I think that GOP Assemblyman Anthony Adams deserves to be recalled, for voting to increase our taxes, but isn’t it a bit odd that his recall is being led by a group of Orange County Republicans, when he represents the San Bernardino area? Isn’t that bad form? I mean how would we like it is a bunch of guys from Upland drove down to Orange County to try to recall one of our guys? Imagine a 909 RV brigade circling around the Santa Ana office of State Senator Lou Correa. Wouldn’t that be a bit creepy?
“Republicans aren’t winning many battles lately, but a couple Orange County GOP bigwigs are gearing up – and may have found a vulnerable target. The man in their sights happens to be a Republican Assemblyman, but Mike Schroeder and Lee Lowrey say he’s betrayed constituents by going against a signed pledge not to support new taxes,” according to Martin Wisckol over at the O.C. Register.
Wisckol also reported that “Schroeder and Lowrey are longtime pals from Corona del Mar, both with long histories in politics. Schroeder is former chairman of the state GOP and Lowrey is chairman of the conservative Atlas PAC. There have been just two successful recalls of California legislators since 1914 – both of them in 1995 – and Schroeder chaired both efforts. The two are political pros who know how to raise money and run campaigns.”
Corona del Mar? That sure is far from San Bernardino! I cannot imagine that the voters in San Berdo are terribly pleased about this.
And how can anyone expect this recall to get support when it is being led by the evil Mike Schroeder? And why is an O.C. PAC going after Adams?
All of this silliness is giving Adams a way out, as he illustrated in this quote in an article in the Daily Bulletin newspaper, “I think it’s a shame that a Newport Beach political activist wants to tell people in my district how they should vote,” Adams said. “I feel very confident that we’ll see a strong showing (against the recall).”
And here is the kicker, at a time when the state and many cities and counties are broke, this recall is going to cost a bundle, according to the Daily Bulletin:
Cost of a recall election, the bulk of which counties will have to pay for, is estimated at $900,000. To pay for the ballot printing and mailing, running the polling places and such, San Bernardino County will have to pay $620,000, said Kathi Payne, an election analyst. The Los Angeles County portion could reach $280,000.
I would have no problem with this recall if it was being led by San Bernardino Republicans. But it just seems wrong for a bunch of rich guys in Orange County to be driving this wagon, doesn’t it?
To add to the irony, it turns out that Adams was endorsed by the CRA, an ultra-conservative group of California Republicans, in 2008. Now these same guys are trying to take him out. Why did they back this guy in the first place? Schroeder and company created Anthony Adams, now they are trying to whack their Frankenstein’s monster.
I mean how would we like it is a bunch of guys from Upland drove down to Orange County to try to recall one of our guys? Imagine a 909 RV brigade circling around the Santa Ana office of State Senator Lou Correa. Wouldn’t that be a bit creepy?
You mean like when out of state Mormons spent a ton of money and other political efforts to pass the anti-gay proposition 8? Like that?
Yes, it sucks when that happens.
Do those OC guys have properties or other investments in that area? San Bernardino has been hard-hit by this recession and maybe those two are hoping to capitalize on the chaos. Usually you have to only follow the money to see what the motivations are. Especially when it makes absolutely NO sense what someone is doing.
Self-appointed leaders seek to cleanse the party of electeds whom they judge not worthy. A clear attempt at machine politics. Will it work? Would not be the first time outside money influenced the fate of a candidate or incumbant. As we all know, we have the best government money can buy.
Schroeder and Lowrey should clean their own house before taking on someone else’s. What exactly did Adams do to Schroeder and Lowrey that isn’t being publicized? More likely this is about failed personal payoffs and undelivered goods following backroom deals. For Schroeder to become interested in principles or ethics would be a laugh.
Wazzup.
Having covered the recent John & Ken rally in Fullerton I can tell you that many of the attendees were upset with those Republicans who voted for the latest budget. Be practical for a minute. Going after incumbents who will be termed out makes no sense. However, to ignore an elected official, Assemblyman Adams, who signed a pledge not to vote for any tax increase, who is not facingvterm limits, would be irresponsible.
It really doesn’t matter where Mike Schroeder lives. We can each take active rolls in recalling our elected officials. As an activist in Mission Viejo there are many people living in fear who contact me to speak out on their behalf. Some might be potential city vendors, others may be whistleblower city employees while the vast majority are senior citizens who fear challenging the incumbents. Not everyone is comfortable leaving themselves open for criticism.
As a Juice blogger I can speak from personal experience on that final point.
If a recall should occur, then the focus should be on Tyler Truong Diep. He’s learned to “shake down” businesses in Little Saigon for contributions for years and was able to keep it under wrap. But I wonder how long the Trannies, especially Tyler Truong Diep will be able to strong arm business people for what they call “CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS” after what happened with his involvement with the CITRYST RESTAURANT(call Westminster Police Dept. for more information). ANDY QUACH is not innocent neither… Now we know why we ALWAYS find those two councilman at that lounge on a daily basis
before. Its not surprising to many in Little Saigon that the owner of Citryst actually STOPPED the police from entering her business (that’s why she’s being charged with a Misdemeanor)… Art, I suggest you DIG AS DEEP AS YOU COULD. I promise you, it won’t be a waste of time.
I believe every person in the entire state of California who is upset over the vote for the tax increase should send money and also help if possible to recall the dirt bag so named Anthony Adams. I don’t care where the people who help with this recall live. Anthonys vote effected every taxpayer in California so that is why they should CARE! If we need the BIG GUNS ie. the Schroeders of the state to make this successful then thank God! As far as the CRA supporting Anthony Adams last year and now against him that is because Anthony Adams is a LIAR and a traitor! Hello!
Art you need to get off your holy then thou high horse!