Lupe Moreno stars in Texas protest
I have been saying this for months now – Lupe Moreno has a much higher profile than her RINO opponent for the 34th Senate District, Lynn Daucher. Both were in the news this week.
Daucher voted for a slew of bonds that may eventually lead to higher taxes, according to one of her supporters, Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, as per his comments in today’s O.C. Register. According to Register columnist Steven Greenhut, Daucher was the “swing vote” on those bonds – and he specifically states that she “voted with the Democrats.” Shame on Daucher – and what a great opportunity for her allegedly conservative supporters to abandon her now before it is too late.
Moreno on the other hand was the subject of a front page story in today’s Register. Moreno flew to Crawford, Texas to participate in a Minuteman protest against President Bush’s weak stance on immigration. The article notes how much support Moreno has – from all over the country.
New voice joins minuteman caravan
DAY 4 IN TEXAS: Minuteman member Cindy Lou of Denton, Texas, right, greets Lupe Moreno of Santa Ana at the
I predict that Claudia will win Congresswoman Sanchez’s seat when Lorretta is done there. And by that time Claudia will be married to a very rich man and they will live happily ever after… and all of your haters will still be blogging your lives away:)…
Anon,
That is a very nice story…sounds like a disney movie I watched.
Do me a favor please? Can you tell Claudia, to get bloggers which will make her look like she actually knows the issues pertaining to this election and to the State Assembly in general. This is becoming a little ridiculous.
Dear Luis,
There are many reasons why candidates get votes…the list I made for why I support Claudia was mine…Some superficial (her looks) and others more serious (tough on crime)…That’s how voters are too….(and consumers with thier purchases) If you think that even 1% of the voters will decide their choice in the 69th based on how the candidate compares on some serious list of political issues…I think you are wrong…I’m talking about the real world…so rather than put me down for my list…why not realize that some of these are exactly why Claudia will either win or lose..
Agreed!
So lets look at your list…
Smartest??? that would definately be debatable as the other two candidates have Harvard Degrees, one can easily see if Academics are an indicator, Armando would take the “brainiac” contest.
Toughest??? If you mean just is a mean person, I will give you that, but I did not know it was an asset. If you mean tough on crime, prove what she has done.
Prettiest??? Since the other two are guys, I would doubt they would want to win that contest.
Best Dresser??? I am not sure about this one, but I will give it you anyway.
Toughest on Crime/Sex Offenders???? She asked for one thing in 6 years in office and that makes her great on crime? In that case Jose is great on education as he “sued” Bush for NCLB.
She is Latina?? So are the other two candidates(males, of course), but had that been a deciding factor, she would have beat Umberg.
Speaks great Spanish??? So does Jose. Armando, not great, but speaks it.
Witty/Never Gives up??? Witty, I dont think so, but that debatable also. Never gives up, thats definately true…she should have not run for assembly.
She bends but does not break??? She has had several public “breakdowns” so I believe you are incorrect about that one.
She is a Winner??? Since her last election she lost, does that make her a loser?
It seems the only differential between her and the other candidates is that, per your analysis, she is a pretty Latina, who never gives up. I sure hope there is more too that.
Dear Anon,
I hope some day a reporter will look into these “Harvard” degress that they all claim to have. These are not “real” Harvard degrees. Can you say “special program” or affirmative action? Armando is by far the smartest but compare them to any other real, 4 year Harvard undergrad and you will see what I mean. When Jose was running for the council the first time he sent out a letter to Harvard alums in O.C. that looked like it was written by a 3rd grader. Please…someone..check on those degrees.
Claudia,
She a has accomplished alot from her humble beginnings. She pulled her self up like “can do” Lou Correa.
In fact she did it by getting good grades not by being a part social disadvataged/ethnically underrepresented ethnic like your amigos! Pure talent, patience and hardwork.
Furthermore, she went the way many people from Santa Ana get higher degrees…Cal state first then on to graduate degree at a prestigous college. Finished law school and passed the bar.
Under your Luis’s definition, most Hispanics are dumb because they are underrepresented at Harvard. See, the majority Hispanics straight from High school come from school districts that offer AP classes. And usually there scores are significantly lower than freshman non hispanic peers. It’s no so much a “brainiac” as much as a opportunity thing combined with self persieverience.
Granted, she didn’t do the 12 month course at harvard and get a course certificate but she at a went on to Loyola Marymont college, quickly finnishing law school and passing the bar.
She didn’t come from a priviledge school district that had adequate resources(AP classes) to gain acceptance straight from High school, like your amigo Armando” I need to study the Issue” liberaltad.
She volunteered for community groups, including Hispanic groups. This should be the only test that so-called leaders of the Hispanic should ask each candidate. “What have you done for your community other than in the course of employment or running for office.
“She is Latina?? So are the other two candidates(males, of course), but had that been a deciding factor, she would have beat Umberg….then “She is a Winner??? Since her last election she lost, does that make her a loser?”
You seriously think that Jose or Armando would even come closer than she came to Umberg. She surprised many, ecxept you.
Anon,
AP Classes are offered in Santa Ana Schools. I was not only a student at Santa Ana High School, but also a teacher there.
Claudia did not grow up in different circumstances than either Jose or Armando. All three candidates seemed to have been impoverished at some time.
Armando holds a degree from UC Berkieley and Harvard, and Jose has a degree from UCI and Harvard, both secondary degrees are in public policy.
Please explain to me where first of all, I gave a definition, and more importantly stated Latinos are dumb? Dont put words in my mouth in an attempt to prove your point.
Claudia and I went for the most part to the same schools because we come from the same area (the wesetend of town), I chose to attend Santa Ana High, she attended Santiago. Why do claim she was at a disadvantage because she went to GGUSD. Academically, they are doing far better than SAUSD.
I will agree with you on volunteering playing a big role in the eyes of many, which all the more reason I will be voting for Armando De La Libertad, he has an extensive list of community groups hye belongs to.
As far as the Umberg race was concerned, I dont know if either Armando or Jose would have done better, but that was not the point I stated. You stated she was a winner, even though she lost a race, and it was posed as a question. I will tell you one thing, if Armando or Jose would have run against Umberg, I would bet it would not have been as dirty as Claudia made it to be.
I was leaning towards voting for Armando but I’m impressed with Mr. Anon’s detail on Claudia’s background…. You can’t fake or get an affirmative action ticket to passing the bar…you either pass or you fail and most fail..(ask the new Mayor of L.A. who NEVER did pass)…Claudia is the real deal whereas Jose and Armando are coconuts with a Mex’d up resume…as fake as the suits they wear…Claudia is a bridge builder and has much higher expectations than Jose and Armand….That’s why I am now a supporter of Ms. Alvarez…I hope everyone reading this blog will join me in voting for the real deal…
Anon-
Do these attempts to portray yourself as someone different really work? I must say I am not impressed with this cheap attempt in claiming to be a previous Armando supporter. That is an insult to the blogger’s intelligence. C’mon you can do better than that!
O.K. Luis…you got me….I was the same anon….but I really was sort of an Armando supporter… but I can not tell a lie, it was not the other anon post that made me a Claudia supporter…it was something else…it was her ballot designation…Deputy D.A…..In fact…that’s why I can say she is tough on crime…she fights crime every day….
So would you also elect a police officer over anyone else???
Dear Luis,
I’ve never really thought about it but I don’t know if I would elect a police officer over ANYONE else…, but I do believe they would get the nod over a low level bank P.R. guy or a hispanic outreach guy for the public bus system…yes…I guess I’d take a cop or a deputy D.A. over those two…
I was going to vote for Ms Alvarez, but due to all her negative campaigning I have decided against it.
Luis,
So Armando “seemed” to come from an impoverished backgound over there in the city of Brea.
Really, that news to Armando. You have to tell me where the barrio is over there?
Your going to compare the school resources in Brea with those in Garden Grove district. Are you the candidate, because you are comparing your experience with Claudia. Moreover, you claim to know what classes were offred way back in 1987 at Santiago high school and believe that that school had just as many opportunities as impoversihed students in Brea.
I never put words in your mouth, I just disagree with your belief that Armando is the smartest on because he went to Harvard. Using your logic, given 79% of the people our white, that 79% of the people are the “brainacs” the smartest. You can be smart and got to Cal State Fullerton, Loyola M. and pass the State Bar.
You state that he has volunteered but again tell me something he has done in the years before he was a losing candidate, before he participated in a event in the course of his employment. You can’t right! I know you can’t.
Finally, whats up with this “if he’s a police officer stuff” Are you going to put a security uniform on Armando and take a few pictures. Get over it, People like DA’s considerably more than a congressional staffer/ bank teller.
Whoa, thats an interesting twist.
Armando is the brightest candidate, not necessarily because he went to Harvard, but simply because his speech reflect it. He articulates arguments much better than your candidate does, even Jose does that.
One thing I forgot to mention to you is that I assisted Claudia in her campaign when she herself lost the city council seat. Long before many of you were part of her staff. So dont tell me about her community service, when I was around while she claimed to be serving her community.
The police officer question, was a simple question regarding your belief you would support anyone who fights crime. So a police officer would do the same, meaning you would support all police officers running for office.
Mike Carona would be happy to hear that. People like DA’s more? I can see that, since your campaign is the only one criticizing Armando, yet I hear all sorts of attacks coming by way of Tony Rackauckas, good call!!
Luis, do you read what you write because you say now that you disagree with this your statement “Armando would take the “brainiac” contest.”
Tell me what part of Claudia community work do you discount?
And this is the third time I have asked you to tell me “anything” that Armando has done “before he was a losing candidate” and not on a congresswomen’s staff. Nothing!! please just admit that you don’t know.
The issue with public safety candidates as candidates is not something you discovered. Just like for the most part most voters have a weary eye towards congression members(including their staff) and people who make their lliving off expoiting other people. Bankers, who are really parttime bank tellers, preying off the Hispanic community new found wealth in property appreciation just so they could get their $6,000 a month commision are terrible…They don’t help the people, they help themselves. Bankers are not good people!! Armando is a banker= Armando is a bad person
Bankers are bad? Alberta Christy is a banker…oh, that’s right she IS bad…glad she is going off council
Luis,
No reply means defeated. Any time you want to lose a blog free for all debate let me know.
Luis De Freedom
Anon-
No reply means I am away from my computer…noce try.
I happen to believe Alberta is probably one of the better candidates on the city council. It at least seems as her intentions are in the right place.
Bankers are bad??? Ok if you say so, but does the DA department not have their own issues, dealing with their close ties with Sheriff Carona? What DA department is ever so close to the Sheriff’s Dept. that newspaper have to discuss that conflict? Claudia is on the boat with Rackukus and in fact is being endorsed by him.
Before Claudia ran, she already had in mind to run for city council?? I know because I was involved in the meetings where Nadia and her would strategize how they would run, with the help of NATIVO LOPEZ.
Yes the very same man she criticizes other candidates with. Do you know that? Did you know your candidate at one time was very good friends with him, and only retracted her support because of Nadia bailing out on her?
So lets not talk about community service, when your candidate has a very poor record of that.
Armando, you might recall has been a member, from my understanding of HEEF, and was also pivotal during the 2000 Census.