One of the bloggers at the local blue blog has been foaming at the mouth over Democratic Supervisorial candidate Hoa Van Tran of late. So I decided to take a closer look at this virtually unknown candidate, who is taking on incumbent First District Supervisor Janet Nguyen.
There have been numerous allegations that Hoa is in league with Assemblyman Van Tran. I understand that he NEVER speaks ill of him or his acolytes, whom I call the “Trannies.” But let us set that aside for the moment and scrutinize what little information is out there about Hoa, who for some reason is using a karaoke picture as his official campaign portrait. (But can he do Sinatra?)
We will start with a look at Hoa’s website. He has nothing to say about the precarious state of Orange County finances. It is well known that our County government has some troubling issues in that area, including the incompetence of Orange County Treasurer Chriss Street and the ridiculous pension increased for public employees that a previous board voted for. There is no mention of these problems on Hoa’s site. Strike one.
Hoa does say that “My top priority as Supervisor will be health care and parks.” I wonder where Hoa plans to put these parks? The First District is completely built up. I am a big fan of public space, but realistically the only way we are going to get any more parks in the First District is to demolish buildings. I am all for that, but is there a chance in hell that the cities in the First District will go along with this? Look at how Santa Ana fumbled the ball with Centennial Park!
As for health care, what can one Supervisor do about that? And what can Hoa do that Supervisor Nguyen is not doing? This looks like a useless exercise in semantics by Hoa. In fact he has NOTHING to say about how exactly he plans to have an impact in this area. Strike Two.
Ask the residents of the First District what their top priorities are. I suspect stopping crime will be number one on the list. Which brings me to another point. Supervisor Nguyen has been a LEADER on the issue of conducting a proper national search for our next Sheriff. She is the ONLY Supervisor who NEVER endorsed the ousted Mike Carona, to her credit. Hoa has NOTHING to say about this issue, which is unbelievable.
Hoa does, to be fair, have this to say about crime, “As your Supervisor, I will fight to reduce crime by investing in police. We must support our brave police, soldiers and firefighters.” Again, empty words from an apparently empty man. Show me one Supervisor who would not say the same thing? As the old burger commercial pondered, “Where’s the beef?” Certainly not on Hoa’s website.
The only other information we can glean from Hoa’s website is that he is a lawyer who “represents consumers and small businesses” and he was in the army. He also says that “Education is the path to the American Dream.” Duh! Again, this is not exactly an enlightened position. Any other politico would agree with that.
Gustavo Arellano, over at his Navel Gazing blog, was quite enthused to hear that Hoa supports amnesty for immigrants. But isn’t it interesting that there is NO mention of this issue on Hoa’s website? Here is a better question, when is Hoa going to repudiate the anti-Mexican Trannies who flew to the Mexican border recently to malign our neighbors to the south? I have not ready any such statements from him.
I did stumble across another blog article that was posted on Gustavo’s blog by a reader, wherein Hoa expands on his views on immigration. Therein an anon blogger actually asked Hoa this question, “What about Assemblyman Van Tran and OC Supervisor Janet Nguyen and their stands on immigration?” Of course Hoa did NOT answer the question. Instead some blowhard named Pho Do Nguyen spouted off apparently so Hoa could stay out of it.
Even more illustrative of the emptiness of Hoa’s position on immigration was his response when he was asked what he would do about this issue as a Supervisor,
“Instead some blowhard named Pho Do Nguyen spouted off apparently so Hoa could stay out of it.”
Ever heard of the pot calling the kettle black?
Art:
Once upon a time you were are shameless shrill for Michele Martinez. Michele listened to people far more experienced than you, and decided your insights were no longer of value (as if they ever were).
The new flavor of the month is Janet Nguyen and you have taken on the unofficial roll of shameless shrill for her.
My question is, how long till Janet kicks you to the curb?
Readers care to take a guess how long Janet distances herself from Art or Art attacks Janet?
when is Hoa going to repudiate the anti-Mexican Trannies who flew to the Mexican border recently to malign our neighbors to the south?
Assemblyman Van Tran makes it pretty clear that he is PRO-immigrant. He has sent letters to President Bush in opposition to the recently raised fees on becoming a legal citizen (http://republican.assembly.ca.gov/members/a68/Index.aspx?page=PR&pr=3635) and voted for a 2006 bill which will provided financial assistance to legal immigrants seeking citizenship. He even sent out a statement applauding the Governor for signing it. (http://republican.assembly.ca.gov/members/a68/Index.aspx?page=PR&pr=3465)
Why won’t Claudia Alvarez, Sal Tinajero, Miguel Pulido or Vincent Sarmiento endorse Hoa?
Why are electeds countywide staying away from him?
I give Art four months before he starts the rabid attacks on Janet. However, it may not much matter because it seems that Janet has already sidelined Art.
My question is this: If Art made it to the City Council, how long would it take before Art starts attacking himself?
#1,
It is a fact. Pho Do ran interference for Hoa so Hoa would not have to answer the tough questions. That is BS. Hoa should be a man and speak up for himself.
#2 and #4,
I like Michele Martinez. But she has decided to join the kumbaya squad on the Santa Ana City Council. Not good! I reserve the right to slam ANY politicians who put themselves ahead of the public good.
As for Supervisor Nguyen, she has been exemplary as a public servant. I see no reason to bash her. But if she takes the same road that Michele did I will be the first to blog about it.
There are no free passes on the Orange Juice.
Arturo,
Let pick on your argument.
1. You said: “We will start with a look at Hoa’s website. He has nothing to say about the precarious state of Orange County finances. It is well known that our County government has some troubling issues in that area, including the incompetence of Orange County Treasurer Chriss Street and the ridiculous pension increased for public employees that a previous board voted for. There is no mention of these problems on Hoa’s site. Strike one.”
What did Janet do? She sided with Chriss Street every single time. She has been a silent voice on this issue.
2. You wrote: “The only other information we can glean from Hoa’s website is that he is a lawyer who “represents consumers and small businesses” and he was in the army. He also says that “Education is the path to the American Dream.” Duh! Again, this is not exactly an enlightened position. Any other politico would agree with that.”
At least, Hoa spent few years in the service. Janet claimed because her brother was in Iraq she should be elected to serve as a Sup. How dump can her argument be?
3. Immigration.
Did Janet claim she came to America the “right way”? So Art, can you tell us who came here the wrong way? It’s too obvious.
Mr. Art, You bad man for say things about Hoa. Hoa is real American hero! Please get to know Mr. Hoa. Have you called the man? When you do…then blog.
“He has nothing to say about the precarious state of Orange County finances.”
Leads me to this question, would you rather have someone in offices who has done absolutely nothing to fix or address these “troubling issues” or someone like Hoa who, like the incumbent, doesn’t mention the pressing need to deal with County finances.
“It is well known that our County government has some troubling issues in that area, including the incompetence of Orange County Treasurer Chriss Street and the ridiculous pension increased for public employees that a previous board voted for.”
The Board’s requested independent audit found that OCHA members were paying for their pension.
I believe your thinking about the Sheriff’s pension so let’s not lump all unions together. Besides, aren’t you, like myself, a card carry union member?
During the time that Lou pushed the state legislation that allowed for this policing pension giveaways throughout the state, very few people submitted Op-ed to the Register concerning this yes “ridiculous” giveaway. I did and don;t remember Janet’s oppositions to this issue. Later, Moorlach admitted this mistake, but has Janet taken a stance on if she believes the Sheriff’s pension are excessive.
But it is my belief that this sweet heart deal was an honest deal… and a deal is a deal.
However, the many, including the board at that time believed we could continous provide $60,000 to $70,000 a year to sheriffs who retire after 20/25 years in addition to paying their health care benfits, tells alot about how insanely generous the so called Red County has become.
“There is no mention of these problems on Hoa’s site. Strike one.”
If you give Hoa a strike, you might as well call an out for Janet.
“As for health care, what can one Supervisor do about that? And what can Hoa do that Supervisor Nguyen is not doing?”
How about if Hoa promises not to immediately hire family members who brings absolutely nothing to their constituents while requesting the oc health care agency provid their office with a department paid employee to get her up to speed with healthcare issues.
“Strike Two”
But Janet already struck out and is attempting to be a switch hiiter now, batting on the left side now.
“Supervisor Nguyen has been a LEADER on the issue of conducting a proper national search for our next Sheriff.”
Am I the only one who believes a national search is waste of money since we have credible local candidates here. If perhaps, we find someone locally can we then fault Janet for the unnecessary expense in being a “Leader” in requesting this national expensive search or will we downplay her role as carry a motion as a supervisor.
How much money has this search coast us?
“She is the ONLY Supervisor who NEVER endorsed the ousted Mike Carona, to her credit.”
Interestly, how you phrase this because it is my understanding that there was no reciprocating endorsement so Janet never endorsed him because he would not endorse her.
Hoa has NOTHING to say about this issue, which is unbelievable.
I’ll give you this because he does need to come out in support of ending the wasteful national search and recommending the three local candidates, Hunt, Anderson and Martin for serious consideration will get him some needed support.
“Hoa does, to be fair, have this to say about crime, “As your Supervisor, I will fight to reduce crime by investing in police. We must support our brave police, soldiers and firefighters.” Again, empty words from an apparently empty man. Show me one Supervisor who would not say the same thing? As the old burger commercial pondered, “Where’s the beef?” Certainly not on Hoa’s website.”
That’s is just as empty as Janet’s “I’m humbled… I’m hunbled” ” I’m a gun owner and I’m a gun owner” “I represent a Democrat district and I need your help” Politicalspeak and very inspiring stuff.
“Clearly Hoa is the emptiest of empty suits. He has almost nothing of consequence to say about the issues facing the people of the First District. He appears to have built his campaign around platitudes. And he has NO political experience, unlike Supervisor Nguyen who previously worked for two County Supervisors and one State Assemblyman and who also was elected and served on the Garden Grove City Council. To use a baseball analogy, Hoa is trying to jump up from a minor A league to the majors, while Nguyen is already an All Star at the Major League level.”
Janet is no All-Star, she would never have been elected in Garden Grove had her name been Pedroza.
Besides, the major leagues in Central Orange County have been reached without going to the minors, ever heard of Dunn, Sanchez, Correa, Hurtt, and Dornan.
Joey
#8,
Good idea! I will see if I can set up an interview. I hope he does not bring Pho Do Nguyen to run interference…
Joey,
I know Dunn, Sanchez, Correa, Hurtt and Dornan. Trust me. Hoa is NOT in their league. But I WILL call him next week and try to set up a meeting.