Primary night has come and gone. And there’s a number of things the results of yesterday’s election reveal. In no particular order, and noting that some results still can change, these observations: In Wisconsin, voters returned control of the State…
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Will Paco Barragan Run for Santa Ana City Council?
by Dan Chmielewski • • 7 Comments
Much has been made of Francisco “Paco” Barragan’s “spoiler” role in the AD-69 race. Some claimed his presence would steal Santa Ana Latino votes from Santa Ana councilwoman Michele Martinez. Others said he’d draw support from labor activist Julio Perez. …
Julio Perez Gets VADPAC Endorsement
by Dan Chmielewski • • 5 Comments
Labor activist Julio Perez has secured the endorsement of the Orange County Vietnamese American Democratic Political Action Committee (VADPAC) on his bid for the AD-69 assembly seat. VADPAC members are Democratic Political leaders in OC’s Little Saigon with a goal…
Anaheim Chamber backs Daly for Assembly
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In a predictable announcement, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Tom Daly for AD-69. The press release below has all the details. ANAHEIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENDORSES FORMER ANAHEIM MAYOR TOM DALY FOR STATE ASSEMBLY The Organization Joins…
Michele Martinez’s Employment Record Questioned
by Dan Chmielewski • • 7 Comments

According to the Statement of Economic Interest’s (Form 700) she filed on March 5, 2012, 69th Assembly district candidate Michele Martinez is unemployed. In fact, she has reported that she has no source of financial support for her day-to-day living expenses.
Barragan Takes on Martinez on Changes in Political Contributions
by Dan Chmielewski • • 6 Comments
AD-69 candidate Francisco Barragan is one of those people you meet who simply redefines the term “class act.” He is honest, principled, of high moral and ethics. As much as a lack of funds, organization, party structure make him a…
Daly adds predictable endorsements from three Anaheim law enforcement groups
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Not to be outdone by Michele Martinez’s endorsement by Santa Ana cops, former Anaheim Mayor and current OC Clerk Recorder Tom Daly announced the endorsement of his AD-69 campaign from three Anaheim law enforcement organizations. Here’s the press release: TOM…

