A recent poll for AD-69 was leaked around mid week and while it represents the first such polling in the hotly contested AD-69 race, we’re skeptical of the results. The poll from David Binder Research shows a dead heat between…
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Thief Makes Off with Councilwoman’s Bike
by Dan Chmielewski • • 8 Comments
Last week, Americans were shocked to learn that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Bryar was robbed by a machete-wielding intruder at his Nevis vacation home in the Caribbean. But crime clearly doesn’t respect judges or elected officials in America’s fourth safest…
Pulido Stumps for Martinez
by Dan Chmielewski • • 5 Comments
Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido sent out an email invitation for an upcoming fundraiser for AD-69 candidate and former Mayoral opponent Michele Martinez. The Mayor spoke to about 18 volunteers who attended Martinez’s campaign kick off a few weeks back…
Perez, Martinez Tout Endorsements for AD-69
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
Labor activist Julio Perez and Santa Ana council member Michele Martinez can both tout endorsements in their race for AD-69. Perez announced an endorsement from Democracy For America-OC chapter while Martinez got a very personal endorsement from fellow Santa Ana…
Michele Martinez Stretches Truth in Fundraising Claims
by Chris Prevatt • • 2 Comments

Michele Martinez was quick to send out a press release yesterday highlighting her fundraising prowess in the race for campaign cash in the 69th Assembly district campaign. A look into those numbers reveals an exaggerated picture.
Campaign Reports tell different story of Pala support for Martinez than claimed
by Chris Prevatt • • 9 Comments

Michele Martinez allegedly claimed the Pala Band of Mission Indians were planning to “come in big with some I.E.’s,” presumably for her. A tribal spokesman Doug Elmets tried to put distance between her campaign and the tribe. Campaign finance reports contradict his statement.
Perez has the Fundraising Lead in the 69th AD
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment

Julio Perez holds the fundraising lead in the 69th Assembly contest based on campaign finance reports submitted today. Perez reported raising 114,747.27 for the 2011 year. Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michele Martinez holds the position of runner-up having raised a surprising $100,299.00 including a $15,700 loan she made to her campaign.

