Executive […]
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Tan Nguyen Running For Congress Again?
We have learned that someone named Tan Nguyen has pull paperwork to run for Congress in the 47th Congressional District. Tan Nguyen was the unsuccessful Republican challenger to Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez for in 2006. Nguyen is currently facing trial in federal court for misleading investigators regarding intimidating letters sent out to Latino voters by his campaign.
Seiler’s Silence and Hypocrisy
I used to read John Seiler’s work when he wrote for the Register’s editorial pages and would read his blog after he left the paper. […]
Students Support Torrico’s Fair Share for Fair Tuition Bill
In this video two Orange County student activists Ethan Matsuda and Jackie Rodarte advocate for the passage of AB 656, Alberto Torrico’s Fair Share for Fair Tuition bill. AB 656 will help reverse the skyrocketing fees and tuition at our UC, CSU and community college campuses. While California is struggling with record deficits and education funding is being gutted, big oil is enjoying historic profits. But California is the only major oil producing state in the country that doesn’t charge big oil their fair share.
Dem Party OC Executive Director Selection Cluster F#$k
UPDATED: 2/23 7:30 am: Process, Process, Process. The problem boils down to process. It seems that the selection of Gerrie Schipske ended up with the announcement of her selection going out to Central Committee and the public before approval by the Central Committee.
UPDATED: Schipske May Withdraw From DPOC Executive Director Job
I am hearing chatter that the newly named Executive Director for the Democratic Party of Orange County has decided to not accept the job. UPDATE:There […]
Fundraising Fail: Choi doesn’t capitalize on Pelosi smear
When Rep. Joe Wilson famously shouted “You Lie!” at President Obama’s joint address to Congress on healthcare reform, the South Carolina Republican was able to […]
Bill Maher on Teabaggers
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zagXJbfVnbY[/youtube] HBO’s Real Time is back for another season and Bill Maher was in rare form with his “New Rules” segment on Teabaggers. I watched […]
Daly drops 4th Supes Bid
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly announced today that he has decided to not run for the Fourth District Board of Supervisor’s seat vacated by Chris Norby last month to take his seat in the State Assembly. The possible replacement of Norby by a democrat was placed into question when Anaheim City Council member Lorri Galloway and La Habra Council member Rose Espinoza announced their desire to run for the seat.