Bloggin Happy Hour Musings on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Tuesday

Another Happy Hour Drink via Tony V.

Great Happy Hour Musings on the LA Political Machine for All Star Game Tuesday. Join us as we tip the glass and enlighten you on these political items that may find their way into someone's decaff morning coffee in the A.M. ; ) --- Scott Johnson.

San Fernando City Councilman Mario "Tonto" Hernandez Resigns!

"Former" San Fernando Mayor and City Councilman Mario "Tonto" Hernandez

One-third of the City of San Fernando City Council Novella Trio has resign.

City Councilman Mario "Tonto" Hernandez announced his resignation this afternoon leaving his former political allies Mayor  Brenda "The Other Woman" Esqueda and former item City Councilwoman Maribel "Sancha" De La Torre to face a Recall Election this Fall.

Hernandez in a letter to City Clerk Elena Chavez said briefly .......

"It is with sadness," he writes, "as it has been an honor and privilege to serve the community and the fine men and women of the city." 

"Tonto" finally found his manhood and did the right thing.

Political Analyst Fernando Guerra on "Emanuel Pleitez for Mayor".

2013 Mayoral Candidate Emanuel Pleitez

El Sereno's Emanuel Pleitez gave a call to veteran Los Angeles Political analyst Fernando Guerra to gauge his thoughts about a possible run for Mayor in 2013. Via the LA Weekly's Mike Maddaus, we share Guerra's thoughts and lets just say that you can't fault Pleitez for a lack of audacity.

Guerra on Pleitez's chance of becoming Mayor in 2013.

"I don't think he stands a chance," Guerra says. "He has no name recognition, no money, no endorsements, no particular issue, no base. So it's like, no chance."

Guerra on Pleitez taking away votes from Candidate City Councilman Eric Garcetti.

"I don't think Eric Garcetti is worried about him running," Guerra says. "He should run for council or something like that. He's potentially a great candidate. But now, if he tries to do that later, he's gonna be a two-time loser. I'm boggled."

....... and "Assemblyman Gil Cedillo" still wonders why he is not "Congressman One Bill Cedillo".

Your thoughts ..............
Scott Johnson in CD 14