Assembly member Tim Donnelly raised eyebrows this week when he announced he’s considering running for governor of California in 2014. While Democrats scoffed at the ex-Minuteman volunteer’s chances, Republicans reacted with unease over the prospect of the arch-conservative’s campaign. While Assemblyman Donnelly chases his fantasy of a gubernatorial victory, there remains the little matter of who replaces Tim Donnelly as the representative of the 33rd Assembly District should he decide to announce for governor. As a longtime public official (now former) in the region that overlaps much of Assemblyman Donnelly’s seat, I would like to offer some candid observations and a brief analysis of their prospects. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by AdministratorMany of the 13 candidates in California’s 8th Congressional District are spending some big dough on fancy mailers, radio and television spots, signs in every conceivable location and the ever-annoying robo calls during dinner. Political consultants say that is the way to win an election . . . spend, spend, spend. Well these highly paid consultants may very well be right. It is a tried-and-true formula that has been used for decades with great success. But there are a few of us who think those political mailers are perfect cat box liners and nothing more; political signs make an area look trashy; switch channels when political ads pop up; and hang up on robo calls. Politics in cyberspace, however, is new and not nearly as boring. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by Administrator(Victorville, CA) – Redistricting, retirements, term limits and an open primary have led to a free-for-all in some California races on the June 5, 2012 ballot. The race for the new Congressional District 8 (CA-8) is one of the wildest. Thirteen candidates will appear on the ballot that includes ten Republicans, two Democrats, and the races most well-known candidate, former Republican Assemblyman Anthony Adams. Adams, who did not run for re-election after a failed recall attempt for crossing the aisle to vote for the largest tax increase in California history, is now running as the “no party” candidate. But Adams is not the CA08 bad boy. That distinction belongs to city of Victorville Mayor Ryan McEachron, who crossed the line more than once even before the filing period for the seat was over. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by AdministratorThe contest for California’s new 8th Congressional District has become one of the state’s hottest races with 13 candidates−10 Republicans, 2 Democrats, and 1 Decline to State−battling to become one of the top two candidates in the June 5, 2012, open primary. The district is the largest in the state and one of the most conservative. Ryan McEachron currently serves as the mayor of Victorville, California. He is a Republican. Q: What are you top three priorities for Congress? McEachron: “My top priorities are lowering taxes, curbing the outrageous government spending and infusing new life into businesses and the private sector to create jobs. I will also not hesitate for a second to protect our national security or the safety of our troops.” To read the rest of the story, click here.
by AdministratorAs I will tell you about in an Examiner.com article, the first Federal Elections Commission complaint has been filed in the Congressional District 8 race. It was filed against Victorville city mayor Ryan McEachron. And now we have been told that McEachron’s website is proving to be interesting as well. It seems that endorsements are disappearing.
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