Dave Everett

FPPC Validates IETA Complaint Against Bogh

By Dave Everett | 07/06/08

The FPPC has finally responded to a complaint filed against former Assemblyman and recently defeated State Senate candidate Russ Bogh on behalf of the Inland Empire Taxpayers Association (IETA) back in early April.   The complaint pointed out that Bogh had opened a committee for County Supervisor which he was using to benefit his race for the 37th State Senate seat.Often times complaints filed in the middle of close elections, end up... read more »

Firsthand Account Of Sen. McCain's Stop In Riverside Yesterday

By Dave Everett | 06/25/08

A friend of mine sent me his account of yesterday's fundraising stop at the Riverside Convention Center for Sen. John McCain. The Senator talked about the economy and the effect on Inland homeowners and touched on the issue of energy.  He advocated for more drilling saying that America needed to "get out of our own way" when it comes to harnessing our own sources of oil.  He criticized the way President Bush conducted the Iraq War but... read more »

Sen. Hollingsworth To Hold Fundraiser For GOP Registration Efforts in RivCo

By Dave Everett | 06/16/08

Three things every GOP Central Committee should be doing are registering republican voters, raising money and turning those Republican voters out on Election Day.Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth is helping the Republican Party of Riverside County do two of the three.The voter registration program of the Republican Party of Riverside County and the Lincoln Club of Southwest Riverside County are inviting interested Republicans to a reception and... read more »

New Riverside County YR President Elected!

By Dave Everett | 06/12/08

Newly elected Assemblyman-elect Jeff Miller joined the RCYR's and Assemblyman John Benoit's sweep of this season's election continued. Tonight, Benoit campaign staffer Nathan Miller was elected the new President of the Riverside County Young Republicans.  Nathan was a staffer with Congressman Ken Calvert before joining Team Benoit for the battle with Russ Bogh.Nathan is also the brave soul who called out Republican Party of Riverside... read more »

Governor Arnold Visits Riverside County

By Dave Everett | 06/10/08

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Riverside yesterday.  You can see the video here.  He was introduced by Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione who promised the Governor would tell us, "a little bit about the extremely difficult budget crisis that the state has in place right now and how he intends to fix it."Borrowing and tax increases are the answer I heard, but first the Governor went through his history as a... read more »

Benoit Thumps Bogh in SD37

By Dave Everett | 06/04/08

As of midnight tonight, I am shocked to see how badly John Benoit beat Russ Bogh.  The race was expensive and tough.  Both sides looked to have ran good races, but the result did not show the closeness that this commentator expected.I'm not sure if Bogh was too tough in his attacks or if John Benoit had the better resume and looked the part better.  I don't know why the margin was as big as it was, but it was big. ... read more »

IE's in SD37 for GOP and in AD80 for Dems

By Dave Everett | 06/01/08

The PE reported Friday that the California Dental Association (CDA) and the unions are both spending over a quarter million to support Assemblyman John Benoit and his opponent Russ Bogh respectively.  In the AD80 race, it is a little scary to see Democrats in the desert so organized and well funded.  Not too long ago, there was hardly an organized Democratic Party in Riverside County to speak of.  But now, "There has been more... read more »

Unions Run Ads Against Board of Supervisors

By Dave Everett | 05/28/08

Occasionally, one of my Republican friends asks me why I am so anti-union.  Many Republicans are hard working union members and so my buddy wanted to know why I assumed unions are pro-Democrat.  First off, look at the amount of money that the unions give to Democrats nationally.Second, and more importantly at the local level, is that they constantly want to expand government and make it more expensive.  It is why they exist - to... read more »

AD71 History and Election Overview From The PE

By Dave Everett | 05/27/08

This ran in Saturday's Press Enterprise about the race between Corona Mayor and former GOP Chairman Jeff Miller and RSM Councilman Neil Blais.  They are both running for the Republican nomination in the 71st Assembly District.  The premise of the article is that western Riverside County and eastern Orange County don't seem to have the same concerns.  I disagree with that strongly and would consider traffic, illegal immigration,... read more »

Congressman Issa Proves Henry Waxman Is Crazy And Gets In Photo Mix Up With Fossella.

By Dave Everett | 05/25/08

This video is awesome.  It shows how crazy Henry Waxman is and it is all because of Riverside County Congressman Darrell Issa.  There is a part of the video where Waxman is banging the gavel and I thought he might throw it at Issa he was so upset.  Anger management might be something for Waxman to look into.And if almost getting thrown out of committee wasn't bad enough for Congressman Issa, New York Magazine ran his photo in a... read more »