This is a tale of a former Irvine Mayor and a candidate who wants to be. And a tale of character — of who has it and who lacks it. As the economic hub of Orange County, Irvine plays host…
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Mickadeit Gets Irvine Wrong Again
by Dan Chmielewski • • 8 Comments
In the Thursday edition of the OC Register, columnist Frank Mickadeit’s column makes it sound like the sky is falling because Mayor Sukhee Kang cast two votes in a different direction from council member Larry Agran. I really hate to…
In Memory of Elizabeth Edwards – Video from 2007 Truman Award Dinner
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
The death of Elizabeth Edwards brings back to memory her introduction of John Edwards at the Democratic Party of Orange County’s 13th Annual Harry S Truman Award Dinner in October 2007. Elizabeth was a strong and resilient person who bravely fought cancer to the very end. In her memory I have pulled the video of her appearance at the Truman Dinner.
Why Doesn’t Steven Choi Tout His Military Experience?
by Dan Chmielewski • • 10 Comments
We paid a visit to Choi’s website and did email the Councilman’s fundraiser asking about his service in the South Korean military. There’s no mention of Choi’s military background on his website. Frankly, I find it odd for a Republican not to mention any military service. Look at Chuck DeVore’s mulitple references to his own miliary experience. Dana Roharbacher evaded the draft but is as hawkish as can be. Vice President Cheney is famous for having other priorities during Vietnam.
AP’s Top News Stories of 2009
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
I would have thought the confirmation of Justice Sotomayor would have warranted inclusion, but per the editors of the Associated Press, here are the top news stories of 2009. Here are 2009′s top 10 stories as voted by the U.S.…
TheLiberalOC’s Top Story of 2009
by Chris Prevatt • • 2 Comments
We have had some pretty interesting stories over the past year. Some we broke, others we just covered. From Westminster City Councilman Andy “Smiley” Quach and his DUI to Assemblyman “Open Mike” Duvall’s romps with a lobbyist it has been an eventful year.
Choi uses Stalin Poster to Raise Funds for Assembly Campaign
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
Irvine councilmember Steven Choi is now using his Pelosi-is-Stalin stunt to raise funds for his assembly race. Choi is complaining that Democrats have attacked him for his right to free speech; no one is denying the wannabe Assemblyman his right…
