Mike Morrell: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Endorses Mike Morrell
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, longtime protector of taxpayers’ rights, has announced their support for businessman Mike Morrell for 63rd State Assembly District.
“We believe Mike will be an excellent representative for taxpayers,” the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association said in a statement regarding their endorsement.
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iePolitics: Can you resend the emails?
I’ve lost two emails on Sheriff’s Department misdeeds. Can you please resend them?
The first is on the deputy, out of Victorville I believe, who beat the crap out of a relative of a CHP officer. There is more to the story but I can’t remember it. I believe it happened in the Cajon Pass and I believe this deputy was allowed to stay on patrol.
The second is the deputy who was caught with sticky fingers. Unlike Captain Gray, he was charged with a felony. Only difference is this deputy stole only hundreds of dollars, not thousands. I believe he was fired but I’m not sure.
Categories: Rod Hoops, Sheriff's Department Tags: Rod Hoops, Sheriff's Department
iePolitics: So that’s how it works in the Sheriff’s Department
There was a female deputy assigned to Rancho. After getting off of probation she went to patrol for a short period of time and, when they figured out that she did not know what she was doing, but she was cute, they assigned her to be a School Resource Officer.
After a few years they noticed that she still “cute” so they thought they should get her out of a patrol station because she really does not know what she is doing and send her to the academy as a training officer. You know to be a training officer you must look good in your uniform etc.
Categories: Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: Sheriff's Department
iePolitics: Sheriff Hoops steps in
Seems like San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops took matters into his own hands regarding the Narc in Palm Springs who beat up his tweaker girlfriend. Hoops made a few calls the rumors are and last week the Riverside District Attorney’s Office refused to file charges on the narcotics officer. The reason that was given: mutual combat. So, instead of dropping charges against the dick, why weren’t charges filed against both? How amazing!
Categories: Neil Derry, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: Neil Derry, Rod Hoops, Sheriff's Department
Whited: Sergeant Gina Perez: One hot mess after another…
We all know some Sergeant’s were never meant to be a sergeant; however those will probably never promote either. How does one like Gina Perez get to a job like this? 4 years as a “street cop” deputy working Victorville, then sent to the academy teaching “boots” how to “do their job” then thrust into Homicide where she told me it was, “all about my paper,” and now a screwball of a Sergeant conducting “Admins” without knowing what she is doing…least we mention all the policy, POBR, law enforcement code of ethics- violations she has done over the past 14 months.
Gina Perez you are incompetent, you have no integrity, no honor, and I have seen better leadership at a Boy Scout meeting. The county is losing money keeping her in this position.
Categories: Rod Hoops, Sheriff's Department Tags: gina perez, Sheriff's Department
Senor Blogger: Hypocracy in the Sheriff’s Department too
Recently we have all been reading about problems within the Sheriff’s Department. Although the majority of these issues are not major problems some of them are.
When a person becomes a Peace Officer they take an oath which is known as the “Law Enforcement Code of Ethics”. In that code is a line that states “Honest in thought and deed in both my personnel and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my Department”.
Categories: Board of Supervisors, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: post, sheriff's office
iePolitics: Integrity questioned
The concept I am writing about is hardly new to iePolitics. What is new is that I am going to relate it specifically to the discussions we have been having about morality in the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
I will ask a question I have asked more than once on this blog. If a man (or woman) is willing to break the most important covenant given to him by God, then why should we expect any higher degree of integrity or morality on lesser issues? The covenant of which I write is, of course, that of marriage.
Categories: Rod Hoops, Sheriff's Department Tags: floyd tidwell, gary penrod, Rod Hoops, sheriff
iePolitics: Update on the Guasti Command Post Incident
I have now received multiple confirmations that the incident did in fact take place. I am still trying to verify some of the other participants, but a number of sources have stated that besides for then-Captain Hoops, San Bernardino County Supervisor Paul Biane was also present and among those drinking and having sex with the women. I am still trying to nail down an exact date so we can do a California Public Records Act request on the call logs, etc. I am told that Sheriff’s deputies were complaining about the incident but Hoops silenced them.
Categories: Paul Biane, Rod Hoops Tags: command post, paul biane, Rod Hoops, sex
iePolitics: Supervisor Derry and Sheriff Rod Hoops
Supervisor Derry,
The POST issue aside, which we know will never be prosecuted like it should, have you been reading any of our posts regarding the issues with deputies and much higher ups within the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department committing crimes? The story below is a perfect example of why we have such an issue with your response that you support Sheriff Hoops.
You speak of the culture of corruption in San Bernardino County. I have worked for the county of San Bernardino for 30 years, including a number of years in the upper echelons of county government. The Board of Supervisors and County Administrative Office I worked for did not come close to being anywhere near as corrupt as the current BOS/CAO and two of those I worked for were charged with federal crimes, with one going to federal prison. I can only hope that the FBI does as thorough an investigation as it did the last time. I’ve seen enough to believe our current CAO and at least one board member belongs in federal prison as well.
Categories: Neil Derry, Rod Hoops Tags: Neil Derry, Rod Hoops
iePolitics: Cop misdeed of the day – Update
I received an update on one of the more recent San Bernardino County deputy sheriff arrests. This deputy is a member of the Special Enforcement Division (SED). Perhaps one of you will clarify for me if all SED deputies are what we commonly know as SWAT team members or are there other functions within that division.
iePolitics reported a few days ago that this deputy was arrested for the second time for driving while intoxicated. That is not quite accurate. This is his THIRD incident. Here is the full story:
Categories: Rod Hoops Tags: dui, Rod Hoops, san bernardino county sheriff's department
iePolitics: Another misbehaving Sheriff’s employee
I can’t remember which one of the Los Angeles television stations does the “Professional Athlete Arrest of the Day” segment, but it seems we are going to have a similar feature here on the blog. Only our subjects should know better.
Categories: Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: Mike Ramos, Rod Hoops, sheriffs narcotics
iePolitics: The US Department of Justice has been busy today
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Categories: Jerry Brown, Justice, Mike Ramos, Rod Hoops Tags: fbi, Jerry Brown, Mike Ramos, Rod Hoops
Scott Folkens: Operation: Sierra Crossover
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Categories: Campaigns, Scott Folkens, US House of Representatives Tags: Joe Baca, Scott Folkens
Scott Folkens: Arizona 1070 and tax increases
1) Today I joined dozens of American Patriots outside of Joe Baca’s office showing our support for Arizona’s law 1070. The fact that 1 activist judge can overthrow the will of the people shows the need for major judicial reform!! Our Founding Father’s never wanted the Judicial Branch to legislate from the Bench. And for Judge Bolton to even pretend that Arizona’s law is unconstitutional gives evidence as to why the Founders believed that Congress should have the power of impeachment over judges who obviously are trampling on the will of the people.
Categories: Campaigns, Scott Folkens, US House of Representatives Tags: arizona 1070, congress, Joe Baca, Scott Folkens
Roman Nava: Chino Hills resident Roman Nava officially files to run for Chino Hills City Council
CHINO HILLS – Roman Nava, a resident of Chino Hills and former Parks and Recreation Commissioner, officially filed his paperwork to run for Chino Hills City Council this November.
“I am honored by the outpouring of support for my candidacy,” said Roman. “It truly is humbling to know that long-time Chino Hills residents and local business owners have come out to sign my paperwork and support my ideas of New Leadership for our Future.”
Categories: Campaigns, Chino Hills, Roman Nava Tags: roman nava. chino hills
InlandPolitics: Oops! LA County District Attorney investigating Bell since March
Yes, Attorney General Jerry Brown repeatedly claims he’s all over the City of Bell salary scandal.
Brown’s office has subpoenaed thousands of city records. He’s giving city officials twenty-four hours to turn them over.
Otherwise one can infer search warrants will be the order of the day.
But, maybe Brown should have checked with Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley before embarking on his politically charged grand standing.
Yesterday Cooley revealed his office has a wide ranging investigation into Bell to include election fraud in addition to the salary issue. An investigation that started last March.
Categories: Bell, Campaigns, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman Tags: bell, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman, steve cooley
Sam Berdoo: Meet Chris Jones and his clients: Joe Arnett, Jason Desjardins, Neil Derry, Charles Kelly, Jim Penman, Wendy McCamack, Paul Biane, Jim Erwin, and Mike Carona, just to name a few.
Lookie what I found Wrote:
Redlands, CA
Chris Jones is the “slick” political consultant used by Joe Arnett and Jason Desjardins. He is used by Jim Penman.
This is how he works. Read the whole article at the link below. These are just some of the interesting facts:
“Voters are left wondering how to assess slick appeals written by campaigns free to bend the truth. Mailers sent by clients of Jones and Lewis illustrate that dilemma.”
Categories: Board of Supervisors, Campaigns, Neil Derry Tags:
iePolitics: Ramos, Penrod, Hoops, and POST
San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops
Like we mentioned earlier this week, selective prosecution is alive and well in San Bernardino County. As Mark Gluglueck pointed our below, not all lawbreakers are treated equally, especially if the lawbreaker is a cop.
In the context of Mark’s story, is it any wonder at all that the high-ranking officials from the Sheriff’s Department have not been prosecuted for the POST scandal? For those who forget what the POST scandal is all about, here is the link: A Legacy of Malfeasance—Part-2
Categories: District Attorney, Mike Ramos, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County Tags: gary penrod, Mike Ramos, post, Rod Hoops
InlandPolitics: Brown not laughing any longer
- Written by Administrator
- Posted July 11, 2010 at 5:10 pm
A little less than two weeks ago California Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown was poking at Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman over the millions she had spent to date, and the fact he still had a 5 point lead in a recent poll.
Remember the invite Meg to tea comment?
Then came last Wednesday. The widely respected Field Poll had Whitman and Brown in a statistical tie. Brown stopped laughing.
So much for that lead. A lead Brown will likely never see again.
Categories: Campaigns, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman, State of California Tags: attorney general, governor, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman
iePolitics: More selective prosecution?
We are getting very close to the statute of limitations running on the defendants in the POST scandal and no charges have been filed by San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos. We are getting very close to the statute of limitations running on former San Bernardino County Supervisor Dennis Hansberger and staff for the destruction of official records when he left office and no charges have been filed by San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos. We are perhaps not as close to the statute of limitations running on Grand Terrace City Councilwoman Bertha Bea Cortes. but still after the complaint being in the hands of San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos for many months, no charges have been filed.
Categories: Bertha Bea Cortes, Board of Supervisors, Dennis Hansberger, District Attorney, Mike Ramos, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: Bea Cortes, dennis hansberger, gary penrod, Mike Ramos, Neil Derry, Rod Hoops
iePolitics: Hansberger/Ramos to challenge Derry?
It seems the behind-the-scenes chatter is picking up regarding at least one challenger for San Bernardino Third District Supervisor incumbent Neil Derry. James Ramos, tribal chairman of the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, is said to be considering seriously a run for the seat that includes parts of San Bernardino, and the cities/communities of Redlands, Yucaipa, Big Bear, Highland, Lake Arrowhead and Yucca Valley.
Categories: Board of Supervisors, Campaigns, Dennis Hansberger, District Attorney, Mike Ramos, Neil Derry, Politics, San Bernardino County, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tags: dennis hansberger, James Ramos, Mike Ramos, Neil Derry
SBSun: Chicago-style politics comes to county
Editor’s Note: Just remember we said it first, third and fifth! (Fox said it second and Erwin fourth.) And we were ridiculed for saying it.
Richard Grenell
Posted: 07/08/2010 07:57:06 PM PDT
In the aftermath of the announcement that District Attorney Mike Ramos’ team failed miserably to prove that Rex Gutierrez participated in a conspiracy or lied on his time card, there was one little-noticed comment that stood out.Assistant District Attorney Jim Hackleman, Mike Ramos’ appointed hatchet man, accidentally confirmed a suspicion many San Bernardino County residents had suspected for many months. Hackleman was asked by the media if the DA’s Office would seek a re-trial of their failed and costly conspiracy case and his comments were very telling. Hackleman proved just who was driving this wild political investigation when he said, “We’re going to sit down with our partners in the Attorney General’s office and will thoroughly review and refine our case with them.”
Categories: District Attorney, Jeff Burum, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman, Mike Ramos, San Bernardino County Tags: Jeff Burum, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman, Mike Ramos
iePolitics: The Significance Has Been Lost
As I read various blog comments and accounts of Rancho Cucamonga City Councilman and former San Bernardino County Assessor employee Rex Gutierrez’ corruption trial and non-verdict, I realize the magnitude of what happened Wednesday is lost on most. Let me explain.
The District Attorney pulled out all stops to keep this case from going to trial any sooner than necessary due to his re-election campaign and fear certain information might come out during the trial. Gutierrez refused to waive time further. The District Attorney used every procedural delay available and the trial did not commence until the last possible moment. The District Attorney was hoping a smoking gun would materialize but it never did. The District Attorney’s hand was forced. Read more…
Categories: Adam Aleman, Assessor's Office, Bill Postmus, District Attorney, Jeff Burum, Jerry Brown, Jim Erwin, Justice, Meg Whitman, Mike Ramos, Politics, Rex Gutierrez, San Bernardino County, State of California, Uncategorized Tags: Jerry Brown, mike ramo, rex gutierrez
iePolitics: Politics 101 – Selling Your Soul
You need to scroll down to the bottom and work your way up to get this.
I have kept quiet about this only because I really wanted to see Larry Walker defeated. Ensen took Zook’s advice and distanced himself from me and the blog. He and/or his girlfriend even posted some nasty remarks about me on the blog. We can see how much good it did him. Maybe he will get that Airport Commission position for his effort.
One of the things all of you o the Fifth Floor need to realize is that this blog is far reaching. Yep, I have my detractors, but I have a heck of a lot more secret supporters who do what they can to help out, send us intel, etc. Some are right under your noses.
For example, a couple of months ago someone was nice enough to get some items from my personnel file and send them anonymously to my attorney. These were emails between Mark Uffer, Andrew Lamberto and Matt Brown about the blog showing they were investigating me once again and going to put me on Administrative Leave because of the blog. Read more…
Categories: Andrew Lamberto, Auditor-Controller/Recorder, Board of Supervisors, Brad Mitzelfelt, David Zook, Ensen Mason, Gary Ovitt, Greg Devereaux, Josie Gonzales, Larry Walker, Mark Uffer, Neil Derry, Paul Biane, San Bernardino County Tags:
Fred Karger: Californian’s Against Hate
Editor’s Note: This is a mailing list I ended up on I suspect due to the post I wrote about Chris Lancaster. For the record, in addition to ET, Al Vogler, and Barb Stanton, Assembly District 59 candidates Chris Lancaster, Ken Hunter and Tim Donnelly all participated in one aspect or another of the very bigoted campaign against Anthony Riley and/or Corey Calaycay. I’ve got the emails to prove it in case they try to deny it. Anyway, I really don’t hate Mormons. I have always had a lot of respect for them. But I had a huge issue with both Chris Lancaster, who is a Mormon, and Tim Donnelly, who I don’t believe is Mormon, preaching God and then participating in such hateful work.
June 11, 2010 619-592-2008
Statement by Fred Karger, founder of Californians Against Hate, re Guilty Finding by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) Case #08-735
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today the FPPC, in an unprecedented ruling against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, found the Salt Lake City based Church guilty on 13 counts of late campaign reporting. The Mormon Church was fined $5538 in an agreement worked out ending the 19 month long investigation. The Church was the primary backer of California’s Proposition 8, which ended gay marriage in California two years ago. The Mormon Church initially admitted to spending only $2078 to pass Prop 8. When I filed my sworn complaint on November 13, 2008, they instantly attacked me. Read more…
Categories: Anthony Riley, Campaigns, Chris Lancaster, Corey Calaycay, Fair Political Practices Commission, Justice, Ken Hunter, Politics, State of California, Tim Donnelly Tags: al vogler, barb stanton, Chris Lancaster, et snell, fppc, Ken Hunter, mormon, Tim Donnelly
iePolitics: And the Not-So-Class Acts
I did receive thank you emails from other candidates, but what has surprised me a bit, is the fact that some of the biggest users and abusers of this blog have not even sent an “FU” for all the free advertisement they received. However, we are not going to be deterred from doing it all again.
Starting immediately, anyone who is running for any public office anywhere in the state of California is welcome to their own account to post campaign information, articles, fundraiser information, etc. Party affiliation does not matter. You can email me at sharon@iepolitics.com with your information. It may take me a day or two to set it up. Read more…
iePolitics: A Class Act
It was a nice surprise to go to my mailbox tonight and find a thank you note from Mike Morrell. It’s probably the third such note I have received from him since he started his campaign. From the beginning I have been so impressed with Mike and the way in which he conducts his life. I am very happy that he won the Republican primary for the 63rd Assembly District. I know he will make a great Assemblyman. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Mike Morrell, State Assembly Tags: assembly, Mike Morrell
iePolitics: This and That
I strayed from my usual policy of not reprinting mainstream media articles a couple of times. The article about the South Carolina Senate race is amusing and it lets us know that “only in San Bernardino County” is not always true.
I reprinted the article just below this one from Fox News because it picks up on something I wrote about back in February—and was ridiculed greatly for writing about. As with much of what we have written about Jeff Burum, Bill Postmus, Jim Erwin, Mike Ramos, et al., . . . all in good time, all in good time.
Categories: Campaigns, Jeff Burum Tags: Campaigns, Jeff Burum
Fox News: California Primary Bucks the Trend
By Christian Whiton
Published June 09, 2010
In Tuesday’s California primary elections, the state bucked the trend elsewhere where conservative candidates have been ascendant. The two big GOP nomination races, for governor and U.S. senator, were won easily by Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina. They both trounced more conservative rivals in elections marked by surprisingly low turnout in this year of the tea party. The primary reason: money.
Whitman flooded a primary opponent who sought to reduce California’s sky-high taxes on businesses and individuals. She committed an estimated $71 million of her own funds. Fiorina, who spent at estimated $5 million of a personal fortune, amassed 57 percent of the vote and easily defeated conservative state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, a west coast version of Florida’s Marco Rubio, and fiscally conservative former Congressman Tom Campbell. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Jeff Burum, Jerry Brown, Justice, Meg Whitman, State of California Tags: carly fiorina, Jeff Burum, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman
Seattle Times: South Carolina’s Democratic nominee as mysterious as his victory
Alvin Greene never gave a speech during his campaign to become South Carolina’s Democratic nominee for Senate. He didn’t start a website or hire consultants or plant lawn signs. There’s $114 in his campaign bank account, he says, and the only check he ever wrote from it was to cover his filing fee.
The Washington Post
MARY ANN CHASTAIN / AP
Alvin Greene holds his own personal copy of his campaign flier in his South Carolina Senate race.
MANNING, S.C. — Alvin Greene never gave a speech during his campaign to become South Carolina’s Democratic nominee for Senate. He didn’t start a website or hire consultants or plant lawn signs. There’s $114 in his campaign bank account, he says, and the only check he ever wrote from it was to cover his filing fee.
During a three-hour interview, the unemployed military veteran could not name a single thing he’d done to campaign for political office. Yet more than 100,000 South Carolinians voted for Greene on Tuesday, handing him nearly 60 percent of the vote tally and a resounding victory over Vic Rawl, a well-known former judge who has served four terms in the state Legislature.
“I’m the Democratic Party nominee,” Greene said at his father’s rural home in central South Carolina. “The people of South Carolina have spoken. We have to be pro-South Carolina.” Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Politics Tags: grassroots, senate
iePolitics: Is Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt the “next one to be taken out”?
I have to hand it to Al Vogler, Barb Stanton, ET Snell and their handful of supporters. Yesterday’s primary marked the second major election in a row where this small, but vocal, group has managed to take out a well-financed candidate they do not like. Two years ago they focused on Hesperia City Council candidate Mark Kirk, handing him a third-place finish. This year their objective was to keep Anthony Riley out of the state Assembly. And they succeeded.
We hear that Al and company now have their sights set on First District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt. In the afterglow of their most recent accomplishment, today Al has apparently been bragging about his past success with Postmus, Kirk and Riley and future plans for Mitzelfelt. One must remember that Supervisor Mitzelfelt handed Rita Vogler, Al’s wife and Hesperia City Council member, a humiliating loss in the June 2008 primary, so this has the potential to become even more personal. Read more…
Categories: Board of Supervisors, Brad Mitzelfelt, Campaigns Tags: al vogler, Anthony Riley, barb stanton, Brad Mitzelfelt, et snell
iePolitics: Still No Winner in th 59th Assembly Race
According to the Registrar of Voters in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, there are still over 200,000 ballots to count. It will be interesting to see if that alters the results in any way.
Categories: Chris Lancaster, Tim Donnelly Tags: 59th assembly district, Chris Lancaster, Tim Donnelly
iePolitics: Congratulations to Sheriff Rod Hoops
I just wanted to publicly congratulate Sheriff Rod Hoops on his victory. I don’t think there has been anywhere else where there has been more criticism of Sheriff Hoops than here at iePolitics. I was not going to censor contributors nor will I do so in the future.
That being said, as the campaign progressed I have to admit I softened a bit. Part of it I’m sure is the fact that time heals. And part of it is a couple of emails between Sheriff Hoops and me. Read more…
Categories: District Attorney, Mike Ramos, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: Mike Ramos, Rod Hoops
iePolitics: The Sheriff’s Department Email
I will be posting the email in its entirety soon. It’s a tedious process that I don’t have time for now. I do want to make a few points however.
I had three main reasons for starting this thread.
First, hostile work environment is a serious problem in San Bernardino County. This email is hardly atypical of how those of a minority (sex, race, religion, sexual preference, economic status) are treated in the workplace. Rather, it is quite common and those that complain are usually the ones that are punished. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: racism, Sheriff's Department
iePolitics: Mudslinging Versus Telling The Truth
Someone asked if revealing Don Kurth’s background isn’t mudslinging and therefore unethical. This is how I would answer that question about any candidate.
Anyone who applies for a job goes through a background check. The potential employer is allowed to review the results of that background check and determine based on those results if the applicant is suited to be hired.
In the case of an elected official, we the public, are the employers. We have the right to know what is in all candidates’ backgrounds before we elect them to public office. EVERYONE has skeletons in their closet and it is up to us to decide which skeletons we can live with in our elected representatives and which ones we cannot live with.
In the modern political world, well-financed candidates have checks (there is a term for it I’m still too sleepy to remember) run on themselves and their opponents to determine what can be used against them and to find ammunition against their opponents. One of the biggest mistakes candidates make is to try to hide their deficiencies or lie about them when found out. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Don Kurth, Politics, Tim Donnelly Tags: don kurth, Tim Donnelly
iePolitics: Campaign Night Events
My evening started at Eddie’s Cucina in Rancho Cucamonga. My friend wanted to meet Eric Estrada, and Heaven knows a heck of a lot of this blog has been dedicated to Paul’ s campaign, so his gathering seemed to be the most logical. It was attended by about 50 supporters and, of course, Eric Estrada. I have to admit he doesn’t look much different than he did way back when in CHiPs.
Cheryl had to leave a bit early but I hung around until the 10:30 results. When those didn’t happen I left. I called my friend Ted to congratulate him on Janice Rutherford’s second-place win. He said their party was still going on and invited me over. He assured me there was no one there I didn’t want to run in to.
By the time I got there it was almost 11:30, so most were gone. I understand they had about 120 there earlier including Upland Mayor JP Pomierski, Fontana Mayor Mark Nuaimi, Fontana Councilmembers Acquanetta Warren and John Roberts, Upland Councilmembers Ken Willis, Ray Musser, and Tom Thomas, Upland City Treasurer Dan Morgan, former Rancho Cucamonga Mayor Bill Alexander, and Rialto School Board member Joann Gilbert. Read more…
Categories: Acquanetta Warren, Janice Rutherford, Josie Gonzales Tags: Acquanetta Warren, janice rutherford, Josie Gonzales
iePolitics: Chris Jones Defeated Yet Again
Some may not consider it a loss, but when a two-term incumbent cannot even pull 35 percent of the vote, it is a loss. I will predict here and now that Paul Biane will lose to Janice Rutherford in November.
Again, we have a situation where a candidate/consultant ran a very dirty campaign and the voter’s saw through it. Congratulations Janice!
Categories: Janice Rutherford, Paul Biane Tags:
iePolitics: Chris Jones and Jessica Austin Defeated!
This one win makes up for all other losses. Congratulations to Mike Morrell. It is nice to see good triumph over evil. And Mike Morrell is a good man who was outspent by a very large sum and was the subject of an enormous amount outright lies by Jessica and Chris.
Way to go Mike! And also congratulations to Paul Chabot. Insiders did not consider you a real contender and look what you pulled off! You should be proud of the campaign you ran.
Categories: Campaigns, Mike Morrell, Paul Chabot Tags: Mike Morrell, Paul Chabot
iePolitics: More Updates Tomorrow
It’s 2 a.m. and I’m tired of blogging. If I get out of bed early enough tomorrow, I will post picks for the supervisorial races (will likely surprise you on those) and a few other races of interest.
I have also had a lot of demand for the full text of the email sent on Sheriff’s computers. I plan to post that in the morning as well.
Good night all!
iePolitics: The Race for the 59th Assembly District (Republican)
This is the other hotly contest Assembly District race and the more controversial of the two. Its current officeholder is Assemblyman Anthony Adams who was the target of a failed recall effort. There are six candidates vying for our votes.
This race is also “blessed” with a well financed RINO who, unlike Don Kurth, claims to be a Christian. And this “Christian” (or Mormon in reality) along with his campaign consultant Chris Jones (sound familiar?), has conducted the most hate-filled, ugly campaign in San Bernardino County. That candidate is, of course, Chris Lancaster, who has stooped to sending photographers to his opponents’ homes to film their young, underaged relatives, sponsoring an incredibly hateful video, and knowingly sending out lie-filled propaganda intended to induce and inspire bigotry and hatred among voters. Needless to say, Lancaster is undeserving of your vote.
That leaves five other candidates: Iver Bye, Ken Hunter, Tim Donnelly, Corey Calaycay and Anthony Riley. Read more…
Categories: Anthony Riley, Campaigns, Chris Lancaster, Corey Calaycay, Iver Bye, Ken Hunter, State Assembly, Tim Donnelly Tags: 59th assembly district, Anthony Riley, Chris Lancaster, Corey Calaycay, Iver Bye, Ken Hunter, Tim Donnelly
iePolitics: Mike Morrell for the 63rd Assembly District
As a small business owner who has lived and worked in the Inland Empire for over 30 years, I have gained the experience of successfully creating jobs – something our state badly needs in the face of double digit unemployment. I have signed the “No New Taxes Pledge,” and am endorsed by the National Tax Limitation Committee. The California Small Business Association has also endorsed me, because I am committed to spurring job growth and improving the economy by preventing new regulations and reducing the litigation and tax burdens that cripple small businesses. The government must begin living like we do – “within our means.”
I am conservative economically, politically and socially. I have been married to my wife Joanie for 32 years. We are pro-life, support the Second Amendment, and believe in traditional family values. Our daughter Kristen is a graduate of the Focus on the Family Institute, our son David recently graduated from law school, and our youngest, Matt, attends Hillsdale College.
I am concerned that our greatest enemy today is an insidious progressive agenda that weakens our nation from within: economically, politically and morally. The message we hear from progressive leaders is that “government is the solution.” History, however, proves otherwise. Big government is not the solution; rather, it is the problem. As government expands, liberty contracts and freedom is lost. Politicians believe elected office is about “they the government,” and have forgotten those three foundational words written in our Constitution, “We The People.” Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Mike Morrell, State Assembly Tags: assembly, Mike Morrell
iePolitics: The Race for the 63rd Assembly District
The 63rd Assembly District is one of two hotly contested Assembly seats in San Bernardino County. There are seven Republicans vying for the Republican nomination, six of which are actively campaigning for the seat. They are: Mike Morrell, Paul Chabot, Acquanetta Warren, Pat Gilbreath, Henry Nickle, and Don Kurth.
This was both an easy and hard decision for me, not as to whom to vote for, as I don’t live in the district, but rather whom to support. There are several very well qualified candidates.
There is only one candidate that I do not want to see win and that is Don Kurth. He was a convicted drug felon in his 20s and served prison time. Later in life he has had issues with domestic violence. He has also had some serious financial problems. But more important to me than any of that, Don, along with his campaign manager Jessica Austin, and campaign consultant Chris Jones, has run the single most unethical and dirty campaign in all of San Bernardino County. None of the three of them appear to have any ethics or integrity whatsoever. What they have done is shameful. And it would be shameful if a RINO such as Don Kurth received the Republican Party’s nod. Read more…
Categories: Acquanetta Warren, Campaigns, Don Kurth, Henry Nickel, Mike Morrell, Pat Gilbreath, Paul Chabot, State Assembly Tags: 63rd Assembly District, Acquanetta Warren, don kurth, henry nickle, Mike Morrell, Pat Gilbreath, Paul Chabot
iePolitics: Vote Ed Montgomery for Judge
I have made my home in San Bernardino County for the past forty years and raised three children. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that uniquely qualifies me to be a Superior Court Judge. I am an Air Force veteran and former first responder. I have seen the violence on the streets and understand the difficulties my fellow first responders encounter.
I have been practicing in the field of family law for the past sixteen years. I have received awards for my “very high legal ability and ethical standards” the last three years in a row. I am published in two landmark Family Law cases, and have lobbied in Sacramento on Family Law issues.
I am counsel that drafted the current Family Code §3011(d) protecting our children from illegal drugs and alcohol abuse in Family Court. I am the only candidate that provided any input to the Elkins Commission Report concerning the problems we have in the Family Court System. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Ed Montgomery Tags: Ed Montgomery, judge, san bernardino county superior court
iePolitics: The Race for Judge, Office No. 29
This judicial contest isn’t quite as contentious as the other, unless one is a district attorney. It seems district attorneys believe the only attorneys who should be appointed to the bench are district attorneys. Long-time readers of the blog know the position I have taken on that subject.
Having spent six years as a Judicial Secretary, first with San Bernardino County Superior Court and then with the Consolidated Trial Courts of San Bernardino County, I worked for many new judges. Our governor at the time was a “law and order” type of governor and had the tendency to appoint little other than district attorneys any time a vacancy occurred. He set the bench back years with that policy. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Ed Montgomery, Justice, Vic Stull Tags: district attorney, ed montgomry, family law, superior court, vic stull
iePolitics: Vote Bob Lemkau for Judge
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Minor’s Counsel Now!
Children need a voice in court, too
As a San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge, I believe that the eradication of Minor’s Counsel in San Bernardino County is a travesty. To rectify the lack of Minor’s Counsel in family-law courts nationwide, I have established an online discussion forum where family-law judges, attorneys, and advocates can develop a campaign for this vital legislation. Legal professionals are encouraged to join Minor’s Counsel Now!
A case for Minor’s Counsel
While the adults present their arguments before a judge for dissolution, it is not uncommon for a child, completely innocent of malice, to be used as a weapon of manipulation, which adds to the child’s anguish. But, when a child has a voice by way of counsel in the form of a family-law attorney with a background in psychology or social work, the court can more easily recognize divisive deceptions presented by the litigants. The child’s own words can protect and serve as a safeguard from further unnecessary torment. Read more…
Categories: Bob Lemkau, Campaigns Tags: bob lemkau, judge, San Bernardino County, superior court
iePolitics: The Race for Judge, Office No. 11
Very few election years do we see a sitting judge challenged for his seat. This is one such year.
The challenge revolves around a ruling by Judge Bob Lemkau in a request for a restraining order by mother Katie Tagle. There has been a lot of controversy over whether or not the judge should have granted the restraining order. This one case has created a firestorm rarely seen and many facts about the case have been distorted by those wishing to unseat Judge Lemkau.
iePolitics came out against Judge Lemkau early on based on what was reported in the media. But as the whole story unfolded, it became obvious that Katie has become a pawn for outside interests attempting to promote their own agenda. It is unclear whether or not James Hosking, Lemkau’s opponent, is part of that agenda or not. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns Tags: bob lemkau, district attorney, james hosking, judge
iePolitics: Paul Schrader for Sheriff
There has been a cloud of corruption over the San Bernardino County government for the past decade. So much corruption that even elected officials who have not been involved in any scandals are viewed with suspicion by the citizens of San Bernardino County.
My goal is to give the citizens of San Bernardino County something that is desperately needed; A Fresh Start. That start begins with concerned, responsive elected officials. A Fresh Start with innovative plans and solutions to the challenges we face. Fresh, proactive leadership that will restore faith, hope, and the belief that a better future for our families and our children is not only possible, but is something we can accomplish together. No longer will the citizens of San Bernardino be barred from participating in the design of our future, your voices silenced or unheard. I pledge to you that there will be a Fresh Start in law enforcement, that you will be a part of it, your voice will be heard. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Paul Schrader, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: Paul Schrader, San Bernardino County, sheriff
iePolitics: The Race for Sheriff
There are three candidates running for the office of San Bernardino Sheriff/Coroner, all of whom are Republicans. Current Sheriff Rod Hoops was appointed by the Board of Supervisors last year to replace retiring Sheriff Gary Penrod. San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff Mark Averbeck was the first to challenge his boss for the top spot. And Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Paul Schrader is also vying for the top cop position.
To a degree, this was one of the toughest races for me to make a decision about and that may surprise regular readers of iePolitics. I believe all three candidates are good men who want what is best for this county. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, Mark Averbeck, Paul Schrader, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, Sheriff's Department Tags: Mark Averbeck, Paul Schrader, Rod Hoops, San Bernardino County, sheriff
iePolitics: Frank Guzman for District Attorney
I seek only to be your District Attorney. I will end the “good old boy” corruption that has undermined the County criminal justice system. I will usher in a new era in San Bernardino County, an era of a professional prosecutor’s office with special allegiances to no one—except the citizens.
The moral and ethical decay that has been pervasive in the office is at an end. Thieving former Sheriffs will not receive special treatment. Campaign contributors will not get special badges. I will not turn a blind eye to any criminal act, regardless of by whom it was perpetrated. I will minister justice evenhandedly. Fighting political corruption does not happen conveniently in the election cycle. The sentry must always be on watch. Read more…
Categories: Campaigns, District Attorney, Frank Guzman, San Bernardino County Tags: district attorney, Frank Guzman
iePolitics: The Race for District Attorney
There are three candidates in this race: Republican incumbent Mike Ramos, Republican challenger Frank Guzman, and Democratic challenger Bob Conaway. My vote went with Frank Guzman and here is why.
Anyway who reads this blog could safely assume I would never vote for Mike Ramos, so that leaves Frank Guzman and Bob Conaway. Either one would make a fine district attorney. However, I voted for Frank for several reasons. Read more…
Categories: Bob Conaway, Campaigns, Frank Guzman, Mike Ramos, San Bernardino County Tags: Bob Conaway, district attorney, Frank Guzman, Mike Ramos