There are only four Mayors in Orange County who are directly elected. They include Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle and Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido. The rest are either selected by rotation amongst City Council members or by appointment by those same Council members. It is common for Mayors to use their title of “Mayor” when they run for other offices. Now, GOP hack Michael Schroeder is suing Debbie Cook, the Mayor of Huntington Beach, because she used her title of “Mayor” on the ballot as a candidate against GOP Congressman Dana Rohrabacher.
The unintended consequence of Schroeder’s frivolous lawsuit is that it is going to screw his fellow Republicans. On the ballot right now are several Reeps running as “Mayors,” including Jeff Miller and Neal Blais in the 71st Assembly District. Were they both directly elected Mayors? I doubt it.
Schroeder has a nasty habit of suing women in politics, or being involved in the lawsuits against them. These include Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, former state legislator Lynn Daucher, Supervisor Janet Nguyen and now Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook.
I wonder if Schroeder is just upset because of the lady he is married to (see picture above)? I saw a picture of Mrs. Schroeder in the O.C. Register this Sunday, where she penned a ridiculous opinion piece. She looked like an Asian version of Tammy Faye Baker. Not a good look to say the least. So perhaps Mikey is just a frustrated guy?
Who knows? I do know this, Mikey’s lawsuit against Cook is cr*p. He ought to be ashamed of himself.
UPDATE:
Conservative Republican activist Mark Bucher, who is a member of the OC GOP Central Committee, wrote an interesting post over at Red County where he slammed the lawsuit against Debby Cook. Bucher supports Rohrabacher, which is no surprise, but his spirited argument against the lawsuit is worth scrutinizing. Here is an excerpt from the Red County post:
Assuming Cook prevails, because the suit was brought by Carlson, and his attorneys Mike Schroeder and Steve Baric, all prominent Republicans with ties to Rohrabacher, Cook will score the first win of this election and gain the aura of being a giant slayer.
Even if she loses and is forced to change her designation, she will have gained stature simply because of the battle. The perception in the mind of the average voter will be that the Republican Party and Congressman Rohrabacher are bullies.
I recoil against the win at all costs mentality that we often get caught up with in politics. It is easy to win the battle and lose the war. Particularly because in elections, what you are really fighting for is the hearts and minds of the voter.
Not every fight is worth fighting. This one is a mistake.
On the one hand, if every council member gets a chance to be mayor, I don’t see why anyone would use the ‘mayor’ designation officially since it seems to be almost honorary.
On the other hand, I’ve seen a lot of political theater lately and the arguments for and against this both seem weak. My guess is that this whole brouhaha was staged the raise the profile of the race.
SMS
Do you really think Shroeder’s wife looks like Tammy Faye Baker? Could you please post her photo on your blog so we can decide. Is that the pre or post cancer Tammy Faye Baker? I saw both on Larry King. Nice post.
Not all councilmembers get a turn at mayor. Its voted on just like all other motions.
In fact Assemblymember Tony Mendoza was “passed” over 3 times by Artesia council. He is now their Assemblymember. They come to his office hat in hand asking for is support.
Schroeder is a lackey that tries to confuse campaigns and issues. His hope is that Cook spends time in his frivolous lawsuit and nobody pays attention to how pathetic Dana R. is as a congressman.
This year is the best chance for costal communities to elect someone who reflects their position on national and regional issues. Mayor Debbie Cook will make a great Congresswoman!
I think you’re on to something here. Why does Schroeder like to pick on girls? Could it be he likes to bully women? He must have learned it from his dad.
I agree that Schroeder is pathetic by bring such a petty lawsuit.
However Pedroza is much more pathetic by attacking Schroeder’s wife based on her looks.
Cheap shots like that are the reason no one respects him or his blog.
just asking:
That’s worse. It shouldn’t matter if her peers elected her ‘mayor,’ or there is a rotation. Most mayors in localities outside of the county are determined by a direct vote (as they should be) and so the ‘mayor’ here is in fact appointed, not elected.
We’re talking about the council sending one their own to an executive position.
Sounds like another tempting quid-pro-quo situation for lawmakers to me.
SMS
Thanks for posting pretty Susan’s picture. I was getting tired of watching unattracive 50 or something Janet’s face for many months from your blog.
Susan also look very intelligent.
#7,
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I just posted Mrs. Schroeder’s pic alongside Tammy Faye’s. Separated at birth?
I agree with #7.
Art, do you think you can make a baby with Janet? I am sorry to put you in a very difficult position but let’s be truthful here.
Susan has natural asian beauty in her.
#9,
Well, for one thing, I am married, for twenty years now, and Supervisor Nguyen is also happily married. So I cannot imagine how your theory would ever take place. Moreover, after my wife and I had our fourth child I had the doctor close the barnyard door, so to speak. So no more young’uns for me.
As for Susan’s alleged beauty, again that is in the eye of the beholder. BTW, not sure if this makes a difference, but I am told that Mikey is TOTALLY whipped by Susan. That sounds completely intolerable!
Art, that was a good answer (NO!) and I appreciate your considerations for married women.. ie your wife, and Janet.
However, you should show same kind of respect for another married woman….. which happens to be a Susan.
8:24 pm,
I have no respect for the Schroeders.
#5
You blogged on this site for how long?
You only left because you got tossed off.
Sounds like sour grapes to me.
I wonder if the “police” who followed Art home that night were real investigators from the D.A.’s office???
You have no class, Art. Absolutely no class.
Matt/Jubal,
Priceless! You out the names of molestation victims on a blog you created – but I am classless? What does that make you? I mean we know you are a Schroeder hack, but give me a break. You’re the last guy in town who ought to be screaming about class…
Art needs to be send to Hong Kong for reprimendation.