A formal state audit will now examine waste, fraud, and abuse at the OCBE. I intend to discuss what this…
Content being a Pink Toad? I guess it depends on an amphibian's level of sef-awareness. The lower, the happier. In…
If we're talking about Dan C, he has never seemed "happy."
Yes, I know that's the impulse but you gotta know what the Guatemalan hill folk know: you get poisoned and…
If it touches me first, all bets are off.
You're absolutely right that California should adopt it statewide -- and should already have done so. And you're absolutely right…
If I were Fiona ma or Rob Bonta I’d be scared.
RCV should be adopted statewide so cities and counties don’t have to do it piecemeal. It saves money, discourages negative…
My advice to Mr. Moore, who seems like an eminently reasonable man is the same as I always give Vern.…
DPOC Archive
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![. . . [Ed. Note: Please see my reply to the first comment for some new emergency ground rules for discussion given a conflict that appeared here. (Sorry to horn in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/chmielewski-mickey-rat-trump-115x115.png "“Democratic” Pringle Puppet attacks progressive, working-class candidate. Will Vandermeir speak up?")
“Democratic” Pringle Puppet attacks progressive, working-class candidate. Will Vandermeir speak up?
Posted on September 2, 2016 | 49 Comments. . . [Ed. Note: Please see my reply to the first comment for some new emergency ground rules for discussion given a conflict that appeared here. (Sorry to horn in […] -
![. . . Finally, let’s move on to party central committees. Six people from each major party in each of OC’s seven assembly districts are elected to that party’s […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/democrat-repubican-115x115.jpg "OJ Blog Early 2016 Primary Recs, pt 6: Last and Least, the Party Central Committees")
OJ Blog Early 2016 Primary Recs, pt 6: Last and Least, the Party Central Committees
Posted on May 9, 2016 | 12 Comments. . . Finally, let’s move on to party central committees. Six people from each major party in each of OC’s seven assembly districts are elected to that party’s […] -
![. . . California Attorney General Kamala Harris last night received the state Democratic Party endorsement for the state’s first open U.S. Senate seat since 1992 with an overwhelming 78.12% […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kamala-loretta-convention-115x115.png "Kamala v. Loretta: OC Dems are 58.8% Out of Step with the Rest of California.")
Kamala v. Loretta: OC Dems are 58.8% Out of Step with the Rest of California.
Posted on February 28, 2016 | 35 Comments. . . California Attorney General Kamala Harris last night received the state Democratic Party endorsement for the state’s first open U.S. Senate seat since 1992 with an overwhelming 78.12% […] -
![. . . UPDATE 2/2: Sorry, folks — I was in a rush and I blew it. Mea culpa. I’ve been working on an emergency matter in a case involving […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/correa-dunn--115x115.png "CA-46: Correa Brags on 17-15 Vote; but … TO BE CORRECTED, BUT NEW CALCULATIONS BELOW!")
CA-46: Correa Brags on 17-15 Vote; but … TO BE CORRECTED, BUT NEW CALCULATIONS BELOW!
Posted on February 1, 2016 | 15 Comments. . . UPDATE 2/2: Sorry, folks — I was in a rush and I blew it. Mea culpa. I’ve been working on an emergency matter in a case involving […] -
![. . . On Sunday, the Orange Juice Blog, at the invitation of one of our Sikh friends, took a field trip to Buena Park’s Guru Nanak Sikh Temple. You […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1-front-115x115.jpg "At Guru Nanak Sikh Temple: Local Civil Rights folks and Democrats show Solidarity.")
At Guru Nanak Sikh Temple: Local Civil Rights folks and Democrats show Solidarity.
Posted on December 14, 2015 | 4 Comments. . . On Sunday, the Orange Juice Blog, at the invitation of one of our Sikh friends, took a field trip to Buena Park’s Guru Nanak Sikh Temple. You […] -
![. . . Anaheim Councilman Jordan Brandman — leader of the Brandman Party, which loosely affiliates with both major parties — was last seen being unseen at both the Democratic Party’s […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Donkey-Brandman-Moreno-115x115.png "“We Must Stop Dr. Moreno!” Brandman’s Defense of his Disenfranchisement of Anaheim Latinos.")
“We Must Stop Dr. Moreno!” Brandman’s Defense of his Disenfranchisement of Anaheim Latinos.
Posted on November 28, 2015 | 10 Comments. . . Anaheim Councilman Jordan Brandman — leader of the Brandman Party, which loosely affiliates with both major parties — was last seen being unseen at both the Democratic Party’s […] -
![. . . Pressure has apparently been building on Anaheim Councilman Jordan Brandman to reverse his vote on which of Anaheim’s newly created election districts will come up for election in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Brave-Sir-Jordan-Ran-Away-115x115.jpg "Jordan Brandman, Facing Democratic Protests, Will Reportedly Skip Truman Dinner")
Jordan Brandman, Facing Democratic Protests, Will Reportedly Skip Truman Dinner
Posted on November 20, 2015 | 29 Comments. . . Pressure has apparently been building on Anaheim Councilman Jordan Brandman to reverse his vote on which of Anaheim’s newly created election districts will come up for election in […] -
![. . . I didn’t go to Monday night’s Democratic Party of Orange County meeting. Partly I just had too much work to do; partly it’s because I have an […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Erik-Taylor-e1438207046921-115x115.jpg "DPOC Appoints New Executive Director: Welcome to Erik Taylor")
DPOC Appoints New Executive Director: Welcome to Erik Taylor
Posted on July 29, 2015 | 13 Comments. . . I didn’t go to Monday night’s Democratic Party of Orange County meeting. Partly I just had too much work to do; partly it’s because I have an […] -
![. . . I wear both the hat of a Democratic Party of Orange County (“DPOC”) Committee Member and the hat of a local political blogger, which means that there […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/walrus-embarrassed-115x115.jpg "Chumley Prints Pro-Disney Dem’s Leak of Dr. Moreno’s ‘DPOC-Only’ Email on ‘Tax-Free-Disney’ Vote")
Chumley Prints Pro-Disney Dem’s Leak of Dr. Moreno’s ‘DPOC-Only’ Email on ‘Tax-Free-Disney’ Vote
Posted on July 6, 2015 | 9 Comments. . . I wear both the hat of a Democratic Party of Orange County (“DPOC”) Committee Member and the hat of a local political blogger, which means that there […] -
![1. New Bloc on the Block From rumors to realization, Orange Juice Blog has been covering the details of the Orange County First Supervisorial District election results. Former State Senator Lou […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/do-correa-phan-115x115.png "The Brothels and the Ballots of Little Saigon")
The Brothels and the Ballots of Little Saigon
Posted on February 2, 2015 | 28 Comments1. New Bloc on the Block From rumors to realization, Orange Juice Blog has been covering the details of the Orange County First Supervisorial District election results. Former State Senator Lou […] -
![I’m not sure how Republicans choose their delegates to their State Party Conventions — and I’m not even sure whether Libertarian, Green, American Independent, Peace and Freedom do it — but in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chicago-1968-Democratic-Convention-115x115.jpg "OC’s 2015-2016 Democratic Party Assembly District Delegates")
OC’s 2015-2016 Democratic Party Assembly District Delegates
Posted on January 23, 2015 | 10 CommentsI’m not sure how Republicans choose their delegates to their State Party Conventions — and I’m not even sure whether Libertarian, Green, American Independent, Peace and Freedom do it — but in […] -
![As their respective leaders publicly embrace the opposition, Orange County’s Republicans and Democrats are betting against the City Council Majority governing Anaheim. Americans remain anxious and concerned about spending […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Gail-Eastman-115x115.jpg "Three Frivolous Lawsuits: The Council Majority’s Counter-Narrative on Anaheim")
Three Frivolous Lawsuits: The Council Majority’s Counter-Narrative on Anaheim
Posted on August 3, 2014 | 4 CommentsAs their respective leaders publicly embrace the opposition, Orange County’s Republicans and Democrats are betting against the City Council Majority governing Anaheim. Americans remain anxious and concerned about spending […] -
![Remember that Flag Day event I played piano for on Saturday? I used to think of it as a Democrat, or as THE OC Democrat Flag Day event. I guess […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/alvarez-kelly-oconnell-115x115.png "Scenes from the “Labor” Flag Day: SQS, RINO’s, Teamsters and Toll Lanes!")
Scenes from the “Labor” Flag Day: SQS, RINO’s, Teamsters and Toll Lanes!
Posted on June 17, 2014 | 8 CommentsRemember that Flag Day event I played piano for on Saturday? I used to think of it as a Democrat, or as THE OC Democrat Flag Day event. I guess […] -
![Last minute one-flew-over-the-transom thing, but these DPOC Flag Day events can be historic. Two years ago was where Vern and Greg met Diana Lee Carey, learned about the 405 toll […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/american-flag-with-eagle-115x115.jpg "Democrats’ Flag Day Celebration in Orange, noon to 3 today! Vern will be pounding the piano keys…")
Democrats’ Flag Day Celebration in Orange, noon to 3 today! Vern will be pounding the piano keys…
Posted on June 14, 2014 | 14 CommentsLast minute one-flew-over-the-transom thing, but these DPOC Flag Day events can be historic. Two years ago was where Vern and Greg met Diana Lee Carey, learned about the 405 toll […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…