Chris Emami

AD71 Watch: Could This Seat Come Open in 2010?

By Chris Emami | 11/06/09

In August, I blogged here about the political dominoes that would come from Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson's resignation (and untimely death, shortly thereafter).  As expected, the Governor appointed Senator John J. Benoit (R-37) to the seat.  Why does this matter to Orange County?  Well, Assemblyman Jeff Miller is the front-runner to replace Benoit, thereby opening an Assembly seat that is mostly in Orange... read more »

Lt Gov Watch: New Candidate Emerging for Appointment

By Chris Emami | 11/05/09

This morning, Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi was sworn in as a member of the US House of Representatives, thereby leaving the post of Lieutenant Governor vacant.  I previously blogged about that here, but most people probably missed since the Mike Duvall scandal buried that post a short time later. However, since that post, I've heard from multiple sources in Sacramento that there's a buzz going around... read more »

Election Updates

By Chris Emami | 11/03/09

For tonights election the first results are in with Virginia going to the Republicans. Winning the seats of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General may not secure any votes in either house but it is still a blow to the Democrats. This can be construed as a referendum on the current administration as Obama won Virginia in 2008. Virginia results: Statewide Results - Governor 55% of Precints Reporting: 1,396 of 2,516 (D)... read more »

Governor's Race Watch: Newsom Drops Out, Brown Unopposed in Dem Primary

By Chris Emami | 10/30/09

According to Capitol Weekly's report and the Sacramento Bee's Capitol Alert report, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has dropped out of the race for Governor.  This leaves Attorney General Jerry Brown unopposed for the Democratic nomination for Governor (although Brown has not technically entered the race, so officially, there are no Democratic candidates for Governor, but it's assumed Brown's entrance is a formality). This... read more »

AD68 Watch: OC Supervisor John Moorlach Supports Allan Mansoor For Assembly

By Chris Emami | 10/20/09

This press release just came across my inbox: OC Supervisor John Moorlach Supports Allan Mansoor For Assembly Costa Mesa, California - Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach (D2) today announced support of Costa Mesa Mayor Allan Mansoor in his bid for the Republican nomination for the 68th Assembly District.   "In tough economic times, it is important to have leaders like Allan who have experience navigating through the... read more »

AD72 Special Election Watch: CRA Does Not Endorse

By Chris Emami | 10/13/09

After three rounds of voting, the CRA will not be endorsing anyone in the race to win the 72nd Assembly District, as no one got 2/3 in the 3 rounds of balloting. With 18 delegates, 12 were necessary to gain the CRA endorsement.  4 CRA units were represented: Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange-Villa Park, and Yorba Ranch. Each unit had 5 delegates, so there were 2 delegates who did not make it to the endorsement... read more »

AD72 Special Election Watch: Live Blogging from the CRA Endorsing Convention

By Chris Emami | 10/13/09

I'll be live blogging the action here at the CRA endorsing convention for AD72.  I'll put up updates on this post.  Stay tuned. The meeting started at 7:17 PM. There are 18 delegates present from 4 CRA units (Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange-Villa Park, and Yorba Ranch).  It will take 12 votes to gain an endorsement (unless 2 people abstain, then it will only take 11). UPDATE (7:55 PM): 1st round of... read more »

Building A Door Of Opportunity To Future Job Growth

By Chris Emami | 10/12/09

Anaheim Councilmember Harry Sidhu just penned this piece recently: BUILDING A DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY TO FUTURE JOB GROWTH By Anaheim City Councilman Harry Sidhu   “If opportunity doesn’t knock,” the late great American comedian Milton Berle once said, “then build a door.” Creating job growth incentives and a business-friendly private sector environment continues to be a major priority for me and my council... read more »

Harkey Bill To Streamline Government Signed Into Law By Governor

By Chris Emami | 10/12/09

This press release just came across my inbox:  HARKEY BILL TO STREAMLINE GOVERNMENT, UPHOLD CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR     SACRAMENTO — Legislation by Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, R-Dana Point, that would make county government operations more efficient by allowing other counties to hear and judge assessment appeals where a conflict-of-interest is involved, was signed into law today by... read more »

'Capitalism': This Time Moore Is Less

By Chris Emami | 10/11/09

Brian Calle over at the OC Register asked me to cross post his article onto Red County. I think it is a very well thought out piece that points out just a few of the flaws with Michael Moore's new movie. Here is the article:   'Capitalism': This time, Moore is less In his new movie, Michael Moore mistakes corporate fraud and government corruption – which are statist, not capitalist, tendencies – for capitalism. ... read more »