The cost to the registrar or the cost to run the campaigns? The cost to the registrar would not be…
Do you have any idea how much a campaign for the 360,000 district would be? The distinction from a 640,000…
Paying Janet Nguyen more is ludicrous.
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…
You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
2010 elections Archive
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![. . . . Challenging even the most rudimentary forms of logic, I have watched jaw agape as Democrats (and to a more limited but even more embarrassing level, Republicans) […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/art_tpe0415_gi-115x115.jpg "Tea Party Heroes NOT Terrorists In Credit Downgrade")
Tea Party Heroes NOT Terrorists In Credit Downgrade
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 27 Comments. . . . Challenging even the most rudimentary forms of logic, I have watched jaw agape as Democrats (and to a more limited but even more embarrassing level, Republicans) […] -
![. KILL THE POOR: In his first 100 days, Brown, the so-called “lesser of two evils,” has been far more successful at dismantling California’s meager social welfare state than every […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/California-Uber-Alles-115x115.jpg "California Über Alles")
California Über Alles
Posted on June 22, 2011 | 9 Comments. KILL THE POOR: In his first 100 days, Brown, the so-called “lesser of two evils,” has been far more successful at dismantling California’s meager social welfare state than every […] -
![. . . . What is probably most impressive about South Dakota Senator John Thune is that his down to earth regular guy persona is actually the real thing. I […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/thuney-155x132.jpg "An Intimate Lunch With The Impressive South Dakota Senator John Thune")
An Intimate Lunch With The Impressive South Dakota Senator John Thune
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 24 Comments. . . . What is probably most impressive about South Dakota Senator John Thune is that his down to earth regular guy persona is actually the real thing. I […] -
![. . . I have watched and listened in stunned silence as the reports flow out of the events surrounding the Wisconsin Legislature’s attempts to bring its state budget deficit […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/union-label-155x155.jpg "“Attack On Unions” or “Attack on Democracy?” (with two updates)")
“Attack On Unions” or “Attack on Democracy?” (with two updates)
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 320 Comments. . . I have watched and listened in stunned silence as the reports flow out of the events surrounding the Wisconsin Legislature’s attempts to bring its state budget deficit […] -
![. . . . . Swearing-In Ceremony for Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari L. Freidenrich It was my deepest honor and privilege to perform the Invocation/Prayer at Shari’s Swearing-in Ceremony […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/3F8Y9775-OBD-STUDIO-155x155.jpg "Shari Freidenrich’s Swearing-In Ceremony for OC Treasurer – Invocation by OJ’s Francisco: PICTURES INCLUDED")
Shari Freidenrich’s Swearing-In Ceremony for OC Treasurer – Invocation by OJ’s Francisco: PICTURES INCLUDED
Posted on January 20, 2011 | 15 Comments. . . . . Swearing-In Ceremony for Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari L. Freidenrich It was my deepest honor and privilege to perform the Invocation/Prayer at Shari’s Swearing-in Ceremony […] -
![. . . This morning I attended the swearing in ceremony of Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. This event was held in the OC Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy in Tustin […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1020309-155x155.jpg "ELECTED SHERIFF of OC takes oath of office")
ELECTED SHERIFF of OC takes oath of office
Posted on January 14, 2011 | 7 Comments. . . This morning I attended the swearing in ceremony of Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. This event was held in the OC Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy in Tustin […] -
![. . . . . Swearing-In Ceremony for Orange County Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich “It is my deepest honor and privilege to perform the Invocation at Shari’s Swearing-in Ceremony Today!” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Shari-Freidenrich-155x155.jpg "OJ’s Francisco does Invocation at Swearing-in Ceremony of new OC Treasurer Shari Freidenrich")
OJ’s Francisco does Invocation at Swearing-in Ceremony of new OC Treasurer Shari Freidenrich
Posted on January 12, 2011 | 7 Comments. . . . . Swearing-In Ceremony for Orange County Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich “It is my deepest honor and privilege to perform the Invocation at Shari’s Swearing-in Ceremony Today!” […] -
Scorched Earth in Washington D. C.
Posted on December 16, 2010 | 15 Comments -
![Another Big Fringie Award. Most Engaging Political Flier. It’s a sad fact that most positive, puff political pieces are mind numbingly boring and or stupid. They are almost uniformly awful. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/RolandChi-155x155.jpg "Oh Come All Ye Fringers: Engaging Political Mailers 2010")
Oh Come All Ye Fringers: Engaging Political Mailers 2010
Posted on December 15, 2010 | No CommentsAnother Big Fringie Award. Most Engaging Political Flier. It’s a sad fact that most positive, puff political pieces are mind numbingly boring and or stupid. They are almost uniformly awful. […] -
![Holy Unadulterated Avatar of Octogenarian Jebus! Just check out these wonderful political signs! 2010 was a fun year for creative signage and if you don’t believe that, here are our […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Bad-Chi-Food-Poisoner-155x155.jpg "La Fringe C’est Nous: Best Campaign Signs 2010")
La Fringe C’est Nous: Best Campaign Signs 2010
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsHoly Unadulterated Avatar of Octogenarian Jebus! Just check out these wonderful political signs! 2010 was a fun year for creative signage and if you don’t believe that, here are our […] -
![See update below: Last December I joined thousands of other Californians and applied for consideration to serve on the first Citizen redistricting commission. “We Draw the Lines,” an effort created […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/redistricting-155x155.jpg "An applicant’s overview of the Citizens Redistricting Commission")
An applicant’s overview of the Citizens Redistricting Commission
Posted on December 11, 2010 | 3 CommentsSee update below: Last December I joined thousands of other Californians and applied for consideration to serve on the first Citizen redistricting commission. “We Draw the Lines,” an effort created […] -
![. . . . . By John Earl Surf City Voice Victorious city council incumbent Joe Carchio won’t be officially sworn in again until December, but he has already started […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/I-will-continue-to-screw-you-155x155.jpg "Huntington Beach “Concilman” Joe Carchio returns, as good as ever.")
Huntington Beach “Concilman” Joe Carchio returns, as good as ever.
Posted on November 29, 2010 | No Comments. . . . . By John Earl Surf City Voice Victorious city council incumbent Joe Carchio won’t be officially sworn in again until December, but he has already started […] -
![. . . . . Calitics’ Robert Cruickshank first ponders how different it may have been, or may not have been, for Queen Meg, if she had run as an […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/queen-meg-whitman-photoshop-155x155.jpg "Could Meg Whitman have won as an independent? What about under the new open primary rules?")
Could Meg Whitman have won as an independent? What about under the new open primary rules?
Posted on November 29, 2010 | 6 Comments. . . . . Calitics’ Robert Cruickshank first ponders how different it may have been, or may not have been, for Queen Meg, if she had run as an […] -
![Republicans could be on the verge of sinking into political oblivion in California, especially if they continue to take hard-line positions on illegal immigration, experts say, according to a new […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Megs-nicky-problem-155x155.jpg "California’s Latino voters pushing the Republican Party to extinction")
California’s Latino voters pushing the Republican Party to extinction
Posted on November 26, 2010 | 9 CommentsRepublicans could be on the verge of sinking into political oblivion in California, especially if they continue to take hard-line positions on illegal immigration, experts say, according to a new […]
Oh, Sam. You don't know anything about local politics and elections or local governance. I do. I'll leave it at…