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What Do Russ Bogh And Carol Migden Have In Common?

By Darin Schemmer | 03/06/08

The answer to that question appears in yesterday's Sacramento Bee. Sacramento Bee, 3/5/2008 "Migden Sues FPPC On Spending,"State Senator Carol Migden is suing the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and its chairman, Republican Ross Johnson, to unfreeze $647,000 in another campaign committee that Migden control so she can use that money in her current race.The article states:In her suit against the FPPC and Johnson, Migden contends the... read more »

Influential Taxpayer Advocate Lew Uhler Endorses Benoit for Senate

By Darin Schemmer | 03/04/08

The Benoit for Senate campaign continues to attract significant early support and is proud to announce the endorsement of the National Tax-Limitation Committee's Founder and President, Lew Uhler.   "Assemblyman Benoit has been a real advocate for taxpayers", stated Lew Uhler.  "I am proud to support him in his race for State Senate.  And I am equally saddened that his opponent would resort to the use of a fabricated, hollow... read more »

Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines Special Guest Host at Two District Events Supporting Benoit For Senate

By Darin Schemmer | 03/03/08

PRESS RELEASE:The Benoit for Senate campaign is pleased to announce two major fundraising events with special guest host Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines, this Friday, March 7.  Assemblyman Benoit is mounting an impressive campaign, showing strong fundraising and endorsement support throughout the state and the district."I depend on John Benoit's principled, mature and level headed approach to assist me in my leadership duties,"... read more »

Young Republican Federation of California Endorses Benoit for Senate

By Darin Schemmer | 02/27/08

Shortly after earning the endorsement of the Riverside County Young Republicans by an overwhelming vote of 35-10 over his opponent Russ Bogh, Assemblyman John J. Benoit continued his surge of support at the recent California Republican Party Convention, winning the statewide endorsement of the Young Republican Federation of California (YRFC).The Young Republican Federation of California is the state's largest volunteer organization of Young... read more »

Congressman Darrell Issa Endorses Brian Nestande For Assembly

By Darin Schemmer | 02/27/08

The Brian Nestande for Assembly campaign continues to gain significant support throughout the 64th District and statewide and is pleased to announce the endorsement of Congressman Darrell Issa.    "As a fellow businessman, I know Brian Nestande understands the important role that small businesses have in our economy.  Brian will be an advocate for creating jobs and limiting the role of government in our economy," said... read more »

Another Longtime Law Enforcement Leader Endorses Benoit for Senate

By Darin Schemmer | 02/25/08

The Benoit for Senate campaign continues to attract significant support and is proud to announce the endorsement of Glen Craig, a Retired Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol and longtime Sheriff of Sacramento County.Glen Craig is a veteran of 44 years in Law Enforcement, having served with four different departments at both the state and local level.  In 1956 he joined the California Highway Patrol and progressed through the ranks... read more »

Palm Desert Mayor and Entire City Council Endorse Brian Nestande for Assembly

By Darin Schemmer | 02/25/08

The Nestande for Assembly campaign continues to gain strength and momentum throughout the 64th Assembly District and is proud to announce the endorsement of all five members of the Palm Desert City Council:  Mayor Jean M. Benson, Mayor Pro Tem Robert A. Spiegel, and Council Members Jim Ferguson, Cindy Finnerty, and Richard S. Kelly."Brian Nestande is a proven business and community leader who will stand up for local government in... read more »

CBS: The Cost Of Addiction: R.J's Story

By Darin Schemmer | 02/20/08

This was just posted on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric website (click below for video):     (CBS) "Where's your iPod? Where's your phone? Where's your lunch?" he was asked.   It's a typical teenager's morning routine.   But R. J. Feild, a sophomore in Riverside County, is anything but a typical teenager, CBS News correspondent Sandra Hughes reports.   Everything about school is a struggle for R.J. He can... read more »

SPECIAL MEDIA ALERT: RJ's LAW FEATURED ON KATIE COURIC TONIGHT AT 6:30 PM

By Darin Schemmer | 02/20/08

Tonight, RJ Feild, the winner of Assemblyman John J. Benoit's "There Ought To Be A Law" essay contest will be featured in the first installment of a feature series on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric at 6:30 PM.  Viewers should tune in around 6:45 PM, as the coverage of RJ's Law will be at the later half of the program.   At the start of the school year, Assemblyman Benoit announced the creation of a new high school essay... read more »

Assemblyman Benoit Named 2007 Legislator of the Year by the California Narcotic Officers' Association

By Darin Schemmer | 02/20/08

The California Narcotic Officers' Association (CNOA) has named Assemblyman Benoit as their Legislator of the Year.  Benoit was presented the award at the headquarters of the Coachella Valley Drug Task force, a unit he helped co-found when he was the area's Highway Patrol Commander.  Not only did he receive the award, he earlier that day participated in a burglary/drug related raid on a parolee's residence.   "It is an honor for me... read more »