AD71 Watch: Blais Gets Majority Of Orange Council Behind Him
Posted by: Jubal | 04/14/2008 2:51 PM
This came over the transom a little while ago from the Neil Blais for Assembly campaign, meaning a Jeff Miller for Assembly press release cannot be far behind:Majority of Republicans on Orange City Council Announce Support for Neil Blais
(Orange) -Orange City Council Members Mark A. Murphy, Denis Bilodeau, and Mayor Pro Tem Jon Dumitru announced their support for Neil Blais in the open 71st Assembly District.
"Neil is a rock-solid conservative who has been an effective voice for improving transportation," said Orange City Councilman Mark Murphy. "Make no mistake, Neil has the integrity and commitment to conservative principles that we need in the Assembly. That's why we're proud to support him."
"There's a reason why Howard Jarvis Taxpayers and OC Tax PAC support Neil Blais - it's because he is the candidate taxpayers trust to oppose higher taxes and frivolous spending," added Mayor Pro-Tem Jon Dumitru. "Neil is the proven tax fighter who will work to balance the state budget without tax increases. That's why he's the taxpayers' choice."
To date, Neil Blais has been endorsed by hundreds of Orange County Republican Leaders - a sampling of which includes:
Congressman Gary Miller
Senate Minority Leader Dick Ackerman
Senator Tom Harman
71st Assembly Incumbent Todd Spitzer
Assemblyman Jim Silva
OC Supervisor Patricia Bates
OC Supervisor Bill Campbell
OC Supervisor John Moorlach
OC Supervisor Chris Norby
OC District Attorney Tony Rackauckas
OC Public Administrator/Public Guardian John Williams
ATLAS PAC
Family Action PAC
OC Tax PAC
Senator Marian Bergeson, Retired
Michael Schroeder, Former Chairman, California Republican Party
Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Thompson, Rancho Santa Margarita
Councilman L. Anthony Beall, Rancho Santa Margarita
Councilman Jerry Holloway, Rancho Santa Margarita
Councilman James Thor, Rancho Santa Margarita
Council Member Doug Davert, Tustin
Council Member Lou Bone, Tustin
Mayor Trish Kelly, Mission Viejo
Mayor Paul Glaab, Laguna Niguel
Mayor Pro Tem Robert Ming, Laguna Niguel
Council Member Elizabeth Schneider, Laguna Beach
Council Member Deborah Pauly, Villa Park
Mark Bucher, Orange County Central Committee
Don Kennedy, OC Lincoln Club
Wayne Lindholm, OC Lincoln Club
Dale Dykema, OC Lincoln Club
Doy Henley, OC Lincoln Club
Bill Doddridge, OC New Majority
Rod McDermott, OC New Majority
John Saunders, OC New Majority
William Lyon, OC New Majority
(partial list)
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Len: Let sleeping dogs lie. What is the point of this post?...
It is no wonder that Judy Ware is supporting Neil because he keeps recycling old news.
Since when did listing endorsements obtained weeks ago qualify as news?
A bunch of city councilmen endorsing each other. Yawn.
Ouch.
We haven't heard a peep from Blais' campaign in two weeks, and the best they can do is to repeat yesterday's news.
That's a campaign in real trouble.
This is great news for the Blais team. Having the majority support of the council in one of the largest cities in the district should really help get Neil votes.
Although not that exciting, this is good news for the Blais Campaign. Although being endorsed by Spitzer and Moorlach carry the most weight.
I met Mayor Blais at an event last weekend. He is a very nice man and well informed on the issues that effect our lives on a daily basis. He's a man of integrity and good values.
http://www.betsyrosspatriots.com/index.php/gallery/category/C24/
I fully support him and urge all others to do so, too.
I think Dumitru's quote says it best, Blais is the best candidate to combat taxes and reduce wasteful spending.
I was also at the event last weekend in Laguna Beach and was able to meet Mr. Blais. He is without a doubt the best candidate to represent the 71st district. Although I live in the 70th district I can tell you that I've met Jeff Miller before as well and I walked away underwhelmed. No offense to Mr. Miller, he just doesn't have the same charisma and polish that Mr. Blais does. Blais's social attributes coupled with his extensive business experience puts him a step above his competition.
Neil is right to say that CRA is not as conservative as it used to be and is dominated by a bunch of liberal insiders.
That is why I was so impressed to see Senator Tom Harman backing fellow conservative Neil Blais.
I can't wait for Neil to go up and work shoulder to shoulder with Senator Harman on the issues that matter like coastal protection.
Who needs the 241? When I get caught in traffic, I'll just think of imaginary stellhead trout floating in a pretend blue water stream.
Thanks Neil. With you at our Party's helm, I'm sure we won't ever have to be bothered with those CRA liberals anymore.