Races for City Council and Irvine Mayor are allegedly non-partisan. Meaning, if Larry Agran were Republican, the local GOP would love him. Mickadeit’s column from this morning quotes Mitch Goldstone, a democrat who no longer warms to the Krommunists and…
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The Register and Democrats, or “If you want the County to Take Control of Great Park Development, vote for the Republican Ticket”
by Dan Chmielewski •
I laughed out loud at Frank Mickadeit’s column this morning on the two horse race that the Irvine Mayor’s race has become. Why is it the Register only pays attention to Democrats, Liberals or Progressives in two ways: to denigrate…
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Come out to meet Angelides
by Mike Lawson •
The Phil Angelides bus tour will be in Anaheim on Thursday (tomorrow). He needs all the support he can get in Orange County, so if you are available, you should head out. Here are the details: Join Gubernatorial Candidate PHIL…
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The Orange County Political Blog Roundup
by Mike Lawson •
Here’s a rundown of what’s happening on the best Orange County Blogs: Greatest Fictional Orange County Residents – Metroblog OC Mike Randall is trying to compile a list of the greatest fictional Orange County residents. His list currently includes Michael…
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From the horse’s mouth: Arnold tells us he is incompetent.
by Mike Lawson •
I try to keep things on this blog local, but some things are just too hard not to share. After seeing this clip, I thought “Oh [insert expletive]! He’s running on this anti-tax platform, but he has no plan on…
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Constituents in the 47th Congressional District dislike Tan Nguyen
by Mike Lawson •
After the primary, Tan Nguyen stopped canvassing the neighborhoods in the 47th Congressional District with his neon green signs. Then this past week the Tan Nguyen campaign started up again. And already, the people are letting Tan know what they…
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ACLU misinterprets the law
by Mike Lawson •
I’ll start this post by saying that I am a proud, card-carrying member of the American Civil Liberties Union. I give a contribution on a yearly basis, and I’ve honestly believe in their mission. That’s why I’m so conflicted after…
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An OC Liberal’s Cheat Sheet To City Races
by Mike Lawson •
Here are a few races Orange County liberals should be watching in the coming months: The Westminster School Board The Westminster community is pissed over the hiring and immediate firing of KimOanh Nguyen-Lam as the superintendent. The board voted to…
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Who’s running in your city?
by Mike Lawson •
The filing deadline for the city races was 5 p.m. yesterday (unless an incumbent decided not to run; in those cases the deadline is extended until Wednesday). The Register’s webpage has a list of all of your candidates. North Orange…
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Sierra Mist Bombs
by Mike DeFreitas •
In light of today’s announcements regarding terror plots thwarted, this commercial seems to be more prophetic than any of us could have ever thought. Could this just be cross-promotional synergy between world governments and the beverage industry?
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More Santa Ana Mayor News
by Mike Lawson •
I told you that this Santa Ana Mayor race was going to be fun. Didn’t I? Thomas Gordon pulled papers this afternoon, and according to Art over at The Orange Juice, he has every intention of running for Santa Ana…
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Mike Garcia decides to run for Santa Ana Mayor
by Mike Lawson •
Papa Pulido may have some troubles getting reelected this November. Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido has had a tough year: he’s been criticized about his vote on term limits, his absence during the May 1st demonstrations in downtown Santa Ana,…
