42nd Election Results Updated

The results for the Republican primary in the 42nd district have been updated (3:32pm today) on the Secretary of State's web site. The result is the same but the percentages have changed slightly. Phil Liberatore has gone up 0.4%, while the other three candidates have gone down 0.1% to 0.2%

Rep. Gary Miller 48.9%
Phil Liberatore 37.6%
Lee McGroarty 10.5%
David Su 3.0%

The morning after the election we posted the following results at 10:04am.

Gary Miller 49.0%
Phil Liberatore 37.2%
Lee McGroarty 10.7%
David Su 3.1%

David Su Post Election Comment

Former 42nd Congressional candidate David Su has posted the following comment on his campaign's Facebook page.

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Hello Everyone!

As you know the primaries are over and the results are in. Congressman Gary Miller, the GOP incumbent, my opponent has retained his seat. I know many of you are disappointed, some of you are discouraged, but don’t be. I know I’m not. I am content with my results and very humbled on the journey that I had embarked on. I fought the good fight and decided to run for Congress because this country needs real change and ran with sheer passion, the strength of conviction to stand up for what I believe in. I just want to say congratulations to Congressman Gary Miller on his reelection and I will be supporting him to continue to fight for his constituents and to be a voice in Washington. Freedom is precious and I too will continue to fight, to contribute and to do what is right in improving the quality of life for all Americans.

This message is for all Americans, tax payers, and citizens everywhere. Whoever your candidate may have been, win or lose it is now time to get behind and support the official candidate in their bid to continue to fight for liberty and take America back for the people. Let’s full on support our representatives for our party and be sure to get them elected so that we may ensure our future as well as the future for many generations to come. Let’s do it with the will, the determination, and let’s show the Democrats come this fall what Republicans mean, by campaigning and supporting our candidates with the American spirit!

Thank you for everyone who has supported me financially, spiritually with prayers, with words of encouragement, and with volunteering throughout these past months. Come November, let’s take America back!

For God, For the People, For Country,
David Su
Former Candidate for US Congress, 42nd CD GOP.
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Letter from David Su to Constituents of 42nd District

42nd Congressional candidate David Su emailed us a letter that he wanted us to post. It is addressed "to the Constituents of the 42nd CD."

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To the Constituents of the 42nd CD.

Hello everyone! So there are 2 days left before the primaries and I just wanted to say that it has certainly been a humbling experience for me as I am embarking on this journey all the way to the finish line. I never would’ve imagined of even getting to this point yet alone having the privilege to even run for Congress. I am the youngest congressional candidate in the country right now. I know in certain countries you wouldn’t even be able to run a company yet alone get into politics at my age. This clearly depicts what a great nation we live in, a nation where we are allowed to express our opinions, concerns, and ideas in any shape or form without the fear of persecution or tyranny. This great nation was founded upon the principles of our fore founding fathers which fought a tyrant 3000 miles away in order to secure a birth of a great nation, so people may live free to pursue their own version of happiness without the impediment of government. I know this country has given me all the opportunities and possibilities, something no other country in the world could offer. I know that I have a great deep genuine love for America and she is currently being destroyed from within. I feel that the leaders in Washington aren’t listening and playing politics as usual which will eventually lead America to destruction. I know we cannot afford adding more deficit; to our current $13 trillion dollar debt that we are facing. I know people are losing their jobs, people are losing their savings, people are wondering how they are going to take care of their families, (especially the 99ers) and all that hope and change platform that President Barack Obama ran on during his campaign, is flickering away, like a candle flame ready to burn out. People are losing hope and America is screaming for leadership. I know the conservatives in this country can lead and has proven that before in the past. However in this current time of crisis our nation is facing, the only party that has that capability has lost all accountability, responsibility, and trust with its own base and with the American people.

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Talk Show Host Claims David Su and Lee McGroarty under 5% in 42nd.

On Friday, we posted a story about how 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore and his supporters have been publicly stating that Liberatore is "winning" in polls or that the polls are "tight." We wondered why Liberatore wasn't posting the results in an effort to win over David Su and Lee McGroarty supporters who want to defeat Rep. Gary Miller.

Liberatore still hasn't released any polls but his supporters are trying to make it seem like Su and McGroarty have no shot.

Rick Amato, who hosts the Rick Amato Show in San Diego, has posted the following in regards to Phil Liberatore.

"UPDATE: The latest internal polling numbers show Liberatore and Miller neck and neck. There is a risk that unless one of the other candidates drop out (other candidates polling at less than 5% of the vote) sadly they could be responsible for sending Miller back to Washington."

Amato uses the word "candidates," so he is implying that McGroarty and Su are under 5%. But for all we know Liberatore could be at 6%.

If Liberatore was winning, or with in a few points, they would release the poll because gaining an extra point or two from Su and/or McGroarty would be all he needed.

David Su sending out campaign mailer?

42nd Congressional candidate David Su wrote this on his Facebook page today, "Sending out mailers to the constituents of the 42nd CD. It's gonna be with a little personal touch added to it!"

If sending it district wide, Su would be the third candidate in the Republican primary to send out a campaign mail piece, joining Rep. Gary Miller and Phil Liberatore. Lee McGroarty would be the only candidate that has not sent out a district wide mail piece. There is still some time left to mail one, but not much.

Memorial Day Statement from David Su

42nd Congressional candidate David Su emailed us a Memorial Day Statement and asked us to post it. You will find it below.

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Hello Everyone! It is Friday so happy Friday! I hope everyone here has great plans for Memorial Day weekend. Many Americans use this weekend or that extra day to go on vacation with family and friends to relax and unwind from weeks worth of intense labor. Some go to the beach, some go camping, and some go out of town. This is all great, but I hope people realize what the meaning of Memorial Day is, to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for serving our country in uniform. These men and women made a decision of valor, making the sacrifices to delay their schooling, the pursue of their careers, and to be with their families to serve our country. I know everyone can't do this, it's more of a calling for those who are serving now, but let us not forget those who had served in the past. Those individuals did not have a choice, who answered the call to fight for freedom and to preserve the republic at all cost. Let us remember them, remember people like Retired Navy Lt. John Finn who recently passed away at age 100 and who was a recipient for the Medal of Honor, for his bravery and acts of valor during Pearl Harbor.

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A look at the 42nd Republican Race

A look at the campaigns of the four Republican candidates with a week and a half to go.

Rep. Gary Miller: Has been sending out several mail pieces a week, for several weeks. About half have targeted Phil Liberatore. He has also had television and radio ads. Has put up a Phil Liberatore for Congress website and Lee McGroarty for Congress which list some of the baggage each candidate has.

Phil Liberatore: Appears to have the best chance of defeating Miller. He has spent close to $500,000. He regularly appears on local radio shows. He comments daily on his Facebook and Twitter pages. He has been running ads on television and radio. He has mailed several campaign pieces. One of them, claiming the endorsement of the Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party, caused him some negative media attention.

Lee McGroarty: His campaign has become very quiet. According to his campaign website the last news release was May 17. He has not posted an event on his event page since he listed a May 8 event. I have yet to hear McGroarty on any radio talk show. He has never commented on his McGroarty for Congress Facebook page. He has not commented on his Twitter page since May 17. However, his campaign may be about to become more active. Any regular reader to our blog knows that for the last few weeks McGroarty supporters were commenting that Liberatore was under FEC investigation for sending out mail with his corporate logo. Since, only those that filed an FEC complaint can have knowledge of it, we commented that McGroarty, or one of his supporters, had filed a complaint. Yesterday we posted a story that a complaint regarding this issue was filed against Liberatore several weeks ago. McGroarty cannot win without defeating Miller AND Liberatore so this might be the beginning of an offensive against Liberatore. But there are less than two weeks to election day so if it happens, we will see it soon. As of the most recent FEC filings, McGroarty has the most cash on hand of the three challengers to Miller.

David Su: He has been flying under the radar and will probably surprise some people on election day with his vote total. He has appeared on the John and Ken show, as well as in several Asian newspapers. He has been walking door to door and put up campaign signs throughout the district. He also comments on his campaign facebook page daily.

42nd FEC Filing Update

Yesterday at 11:59 pm (EST) was the deadline (12 days before primary) for 42nd Congressional candidates to file their pre-primary fundraising and spending forms.

Rep. Gary Miller raised $23,854.95 and spent $128,491.16. This leaves him with $948,141.16 cash on hand.

Phil Liberatore raised $27,166, loaned himself $375,000 and spent $398,410.99. He has $7,325.49 cash on hand.

David Su raised $1,422 and spent $1,327. He has $46.33 cash on hand.

The FEC web site is currently not showing they have received forms from Lee McGroarty. There is a fine for filing forms late and no extensions are granted.

David Su Files Pre-Primary Fundraising totals

42nd Congressional candidate David Su has filed his pre-primary FEC forms. From April 1 to May 19 he raised $1,422 and spent $1,327. He has $46.33 cash on hand for the two remaining weeks of the election.

Most of his expenses were related to yard signs and advertising.

For the primary Su has raised a total of 3,428.57 and spent $3,382.24.

Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.

Updated: Vote in our 42nd Republican Primary Poll

Vote in our 42nd Republican primary poll located to the left. The question is, "Which candidate in the 42nd Congressional district has the best chance to defeat Rep. Gary Miller in the Republican primary?"

Updated: Currently (11:20 am) David Su leads with 58%, Lee McGroarty is second with 25% and Phil Liberatore rounds out the field with 16%.

Su is doing a good job getting his supporters to vote as his vote percentage has been consistent since we posted the poll.

Whittier Daily News has story on 42nd Race; Miller explains "Tax Fraud" signs

The Whittier Daily News has a story this morning on the 42nd race.

A large part of the article was spent on the "Don't Elect Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore" signs. I found Miller's explanation for why he put them up interesting. He told the Whittier Daily News,

"After a while you get tired of being poked by somebody," Miller said, explaining his negative campaigning. "Enough is enough ... you get tired of being bashed."

So Miller put up the signs because he felt Liberatore was bashing him? Interesting.

The article stated the "signs are based on allegations the candidate's clients have sued him for preparing fraudulent tax returns." The paper wrote, "Liberatore responds that he has never been accused of tax fraud by the IRS."

The paper spoke with two experts, Jack Pitney and Allen Hoffenblum, about the 42nd race (and Rep. Dreier's race). Pitney said it would be a "shocking development," for Miller (or Dreier) to lose. Hoffenblum said,"None of (the challengers) is going to have the money to significantly challenge these incumbents. The majority of voters won't even know who the challengers are." He went on to say, "If they vote for someone other than the incumbent, it shows dissatisfaction with the incumbent, not support for the challenger."

Lee McGroarty and David Su were also interviewed for this article. To read more please visit the Whittier Daily News.

Vote in our 42nd Poll

Vote for which Challenger in the 42nd has the best chance to beat Rep. Gary Miller.

As of 6:30am David Su is leading with 51%. Lee McGroarty is second with 26%. Phil Liberatore is currently in third with 21%.

From the David Su Campaign: Meet the Real Young Gun of the GOP

42nd Congressional candidate David Su sent us the following release. Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.

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Meet the Real Young Gun of the GOP:
Korean American, David Su Makes History

David Su, 909-202-2311
davidsuforcongress@gmail.com
www.younggungop.com

LOS ANGELES, May 8th, 2010
David Su is Korean American. At 26 years old, he may be one the youngest minority to ever run for Congress under the GOP banner. David was born in Young San, a US Army base in South Korea where his father was stationed. David came to America when he was a few months old and was raised by his grandparents while both his parents worked to support the family. Here, his grandfather reminded him of why Korea went to war, sharing their homeland's testimony that bigger government is never the solution and that liberty is an absolute right for every individual. David believes it is time for new leadership, to end Congressional corruption, stay true to conservative principles, and listen to the American people.

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42nd Congressional District Candidate Interviews

This past week we posted our interview with 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore. We have now interviewed two candidates in the 42nd Republican primary, Liberatore and David Su.

To see our interview with David Su click here for part 1, part 2 and part 3.

To see our interview with Phil Liberatore click here for part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4.

Listen to David Su on John and Ken Show

Yesterday 42nd Congressional candidate David Su was on the John and Ken Show on KFI 640. You can hear the interview via podcast. He was on during the 6pm hour.

Su talked about being verbally harassed in Los Angeles last weekend while supporting the new immigration law in Arizona. Su was holding a sign in support of the law. Su said an opponent of the law tried to take his sign. The hosts referred to Rep. Gary Miller as being a "good friend" of the John and Ken Show.

Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and Phil Liberatore for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.

David Su on John and Ken Show

Just heard 42nd Congressional candidate David Su on the John and Ken Show. The John and Ken Show is broadcasting from Arizona today and Su was in person.

David Su about to receive National News Coverage?

42nd Congressional candidate David Su may be about to receive national news coverage. We receive reports of the visitors that read our blog. We receive information including Service Providers and if they use a search engine, what they were searching for that brought them to our site.

Over the past two weeks we have had several national print and broadcast media outlets coming to our blog. They were searching for some variation of "David Su," "42nd," and "Congress."

This may be the first indication that David Su is about to receive national attention. Su claims that he is the youngest minority to ever run for Congress as a Republican, which may be the reason for the attention.

Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.

David Su Campaign Ad #2

Found this second video from David Su's campaign for Congress. It does says "demo" but is on youtube.

Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.

David Su Unveils Campaign Ad

42nd Congressional Candidate David Su has posted his campaign's first video ad.

Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd district.

An Interview with David Su: Part 3 of 3

We were fortunate to have been able to do an email interview with 42nd Congressional candidate David Su. The past two days we posted the first two parts of the interview.

I have not edited any of Mr. Su's answers. I gave him my word that I would copy his answers just as he wrote them.

Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.

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