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Disgraced Judge Spitzer Officially Off the Ballot

By J. Lucsko | 04/03/08

Former Judge Robert Spitzer has officially been removed from the June 3rd ballot.  Spitzer was removed and disqualified from serving as a judge by the State of California in October for his misconduct as a member of the Riverside County Judiciary.Prosecutor John Molly, who is running to fill this vacant judicial seat, filed a legal motion with the court to remove Spitzer from the ballot after the Registrar of Voters allowed Spitzer's... read more »

Brian Nestande: Riverside County's Next Gray Davis Republican?

By J. Lucsko | 04/01/08

Conservative Republican voters looking for factual information about the real Brian Nestande need look no further than No Nestande!This is a very informative website that so far has posted the records that show Brian Nestande was contributing money to Democrats like Dianne Feinstein and Merv Dymally.The site also includes Nestande's lackluster attendance to the commissions which he was appointed.  Nestande missed 25% of the meetings of the... read more »

Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff Endorses Russ Bogh

By J. Lucsko | 03/20/08

At a press conference yesterday in Indio, Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff announced his endorsement of conservative Republican and businessman Russ Bogh. District Attorney Rod Pacheco also attended the event and reiterated his support for Bogh's campaign."I stand with my fellow deputies in Riverside county as well as police and firefighters across the state in endorsing Russ Bogh for the State Senate,"  Sniff said.  "During his time in... read more »

Prosecutor John Molloy Challenges Disgraced Judge's Qualifications

By J. Lucsko | 03/18/08

Riverside County prosecutor and judicial candidate John Molloy has filed a motion with the Riverside County Courts to remove Robert Spitzer from the ballot.  Molloy contends that when Spitzer was removed from serving as a judge by the State of California, Spitzer was disqualified from seeking the office in the June election. On October 2, 2007, the State of California's Commission on Judicial Performance removed and disqualified Robert... read more »

What Do John Benoit And Carol Migden Have In Common?

By J. Lucsko | 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 »

Russ Bogh First Senate Candidate To Sign "Taxpayer Protection Pledge" In 2008

By J. Lucsko | 03/04/08

Conservative Republican businessman and former Assemblyman Russ Bogh today announced signing the 2008 Taxpayer Protection Pledge sponsored by Americans for Tax Reform. This pledge marks the seventh time Bogh has signed such a pledge and makes Bogh the first State Senate candidate to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge in 2008.  Bogh joined hundreds of other state legislators nationwide when he signed similar pledges in 2001, 2002, 2003,... read more »

Riverside City Councilman Chris MacArthur Endorses Bogh For Senate

By J. Lucsko | 02/25/08

Riverside City Councilman Chris MacArthur has announced his support of Russ Bogh for the California State Senate.   He is also joined by former Riverside Councilman Ed Atkison."The people or Riverside County need a leader like Russ Bogh representing them in the State Senate," Councilman MacArthur said.  "Russ Bogh will work hard to keep our neighborhoods and families safe, fix our pressing traffic problems, and hold the state... read more »

Norco Mayor Frank Hall Endorses Russ Bogh For State Senate

By J. Lucsko | 02/25/08

PRESS RELEASE:Norco Mayor Frank Hall is the latest local elected official to endorse Russ Bogh in the upcoming election for the 37th State Senate District."Russ Bogh is a proven leader that has always been a friend to Norco," Mayor Hall said.  "In the State Assembly, Russ Bogh fought to protect cities like ours.  He worked to bring our tax dollars back to Riverside County to meet our transportation and public safety needs.  Russ... read more »

In His Own Words: Jim Battin's Endorsement of Russ Bogh

By J. Lucsko | 02/20/08

Here is the posting Senator Jim Battin made yesterday on the Flash Report detailing his reasons for endorsing Russ Bogh to succeed him in the State Senate, rather than remaining neutral in this crucial Republican Primary Election.Flash Report: "I'm Voting For Russ Bogh For Senate...(my seat) by Senator Jim Battin.I have had the great privilege of representing Riverside County for 14 years - first in the Assembly and now in the Senate.I just... read more »

John Benoit's Spin Falls Flat

By J. Lucsko | 02/20/08

John Benoit seems to be having a hard time with the fact that Senator Jim Battin is backing Russ Bogh as his successor in the State Senate. Benoit came off baffled on KESQ on Monday regarding Battin's choice.  "His motives are - I can't explain. He endorsed me and supported me for the State Assembly five years ago. Something's changed in his mind."KESQ: Passed Over: Bogh, Not Benoit Gets Battin's BlessingBenoit's right.  Something did... read more »