A Petulant, Infant Assemblyman's Unprecedented Political Payback Against Colleague Adrin Nazarian?

As a now Sacramento-residing (allegedly), former live-with-Mommy "Infant, Petulant Assemblyman Mike Gatto" nears his termed-out date, his inner anger/vindictiveness is proving to be a divisive, politically-unprecedented character trait, causing internal-party turmoil among his legislative colleagues. 

The former "Stay at Mommy's Silver Lake Home Assemblyman (for domicile purposes)" is proving that you can always resort to your inner-Infantile, Vindictive Mannerism to enact retribution on his perceived Political Enemies (ie. Anthony Portantino and Adrin Nazarian among others).

** Blogger's Note: Please pardon the bloggin pause as we give thanks to California Term Limits Law for the pending end of an Eight Year Reign of Vindictive, Infantile Leadership via a former "Stay at Mommy's Silver Lake Home (for domicile reasons) Infant Assemblyman", now a East Sacramento-residing, bitter Politico (with issues), 

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

Another Happy Hour Drink via Tony

Great Happy Hour Musings on the LA Political Machine for Monday. 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.

Former Sierra Club Conservation Coordinator and Coalition for Clean Air Campaign Director, now Senior Policy Advisor for CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar Martin Schlageter.

For those who wonder what is the value of a Los Angeles County Sierra Club Endorsement (for democrats only of course), maybe would should rephrase the question this way. What is the value to me for being part of the Los Angeles County Sierra Club Endorsement Committee (** some background on one CD 14 endorsement via "Jack Sparrow") and supporting (with LA County Political Committee Co-Chair Susana Reyes) most of Mayor Antonio Villar's "Green Initiatives" (Unionize Green Trucks at LA Ports, Measure B)?

For Eagle Rock resident and reliable "green ally" Martin Schlageter, this means that you can cash in on years of endorsing Blue/Greeen Labor Democrats and get appointed to a high paid staff position with CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar.

As the City Council continues its summer sabbatical, Councilman Huizar is quietly gaining, losing and moving staff as the latest revisions to its staff directory notes. For example ......

** Former Chief of Staff Ana Cubas is now merely an Advisor.

** Paul Habib is the Interim Chief of Staff. 

** Cecilia Alatorre has moved from the El Sereno to Eagle Rock office
** Sara Hernandez is the Downtown Director.

** Tanner Blackman is the new Planning Director.

** Some long hair guy name Kai is no longer a Huizar staffer

** Two Julios, Julio Esperias and Julio "Perfect Loyalty Score" Torres join the El Sereno Office.

** ....... and Francine Godoy is still the Deputy Chief of Staff.

The revolving door in CD 14 continues ......

OTHER NEWS BRIEFS:

** Great read today via Downtown News Editor and Scribe of Wit Jon Regardie as he sits down with out going Downtown and CD 9 Councilwoman Jan Perry. The focus of their Q and A chat centered on her now past tenure as the Downtown rep for areas such as Little Tokyo Skid Row and South Park. BTW, that battle over signage in South Park with Councilman Jose Huizar has quietly played out. More on Perry via LA Times Columnist Jim Newton who finds many positives on "Jan the Mayoral Candidate".

** Public Health Notice for residents of the 46th Assembly District, you can rest assure knowing that any future cases of Brian Johnson Myopia will go the way of Small Pox as he concedes that ED Voice could only buy him third place in his first bid for public office.

Daily News Journalist Tony Castro was the first to deconstruct the political mythology of Mayor Antonio Villar and chronicled the legal problems of the former City Councilman turned convicted LA County Labor Federation Leader Martin Ludlow.

With the days falling away as July 1, 2013 gets ever closer, Journalist Tony Castro returns with another missive on Mayor Antonio Villar that chronicles the political survival of a former City Terrace kid name Tony ...... and a sampling.

It reminded me of the first time I saw Antonio. It was 1978 on the UCLA campus, and he was a speaker at a Chicano protest rally at the university. His look was appropriate for the time: Long, wavy hair and mustache that made him look a lot like Geraldo Rivera.“Who’s he?” I remember a striking blonde student asking.“That’s Tony Villar,” someone told her. She smiled and kept looking at him. She didn’t care about Chicano rights, the movement or the cause. She was focused on the messenger.And that’s been Villaraigosa — he added his ex-wife’s name to his when they married — his entire public life. He’s been a messenger and when the message hasn’t registered, he’s been smart enough to change it, the way populists have long done it, regardless of whether it’s the personal biographical narrative or a position on policy.This is the politics Antonio has always understood and practiced — and which few like to talk about. We like to envelop our politics in professional discourse about policy, polls, opinion and it’s-the-economy-stupid-BS. But the politics of charisma that has always defined Villaraigosa and that now so heavily sways America is more visceral. It’s about feel and touch. It’s about how a candidate looks and talks, dresses and walks.

The message and name will change again come July 1, 2013.

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Machine for Monday

Infant Assemblyman Mike Gatto bemoans attacks on union slush funds. 

We bring you this great video of "Infant Assemblyman Tyranny" in action from the floor of the Assembly in Sacramento. This is what happens when an Infant Assemblyman nourished with Special Interest money gets control of the Speaker Gavel, say good bye to Freedom of Speech and objective use of parliamentary rules.

Indicted former HACLA Employee Victor Taracena days of hiding in Guatemala ended last week as FBI agents returned the mastermind of alleged bid-rigging at HACLA to face justice. Appearing in court on Friday after his expulsion from the Central American country, Taracena was order held without bail pending trial. Wonder what the likes of Gustavo Valdivia thinks about the return of the elder Taraceno brother?

46th Assembly District Candidate Brian Johnson, this was your political life, via the latest election results.

ADRIN NAZARIAN	DEM	11,434	27.44
JAY L STERN	REP	8,370	20.09
BRIAN C JOHNSON	DEM	8,335	20
ANDREW B LACHMAN	DEM	8,050	19.32

As CD 2 City Councilman Paul Krekorian ponders his latest thoughts on "office-hopping", we can't help but wonder if IBEW's Brian D'Arcy was prophetic with this campaign mailer from back in the CD 2 Special Election?

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14  

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

Great Happy Hour Musings on the LA Political Machine for 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.

Latest Ballet Count via the Primary Election as of Tuesday, June 19, 2013.

**38th Assembly District:

EDWARD HEADINGTON	DEM	13,846	31.72
SCOTT THOMAS WILK	REP	13,504	30.94
PATRICIA MCKEON	REP	10,344	23.7
PAUL B STRICKLAND	REP	5,951	13.64

 The ex. Cedillo staffer and Mayor Sam blogger can cherish this momentary front-runner status.

** 39th Assembly District:

RAUL BOCANEGRA	DEM	11,169	36.11
RICHARD ALARCON	DEM	8,341	26.97
RICARDO BENITEZ	REP	4,914	15.89

When will the County certify the results of this latest campaign loss via "MEAT"?

** 46th Assembly District:

ADRIN NAZARIAN	DEM	11,083	27.29
JAY L STERN	REP	8,175	20.13
BRIAN C JOHNSON	DEM	8,145	20.05
ANDREW B LACHMAN	DEM	7,870	19.38

Memo to John Shallman, look what $2,000 and a good message buys you in the 46th AD, second place!

43rd Assembly District:

MIKE GATTO	DEM	25,812	55.76
GREG KRIKORIAN	REP	20,478	44.24

The Infant Assemblyman Mike Gatto is in trouble!

50th Assembly District:

BETSY BUTLER	DEM	15,745	25.87
RICHARD BLOOM	DEM	15,562	25.57
TORIE OSBORN	DEM	14,824	24.35
BRADLY S TORGAN	REP	14,740	24.22

Its looking like the Bloom and the Butler in November.

51st Assembly District:

JIMMY GOMEZ	DEM	10,165	37.42
LUIS LOPEZ	DEM	6,684	24.61
ARTURO CHAVEZ	DEM	6,258	23.04

CD 14 City Councilman Jose Huizar has endorsed Jimmy  PACman Gomez.

District Attorney:

JACKIE LACEY		250,224	31.93
ALAN JACKSON		185,640	23.69
CARMEN TRUTANICH		174,534	22.27

Tru is still holding third.

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14

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

Great Happy Hour Musings on the LA Political Machine for 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.

Tuesday Night Election Totals Update via LA County Registrar Voters.

46th Assembly District:

ADRIN NAZARIAN	DEM	10,397	27.14
JAY L STERN	REP	7,738	20.2
BRIAN C JOHNSON	DEM	7,734	20.19
ANDREW B LACHMAN	DEM	7,440	19.42
LAURETTE HEALEY	DEM	4,102	10.71

** Morning Update: Johnson is now down four votes to Stern.

If this looks familiar, it should because the county has not updated this race yet.

50th Assembly District:

BETSY BUTLER	DEM	14,944	25.99
RICHARD BLOOM	DEM	14,622	25.43
TORIE OSBORN	DEM	14,011	24.36
BRADLY S TORGAN	REP	13,932	24.23

Torie has moved out of the cellar!

51st Assembly District:

JIMMY GOMEZ	DEM	9,589	37.55
LUIS LOPEZ	DEM	6,287	24.62
ARTURO CHAVEZ	DEM	5,886	23.05
RICHARD FRIEDBERG	DEM	2,790	10.92
OSCAR GUTIERREZ	DEM	988	3.87

With Chavez supporting Lopez, the question here is whether Gutierrez and Friedberg will join the "Say No to Carpetbag Campaign"?

District Attorney:

JACKIE LACEY		237,868	32.13
ALAN JACKSON		175,390	23.69
CARMEN TRUTANICH		164,626	22.24

...... and the political funeral continues for Nuch.

Now Time For Spin The Election Results!

Adrin Nazarian

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - Adrin Nazarian is the top vote getter in the race to represent the 46th Assembly District despite having been outspent by 7 to 1 by Brian Johnson and the outside special interests backing him, who dropped more than $1.7 million in independent expenditures trying to buy this election. 

Despite this massive investment on the part of Wall Street and Sacramento-based special interests, Johnson currently sits in third-place, two votes behind Republican Jay Stern.  Johnson and his supporters spent more than $240 for each vote Brian Johnson received, almost ten times as much as Adrin's grassroots and community-based campaign spent per vote.

In a clear sign that Adrin is strongly poised to claim victory in November regardless of who he faces off against, Adrin was the top vote getter in 107 precincts, compared to 36 for Jay Stern, 27 for Andrew Lachman, and only 25 for Brian Johnson who displayed no electoral base of support in any corner of the district. 

With the vast majority of votes counted, Adrin Nazarian has a commanding lead as the top vote getter.  With just some of the provisional and late absentee ballots still waiting to be counted, Adrin has received 9,689 votes, 2,500 votes more than any other candidate in the 6-way race.

51st AD Candidate Luis Lopez tours new Ramona Gardens Library with HACLA's Sanford Riggs on left.

Former 51st AD Candidate and now Luis Lopez supporter Arturo Chavez gets his tour of RG Library via HACLA's Sanford Riggs.

From the Lopez Campaign: Today Arturo Chavez, a Democratic candidate for the 51st Assembly District, announced his endorsement of Luis Lopez for Assembly. On June 5, Lopez advanced to the general election for the open seat in the state legislature representing Northeast Los Angeles and East L.A., garnering 25 percent of the vote. Chavez finished a close third, capturing 23 percent of the vote and, like Lopez, emphasized community-driven leadership. 

"Our 51st District is my home. Here is where I have grown up, devoted my career in public service, and raised my family," said Chavez. "These are very special neighborhoods, sustained by the hard work and aspirations of people who come from different backgrounds but share a love of our community. Now, at a crucial moment in our city and our state, we need the best possible leadership in Sacramento. I am proud to endorse Luis Lopez to be our Assemblymember. Luis is a homegrown leader of the highest standards, a unifying and effective advocate from and for our communities, for healthcare, education, good jobs and workforce training, for parks and protection of our environment, for immigrant families and full equality under law. 

 "My own push for the legislature formally ends today. But the vision, vigor, and spirit of my effort carry on in the campaign of Luis Lopez. Together we stand, and together we go forward. I urge all of my supporters to devote their energy and financial support, their heart and soul and voice to his campaign. Working as one, we will ensure that Luis Lopez wins November 6th and is our next Assemblymember."

In welcoming the new support, Lopez congratulated Chavez on the strength of his campaign and cited the bonds of kinship between himself, his partner, and Chavez and his family. "Today I remain grateful to the voters of my 51st District and deeply thankful to Arturo Chavez for his generous endorsement. The respect that we all have for one another is matched by our unity of purpose and fervor to see our neighborhoods ably represented in the Assembly. Those who want community-driven leadership responsive to our interests will have one voice in the general election. I am proud to be that voice and, fueled by this added solidarity, on a path to victory."

"The Say No To Carpetbag Campaign" is coming to the 51st AD!

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in the 51st AD

Updated Election Results via LA County Registrar Recorder Office

Counting those provisional and absentee ballots by hand.

** Blogger's note: Great Sunday morning to all as some 100,000+ absentee and provisional ballots from last week's election await processing. Updated counts were posted Friday afternoon with Tuesday the next date voting totals will be posted. Here are the updated results in the 46th, 50th, 51st and District Attorney Races. Special note to those afflicted with "Brian Johnson Myopia", the results we are about to post may cause confusion with reality---Scott Johnson.

46th Assembly District:  

ADRIN NAZARIAN	DEM	9,689	27.25
JAY L STERN	REP	7,173	20.17
BRIAN C JOHNSON	DEM	7,171	20.16

** Reality check! Brian Johnson is in third place by two votes.

50th Assembly District:

BETSY BUTLER	DEM	13,677	25.87
RICHARD BLOOM	DEM	13,542	25.62
BRADLY S TORGAN	REP	12,832	24.27
TORIE OSBORN	DEM	12,811	24.23

 ** 866 votes separates first and last place in this "Westside Liberal Battle".

51st Assembly District: 

JIMMY GOMEZ	DEM	8,863	37.43
LUIS LOPEZ	DEM	5,821	24.59
ARTURO CHAVEZ	DEM	5,494	23.2

** So much for the supposed "Campaign Managing" expertise of Mario Beltran.

District Attorney:

JACKIE LACEY		219,690	32.03
ALAN JACKSON		161,837	23.6
CARMEN TRUTANICH		153,588	22.39

** Shall(man) we nail the "Nuch Political Coffin" close?

Your thoughts..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14

"Brian Johnson Myopia" breaks out in the 46th Assembly District

** URGENT BLOGGER'S NOTE: In the interest of political mental health, we focus attention this morning on what can best be described as an outbreak of post-election "Brian Johnson Myopia" among his strident supporters. The demographics most likely prone to this affliction are democrats who support Charter Schools and are in denial of the funding sources behind PAC groups such as ED Voice and others. As a public service, we post the final election tally in bar graph and numerical form. Being someone who is not a democrat and went to a LAUSD public school, I can ascertain that Adrin Nazarian was the top choice among 46th AD voters. But judging from the two examples below, "Brian Johnson Myopia" can cause major side affects to one's "political perceptual abilities"---Scott Johnson.

"Public places can spread Brian Johnson Myopia".   

The Final Vote Tally from the 46th Assembly District Race

From the Los Angeles County Register-Recorder Office

Must of been early graduates of Academia Semillas del Pueblo. 

** We highlight the signs of "Brian Johnson Myopia" in Bold

Dear Friends,

And they said we couldn't be Democrats and support kids!

Last night in the race for the 46th Assembly seat, Brian Johnson landed a spot as a top contender in the general election. A tough advocate for kids, a loud voice for change, and best of all - a Democrat - Brian beat out both the California Teachers Association endorsed candidate and four other candidates. He will now run against his final Democratic opponent in November. 

Brian's victory in yesterday's election verifies that a Democrat CAN stand up foreducation reform and STILL be a Democrat, contrary to the protests of the local Democratic Party boss! Oh yes we can! Brian cruised past the CTA endorsed candidate to move into the general election where Democratic education reformers will be strongly positioned to make our case for education reform to the voters.

Though the trail was hard fought, Brian's triumph breathes hope into education reform Democrats who have the courage of their convictions that education is the civil rights issue of our time - and are willing to fight for the change we need within our party. No longer will we simply allow special interests to dominate our party platform on education and hold reform hostage.  

So today, let us celebrate Brian's victory as a victory for students and Democrats alike! And tomorrow, in the words of President Obama, "Forward!"

Sincerely,

Sen. Gloria Romero (Ret.)

CA State Director

Democrats for Education Reform

** Then we note this case of "Brian Johnson Myopia" within the ranks of the LA Weekly. Please note numerical election results and then find the effects of "Brian Johnson Myopia" within the latest musing from our friend Hillel Aron (Hillel, get well soon!)

ADRIN NAZARIAN	DEM	9,062	27.48
BRIAN C JOHNSON	DEM	6,691	20.29
JAY L STERN	REP	6,608	20.04
ANDREW B LACHMAN	DEM	6,359	19.28
LAURETTE HEALEY	DEM	3,481	10.55
ADRIANO LECAROS	DEM	781	2.37

** From the "Formerly Weekly of Record". Again we highlight in Bold tell tale signs of Brian Johnson Myopia.

Update: Brian Johnson undid the efforts of the CTA on June 5, winning the most votes and giving the teachers union a formidable pro-charter opponent in November. 

As it seems that "Brian Johnson Myopia" is most chronic among democratic supporters of Charter Schools, we thought of reaching out to noted Academia Semillas del Pueblo Principal Marcos Aguilar and ask if his students could answer the following multiple choice question, using the data from the bar graph and numerical chart of the 46th AD Election Results.

** Who had the highest, most or largest amount of votes in Tuesday's 46 Assembly District Election?
A. The Republican who hates teacher unions.
B. Adrin Nazarian because CTA bought the election.
C. Brian Johnson because ED Voice will donate money to Academia.
D. Will comprehend once I escape Academia for a better public school.
E. The candidate with the highest number (excluding IE money). ** Qualifies for "Gifted Status" at Academia.

** Thus, if you live within the 46th AD and after viewing the bar graph and numerical chart, your political heart is still trying to override the reality thought process of brain, then seek immediate treatment for "Brian Johnson Myopia" with multiple doses of political reality. (ie. Johnson loss!!)


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

Notes on the Primary Election Scorecard for June 6, 2012

 Lies do cause political harm Carmen.

Another Big Money Campaign Loss for "Private Citizen/ Political Consultant" John Shallman.

Great morning to all in Los Angeles, California and thee United States of America!

As is customary after each election cycle, this blogger honors one of Los Angeles most beloved sports writer, the late Allan "Mud" Malamud by offer our post election musing "Notes on the Primary Election Scorecard". There are winners, definitely losers and other relevant observations on yesterday's election proceedings. But most important are your thoughts on yesterday's results.

Losers:

Dare we utter the four letter name of yesterday's biggest political loser? NUCH!

Who once again consulted his way through mega campaign funding only to sink again the political aspirations of his client? We may risk another "cease and desist order", but we must or "shall(man)" name the "swift boated, private citizen/political consultant", or maybe not .

The "kiss of endorsement death" via Mayor Antonio Villar, claimed another political candidate with former Mayor Villar staffer Torie Osborn failing to make the General Election runoff in the 50th Assembly District.

Voters in the newly-drawn 39th Assembly District will hopefully do the greater good and end the "Zorro Marxist Era" of political self-enrichment in November.

Charter School supporters ED Voice spent how much on 46th AD Candidate Brian Johnson only to see him just slip into the second spot in front of Republican Jay Stern by 83 votes?

What is another election cycle without a crying baby moment from the Infant Assemblyman Mike Gatto? Little Mikey will have multiple political tantrum days ahead as only 56% of voters selected him over Republican Greg Kirkorian who spent less than $10,000 on yesterday's vote.

The Calderon Family Machine of Montebello took a major hit yesterday as Tom Calderon fail to advance to the General Election in the 58th Assembly District. But nephew Ian Calderon (son of Chuck) placed second in the 57th Assembly District.

Under the local media radar were big losses for the public employees unions in San Jose and San Diego as voters elected to reform their respective cities retirement/pension systems.

Gotta love when the Health Nazis get defeated at the polling place, especially when the margin is close.

Congressman Howard Berman is on political life support.

** From the 39th AD, a losing streak continues for a "certain ex. blogger" who could not reverse his string of campaign losses, even with the help of some of his CD 15 campaign chums. 

Lastly, President Barack "H" Obama.

Winners:

Conservative common sense in Wisconsin.

Local Republican Political Consultant John Thomas for his work on behalf of District Attorney Candidate Alan Jackson.

Former Oak Hill Resident and Progressive Political Consultant Parke Skelton for his "Swift Boating" of the Trutanich Campaign.

San Gabriel Valley Republican Assembly Candidates Joe Gardner in the 48th AD and Matthew Lin in the 49th AD, who both bested their top democratic opponants.

Raul Bocanegra in the 39th AD.

Santa Monica's Richard Bloom's outstanding showing in the 50th AD, finishing ahead of Torie Osborn.

Luis Lopez placing ahead of Gil Cedillo's candidate Arturo Chavez and behind "The Machine's" Jimmy "PACman" Gomez. Chavez, who was hurt badly by the Kinde Durkee Scandal can build upon his positive community leagacy by supporting Lopez in the General Election.

Adrin Nazarian will surely face millions more of Ed Voice's IE money after his victory in the 46th. As usual, we must note the excellent consulting work via Eric Hacopian, on behalf of the Nazarian Campaign.

....... lastly, there is winning in losing for these two republican candidates.

Getting 16% of the vote against Assembly Speaker John Perez will not assure Activist Jose Aguilar of taking any oath of office in the near future. But he and his friend Phil Jennerjahn can share a common bond from yesterday's election. 

While not having the same success as fellow cheesehead Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Jennerjahn like Aguilar, placed second in the 28th Congressional District to Congressman Adam Schiff with 17 % of the vote. Thus, both "Flounder" and "Jennerduh" advance to the General Election in November. WHAT A COUNTRY!! (** and great job both of you, especially for former cellar-dweller Phil).

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14.

Special Message from City Councilman Mitch Englander to voters in the 46th Assembly District

 Photo of CD 12 City Councilman Mitch Englander and friend.

Republicans, Councilman Englander wants you to vote democratic in today's election. Why?

Bloggin Happy Hour Musings on Election Eve for June, 2012

Great Blogging Happy Hour Musings on this eve before tomorrow's Primary Election. Partake with us as we lay out a political buffet of election-related topics that may find there way onto the breakfast dish next to someone's cup of decaff morning coffee---Scott Johnson

Ban the Political Carpetbag(ger)!

The democratic donkey exhausted after bearing Jimmy "PACman" Gomez monetary carpetbag from Riverside.

This blogger is calling upon voters in the newly drawn 51st Assembly District to just say no to political carpetbag(gers) and vote for either Arturo Chavez or Luis Lopez in tomorrow's primary election. Its time to tell the political elites that we value our endemic community leaders and they should be given first consideration for local political offices. The continue sustainability and improvement of our neighborhoods is predicated on electing indigenous officials who have roots bonded by family, work and career that transcend the insiders political considerations.

** From the Glendale News Press mailbag on its "recent coverage" regarding comments and videos of 43rd Assembly District Candidate Greg Kirkorian at the recent Armenian Genocide Remembrance via Bill Graham of Burbank.

If the newspaper's objective was to further perpetuate the effort of Mike Gatto supporters, you are going to fail. Fomenting bigotry and hatred in our community is something local Republicans will speak out against at all times. It may be a campaign strategy for some Democrats, but it is repulsive to most of us, who live our lives here, whether we are Republicans, Democrats, or Independents.

** What happens when you get like-minded candidates for political office? Expect some nasty mail.

** A USC Poll gives Congressman Brad Sherman a lead over Congressman Howard Berman in the nationally-watched 30th Congressional Contest. The question here in this democratic redrawn district is whether one of the two republicans can gain the second spot in this political brawl

** Longtime Daily News Political Writer Rick Orlov gives us the rundown on the state election proceedings in the San Fernando Valley. Whether its the 38th, 39th, 43rd or 46th Assembly Districts, the states new open primary rules will be a financial bonanza for political consultants and a burden for your local postal carrier.

"Weekly of Record" Election Coverage  

** Blogger's note: LA Weekly of Record Editor Jill Stewart and her excellent corps of writers have once again outreported the "Old Gray Hag on Spring Street" in this election cycle. We highlight a good sample of their current elections musings---S.J.

** Beth Barrett reports from her former Valley turf on the 39th Assembly District Race between Raul Bocanegro and termed out CD 2/7 City Councilman Richard AlarCON.

** Hillel Aron gives us a triple-scoop of election musings with his coverage of the needless tax behind Prop 29. Then the former Neon Tommy staffer does what could be Congressman Howard Berman's last gasp in the 30th Congression Contest. Lastly, Aron gives us the background behind the Eirc Bauman vs.Gloria Romero inter-party skirmish in the 46th Assembly District Contest.

** By far the most exclusive political contest manana is the 50th Assembly District race among Assemblywoman Besty Butler and activist Torie Osborn. Patrick Range McDonald has an extensive missive on the quest of Butler and Osborn to represent Westside liberals in Sacramento. Plus how many assembly elections have baby bottles sent in mass to voters?

Lastly, Election Recommendations from Betty Pleasant

  These are The Soulvine’s recommendations for Tuesday’s Primary Election:

NO on Proposition 28 and NO on Proposition 29. FOR Sen. Dianne Feinstein. FOR Rep. Janice Hahn in the new 44th Congressional District. FOR Rep. Howard Berman in my new 30th Congressional District. FOR Shannon Knight, Superior Court Judge No. 65; FOR James D. Otto, Superior Court Judge No. 78, and FOR Danette Meyers for district attorney. I don’t care about the other races because they are either uncontested or we have empty suits trying to keep from being replaced by candidates wearing no suits at all. Pitiful. 

....... and pity the fools who do not turn out to vote tomorrow.

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

Is Brian Johnson the DINO of the 46th AD Race?

** Blogger's note: We may have a late charge from the Brian Johnson for Assembly Campaign (** via the work of Pro-Johnson IE committees) for the coveted DINO Award, in the inaugural election cycle within the newly drawn 46th Assembly District. The early odds-on-favorite for this honor Laurette Healey, instead falls into the perpetual candidate honor with chameleon ribbons to honor her various past political incarnations. This IE mailer via ED Voice may have done the honors---Scott Johnson.  

Another four years of Obama and Socialists in Sacramento, who knows?

 So much for (Democratic) Citizen Redistricting.

 Nice little attacks on the other challengers. 

The irony, a RINO endorsing a DINO? But then that always been the Dick Riordan Way (** Financed by Eli Broad and other insiders). BTW, how much has ED Voice spent on pro-Johnson mailers? 

Your thoughts ..............

Scott Johnson in CD 14