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Mayoral challenger Vazquez picks up a pair of major Democratic Party endorsements

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Ana Urzua Alcaraz and Benjamin Vazquez

Ana Urzua Alcaraz and Benjamin Vazquez

Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Benjamin Vazquez looked like a longshot when he first announced his campaign against longtime Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido. Now I’m not so sure about that as Vazquez has picked up a couple of major endorsments.

Vazquez has been endorsed by both the Democratic Party of Orange County and the Orange County Young Democrats.  While neither of these organizations are likely to pump much money into Vazquez’ campaign coffers they are notable endorsements – and they hint at what might be a gathering storm for Pulido. Continue reading→

The Democratic Party of O.C. quits Santa Ana and moves to Orange

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From the OC Politics Blog

Can you believe it?  The Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) is abandoning Santa Ana for a new office in Orange.  They are hosting a Grand Opening at that new office on September 7, 2013, from 12 noon until 3 pm.

The DPOC was in Santa Ana for almost two decades.  Ironically they will be paying less rent for their new digs, which are ” larger, brighter, newer, more visible location next month” according to their Facebook page.   Continue reading→

Council Member Sarmiento endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2012

CONTACT: Karia Salazar, PHONE: (714) 623-7185, EMAIL: salazar_karia@yahoo.com

The Democratic Party of Orange County Endorses Councilman Vincent Sarmiento to Represent Santa Ana City Council – Ward 1

Santa Ana, California – Vincent Sarmiento has received the endorsement from the Democratic Party of Orange County for Santa Ana City Council’s Ward -1 seat. Continue reading→

The Orange County Democratic Party endorses Benavides for Mayor

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Apparently the Orange County Democratic Party Central Committee endorsed the following Santa Ana candidates yesterday:

  • Loretta Sanchez for United States Congress (Re-Elect)
  • Councilman David Benavides for Mayor
  • Eric Alderete for City Council
  • Valerie Amezcua and Myriam Tinajero for the Santa Ana Unified School Board
  • Jose Solorio, Nelida Yanez and Mark McLoughlin for the Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Board of Education Continue reading→

DPOC hacks fail to impeach their whistle blowing Treasurer

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Why is DPOC Chairman Frank Barbaro keeping his treasurer in the dark about party finances?

Orange County Democratic Party Treasurer Reggie Mundekis barely survived an impeachment effort Monday night, coming within one vote of being removed from office by the Central Committee.  Mundekis, a controversial party activist, has publicly raised questions about the Democratic Central Committee’s lack of transparency on internal finances. The vote to impeach her was 33-19, just short of the required two-thirds majority, according to the Voice of OC.

Among those trying to censure and impeach Mundekis was Orange Juice blogger, and Occupy lawyer, Greg Diamond.  On the one hand the guy is grousing about banks – and an Occupier, but when Mundekis tried to tell local Democrats the truth about the DPOC’s finances, Diamond had a cow.  How typical. Continue reading→

Durkeegate Update: The FBI freezes the DPOC’s bank accounts

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Democratic Party, Elections, Jose Solorio, Loretta Sanchez, Michele Martinez, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana 9 Comments

UPDATE: Democratic Party Chair Frank Barbero says the FBI has frozen bank accounts connected to Orange County’s Democratic Party, according to NBC News.

UPDATE: Kang is done: Irvine mayor Sukhee Kang says his bank account shrunk from $20,000 to $700. Kang opened a second account in July to fund his run for congress, but it is missing about $25,000, too, according to NBC News.

UPDATE: O.C. Register reports that Democratic candidates may not be able to replace their stolen campaign funds. Continue reading→

Mayor Miguel Pulido endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County

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Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua brought his whole gang to tonight’s Democratic Party of Orange County meeting, at the Teamsters Hall at Marks and Chapman in Orange, but it was all for naught.  Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido got the endorsement of the DPOC!

Amezcua’s mob lost their minds, according to a pajarito, and DPOC Chairman Frank Barbaro had to threaten to escort them out of the room, after they started screaming that not all the votes had been counted.  Amezcua’s supporters at the meeting included a Republican, Art Lomeli, as well as Albert Castillo, and Zeke Hernandez. 

 

As one might expect, the increasingly unhinged Gallegos is now alleging that the DPOC created fake votes and took votes away from Amezcua, over at his fading Liberal OC blog.  Gallegos even went as far as to compare DPOC Chairman Frank Barbaro to Iran’s President, Mahmood Ahmadinejad.   

This endorsements means that Pulido will be appearing on all DPOC walk pieces, door hangers and slate mailers.  Obviously this is a huge blow to the underfunded Amezcua campaign, which has been touted heavily of late on the Liberal OC blog, which has also been attacking Pulido mercilessly.

Here are the DPOC members who allegedly voted for Amezcua, courtesy of the Lib OC:

  • Mohammed Amin
  • Mani Kang
  • David Sonnenborn
  • Marti Shrank
  • Giovanii Jorquera
  • Ken Burke
  • Zeke Hernandez
  • Ken Arnold

It should be noted that Ken Arnold is running for Congress against Dana Rohrabacher.  Why he would side with Amezcua is a real mystery.  Also not a good move on his part. 

You cannot win the DPOC endorsement without significant support from organized labor, and Amezcua has utterly failed in that regard.  Pulido recently got the COPE endorsement from the Orange County Central Labor Council, and he has the support of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association and the Santa Ana Firemens Benevolent Associations as well.

Pulido really scored with the trade unions a few weeks ago when he strongly supported the One Broadway Plaza project.  Amezcua showed up to the City Council meeting, when the top item of discussion was a request by the OBP developer for changes in the development agreement.  Amezcua slinked out of the room without supporting the project.  The union members who were there took note of that. 

Pulido will be at the Labor Day event at the Santa Ana Zoo.  I wonder if Amezcua will bother showing up now that he has lost the support of labor and his own party?

O.C. Democrats marching in a big 4th of July parade this Sunday

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Picture Courtesy of Act Blue

Happy Fourth of July!

Important Events for Democrats

Join and/or support the OC Democratic Party’s entry in the biggest Fourth of July Parade in the west.

This Sunday, Independence Day, July 4, join the proud Democrats of Orange County in the great Huntington Beach Independence day parade. Help show some of our numbers and diversity and have a good fun time and a great start to the Fourth at the same time.

MARCHING IN THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE

It’s time for dancing in the streets with rockabilly by Danny Dean and the Homewreckers live on our float.

Join the Democratic party on the float or marching (or dancing, if so moved) in the largest Independence day parade west of the Mississippi.

We hope that you will be in the 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach with us. We want everyone to see that Democrats are an active part of Orange County.

WHERE TO MEET: From 7:30 to 9:00 am the marchers meet in the Seacliff Shopping Center parking lot on the northeast corner of Goldenwest and Yorktown at the Del Taco. Yorktown is closed off to traffic so you must enter the parking lot at Summit off Goldenwest by the McDonalds. The parking lot fills quickly so carpooling and getting there early are helpful. Drivers will transport marchers to the staging area. The parade begins at 10 am, but there’s much to do before hand and we need a good early (8:30) turnout to help win an award again.

WHAT TO WEAR: Marchers should wear a light blue t-shirt and blue pants or shorts. If you have one of our Constitution t-shirts from a past parade, please wear it. We will have a limited number of freshly made Constitution shirts for sale this year. We want to look like a somewhat matching unit, but turnout is more important than colors, so come even if you don’t have a light blue shirt. Anything patriotic themed is a good alternative. It’s a good idea to have sunblock and a hat or visor. We are not allowed (per parade rules) to wear candidate or Obama shirts.

CANDIDATES: Candidates are allowed to wear a name tag (not a campaign button) and may shake hands and introduce themselves.

No one is allowed to hand out literature!

COME JOIN THE FUN!

There is no better way to start celebrating the 4th.

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You’re Invited

The 67th Area Wide Alliance invites you to a breakfast meeting with
Congressional candidate Ken Arnold (46th CD) and Assembly candidate Rosalind Freeman (67th AD)

WHEN:

Saturday, July 10 at 8 am to 10 am

WHERE:

Machinists AFL-CIO (IAM) District Lodge 725
5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach

Contribution: $5

Questions or RSVPs to 67th Area Wide Alliance (562) 221-7122 or tickets@67th.com or Ray Roberts (714) 873-4406 or Raymond.roberts@verizon.net

Campaign information: www.kenarnoldforcongress.com

Ken Arnold for Congress – FEC #C00475830

Rosalind Freeman for Assembly 2010 – FPPC #1326795

We hope you can make it!

UBALLE FOR ASSEMBLY PRECINCT WALK KICK OFF

SATURDAY JULY 10TH

11:00 to 2:00

North Picnic area of

Richman Park

711 South Highland in Fullerton

Rally * Hotdogs * Refreshments*

Train and Walk with Experienced Canvassers

UBALLE for ASSEMBLY

POOL PARTY

Saturday July 10 , 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm

at the home of Florice Hoffman , at 7256 E. Crown Parkway, Orange

Come refresh yourself around the pool!

Drinks and Appetizers

**Wader – $25**

**Swimmer – $50**

**Life Guard – $100**

**Swim Coach – $1000**

Purchase tickets at: http://www.actblue.com/page/uballe4  

Questions: Email Uballe4AD72@yahoo.com  

or call 714 680-0012

FPPC# 1326126

Let’s keep turning Orange County BLUE!

Sincerely,

Frank Barbaro
Chair

Democratic Party of Orange County

200 N. Main Street, M Level
Santa Ana, CA 92701

714 835-5158

e-mail: info@ocdemocrats.org
Website: www.ocdemocrats.org
www.ready2winoc.com

Voter Resources:

 www.ready2winoc.com

League of Women Voters Easy Voter Guide

Project Vote Smart

Democrats, KOCE and Voice of OC will party on election night in Santa Ana

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Tuesday, June 8th — After Polls Close

KOCE and Voice of OC will be hosting an election night gathering after the polls close on election night.

Place: The Plaza of Artists in downtown Santa Ana (just steps west of DPOC Headquarters on Main)

The Democratic Party of Orange County Headquarters is located at:

200 N. Main Street, M Level, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Email: info@ocdemocrats.org

Telephone: 714 835-5158
Fax: 714 835-3685

Assemblyman Jose Solorio’s Election Night Party

Reminds All to Visit our Team Solorio Election Night Party: Tonight @ Martinez Books & Art Gallery, 216 N. Broadway Ave., Santa Ana, 7 pm – ??? Free Festive Food & Drinks, Lakers Game Internet Highlights & Live Election Results. Spread the word. For more info, email Denise@JoseSolorio.com.

Click here to find out about all the other Election Night parties in Orange County.

O.C. Democrats’ Flag Day dinner will feature Phu Nguyen

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June 12th is Flag Day Celebration!

67th AD Democratic Alliance Invites You to Celebrate Flag Day and Several Outstanding Democrats

June 12, 2010
8th Annual Flag Day Celebration
Elks Lodge
11551 Trask Avenue
Garden Grove

Noon until 3 pm

Hot dogs and apple pie! Continue reading→

Only one candidate filed for the Democratic Central Committee, in the 69th A.D.

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Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Commissioner Tish Leon didn’t run for the DPOC Central Commitee this year

It is hard to believe, but no Latinos filed to run for the Democratic Party of Orange County’s (DPOC) Central Committee, in the 69th Assembly District, which includes Santa Ana and Anaheim, according to the Orange County Voter Registrar’s website.

None of the incumbents filed to run this year.  Several Latino incumbents walked away from the Central Committee, including Zeke Hernandez, Tish Leon, and Lynette Verino.  Other incumbents that did not pull papers included Stephen Bolinger, Eliah Gear, and Elaine Hoffman.

The only candidate who qualified to run this year was Art Hoffman.  He came in last place in 2008, when he ran previously for the DPOC Central Committee. Continue reading→

Democratic Party’s Pre-endorsement Caucus set for March 20, in Orange

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2010 Democratic California Convention Logo

The Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC), which is based in Santa Ana, is conducting a Pre-Endorsement Caucus at the IBEW Hall, in Orange, on March 20.  Below are the details:

The 2010 California Democratic Party State Convention will be held in Los Angeles on April 16-17-18. Information about the convention is available at cadem.org.  The state party will open a special convention website in mid-February.

Prior to the convention, each of the state party’s 21 regions will hold a pre-endorsement conference to allow local Democrats to recommend candidates for endorsement. These recommendations will then be forwarded to the convention where the actual endorsement takes place. Continue reading→

DPOC hires Long Beach Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske as their new Director

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gerrie schipske

This just in from the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC).  They have finally hired a new Executive Director, Long Beach Council Member Gerrie Schipske.  What this means for Henry Vandermeir, who filled in capably during the search for a new E.D., is anyone’s guess.

DPOC names Gerrie Schipske as new Executive Director

I am pleased to announce that Gerrie Schipske is the new Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Orange County.

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-47th CD) says, “I join with Orange County Democrats in extending a warm welcome to the Honorable Gerrie Schipske and congratulate the Democratic Party of Orange County on its selection of Ms. Schipske to serve as the DPOC Executive Director. I look forward to working with her and the DPOC in helping to elect Democrats as we move forward to the November 2010 elections.” Continue reading→

DPOC fundraiser for State Senator Lou Correa set for Jan. 22

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The Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) hasn’t always been very supportive of State Senator Lou Correa, but perhaps they have learned from their mistakes.  Below is their announcement regarding the fundriaser they are holding for Correa on Jan. 22, at the Center Club:

As the only Democrat serving in the State Senate from Orange County, State Senator Lou Correa has been on the front-line fighting for his constituents.

Senator Correa has served the citizens of Orange County as an Assemblymember, a County Supervisor and Senator. With a tireless work ethic, and a great commitment to the people, Senator Correa has consistently fought and won for Orange County.

Please join the Democratic Foundation of Orange County for a luncheon in honor of Senator Lou Correa.

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Democratic Party of Orange County to hold a campaign school in Santa Ana on Dec. 12

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DPOC

The Democratic Party of Orange County is offering a free candidate training workshop! If you are planning on running for local office or will be working on a campaign, we strongly encourage you to attend this all day training.

Learn what it takes to run a successful campaign from those who have done it!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Help keep this training program going by becoming a sponsor! Continue reading→