May 7thCorruption figure heads Leon senate campaign
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State campaign documents paint an unexpected picture of Paul Leon’s campaign to replace Gloria Negrette McLeod in the California Senate after she won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives this past November. Leon is the mayor of Ontario. His opponent is Norma Torres, who currently serves in the California Assembly.
Leon’s campaign expenditures came under scrutiny after some within the Republican Party were hearing complaints that Leon did not have sufficient financial support. For the period of Jan. 1 thru April 27, 2013, the Paul Leon for State Senate District 32 campaign spent $347.278.60, leaving it with a balance of $5,516.46 cash on hand. The total dollar amount is a signal a well-funded campaign, especially for a special election.
Analysis of how the money was spent is what is of concern to political insiders. During a four-month period, Leon’s campaign paid $36,145 to The Paideia Group, LLC. Paideia’s website states, “The Paideia Group (TPG) LLC. is a comprehensive consulting firm, specializing in governmental conflict resolution as well as executing comprehensive political, educational and issue oriented campaigns.” What the website does not state is who owns the company.
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