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AD70 Watch: Jerry Amante Brings In Over $60,000 For His 70th AD Campaign At Last Thursday's Fundraiser

By OC Spock | 10/12/09

This just came over from the Amante for Assembly campaign.  I will comment later, but Jerry has to be very happy with this effort for his campaign.  Jerry Amante Raises $60,000 at Thursday Evening Fundraiser TUSTIN, CA -- Republican Assembly candidate Jerry Amante raised over $60,000 last night at a fundraising reception at the home of Senator Mimi and David Walters. The event was attended by many of Orange County's major GOP... read more »

First Big "WHOOPS" in the Mission Viejo City Council Race

By OC Spock | 09/08/08

 Caught this article in the Register the other day.  I am still working on additional postings about races in the Fifth Sup district, but did not want to let this one get stale.  Apparently two of the challengers in the Mission Viejo City Council race filed candidate statements that were in violation of the elections code. Whoops!!! These quotes from the Register are particularly troubling for the candidates: "The city and the... read more »

Laguna Niguel City Council Election: May the best person win

By OC Spock | 08/31/08

Well, in looking at the candidate statements of the major contenders, it looks like Laguna Niguel residents will have quite a group of highly qualified candidates to choose from.   In reviewing the candidates, it is apparent that incumbency and hard work will most likely prevail on November 4th.Joe Brown, Business Executive:  Very solid priorities and accomplishments, which I think are very important.  It gets me when a... read more »

Something for everyone in San Juan Capistrano

By OC Spock | 08/25/08

Looks like it is time to start going over the ballot statements of the local candidates, especially handicapping those challengers who really have a chance, versus those who write just for our entertainment.  We will start with San Juan Capistrano, whose ballot statements have something for everyone.Laura Freese, Local Business Owner:  Solid message for change, trying to argue she will not sell off the city piece by piece.  Strong... read more »

Welcome to the Party, Pal!

By OC Spock | 07/21/08

One of my favorite movies is Die Hard with Bruce Willis. Bruce has no luck getting any help combating the bad guys, so in one scene, while trying to get some assistance after notifying several folks unsuccessfully, he throws a body of one of the bad guys on the police officer's car. During the chaos, the officer calls for help, screaming into the radio. While the officer crashes his car, Bruce echoes the prophetic phrase, "Welcome to the party,... read more »