Morning Brief on the Hateful Hypocrisy via the vengeful Northeast San Fernando Valley Democrat Political Machine

New 39th Assembly District Assemblywoman Patty Lopez is quickly garnering critics who are broaching personal smears against her, family and political associates. 

Wonder what the Northeast San Fernando Valley Democratic Machine thinks about this gathering of activists?

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The Improbable Campaign of 39rd AD Candidate Patty Lopez pulls off the Miracle

In what Political Scientists may label in the future as simply "The Improbable Campaign", an upstart Assembly Candidate, Patty Lopez, pulls off a Northeast San Fernando Valley Miracle in defeating the Incumbent 39th AD Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra by 467 votes..  

The smiles of Team Patty Lopez must be more pronounced this afternoon.

** Blogger's note: Please pardon the sports analogy flashback (1980 Miracle on Ice) but many in the Northeast San Fernando Valley this afternoon, have a new found affirmation in miracles (back by committed, hard work) ........, of a political variety. The Improbable Campaign of a First Generation American Immigrant, just became the most pronounced, local political success story in decades, as Patty Lopez, is but a signed validation of election results away from becoming the next 39th Assembly District Representative. As Community Activist David Hernandez reports via Facebook, the final tally of unprocessed 39rd AD ballots, had Lopez increasing her lead to 467 votes over Incumbent Raul Bocanegra. The final tally of the vote, is sure to send shock waves throughout not only the San Fernando Valley, but California, as pundits commit column inches in musing on the root cause of this 1971 Sylmar-like Political Earthquake. Bocanegra, who was being broached as a possible Assembly Speaker, will now have to seek out gainful employment from the likes of CD 7 City Clowncilman Felipe "Mini Padilla" Fuentes (maybe he can ghost write council district proclamations?), or the wife of his Political Consultant Gerry Guzman, CD 6 Clowncilwoman Nury Martinez---Scott Johnson.

The numbers tell the story.

Assemblyman Bocanegra, where were you when the final repudiation from your constituents was made public?

Paraphrasing the great Al Michaels ......., Northeast San Fernando Valley, do you believe in Political Miracles? YES!!

Friday 39th AD Vote Tally Update: Patty Lopez 22,558, Assemblyman Bocanegra 22,139

The upstart Patty Lopez for Assembly Campaign increases its lead over Incumbent 39th AD Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra to 421 votes in the latest canvass of unprocessed ballots.

From the Facebook Page of David Hernandez.

This is a day of conflicting emotions for the Improbable Campaign of 39th Assembly District Candidate Patty Lopez.

On the campaign front, Lopez has increase her margin of lead over Incumbent Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra to 421 votes with most ballots counted.

But on the personal side, Team Lopez is dealing with the death of her Brother-in-Law.

According to a local Consultant of note, the chance of Assemblyman Bocanegra making up the increase margin of deficit is extremely remote. Since the process of counting the outstanding ballots commenced, Team Lopez has garnered 54% of those votes.

The final certification of the elections results will be forthcoming on November 28, 2014.

Meanwhile, our thoughts and prayers are with the Lopez Family at this time of loss.

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

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Wednesday

The Improbable Campaign of upstart 39th Assembly District Candidate Patty Lopez, edges closer to Victory, as the latest batch of processed Ballots gives it a 235 Vote Lead over Incumbent Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra.   

"Team Patty Lopez" at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder. Photo via David Hernandez

Darn, this pending Political Upset smells so good for democracy!

Despite the hordes of supposed, off-duty staffers from the City Clowncil Central Committee Offices of Nury Martinez (wife of Bocanegra Campaign Consultant Gerry Guzman) and Felipe Fuentes (former "Temp Staffer" for Bocanegra) seeking to invalidate ballots, "Team Patty Lopez" left the
second to last canvass of votes, holding a 235 vote lead over 39th AD Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, with the last vote count to take place on Friday. 

The Improbable Campaign of Patty Lopez has sent shock waves across not only the Northeast San Fernando Valley, but throughout the City of Los Angeles. If Lopez holds on to beat Bocanegra, the first aftershock of this political equivalent of the 1971 Sylmar Earthquake, will be the upcoming CD 6 City Clowncil Central Committee Rematch between current Clowncilwoman Nury Martinez and Cindy Montanez.

With the chance of probability on the same level as this blogger's next use of "Spollcheck", Clowncilwoman Martinez Husband Gerry Guzman's role (G7 Strategy Group, INC.) in the Bocanegra Campaign, is surely to garner some unwanted attention, considering the negative, dismissive tone directed at Team Patty Lopez.

07/07/2014

G7 STRATEGY GROUP, INC.

CAMPAIGN CONSULTANTS

$12,500.00

** This is why CD 5 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Paul Koretz has been labeled the reigning "Nanny Spud" within the Horseshoe at 200 Spring Street.

 Yawn!! CD 5 City Clowncil Central Committee Member Paul Koretz opposes the Keystone Pipeline. 

While the City of Los Angeles faces a looming Budget Shortfall and underfunded Pension Obligations, the reigning "Nanny Spud" of the City Clowncil Central Committee Paul Koretz found quality time for a Photo Op with some of his Democratic Environmental Fellow Travelers, to denounce the mega job-producing Keystone Pipeline. Joining the "Nanny Spud" in this exercise of environmental revisionism, were the Sierra Club's (and DWP Human Resources Director by day) Susana Reyes and SEIU 721 President Bob Schooonover. We are sure out-going Louisiana Democratic Senator Mary Landreiu appreciated the gesture, but then we know how much love the Sierra Club has for "Business Democrats". 

** Can we call this a "Home Conversion Cover-up?"

You too can use Public Money to convert your Garage into a Man Cave.

There is a strong probability that a certain, now incarcerated former SEIU 6434 General Manager (Tyrone Freeman), has received a gleeful message from his noted Political Ally LA County Board of Supervisor Mark "Home Renovation-Thomas", on how he beat the rap for using Public Funds in converting his Garage into a personal Man Cave. But the self-styled South LA Political Boss may not want to celebrate too quickly, as it appears that the LA Times is not ready to back down in getting at the root of this latest ethical breach from the Friend of Tyrone.

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

Scott Johnson in CD 14  

Morning Briefs on the Los Angeles Political Machine for Monday

We bring you this latest "Hypocritical, Do As I Say, Don't Do As I Done (or are still doing) Political Moment" from the lone Princeton Graduate of the Los Angeles City Clowncil Central Committee Jose Huizar.  

The Public Image of a politician who passes on indulging in the Ice Bucket Challenge (while still donating $100.00) citing drought concerns, is contradicted by a report which documents increase home water usage during these same parched times.

Kudos indeed for the "Tonto Huevon's" latest dubious distinction.

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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

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.

"Gatto Truther's" take on upcoming 39th Assembly District Race

 Burbank Democrat Club Political Director Kevin Harrop "running counter" for Assemblyman Mike Gatto

"Its time to discuss upcoming political races from a Gatto Truther perspective".

Blogger notes: Hmmmm, whats with the Gatto Truthers proprietors of the Burbank Blogger? Once an exclusive bloggin, astro-turfing exercise in praising all things Gatto and maliciously bashing rational dissent of their leader, the bloggers are broadening their political knowledge away from the protected shadows of the Dario "Duhio" Frommer commanded "Mothership of AD 43". Thus in extending a bloggin open hand, we offer our critique (in bold) of the Burbank Blogger's observation on the upcoming 39th AD Election, ..... and we promise no "scorched-earth deconstruction" of your post. Join us after the jump.---Scott Johnson

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