Will these two latest catastrophes be enough to convince the Young And Awesome Congresswoman Katie Porter to stay and fight for her current seat, and postpone her Senatorial ambitions a few more years? Because it’s not looking now like any other Democrat in that district could beat Scott Baugh, and America can’t afford for us Democrats to lose a seat. Not one.
I don’t need to make that case here, do I?
Fine, just two paragraphs.
During Biden’s two-year razor-thin Democrat majority, the 117th Congress shored up the nation’s infrastructure, tightened gun laws, protected same-sex marriage, revamped retirement savings programs, bolstered veterans’ health benefits, sent tens of billions to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression, expanded tax breaks for low-income Americans, boosted health-care subsidies, funded CLEAN ENERGY to battle climate change, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, AND THEY WERE JUST GETTING STARTED.
In contrast, the current 118th Congress with ITS razor-thin Republican majority, “led” by spineless dolt Kevin McCarthy at the price of ceding power to whack jobs like Matt Gaetz, Jim Jordan, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, have spent most of their time on vengeful and ridiculous “investigations” into general nothing-burgers, and are currently playing a “Jackass” episode with our debt ceiling.
Yes, I mean, no, WE CANNOT LOSE A SEAT in ’24.
I never understood why Katie chose this Min fellow to be her successor, enthusiastically endorsed him, and even told us all that the timid corporatist was “progressive.” Sometimes it seems like every political decision made in Irvine is based on inscrutable webs of grudges and vendettas, or is that just me?
I’ve never said or written anything bad about this cat till now (you could look it up.) He was helpful to my friend Hari Lal when he ran for Council. I thought he could be better, maybe good for a few votes. All I need is another powerful politician that hates me. And I didn’t want us to lose that Congressional seat, but that ship has sailed.
It’s the prison guard unions that put Min over the top against John Moorlach, and he has repaid them handsomely. He did not cover himself in glory in this SB 567 (Homelessness Prevention Act) debacle, helping to strip out most of the bill in committee and falling on the fainting couch when his staffer was confronted for not taking notes. (To be fair, my hot-tempered friend Victor Valladares, with his years-long record of opposing Min, was probably not the ideal choice to lead that delegation.)
The two things he’s been good on, interested in, are climate change and gun violence, two things that America needs to do a lot more about but not so much California. Which kinda lends a little more weight to observers who sensed that he was never really into that state senator job, that he really always just wanted to be a Congressmin.
And throughout his unremarkable Senate career you could sense him thinking “How will this affect my political career in the future?” and as often as not, ducking out of controversial votes. All the way up to two weeks ago when he hid from all his constituents, desperate to not get landlords mad at him during his race against Baugh, which won’t be happening now.
Cuz with this DUI, Dave Min is out. Right?
RIGHT?
So. If not Katie then who? And if not now then when?
And by the way…
Kim Bernice Nguyen will kick Michelle Steel’s Butt.
I’ve said it before but apparently not everybody was listening – I’m a big supporter of KBN taking on the loathsome Steel. Kim and I don’t get along, and I’m glad Vince Sarmiento is our Supervisor. But Kim is SMART and TOUGH, and I look forward to standing on the sidelines and watching her demolish the racist, mendacious, brain-dead Stepford Wife Mrs. Steel.
Again, we need EVERY SEAT. The only way to deal with this current incarnation of the national GOP is to drive a stake through its heart. Are you listening Katie? Ada?
I’ve said before and I’ll say it again, Katie is DOA re the US Senate seat. At best all she can do is serve as spoiler which doesn’t necessarily benefit Democrats. Keep on keeping on Vern!!! Min has got to go!
Talk about race pandering. He has no blind spot for iranians. Well most of them in oc. He thinks they are Asian. Funny, you would have thought he would have loved Armenians. Lol!!
Iranians are white like Armenians although both from Asian continent lol. Look what min did after his deuce? Found an Iranian and celebrated her for some aapi event. Oh, his campaign director is Iranian.
https://twitter.com/OCIACC1/status/1655019896999403521?cxt=HHwWgoDTjfz05_ctAAAA
https://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-census-middle-east-north-africa-race/
We also need Feinstein to step down now! She is doing more damage and we can’t afford it
There’s no legal way to force her out. Supposedly she’s coming back and then Biden can get all of those judges in. But I’d prefer that she resign with “dignity.”
So many unforced errors. Clown show
Put big red noses and hand these Dems floppy shoes … and call them Bozo
What can I say. Except Harley’s misfortune shouldn’t count as an “unforced error.”
https://www.nrcc.org/2023/05/09/dave-mins-horrible-week/
Thanks for favoring us with a source you trust.
Oh myopic Booby one, thankfully you are not the clearinghouse of reliable media/information sources.
Just showing how the parties are reacting to each others’ bad press. Like this.
https://twitter.com/joannajweiss/status/1656346931462041600?cxt=HHwWgMDTqcWww_wtAAAA
The Leah Remini thread was pretty impressive.
Porter endorses Min because Katie lives beyond regular culture rules. They are both bi-polar, flopping between “I’m a victim” and “I’m a law-ignorant bully and plan to kick your bunny tails off the Balboa pier.”
I enjoy some of your comments on Dan’s blog. But aren’t you also that anti-vaxxer who says Democrats including Min “want to kill your kids” because they support vaccines? THAT’S a little nutzoid.
Domjones.org for Congress, Dom Jones will be the first POC to represent the district, as well as being a refreshing new voice, steong on Medicare for All and environmental causes. I urge everyone to take a look at Dom Jones for Congress.
No one is voting for the Technicolor weave. Ehh.
Councilwoman Arlis Reynolds can whip Min and Baugh…
She IS very rad. I was blown away at UCI when she spoke after Treseder and before AOC.
I’m surprised, but it really looks like Dave Min is going to try to ride this out.
DUI Min and Tonic was unable to attend an event by one of his rabid supporters – Moms Demand Action due to a calendar conflict. Hmm.
Is he already attending AA classes as evidence of his contrition?
We still want to see the mug shot and any video of his arrest including him walking the line. Apparently, Rouda wants to see DUI Dave resign. Rumor has it, he blow almost 2x the limit.
https://www.nrcc.org/2023/05/15/new-knives-out-in-ca-47-after-dave-min-arrest/