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.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
What brings readers to Three Corners Politics?
When someone comes to Three Corners Politics using a search engine we can see what that person was searching for when they were brought here. Obviously different variations of Three Corners Politics blog (so I am not listing them) were the most common search but I thought it would be interesting to list the top searches for May. These rankings are for May 1-21.
I combined similar searches (for example: phil liberatore, phil liberatore for congress, philip liberatore, liberatore for congress, philip liberatore for congress).
1. David Su
2. Phil Liberatore
3. Lee McGroarty
4. Phil Liberatore Tax Fraud (includes Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore)
5. Lee McGroarty FEC investigation
6. Phil Liberatore Calvary Chapel (includes Phil Liberatore Chuck Smith)
7. Robert Davi (has endorsed Phil Liberatore)
8. Lee McGroarty Erik Brown
9. Gary Miller
10. Rick Amato (has endorsed Phil Liberatore)
I combined similar searches (for example: phil liberatore, phil liberatore for congress, philip liberatore, liberatore for congress, philip liberatore for congress).
1. David Su
2. Phil Liberatore
3. Lee McGroarty
4. Phil Liberatore Tax Fraud (includes Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore)
5. Lee McGroarty FEC investigation
6. Phil Liberatore Calvary Chapel (includes Phil Liberatore Chuck Smith)
7. Robert Davi (has endorsed Phil Liberatore)
8. Lee McGroarty Erik Brown
9. Gary Miller
10. Rick Amato (has endorsed Phil Liberatore)
Friday, May 21, 2010
SGV Tribune Covers Phil Liberatore Endorsement Mailer; So does Red County
Earlier we posted that Jane Barnett, Chair of the Los Angeles County Republican Party, had sent 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore a letter asking that he stop claiming he has been endorsed by the Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party.
Now the San Gabriel Tribune has published a story on it.
CHAIRMAN WHO?: The Los Angeles County Republican Party has not taken too kindly to a mailing sent out by GOP congressional candidate Phil Liberatore. Or has it?
Liberatore, who is hoping to oust fellow Republican Gary Miller from his congressional seat, sent out a campaign mailing that boasts the support of Robert Vaughn, who Liberatore cites on the mailing as chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party.
But Jane Barnett, who also boasts the title of Los Angeles County Republican Party Chairwoman, sent a letter to Liberatore on Friday telling him that Vaughn "is not and has never been chairman" of the party and "the Los Angeles County Republican Party does not endorse Phil Liberatore for Congress."
Turns out, there is a lawsuit between Barnett and Vaughn over who is the rightful chairman.
Allen Wilson at Red County, who is a Member of the LA County Republican Central Committee, also has a story about it. His point is that Chairman of Central Committee's are barred from endorsements. So Vaughn, if he was Chairman, would be barred from endorsing Liberatore.
Now the San Gabriel Tribune has published a story on it.
CHAIRMAN WHO?: The Los Angeles County Republican Party has not taken too kindly to a mailing sent out by GOP congressional candidate Phil Liberatore. Or has it?
Liberatore, who is hoping to oust fellow Republican Gary Miller from his congressional seat, sent out a campaign mailing that boasts the support of Robert Vaughn, who Liberatore cites on the mailing as chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party.
But Jane Barnett, who also boasts the title of Los Angeles County Republican Party Chairwoman, sent a letter to Liberatore on Friday telling him that Vaughn "is not and has never been chairman" of the party and "the Los Angeles County Republican Party does not endorse Phil Liberatore for Congress."
Turns out, there is a lawsuit between Barnett and Vaughn over who is the rightful chairman.
Allen Wilson at Red County, who is a Member of the LA County Republican Central Committee, also has a story about it. His point is that Chairman of Central Committee's are barred from endorsements. So Vaughn, if he was Chairman, would be barred from endorsing Liberatore.
More on Robert Vaughn
Earlier we posted that Jane Barnett, Chair of the Los Angeles County Republican Party, had sent 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore a letter asking that he stop claiming he has been endorsed by the Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party.
According to the letter Liberatore had been sending out "mailings to voters attempting to intentionally mislead them that you are endorsed by the Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party."
The letter went on to say ,"Robert Vaughn IS NOT AND HAS NEVER BEEN Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party."
I have since found out that Robert Vaughn is running for Congress in the 38th district against Rep. Grace Napolitano. His site says that he is a former Navy Admiral.
His website says, "A native Californian, Robert Vaughn was born in 1959 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego. Raised and educated in Los Angeles County, the former Navy Admiral proudly served from 1979 through 1983, under his Commander-in-Chief Ronald Reagan. Vaughn held high level top-secret clearance, was involved with squadron operations, and was responsible for tracking Russian nuclear submarines operating in the Pacific Ocean, with great attention to the entire west coast of the United States."
He is currently a counselor. He presently holds an AA degree and holds a certificate in addictions counseling.
Vaughn never claims to be Chairman but says, "In December 2008, he was elected Second Vice Chairman to its executive board. Shortly thereafter in 2009, Vaughn ascended to the position of Chairman following the resignations of the previous Chairman and First Vice Chairman. Today he humbly assumes all responsibilities of chairmanship as he serves all Republican voters and their families in fostering the values and principles of their party."
According to the letter Liberatore had been sending out "mailings to voters attempting to intentionally mislead them that you are endorsed by the Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party."
The letter went on to say ,"Robert Vaughn IS NOT AND HAS NEVER BEEN Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party."
I have since found out that Robert Vaughn is running for Congress in the 38th district against Rep. Grace Napolitano. His site says that he is a former Navy Admiral.
His website says, "A native Californian, Robert Vaughn was born in 1959 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego. Raised and educated in Los Angeles County, the former Navy Admiral proudly served from 1979 through 1983, under his Commander-in-Chief Ronald Reagan. Vaughn held high level top-secret clearance, was involved with squadron operations, and was responsible for tracking Russian nuclear submarines operating in the Pacific Ocean, with great attention to the entire west coast of the United States."
He is currently a counselor. He presently holds an AA degree and holds a certificate in addictions counseling.
Vaughn never claims to be Chairman but says, "In December 2008, he was elected Second Vice Chairman to its executive board. Shortly thereafter in 2009, Vaughn ascended to the position of Chairman following the resignations of the previous Chairman and First Vice Chairman. Today he humbly assumes all responsibilities of chairmanship as he serves all Republican voters and their families in fostering the values and principles of their party."
Is Phil Liberatore misleading voters again?
Earlier this week Rep. Gary Miller put a letter on his web site from Calvary Chapel founder Chuck Smith stating, "It has come to my attention that recently it has been stated that I have endorsed a candidate for the upcoming GOP nomination for the 42nd Congressional District. This is not the case, while I have expressed my admiration for Christians who desire to enter into Public Service, it is not my intent to endorse any particular candidate.”
The candidate he was referring to is Phil Liberatore. We asked our readers if Liberatore was being misleading voters when he put out a press release touting, "Congressional Candidate Phil Liberatore Praised by Calvary Chapel Founder Pastor Chuck Smith." Currently 85% do.
Now Rep. Gary Miller's campaign site has a letter from Jane Barnett, the Chair of the Los Angeles County Republican party to Phil Liberatore. It states (Copied Caps just as in letter),
To continue reading click Read More below.
The candidate he was referring to is Phil Liberatore. We asked our readers if Liberatore was being misleading voters when he put out a press release touting, "Congressional Candidate Phil Liberatore Praised by Calvary Chapel Founder Pastor Chuck Smith." Currently 85% do.
Now Rep. Gary Miller's campaign site has a letter from Jane Barnett, the Chair of the Los Angeles County Republican party to Phil Liberatore. It states (Copied Caps just as in letter),
To continue reading click Read More below.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
New Phil Liberatore TV Ad
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has put up a new tv ad.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
FEC Reporting Period Closes Today
Today is the end of the Federal Election Commission "Pre-Primary" filing period. That means we will soon know how much the Republican candidates in the 42nd Congressional district have been raising and spending since April 1.
The forms are due by next Thursday (May 27). Starting tomorrow anytime a candidate receives a contribution or loan it must be reported within 48 hours.
The Pre-Primary filings will show us who has the necessary money to spend in the final stretch leading up to the June 8 primary.
The forms are due by next Thursday (May 27). Starting tomorrow anytime a candidate receives a contribution or loan it must be reported within 48 hours.
The Pre-Primary filings will show us who has the necessary money to spend in the final stretch leading up to the June 8 primary.
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%.
As of 6:30am David Su is leading with 51%. Lee McGroarty is second with 26%. Phil Liberatore is currently in third with 21%.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Calvary Chapel Founder Chuck Smith Says He Did Not Endorse Phil Liberatore
The Campaign of Rep. Gary Miller has posted a letter from Calvary Chapel Founder Chuck Smith on their web site.
The letter states,
"It has come to my attention that recently it has been stated that I have endorsed a candidate for the upcoming GOP nomination for the 42nd Congressional district. This is not the case, while I have expressed my admiration for Christians who desire to enter into Public Service, it is not my intent to endorse any particular candidate."
Yesterday we posted a story asking if Liberatore was being misleading about his support from Chuck Smith when he put out a press release titled, "Congressional Candidate Phil Liberatore Praised by Calvary Chapel Founder Pastor Chuck Smith."
Miller's site, under the title,"CAUGHT: Liberatore Not Really Endorsed by Religious Leader," said,
"Phil Liberatore, the guy running against Congressman Miller, has been implying in his campaign literature and sparsely attended events that the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel has endorsed his campaign. This is not true.
Several of Gary’s supporters have contacted Pastor Chuck Smith for clarification. Today, Pastor Smith released the following statement:
“It has come to my attention that recently it has been stated that I have endorsed a candidate for the upcoming GOP nomination for the 42nd Congressional District. This is not the case, while I have expressed my admiration for Christians who desire to enter into Public Service, it is not my intent to endorse any particular candidate.”
Congressman Miller is a longtime member of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs and has the support of all the major pro-life and pro-family organizations."
The Liberatore press release never used the word "endorse," but the comment from Miller states Liberatore, "has been implying in his campaign literature and sparsely attended events that the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel has endorsed his campaign." So there is obviously more to the story than just the press release.
Plus, with Chuck Smith putting out a letter this story will get more attention.
The letter states,
"It has come to my attention that recently it has been stated that I have endorsed a candidate for the upcoming GOP nomination for the 42nd Congressional district. This is not the case, while I have expressed my admiration for Christians who desire to enter into Public Service, it is not my intent to endorse any particular candidate."
Yesterday we posted a story asking if Liberatore was being misleading about his support from Chuck Smith when he put out a press release titled, "Congressional Candidate Phil Liberatore Praised by Calvary Chapel Founder Pastor Chuck Smith."
Miller's site, under the title,"CAUGHT: Liberatore Not Really Endorsed by Religious Leader," said,
"Phil Liberatore, the guy running against Congressman Miller, has been implying in his campaign literature and sparsely attended events that the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel has endorsed his campaign. This is not true.
Several of Gary’s supporters have contacted Pastor Chuck Smith for clarification. Today, Pastor Smith released the following statement:
“It has come to my attention that recently it has been stated that I have endorsed a candidate for the upcoming GOP nomination for the 42nd Congressional District. This is not the case, while I have expressed my admiration for Christians who desire to enter into Public Service, it is not my intent to endorse any particular candidate.”
Congressman Miller is a longtime member of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs and has the support of all the major pro-life and pro-family organizations."
The Liberatore press release never used the word "endorse," but the comment from Miller states Liberatore, "has been implying in his campaign literature and sparsely attended events that the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel has endorsed his campaign." So there is obviously more to the story than just the press release.
Plus, with Chuck Smith putting out a letter this story will get more attention.
Phil Liberatore Releases Two New Online Videos
The Phil Liberatore Campaign has released two new videos.
One, called Choices, has several people talking about why they don't like Rep. Gary Miller.
The other has Mike "Bogey" Boguslawski trying to get some information from the Office of Rep. Gary Miller regarding the "Don't elect Tax Fruad Phil Liberatore" signs. The staffer on the video keeps repeating that it is a federal office so he can't answer campaign questions.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
One, called Choices, has several people talking about why they don't like Rep. Gary Miller.
The other has Mike "Bogey" Boguslawski trying to get some information from the Office of Rep. Gary Miller regarding the "Don't elect Tax Fruad Phil Liberatore" signs. The staffer on the video keeps repeating that it is a federal office so he can't answer campaign questions.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
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.
To continue reading click Read More below.
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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.
To continue reading click Read More below.
Lee McGroarty Responds to Miller Email; Changes story on why Business entity's were suspended
Last Friday we posted a story about an email sent out by Rep. Gary Miller concerning 42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty titled, "Challenger Operates Businesses With Suspended Licenses."
McGroarty has now commented on the email, which you can find below.
When McGroarty originally responded his web site said,
"McGroarty's personal accountant, Ron Uehle, responded with the following statement: "Lee, I just spoke with the Franchise Tax Board and have cleared up the matter of your corporations being "suspended". The Franchise Tax Board failed to forward to the Secretary of State's office the paperwork that was filed in 2008 on your behalf. It will take 10 business days for the Secretatary of State's website to be updated to show the "active" status of your corporations."
The McGroarty campaign originally said that the problem started in 2008 when "The Franchise Tax Board failed to forward to the Secretary of State's office the paperwork that was filed in 2008," but Miller's email and documentation on Lee McGroarty for Congress stated his corporations were suspended in 2007. Now the McGroarty campaign says the problem started in 2006/2007 and say that the problem is because,
"a Statement of Information Form and a $25 filing fee were not filed properly by my accountant. My accountant corrected the error in 2008 but the Secretary of State did not update its records. The Franchise Tax Board has assured us that this was an oversight and the error is being resolved. 401(k) Administrators, Inc. had not filed a tax return for the past few years as the corporation was dissolved. However, the State is not showing receipt of the one-page form for dissolving that corporation and my accountant is working to resolve this technical error."
Now to the release,
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McGroarty Blasts Miller's Fraud Allegations
Congressman Miller recently sent out an extremely deceptive and misleading mass email claiming that I have been operating my businesses without proper licensure and have been "handling retirement funds without a license." In the process, Congressman Miller has smeared my business, my clients and my family as we have worked extremely hard to build a solid reputation in the community and in the financial services industry.
To continue reading please click Read More below.
McGroarty has now commented on the email, which you can find below.
When McGroarty originally responded his web site said,
"McGroarty's personal accountant, Ron Uehle, responded with the following statement: "Lee, I just spoke with the Franchise Tax Board and have cleared up the matter of your corporations being "suspended". The Franchise Tax Board failed to forward to the Secretary of State's office the paperwork that was filed in 2008 on your behalf. It will take 10 business days for the Secretatary of State's website to be updated to show the "active" status of your corporations."
The McGroarty campaign originally said that the problem started in 2008 when "The Franchise Tax Board failed to forward to the Secretary of State's office the paperwork that was filed in 2008," but Miller's email and documentation on Lee McGroarty for Congress stated his corporations were suspended in 2007. Now the McGroarty campaign says the problem started in 2006/2007 and say that the problem is because,
"a Statement of Information Form and a $25 filing fee were not filed properly by my accountant. My accountant corrected the error in 2008 but the Secretary of State did not update its records. The Franchise Tax Board has assured us that this was an oversight and the error is being resolved. 401(k) Administrators, Inc. had not filed a tax return for the past few years as the corporation was dissolved. However, the State is not showing receipt of the one-page form for dissolving that corporation and my accountant is working to resolve this technical error."
Now to the release,
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McGroarty Blasts Miller's Fraud Allegations
Congressman Miller recently sent out an extremely deceptive and misleading mass email claiming that I have been operating my businesses without proper licensure and have been "handling retirement funds without a license." In the process, Congressman Miller has smeared my business, my clients and my family as we have worked extremely hard to build a solid reputation in the community and in the financial services industry.
To continue reading please click Read More below.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Senator Bob Huff Jobs & Economy Town Hall Meeting May 20
Senator Bob Huff will be hosting a Jobs and Economy Town Hall Meeting Thursday, May 20 in Brea from 6-8pm.
It will be at the Brea Community Center located at 695 Madison Avenue in Brea, 92821.
For more information call Sen. Huff's district office at (909) 598-3981.
It will be at the Brea Community Center located at 695 Madison Avenue in Brea, 92821.
For more information call Sen. Huff's district office at (909) 598-3981.
Is Phil Liberatore being misleading about Chuck Smith's Support?
In April, 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore released a campaign press release titled, "Congressional Candidate Phil Liberatore Praised by Calvary Chapel Founder Pastor Chuck Smith."
The release started by saying,
"Pastor Chuck Smith, founder of the Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, CA is publicly expressing his admiration for Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore in his race for the GOP nomination in the 42nd district."
"Unless righteous men stand for public office our country will surely crumble," said Smith. "I have known Phil for a number of years and have great respect for him. He loves God, his family and his country and right now our nation needs men like Phil who will stand in the gap. I'm glad he's answering the call to service"
Later the release said, "I'm honored to receive such kind words from a great man like Pastor Chuck Smith," noted Liberatore. "Calvary Chapel has blessed the nation and Southern California with the wonderful work they've done these last four decades. I'm honored but also humbled by his gracious words."
To continue reading click Read More below.
The release started by saying,
"Pastor Chuck Smith, founder of the Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, CA is publicly expressing his admiration for Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore in his race for the GOP nomination in the 42nd district."
"Unless righteous men stand for public office our country will surely crumble," said Smith. "I have known Phil for a number of years and have great respect for him. He loves God, his family and his country and right now our nation needs men like Phil who will stand in the gap. I'm glad he's answering the call to service"
Later the release said, "I'm honored to receive such kind words from a great man like Pastor Chuck Smith," noted Liberatore. "Calvary Chapel has blessed the nation and Southern California with the wonderful work they've done these last four decades. I'm honored but also humbled by his gracious words."
To continue reading click Read More below.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Most Read Stories: May 10- 16
1. Rep. Gary Miller puts up Phil Liberatore site; Liberatore sued by U.S. Department of Labor for not paying overtime to employees
2. Rep. Gary Miller comments on "Tax Fraud Phil" Signs
3. An interview with Phil Liberatore Part 2 of 4
4. Anti Phil Liberatore Signs Up in Yorba Linda
5. Phil Liberatore Responds to "Tax Fraud" Signs
6. An interview with Phil Liberatore Part 3 of 4
7. "Don't Elect Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore" email sent out
8. Phil Liberatore Photo with "Tax Fraud" Sign
9. Daily Bulletin Publishes Former Assistant Secretary Cabrera's Defense of Rep. Gary Miller
10. Anti Lee McGroarty Email sent out
2. Rep. Gary Miller comments on "Tax Fraud Phil" Signs
3. An interview with Phil Liberatore Part 2 of 4
4. Anti Phil Liberatore Signs Up in Yorba Linda
5. Phil Liberatore Responds to "Tax Fraud" Signs
6. An interview with Phil Liberatore Part 3 of 4
7. "Don't Elect Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore" email sent out
8. Phil Liberatore Photo with "Tax Fraud" Sign
9. Daily Bulletin Publishes Former Assistant Secretary Cabrera's Defense of Rep. Gary Miller
10. Anti Lee McGroarty Email sent out
New Phil Liberatore YouTube video
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has posted a new campaign video on YouTube.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
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.
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.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Assemblyman Chris Norby Open House
Assemblyman Chris Norby will be hosting an Open House next Friday, May 21 from 4-7pm.
His office is located at 210 Birch Street, Suite 202, Brea CA 92821.
For more information call (714) 672-4734.
His office is located at 210 Birch Street, Suite 202, Brea CA 92821.
For more information call (714) 672-4734.
Friday, May 14, 2010
OC Register 42nd Congressional Republican Primary Race Story
Joel Walsh and Dena Bunis of the Orange County Register have posted a story on the Republican Primary in the 42nd Congressional Race.
Rep. Gary Miller on Fox News Today
According to Rep. Gary Miller's email newsletter, Miller will be on Fox News with Neil Cavuto at 1 pm to discuss Los Angeles' boycott of Arizona.
This is what he wrote,
"On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to ban official travel to Arizona and block future contracts with companies there in protest of its new immigration law. Congressman Miller believes this boycott is an insult to American citizens and legal immigrants. The boycott could crush important industries that are helping America’s economy recover. More specifically, this shortsighted move could stop airline contracts at LAX, cancel over $25 million in Clean Truck Program contracts, and cancel important forensics and law enforcement tools. Ultimately, the boycott undermines the rule of law and will further communicate to illegal immigrants that they can come live, work, and soak up taxpayer-funded resources in California. Because the federal government has failed to address illegal immigration and border security problems, Congressman Miller believes firmly the state of Arizona has a duty to protect its citizens from these ongoing and escalating issues. Today, he will appear on Fox News with Neil Cavuto at 1:00pm PST to discuss this issue."
This is what he wrote,
"On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to ban official travel to Arizona and block future contracts with companies there in protest of its new immigration law. Congressman Miller believes this boycott is an insult to American citizens and legal immigrants. The boycott could crush important industries that are helping America’s economy recover. More specifically, this shortsighted move could stop airline contracts at LAX, cancel over $25 million in Clean Truck Program contracts, and cancel important forensics and law enforcement tools. Ultimately, the boycott undermines the rule of law and will further communicate to illegal immigrants that they can come live, work, and soak up taxpayer-funded resources in California. Because the federal government has failed to address illegal immigration and border security problems, Congressman Miller believes firmly the state of Arizona has a duty to protect its citizens from these ongoing and escalating issues. Today, he will appear on Fox News with Neil Cavuto at 1:00pm PST to discuss this issue."
Anti Lee McGroarty Email sent out
On Wednesday we posted about an email sent out entitled, "DON'T ELECT TAX FRAUD PHIL LIBERATORE." It linked to the web site Phil Liberatore for Congress, which lists law suits 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has been involved in.
Last night I received a new email. This one was entitled, "Challenger Operates Businesses With Suspended Licenses." It links to Lee McGroarty for Congress, which lists several reasons why one shouldn't vote for McGroarty.
I left the links that were in the email.
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In 2007, the California Secretary of State and California Franchise Tax Board suspended the business licenses of both companies - "Retire America Corporation" and "401(K) Administrators Inc." that Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty owns and operates.
McGroarty’s business licenses were suspended for either "failure to pay one or more tax returns" or "failure to pay the business balances due."
For over 3 years, Lee McGroarty has been operating these businesses and handling client’s retirement funds without a license.
In these economic times, would you trust your retirement funds to an un-licensed company?
At a time when Congress is cracking down on financial fraud, this is the kind of activity they are looking to curtail. Why put this wolf in the henhouse?
On June 8, don’t reward law breakers by sending them to Congress.
Paid for by Gary Miller for Congress Committee
721 Brea Canyon, Suite 7, Diamond Bar 91789 FEC ID 0039614
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Last night I received a new email. This one was entitled, "Challenger Operates Businesses With Suspended Licenses." It links to Lee McGroarty for Congress, which lists several reasons why one shouldn't vote for McGroarty.
I left the links that were in the email.
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In 2007, the California Secretary of State and California Franchise Tax Board suspended the business licenses of both companies - "Retire America Corporation" and "401(K) Administrators Inc." that Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty owns and operates.
McGroarty’s business licenses were suspended for either "failure to pay one or more tax returns" or "failure to pay the business balances due."
For over 3 years, Lee McGroarty has been operating these businesses and handling client’s retirement funds without a license.
In these economic times, would you trust your retirement funds to an un-licensed company?
At a time when Congress is cracking down on financial fraud, this is the kind of activity they are looking to curtail. Why put this wolf in the henhouse?
On June 8, don’t reward law breakers by sending them to Congress.
Paid for by Gary Miller for Congress Committee
721 Brea Canyon, Suite 7, Diamond Bar 91789 FEC ID 0039614
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An interview with Phil Liberatore Part 4 of 4
Tuesday we started posting our email interview with 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore. Below you will find the fourth and final part.
We posted his comments just as we received them.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
TCP: Why do you believe that you will do a better job than the 42nd's current Congressman, Gary Miller?
How much space do we have on this blog? The primary reason I believe I will do a better job than Gary is that I am a true conservative not just in name. I would not vote for Wall Street bailouts and voting with Barney Frank to put the taxpayers on the hook for an additional $300 billion dollars during the housing meltdown. I am sure Gary can have spin to these ten different ways but they don’t represent the fiscally conservative values I believe in.
I’m a fighter. For too long we have been playing defense against Democrats and RINOs but the time has come to go on the offense. There is going to be a large class of new Congressmen who will be voted into office to bring responsibility back to Washington. They will be scrutinized by their local voters like never before and I believe this mid-term election will be a new day in Washington.
The second reason is that I will show up to work. Gary currently has the 14th worst voting record in Congress. At the end of 2008 and beginning of 2009 he missed 64% of the votes. This was one of the most crucial times in our nations history and he did not show up for work.
TCP: How do you believe you are different from the other two Republican challengers, David Su and Lee McGroarty?
To continue reading click Read More below.
We posted his comments just as we received them.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
TCP: Why do you believe that you will do a better job than the 42nd's current Congressman, Gary Miller?
How much space do we have on this blog? The primary reason I believe I will do a better job than Gary is that I am a true conservative not just in name. I would not vote for Wall Street bailouts and voting with Barney Frank to put the taxpayers on the hook for an additional $300 billion dollars during the housing meltdown. I am sure Gary can have spin to these ten different ways but they don’t represent the fiscally conservative values I believe in.
I’m a fighter. For too long we have been playing defense against Democrats and RINOs but the time has come to go on the offense. There is going to be a large class of new Congressmen who will be voted into office to bring responsibility back to Washington. They will be scrutinized by their local voters like never before and I believe this mid-term election will be a new day in Washington.
The second reason is that I will show up to work. Gary currently has the 14th worst voting record in Congress. At the end of 2008 and beginning of 2009 he missed 64% of the votes. This was one of the most crucial times in our nations history and he did not show up for work.
TCP: How do you believe you are different from the other two Republican challengers, David Su and Lee McGroarty?
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
An interview with Phil Liberatore Part 3 of 4
Tuesday we started posting our email interview with 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore. Below you will find Part 3.
We posted his comments just as we received them.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
TCP: What is your position on the recently passed Health Care Reform bill?
This is one of the worst bills passed in the history of the United States. We need to fight to remove, defund and kill it at every turn. There are some very positive steps which could have been taken in health care including tort reform and interstate competition but the President ignored these for a radical agenda.
To continue click read more below.
We posted his comments just as we received them.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
TCP: What is your position on the recently passed Health Care Reform bill?
This is one of the worst bills passed in the history of the United States. We need to fight to remove, defund and kill it at every turn. There are some very positive steps which could have been taken in health care including tort reform and interstate competition but the President ignored these for a radical agenda.
To continue click read more below.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Daily Bulletin Publishes Former Assistant Secretary Cabrera's Defense of Rep. Gary Miller
The Daily Bulletin has published a letter from Former Assistant Secretary at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President George W. Bush, and current CEO of National CORE and Hope Through Housing Foundation Orlando Cabrera. In it he defends Rep. Gary Miller against allegations made by 42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty.
Rep. Miller had this statement on his campaign site last week. We highlighted some of letter in our post last Friday.
Rep. Miller had this statement on his campaign site last week. We highlighted some of letter in our post last Friday.
"Don't Elect Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore" email sent out
Overnight I received the following email in my PERSONAL email, not the blog email. Which makes me wonder who else received it.
It talks about one of the lawsuits 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore was involved in and has links to the philliberatoreforcongress.com web site that Rep. Gary Miller put up.
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DON'T ELECT TAX FRAUD PHIL LIBERATORE
You've Seen The Signs.
Now Read The Lawsuits.
Consider the facts:
Phil Liberatore champions himself as being able to solve your IRS tax problems.
His own staff sues him for making them "insert fraudulent and misleading information onto clients tax returns."
Phil Liberatore "settles" the lawsuit with his staff.
The Superior Court retains jurisdiction over the settlement to ensure the Liberatore follows through.
If your accountant, "took it upon himself to insert fraudulent information and otherwise revise, alter or modify proper tax returns... in order to submit said documents to the IRS and State of California" would you consider that "tax fraud?"
Likewise, if your accountant was accused of this type of illegal activity, would he/she "settle" the case or aggressively fight to clear his/her name? Considering Phil Liberatore has been involved in over 75 lawsuits, we'd expect him to fight to clear his name... He didn't. Why?
Don't elect Tax Fraud Phil to Congress.
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Lee McGroarty also gets Negative Site
Yesterday we reported that Rep. Gary Miller had put up a negative Phil Liberatore web site that listed law suits Liberatore had been involved in, including being sued by the US Department of Labor for not paying his employees overtime.
Well, we have now found the negative Lee McGroarty for Congress site. Unlike the Liberatore site which only addressed his law suits, the Lee McGroarty site raises several issues about McGroarty.
They include,
"Did you know over the last 28 elections Lee McGroarty has not voted in 20 of them! "
"Did you know that Lee McGroarty made up false endorsements for his campaign?" (We raised that issue last year.)
"Did you know that Lee McGroarty had both of his business licenses SUSPENDED by the Franchise Tax Board of the State of California?" (We reported that last week)
"And did you know that Lee McGroarty is being investigated for 7 federal campaign finance violations by the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?" (We reported that last week)
To continue reading please click read more below.
Well, we have now found the negative Lee McGroarty for Congress site. Unlike the Liberatore site which only addressed his law suits, the Lee McGroarty site raises several issues about McGroarty.
They include,
"Did you know over the last 28 elections Lee McGroarty has not voted in 20 of them! "
"Did you know that Lee McGroarty made up false endorsements for his campaign?" (We raised that issue last year.)
"Did you know that Lee McGroarty had both of his business licenses SUSPENDED by the Franchise Tax Board of the State of California?" (We reported that last week)
"And did you know that Lee McGroarty is being investigated for 7 federal campaign finance violations by the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?" (We reported that last week)
To continue reading please click read more below.
An interview with Phil Liberatore Part 2 of 4
Yesterday we started posting our email interview with 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore.
We posted his comments just as we received them.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
TCP:Why are you running for Congress?
I am running for the US Congress because we need real conservative leadership representing our community. I am living the American dream but I see that dream being buried under a landslide of debt by incumbent politicians.
To continue reading click read more below.
We posted his comments just as we received them.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
TCP:Why are you running for Congress?
I am running for the US Congress because we need real conservative leadership representing our community. I am living the American dream but I see that dream being buried under a landslide of debt by incumbent politicians.
To continue reading click read more below.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Rep. Gary Miller comments on "Tax Fraud Phil" Signs
Earlier today we posted about a Phil Liberatore for Congress web site that lists lawsuits Phil Liberatore has been involved in. The list included being sued by the Department of Labor for not paying his employees overtime.
Now Miller has issued a comment on the signs that includes some of the lawsuits on the list. Note: I copied the comment off his site with links. So if they don't work I am sorry.
To continue reading please click Read More below.
Now Miller has issued a comment on the signs that includes some of the lawsuits on the list. Note: I copied the comment off his site with links. So if they don't work I am sorry.
To continue reading please click Read More below.
Rep. Gary Miller puts up Phil Liberatore site; Liberatore sued by U.S. Department of Labor for not paying overtime to employees
We received an email a few minutes ago with a link to a Phil Liberatore for Congress web site. I thought it was going to be the site of 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore but I was wrong.
Yesterday we posted that "Don't elect Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore" signs had gone up. Liberatore responded by calling the allegations, that were not specific, "completely false."
I think this website is the Miller response and I wonder if Liberatore now regrets his "completely false" comment.
The site starts by stating, "Did you know that Phil Liberatore has been involved in more than 75 lawsuits in just Los Angeles and Orange Counties? Did you know he has been sued by employees, clients, friends, business associates, and the Bush Administration’s U.S. Department of Labor?"
It lists several cases including the following. I tried to link to the pdf related to each case.
To continue click read more
Yesterday we posted that "Don't elect Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore" signs had gone up. Liberatore responded by calling the allegations, that were not specific, "completely false."
I think this website is the Miller response and I wonder if Liberatore now regrets his "completely false" comment.
The site starts by stating, "Did you know that Phil Liberatore has been involved in more than 75 lawsuits in just Los Angeles and Orange Counties? Did you know he has been sued by employees, clients, friends, business associates, and the Bush Administration’s U.S. Department of Labor?"
It lists several cases including the following. I tried to link to the pdf related to each case.
To continue click read more
An interview with Phil Liberatore Part 1 of 4; New Comments on "Tax Fraud" signs
This week we will be posting our email interview with 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore. To be timely I wanted to post his comments on the "Tax Fraud" signs separately before posting the rest of the interview. He submitted this comment along with the rest of his answers.
We posted his comments just as we received it.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Response to Gary Miller signs
Phil Liberatore: Incumbent Gary Miller recently placed signs around the district attacking me as “Tax Fraud” Phil. The charges are absolutely false and unfounded. I have never been under investigation, charged or convicted for tax fraud. I am a CPA with thousands of clients and not one person who I have prepared their tax return has ever been charged or convicted of tax fraud. What this tells me is that our campaign of talking about the issues and is resonating with people. From the voters I talk to Gary should be scared, as they are upset about the bailouts and lack of fiscal responsibility. I have fielded dozens of emails and calls today from people giving me their support from Gary’s campaign putting up the signs.
There is no truth to the charge of tax fraud it is just Gary Miller slinging mud.
We posted his comments just as we received it.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Response to Gary Miller signs
Phil Liberatore: Incumbent Gary Miller recently placed signs around the district attacking me as “Tax Fraud” Phil. The charges are absolutely false and unfounded. I have never been under investigation, charged or convicted for tax fraud. I am a CPA with thousands of clients and not one person who I have prepared their tax return has ever been charged or convicted of tax fraud. What this tells me is that our campaign of talking about the issues and is resonating with people. From the voters I talk to Gary should be scared, as they are upset about the bailouts and lack of fiscal responsibility. I have fielded dozens of emails and calls today from people giving me their support from Gary’s campaign putting up the signs.
There is no truth to the charge of tax fraud it is just Gary Miller slinging mud.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Phil Liberatore Photo with "Tax Fraud" Sign
42nd Congressional candidate has posted a picture of himself on facebook with one of the "tax fraud" signs we posted about earlier. So if you are curious what they look like, here is your chance.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Phil Liberatore Responds to "Tax Fraud" Signs
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has issued a statement in regards to the "Don't Elect Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore" signs we posted about earlier today.
One thing I find interesting is that he calls the allegations "completely false," but never states what the allegations are. I doubt someone would put signs up like that without having proof of some kind. I guess we will have to wait and see. I am sure it will come out tomorrow since Liberatore has a press conference scheduled.
To read the release click Read More.
One thing I find interesting is that he calls the allegations "completely false," but never states what the allegations are. I doubt someone would put signs up like that without having proof of some kind. I guess we will have to wait and see. I am sure it will come out tomorrow since Liberatore has a press conference scheduled.
To read the release click Read More.
Anti Phil Liberatore Signs Up in Yorba Linda
Saw a sign this morning at the corner of Yorba Linda and Imperial Highway (and lots of other places after I noticed the first one) in Yorba Linda that said something like, "Don't Elect Tax Fraud Phil Liberatore." The words may not be exact but are close.
Liberatore is a CPA and calls himself the IRS Problem Solver.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Liberatore is a CPA and calls himself the IRS Problem Solver.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Phil Liberatore on Frank Pastore Show last Thursday
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore was on KKLA's Frank Pastore Show last Thursday.
You can listen to it by going here. He is on during the 5pm hour at 55:30 and during the 6pm hour at 29 minutes.
I noticed that Rep. Gary Miller has an ad around 54:30 during the 5pm hour, right before Liberatore.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional District.
You can listen to it by going here. He is on during the 5pm hour at 55:30 and during the 6pm hour at 29 minutes.
I noticed that Rep. Gary Miller has an ad around 54:30 during the 5pm hour, right before Liberatore.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional District.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Most Read Stories: May 3-9
1. Lee McGroarty has Business Entity's Suspended; Loses "rights, powers and privileges to conduct business in California."
2. Rep. Gary Miller Announces Local Endorsements
3. Lee McGroarty Investigation Request in Daily Bulletin Article
4. Federal Election Commission investigating Lee McGroarty Campaign
5. Rep. Gary Miller Responds to Lee McGroarty Allegations
6. Phil Liberatore Responds to Lee McGroarty Allegations of Rep. Gary Miller
7. Rep. Gary Miller puts up campaign website
8. Former US HUD Assistant Secretary Defends Rep. Gary Miller against Lee McGroarty Allegations
9. Listen to David Su on John and Ken Show
10. McGroarty Campaign takes tip from "Wag the Dog"
2. Rep. Gary Miller Announces Local Endorsements
3. Lee McGroarty Investigation Request in Daily Bulletin Article
4. Federal Election Commission investigating Lee McGroarty Campaign
5. Rep. Gary Miller Responds to Lee McGroarty Allegations
6. Phil Liberatore Responds to Lee McGroarty Allegations of Rep. Gary Miller
7. Rep. Gary Miller puts up campaign website
8. Former US HUD Assistant Secretary Defends Rep. Gary Miller against Lee McGroarty Allegations
9. Listen to David Su on John and Ken Show
10. McGroarty Campaign takes tip from "Wag the Dog"
Saturday, May 8, 2010
New Liberatore Online Video
The campaign of 42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has posted a new online video.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Former US HUD Assistant Secretary Defends Rep. Gary Miller against Lee McGroarty Allegations
Former Assistant Secretary at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President George W. Bush, and current CEO of National CORE and Hope Through Housing Foundation CEO Orlando Cabrera, has issued a statement defending Rep. Gary Miller.
Earlier this week 42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty called on the San Bernardino County DA to investigate Miller for possible wrongdoing for requesting earmarks for CORE and Hope Through Housing.
Some highlights of the three page statement.
To continue click Read More.
Earlier this week 42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty called on the San Bernardino County DA to investigate Miller for possible wrongdoing for requesting earmarks for CORE and Hope Through Housing.
Some highlights of the three page statement.
To continue click Read More.
Rep. Gary Miller's Reponse #2
From Rep. Gary Miller's Campaign
May 7, 2010—Congressman Gary Miller’s primary opponent has accused Gary of helping two nonprofit groups in exchange for campaign contributions from one of the nonprofit’s volunteer, nonpaid board members. These accusations are untrue.
The nonprofit groups, National CORE and Hope Through Housing, use public grants and private donations to redevelop at-risk neighborhoods and provide residents free or low cost senior health and childhood services. Their work beautifies neighborhoods, reduces crime and offers needed services to residents.
To continue click Read More
May 7, 2010—Congressman Gary Miller’s primary opponent has accused Gary of helping two nonprofit groups in exchange for campaign contributions from one of the nonprofit’s volunteer, nonpaid board members. These accusations are untrue.
The nonprofit groups, National CORE and Hope Through Housing, use public grants and private donations to redevelop at-risk neighborhoods and provide residents free or low cost senior health and childhood services. Their work beautifies neighborhoods, reduces crime and offers needed services to residents.
To continue click Read More
Rep. Gary Miller Responds to Lee McGroarty Allegations
From the Rep. Gary Miller Campaign
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Before being elected to the California legislature more than 16 years ago and Congress more than 12 years ago, Gary Miller was a small business owner who built new homes and invested in real estate. Today, as part of Mr. Miller investment portfolio he still owns tracks of land, mostly in Southern California and Oregon.
Every year, Mr. Miller fully discloses his total investment portfolio to the U.S. House of Representatives ethics committee—included in this report are all of his land holdings.
There are hundreds of congressional watchdog groups in Washington, DC that were set up after federal law prohibited the use of “soft money” in federal campaigns. Soft money is a campaign contribution that can be in any amount and the donor doesn’t have to disclose his or her name. (For the record, Mr. Miller has never accepted these kinds of contributions.)
To continue click Read More.
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Before being elected to the California legislature more than 16 years ago and Congress more than 12 years ago, Gary Miller was a small business owner who built new homes and invested in real estate. Today, as part of Mr. Miller investment portfolio he still owns tracks of land, mostly in Southern California and Oregon.
Every year, Mr. Miller fully discloses his total investment portfolio to the U.S. House of Representatives ethics committee—included in this report are all of his land holdings.
There are hundreds of congressional watchdog groups in Washington, DC that were set up after federal law prohibited the use of “soft money” in federal campaigns. Soft money is a campaign contribution that can be in any amount and the donor doesn’t have to disclose his or her name. (For the record, Mr. Miller has never accepted these kinds of contributions.)
To continue click Read More.
Lee McGroarty story on FOX 11
FOX 11 had a story last night about 42nd candidate Lee Mcgroaty's investigation into Rep. Gary Miller.
You can see it here.
You can see it here.
Phil Liberatore Responds to Lee McGroarty Allegations of Rep. Gary Miller
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has responded to the new allegations made against Rep. Gary Miller by Lee McGroarty.
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Congressional Candidate Phil Liberatore Responds as Gary Miller Corruption Charges Hit Newspapers
WHITTIER, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to fresh allegations of financial improprieties against incumbent GOP Congressman Gary Miller that appeared in today's Whittier Daily News and San Jose Mercury News, his challenger in the GOP primary, Phil Liberatore, expressed sadness at the latest in a barrage of ethics charges and investigations that have dogged Miller during his decade long tenure in Congress.
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Congressional Candidate Phil Liberatore Responds as Gary Miller Corruption Charges Hit Newspapers
WHITTIER, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to fresh allegations of financial improprieties against incumbent GOP Congressman Gary Miller that appeared in today's Whittier Daily News and San Jose Mercury News, his challenger in the GOP primary, Phil Liberatore, expressed sadness at the latest in a barrage of ethics charges and investigations that have dogged Miller during his decade long tenure in Congress.
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Senator Bob Huff Jobs and Economy Town Hall
Senator Bob Huff Jobs and Economy Town Hall
Thursday, May 13 6-8pm
Monrovia Community Center
119 W. Palm Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
Thursday, May 13 6-8pm
Monrovia Community Center
119 W. Palm Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Pray for our Country
Today is the National Day of Prayer. Please take time today to pray for our communities, our state, our country and our leaders.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD (Psalm 33:12).
To find a Prayer event near you, go here.
There will be no stories posted or comments approved today to encourage you to use a few minutes of your time to pray. See you tomorrow.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD (Psalm 33:12).
To find a Prayer event near you, go here.
There will be no stories posted or comments approved today to encourage you to use a few minutes of your time to pray. See you tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Rep. Gary Miller Announces Local Endorsements
Yesterday we posted the Rep. Gary Miller had put up his campaign web site. We noticed that he has listed endorsements from local elected officials.
They include,
Pat Bates, Orange County Supervisor and Former Assemblywoman
Bill Campbell, Orange County Supervisor and Former Assemblyman
Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County Supervisor
Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor
Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor
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They include,
Pat Bates, Orange County Supervisor and Former Assemblywoman
Bill Campbell, Orange County Supervisor and Former Assemblyman
Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County Supervisor
Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor
Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor
Click Read More to continue reading
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.
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.
New Endorsements for Phil Liberatore
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has announced several new endorsements including Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former KKLA radio host Warren Duffy.
Our nation needs strong credible leadership, especially in today’s difficult economic time. We need leaders that will defend the constitution. Liberatore will fight to enforce our current immigration laws and complete the border fence. I believe Phil Liberatore is the man for the job.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio, “Americas Toughest Sheriff”
Phil brings honesty back to Washington. He’s a born leader with the skills and integrity so many in Washington tend to lack. I’ve never endorsed a candidate in California before, but I am endorsing Phil Liberatore for Congress.
- Mike Boguslawski, CBS 2 News, Bogeys in Your Corner
Phil Liberatore is a man of quality of faith of values. It doesn’t matter what side of the aisle they sit as long as they look through the prism of what the founding fathers saw when they wrote the constitution.
- Robert Davi, Actor/Director
People ask me all the time ‘what can I do to help take California and America back?’ I tell them one thing you can do is vote for Phil Liberatore for Congress. It’s time we replace elected officials who only care about their own self interests…with someone who is a true conservative. Vote Phil Liberatore.
- Rick Amato, Conservative Talk Radio Host
Phil is a thoughtful, analytic, wise and solution-oriented professional who is deeply committed to his family and his faith. All those talents will serve him and us very well when he gets to Washingon DC.
- Warren Duffy, The Voice of Christian Broadcasting
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Our nation needs strong credible leadership, especially in today’s difficult economic time. We need leaders that will defend the constitution. Liberatore will fight to enforce our current immigration laws and complete the border fence. I believe Phil Liberatore is the man for the job.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio, “Americas Toughest Sheriff”
Phil brings honesty back to Washington. He’s a born leader with the skills and integrity so many in Washington tend to lack. I’ve never endorsed a candidate in California before, but I am endorsing Phil Liberatore for Congress.
- Mike Boguslawski, CBS 2 News, Bogeys in Your Corner
Phil Liberatore is a man of quality of faith of values. It doesn’t matter what side of the aisle they sit as long as they look through the prism of what the founding fathers saw when they wrote the constitution.
- Robert Davi, Actor/Director
People ask me all the time ‘what can I do to help take California and America back?’ I tell them one thing you can do is vote for Phil Liberatore for Congress. It’s time we replace elected officials who only care about their own self interests…with someone who is a true conservative. Vote Phil Liberatore.
- Rick Amato, Conservative Talk Radio Host
Phil is a thoughtful, analytic, wise and solution-oriented professional who is deeply committed to his family and his faith. All those talents will serve him and us very well when he gets to Washingon DC.
- Warren Duffy, The Voice of Christian Broadcasting
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Lee McGroarty Speaking Event this Saturday
42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty will be speaking at the following event this Saturday.
Leadership Alliance Endorsement Event
Saturday, May 8, 2010 - 1pm
The Hills Hotel
25205 La Paz Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Leadership Alliance Endorsement Event
Saturday, May 8, 2010 - 1pm
The Hills Hotel
25205 La Paz Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Lee McGroarty Investigation Request in Daily Bulletin Article
Earlier today we posted a story about 42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty requesting that the San Bernardino County District Attorney investigate Rep. Gary Miller.
The Daily Bulletin has posted an article about the request and the allegations.
McGroarty's allegation centers around earmarks Miller requested for two nonprofit organizations with ties to a campaign contributor.
The article points out the organizations have sites in the 42nd district and that other Members of Congress, from both political parties, co-sponsored the earmark requests with Miller.
Miller called the accusations by McGroarty "petty" and "childish." He went on to say, "If he wants to run to the newspaper like a little girl then go ahead. He's lucky I'm a politician or I'd sue."
The Daily Bulletin has posted an article about the request and the allegations.
McGroarty's allegation centers around earmarks Miller requested for two nonprofit organizations with ties to a campaign contributor.
The article points out the organizations have sites in the 42nd district and that other Members of Congress, from both political parties, co-sponsored the earmark requests with Miller.
Miller called the accusations by McGroarty "petty" and "childish." He went on to say, "If he wants to run to the newspaper like a little girl then go ahead. He's lucky I'm a politician or I'd sue."
McGroarty Campaign takes tip from "Wag the Dog"
In 1997 there was a movie that was called Wag the Dog. The premise was a President trying to distract the public from his personal problems by trying to focus them on something else.
Yesterday we reported that 42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty is being investigated by the Federal Election Commission for possible violations of the federal election code. Later in the day we reported that McGroarty had the business entity's for two of his corporations suspended by the State.
Later yesterday evening the McGroarty campaign posted a comment on his web site calling for Rep. Gary Miller to be investigated. He claims his campaign has "pieced together records, articles and actual events and have taken their case to the District Attorney’s office, asking that the possible “corruption” come to an end." McGroarty believes that Miller is someone how tied to an ongoing investigation in San Bernardino County.
It is funny that McGroarty thinks he has found something as a private citizen leading his own investigation that the Office of San Bernardino County DA Mike Ramos couldn't find over the past few years.
Seems like McGroarty was trying to find any thing he could to turn the attention from himself.
Yesterday we reported that 42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty is being investigated by the Federal Election Commission for possible violations of the federal election code. Later in the day we reported that McGroarty had the business entity's for two of his corporations suspended by the State.
Later yesterday evening the McGroarty campaign posted a comment on his web site calling for Rep. Gary Miller to be investigated. He claims his campaign has "pieced together records, articles and actual events and have taken their case to the District Attorney’s office, asking that the possible “corruption” come to an end." McGroarty believes that Miller is someone how tied to an ongoing investigation in San Bernardino County.
It is funny that McGroarty thinks he has found something as a private citizen leading his own investigation that the Office of San Bernardino County DA Mike Ramos couldn't find over the past few years.
Seems like McGroarty was trying to find any thing he could to turn the attention from himself.
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.
Rep. Gary Miller puts up campaign website
The campaign of Rep. Gary Miller has put up a campaign web site.
Miller is the last of the four Republican candidates in the 42nd to have a campaign site.
Miller is being challenged in the Republican primary by David Su, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty.
Miller is the last of the four Republican candidates in the 42nd to have a campaign site.
Miller is being challenged in the Republican primary by David Su, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty.
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.
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.
New Online Ad for Phil Liberatore
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has put a new campaign video on youtube.com.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Someone Polling in 42nd
Allen Wilson at Red County has a post that he received an automated phone poll last night asking him about issues, Rep. Gary Miller and who they will vote for in the primary.
I imagine that we will hear the results if the candidate paying for the poll gets the results he was looking for.
I imagine that we will hear the results if the candidate paying for the poll gets the results he was looking for.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Lee McGroarty has Business Entity's Suspended; Loses "rights, powers and privileges to conduct business in California."
Earlier today we posted that the Federal Election Commission is investigating the 42nd Congressional campaign of Lee McGroarty for possible federal campaign law violations. We were made aware of the investigation by the McGroarty campaign who posted the complaint, and their response, on their website.
While looking at the attachments to the complaint, specifically attachment 1 and 2, I noticed that the "Business Entity Form" listed McGroarty's corporations as being "suspended." McGroarty owns the corporations RetireAmerica Corporation and 401 (k) Administrators Inc.
I went to the Secretary of State web site to look it up and see what "suspended" meant in this context. I searched for RetireAmerica and 401 (k) Administrators. It brought up both listings, one had "Leon P McGroarty" as the "agent for service of process," the other listed "Lee McGroarty." Both said, "suspended."
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While looking at the attachments to the complaint, specifically attachment 1 and 2, I noticed that the "Business Entity Form" listed McGroarty's corporations as being "suspended." McGroarty owns the corporations RetireAmerica Corporation and 401 (k) Administrators Inc.
I went to the Secretary of State web site to look it up and see what "suspended" meant in this context. I searched for RetireAmerica and 401 (k) Administrators. It brought up both listings, one had "Leon P McGroarty" as the "agent for service of process," the other listed "Lee McGroarty." Both said, "suspended."
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Federal Election Commission investigating Lee McGroarty Campaign
The campaign of 42nd Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty has posted a comment on his web site that states his campaign is being investigated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for possible violations of the Federal election laws. He also posted the official complaint and the campaign's response to it. He admitted being "unaware" of one of the laws he is accused of violating.
The McGroarty campaign states, "McGroarty and has campaign have cooperated fully with the FEC investigation." Yes, it actually said "has campaign" instead of "his" campaign.
McGroarty has filed amended FEC filings as a result of the investigation. We reported several weeks ago about McGroarty filing an amended return and that it was odd he would change a donation from one person to a donation from two people.
According to the FEC any one can file a complaint that would lead to an FEC investigation.
According to the complaint it appears that the McGroarty campaign is being investigated for several possible violations. The allegations are;
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The McGroarty campaign states, "McGroarty and has campaign have cooperated fully with the FEC investigation." Yes, it actually said "has campaign" instead of "his" campaign.
McGroarty has filed amended FEC filings as a result of the investigation. We reported several weeks ago about McGroarty filing an amended return and that it was odd he would change a donation from one person to a donation from two people.
According to the FEC any one can file a complaint that would lead to an FEC investigation.
According to the complaint it appears that the McGroarty campaign is being investigated for several possible violations. The allegations are;
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
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.
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.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd district.
Lee McGroarty Posts FEC Filings, Still Breaking Pledge
For three months now we have been posting stories about Lee McGroarty breaking his signed pledge to post ALL campaign donations online. The pledge was signed by McGroarty as part of receiving the endorsement of the Conservative Party of California.
The Conservative Party came to his defense this week claiming McGroarty needed to hire more staff before he could post the list of donors.
With in a few hours of the Conservative party's comment McGroarty posted a copy of his FEC filings on his campaign web site, but still is not listing all of his donations. The FEC requires candidates to list all donations over $200 combined for an election cycle from one person. But posting the FEC forms does not give us the names of those who gave $199 or less.
The Conservative Party came to his defense this week claiming McGroarty needed to hire more staff before he could post the list of donors.
With in a few hours of the Conservative party's comment McGroarty posted a copy of his FEC filings on his campaign web site, but still is not listing all of his donations. The FEC requires candidates to list all donations over $200 combined for an election cycle from one person. But posting the FEC forms does not give us the names of those who gave $199 or less.
Friday, April 30, 2010
We are still relevant...claims SB Co. Dem Party
Tomorrow in the Daily Bulletin there is going to be an article about a local meeting of Democratic candidates who are running for San Berdoo County offices and are sad that they won't get elected.Assemblywoman Norma Torres, a member of the Democratic brain trust in Sacramento fired up the crowd in Rancho Cucamonga. "We don't want to just register Democrats, we want to be the Democrat in charge," Torres said. "We are the majority, not them. Let's exercise our muscle.
What a brilliant insight and wonderful grammar. You so good for California!
Ron Wall, Richard Galvez, and the other members of the local brain trust running for County Supervisor certainly sound like a bunch that will be on the losing end of Election Day. Thankfully for our County, State, and Nation the Democratic Party is on the opposite end of public opinion. Their tyranny of taxation, government intervention in our personal lives, and anti-capitalistic actions are closely being watched by the voters.
Norma Torres, Gloria Negrete McLeod, and other local elected Democrats have made us less safe by voting to allow criminals out of prison early. Thanks!
UPDATE: Here is the link to the Daily Bulletin article.
Picture courtesy of a Guatemalan Website: http://www.mcd.gob.gt/2009/04/01/legisladora-norma-torres-invita-al-primer-festival-nacional-de-arte-y-folklore-jose-ernesto-monzon/
Most Read Stories: April
1. Lee McGroarty breaks Campaign Pledge
2. McGroarty calls bill reforming Birthright Citizenship "Unconstitutional"
3. Rep. Gary Miller Appears on Fox News
4. Congressman Gary Miller shows more than a Million in Bank
5. An Interview with David Su Part 2 of 3
6. An Interview with David Su: Part 3 of 3
7. 42nd Candidate McGroarty paid Erik Brown $5700
8. Liberatore Appeal Denied
9. Rep. Miller, David Su appear in article about Congress' Approval Rating
10. Phil Liberatore Sues Secretary of State
2. McGroarty calls bill reforming Birthright Citizenship "Unconstitutional"
3. Rep. Gary Miller Appears on Fox News
4. Congressman Gary Miller shows more than a Million in Bank
5. An Interview with David Su Part 2 of 3
6. An Interview with David Su: Part 3 of 3
7. 42nd Candidate McGroarty paid Erik Brown $5700
8. Liberatore Appeal Denied
9. Rep. Miller, David Su appear in article about Congress' Approval Rating
10. Phil Liberatore Sues Secretary of State
Assemblyman Chris Norby Anaheim Town Hall Meeting Thursday
Thursday, May 06, 2010 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Downtown Community Center
250 E. Center Street, Anaheim CA 92805
For more information call (714) 672-4734
Downtown Community Center
250 E. Center Street, Anaheim CA 92805
For more information call (714) 672-4734
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Update:Conservative Party of California comments on Lee McGroarty Broken Campaign Pledge
We received a comment claiming to be H. Michael Hervey, President of the Conservative Party of California, commenting on Lee McGroarty breaking his Conservative Party pledge to post all campaign donations online. The IP address used to post the comment seems to confirm it is legit. It can be found below.
What is funny is that it claims McGroarty has complied with the "Spirit of the Pledge," but will adhere to the "Letter of the Pledge," once he adds more staff. It took us less than 10 minutes to post all of his donations that he reported to the FEC, but he needs to hire staff to add that information. We first pointed out this broken pledge nearly three months ago but apparently no one involved in the campaign can find 15 minutes to post the donations. I guess the Liberatore campaign is worse off than we thought because apparently they have not been able to find any campaign volunteers.
Also, how did he comply with the "Spirit of the Pledge," if he hasn't posted anything? The pledge is to post all donations online, so it is pretty straightforward.
Click Read More to continue and read the Conservative Party's comments.
What is funny is that it claims McGroarty has complied with the "Spirit of the Pledge," but will adhere to the "Letter of the Pledge," once he adds more staff. It took us less than 10 minutes to post all of his donations that he reported to the FEC, but he needs to hire staff to add that information. We first pointed out this broken pledge nearly three months ago but apparently no one involved in the campaign can find 15 minutes to post the donations. I guess the Liberatore campaign is worse off than we thought because apparently they have not been able to find any campaign volunteers.
Also, how did he comply with the "Spirit of the Pledge," if he hasn't posted anything? The pledge is to post all donations online, so it is pretty straightforward.
Click Read More to continue and read the Conservative Party's comments.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Rep. Gary Miller on Radio with Ads
Just heard a Rep. Gary Miller ad on KKLA making him the second 42nd Congressional candidate to have radio ads. Phil Liberatore has been running radio ads for a few weeks and has been running television ads since last week.
The ad highlighted some of the awards Miller has received from conservative organizations.
I would usually attempt to link to the ad but Miller doesn't have a campaign web site.
Update: Rep. Miller is listed under the advertiser list so he may have been running the ads for awhile before I noticed. Who knows but I doubt they added it to the list at the same time I heard it.
Update #2: A comment posted by Frank the Tank claims the ads started today. Frank claims to have called the radio station to find out. We don't know who Frank is so we don't know if that information is accurate or not.
The ad highlighted some of the awards Miller has received from conservative organizations.
I would usually attempt to link to the ad but Miller doesn't have a campaign web site.
Update: Rep. Miller is listed under the advertiser list so he may have been running the ads for awhile before I noticed. Who knows but I doubt they added it to the list at the same time I heard it.
Update #2: A comment posted by Frank the Tank claims the ads started today. Frank claims to have called the radio station to find out. We don't know who Frank is so we don't know if that information is accurate or not.
Rep. Gary Miller Discusses Immigration on Fox News
Rep. Gary Miller appeared on Fox News this morning to discuss the Arizona immigration bill and amnesty for illegals. He appeared with Rep. Luis Gutierrez, sponsor of the House bill that would allow illegal immigrants to remain in the US.
Liberatore on Rick Amato Show
If you missed Phil Liberatore on last night's Rick Amato Show on KCBQ AM 1170 in San Diego you can listen to the podcast by going to the shows website.
Some highlights:
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Some highlights:
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Liberatore on Rick Amato Show Tonight
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore will be appearing on the Rick Amato show tonight from 9-11pm. The Rick Amato Show is broadcast on KCBQ AM 1170 in San Diego. You can also listen online.
The description for tonights show states,
Joining Rick in studio is PHIL LIBERATORE, a Republican running in California's 42nd Congrssional District (covering parts of both Los Angeles and Orange County) to unseat incumbent RINO Gary Miller. Liberatore is a real conservative with common sense values and a grass roots following. Get to know him, understand what he is all about...and if you like what you hear, then help him defeat the incumbent RINO Gary Miller!
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
The description for tonights show states,
Joining Rick in studio is PHIL LIBERATORE, a Republican running in California's 42nd Congrssional District (covering parts of both Los Angeles and Orange County) to unseat incumbent RINO Gary Miller. Liberatore is a real conservative with common sense values and a grass roots following. Get to know him, understand what he is all about...and if you like what you hear, then help him defeat the incumbent RINO Gary Miller!
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
New online video for Liberatore
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has posted a new online video on youtube. It appears to be coverage of his Tea Party events on April 15.
Liberatore is challenging Lee McGroarty, Rep. Gary Miller and David Su for the 42nd Republican nomination.
Liberatore is challenging Lee McGroarty, Rep. Gary Miller and David Su for the 42nd Republican nomination.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Lee McGroarty still not listing Campaign Donations
It has been more than a week since we posted about Lee McGroarty's broken campaign pledge for the second time, and he has not yet posted the list of his campaign donors. McGroarty is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
When McGroarty was endorsed by the Conservative Party of California in February he signed a pledge that included, "to post all donations on my website."
The California Party of California's website states it "was created to rectify the consistent failures and corruption of the current two-party system. CPUSA will impose fiscal discipline, restrain the reach of the federal government as outlined in the Constitution and retain America’s traditional family values." The president of Conservative Party USA and Conservative Party California is Harold M. Hervey.
It may have been an oversight originally, but we have now posted a story about it twice. Once in February, and the other over a week ago. Every IP address that has commented on this blog as Lee McGroarty or the McGroarty campaign has been to the blog to read the story from last week and the one in February. So, McGroarty and his campaign are aware that they have broken the pledge.
One has to wonder why he hasn't listed them yet and why the Conservative Party of California doesn't appear to care their pledge has been broken?
When McGroarty was endorsed by the Conservative Party of California in February he signed a pledge that included, "to post all donations on my website."
The California Party of California's website states it "was created to rectify the consistent failures and corruption of the current two-party system. CPUSA will impose fiscal discipline, restrain the reach of the federal government as outlined in the Constitution and retain America’s traditional family values." The president of Conservative Party USA and Conservative Party California is Harold M. Hervey.
It may have been an oversight originally, but we have now posted a story about it twice. Once in February, and the other over a week ago. Every IP address that has commented on this blog as Lee McGroarty or the McGroarty campaign has been to the blog to read the story from last week and the one in February. So, McGroarty and his campaign are aware that they have broken the pledge.
One has to wonder why he hasn't listed them yet and why the Conservative Party of California doesn't appear to care their pledge has been broken?
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Assemblyman Chris Norby Placentia Town Hall Meeting Thursday
Thursday, April 29, 2010 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Whitten Community Center
900 S. Melrose Avenue, Placentia CA 92870
For more information or to RSVP call (714) 672-4734
Whitten Community Center
900 S. Melrose Avenue, Placentia CA 92870
For more information or to RSVP call (714) 672-4734
Friday, April 23, 2010
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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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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Thursday, April 22, 2010
An Interview with David Su Part 2 of 3
We were fortunate to have been able to do an email interview with 42nd Congressional candidate David Su. Yesterday we posted the first part 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.
We will be running the rest of the interview over several days this week.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
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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.
We will be running the rest of the interview over several days this week.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Statement on Phil Liberatore's FEC Filing
This week we posted twice that the Phil Liberatore Campaign filed their FEC filing electronically with the FEC on April 19. That date is late, so we reported that they may be subject to a fine.
Today we received the following statement.
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I am the campaign treasurer for the Liberatore for Congress Committee. I hereby inform you that our filing was submitted on-time and in compliance with FEC regulations and Federal law. We filed an electronic disk by overnight mail prior to the 11:59 pm EST 4/15/10 deadline, and filed again with the Electronic Filing Office on 4/19/10 for the convenience our FEC analyst Stephanie Shaw. Any statement to the contrary is erroneous and I must assume is made with malice toward my client. Please remove or amend your comments or I shall be forced to take legal action against this site for slander.
Louis G. Baglietto, Jr.
Campaign TreasurerLiberatore for Congress
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While we understand the concerns of the Liberatore campaign, the FEC site still shows April 19 at 16:04 as the filing stamp. If that changes we will post a full retraction and change all posts related to this matter. We are simply going off of the FEC data available to the public. We don't know that the Liberatore campaign mailed something in until it is received. We stated that the Liberatore filed electronically in our posts. That is an accurate statement, the Liberatore campaign filed electronically on the 19th. Ultimately the FEC decides fines based on their information, not us.
We have made sure that every post says "may" and "if."
Hopefully this post, and our side of the story, addresses their concerns.
Today we received the following statement.
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I am the campaign treasurer for the Liberatore for Congress Committee. I hereby inform you that our filing was submitted on-time and in compliance with FEC regulations and Federal law. We filed an electronic disk by overnight mail prior to the 11:59 pm EST 4/15/10 deadline, and filed again with the Electronic Filing Office on 4/19/10 for the convenience our FEC analyst Stephanie Shaw. Any statement to the contrary is erroneous and I must assume is made with malice toward my client. Please remove or amend your comments or I shall be forced to take legal action against this site for slander.
Louis G. Baglietto, Jr.
Campaign TreasurerLiberatore for Congress
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While we understand the concerns of the Liberatore campaign, the FEC site still shows April 19 at 16:04 as the filing stamp. If that changes we will post a full retraction and change all posts related to this matter. We are simply going off of the FEC data available to the public. We don't know that the Liberatore campaign mailed something in until it is received. We stated that the Liberatore filed electronically in our posts. That is an accurate statement, the Liberatore campaign filed electronically on the 19th. Ultimately the FEC decides fines based on their information, not us.
We have made sure that every post says "may" and "if."
Hopefully this post, and our side of the story, addresses their concerns.
An interview with David Su Part 1 of 3
We were fortunate to have been able to do an email interview with 42nd Congressional candidate David Su. I in no way edited any of Mr. Su's answers. I gave him my word that I would copy his answers just as he wrote them.
We will be running the rest of the interview over several days this week.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Click Read More to continue.
We will be running the rest of the interview over several days this week.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Click Read More to continue.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Phil Liberatore Campaign Ads
David Su Interview Starting Tomorrow
Tomorrow we will post the first part of a three part interview we did with 42nd Congressional candidate David Su.
If there are any candidates we have not yet interviewed that would like to be interviewed via email, please comment to this story with an email address. We will NOT publish the comment.
If there are any candidates we have not yet interviewed that would like to be interviewed via email, please comment to this story with an email address. We will NOT publish the comment.
42nd Republican Primary FEC Review
All four candidates for the Republican primary in the 42nd Congressional district have now filed their fundraising totals with the FEC.
Rep. Gary Miller shows $1,053,383 cash on hand. During the 1st quarter he raised just under $400,000 and spent a little over $200,000.
Phil Liberatore raised $15,911, loaned his campaign $100,000 and spent $112,340. He has $3,570 cash on hand. Liberatore filed electronically four days late, so he may be facing a FEC fine. My understanding is that a fine is automatic since there are no exemptions for filing late.
Lee McGroarty raised $1700, loaned his campaign $8000, and spent $8179.32. He has 3070.77 cash on hand. His campaign now owes $27,030.16 in debt.
David Su raised $2151.43. He spent $1891.43 which leaves him with $260 cash on hand.
Rep. Gary Miller shows $1,053,383 cash on hand. During the 1st quarter he raised just under $400,000 and spent a little over $200,000.
Phil Liberatore raised $15,911, loaned his campaign $100,000 and spent $112,340. He has $3,570 cash on hand. Liberatore filed electronically four days late, so he may be facing a FEC fine. My understanding is that a fine is automatic since there are no exemptions for filing late.
Lee McGroarty raised $1700, loaned his campaign $8000, and spent $8179.32. He has 3070.77 cash on hand. His campaign now owes $27,030.16 in debt.
David Su raised $2151.43. He spent $1891.43 which leaves him with $260 cash on hand.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Phil Liberatore spends $112,000, files late
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore has filed his 1st quarter FEC forms four days late. His filing showed he raised $15,911, loaned his campaign $100,000 and spent $112,340. He has $3,570 cash on hand.
Liberatore electronically filed four days late. His form shows it was filed April 19. According to the FEC the fine for filing four days late, and having a "level of activity" between $200,00 and $249,999, is $1,800. According to the FEC there are no exemptions for filing late.
If found by the FEC to be filing late, it will give Liberatore's opponents a campaign issue because a FEC fine is a BIG deal. Also it is not something you want to see on a campaign mailing and in newspaper articles.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Liberatore electronically filed four days late. His form shows it was filed April 19. According to the FEC the fine for filing four days late, and having a "level of activity" between $200,00 and $249,999, is $1,800. According to the FEC there are no exemptions for filing late.
If found by the FEC to be filing late, it will give Liberatore's opponents a campaign issue because a FEC fine is a BIG deal. Also it is not something you want to see on a campaign mailing and in newspaper articles.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Phil Liberatore First up with Television Ad
Phil Liberatore is the first candidate in the 42nd Congressional race to run television ads. I saw a Liberatore for Congress ad today while watching Fox News.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district. There are seven weeks until the primary election.
Note to the Liberatore campaign: If you comment to this story with a youtube link to the ad I will add the link to the story.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district. There are seven weeks until the primary election.
Note to the Liberatore campaign: If you comment to this story with a youtube link to the ad I will add the link to the story.
California Republican Assembly Endorses Rep. Gary Miller, Again
Last month we reported that the California Republican Assembly (CRA) had endorsed Rep. Gary Miller. Last night I noticed on Phil Liberatore's Twitter page that he had attended an event seeking the CRA's endorsement.
I called a CRA friend who said they did the 42nd Congressional district endorsement again for whatever reason. Miller, Liberatore and Lee McGroarty all spoke to the group and Miller received their endorsement again. My friend thought that Rep. Gary Miller's endorsement was unanimous. It had to be a blow to McGroarty and Liberatore not to get a single vote, if it was in fact unanimous.
Liberatore had the following to say on his Twitter page about it.
The CRA has lost their mind voted to endorse big spender Miller. The conscience has been silence.
The conscience of the republic party was not heard today. Miller defended TARP and they endorsed.
Allan Bartlett at Red County has a story about it. While there I noticed Liberatore has a web ad on the top of the page.
I called a CRA friend who said they did the 42nd Congressional district endorsement again for whatever reason. Miller, Liberatore and Lee McGroarty all spoke to the group and Miller received their endorsement again. My friend thought that Rep. Gary Miller's endorsement was unanimous. It had to be a blow to McGroarty and Liberatore not to get a single vote, if it was in fact unanimous.
Liberatore had the following to say on his Twitter page about it.
The CRA has lost their mind voted to endorse big spender Miller. The conscience has been silence.
The conscience of the republic party was not heard today. Miller defended TARP and they endorsed.
Allan Bartlett at Red County has a story about it. While there I noticed Liberatore has a web ad on the top of the page.
Most Read Stories: April 12-18
This past week was one of our biggest weeks, thanks in part to Rep. Gary Miller doing media interviews about his Birthright Citizenship bill. This resulted in people searching for further information about the bill and finding our blog. Thank you to all of our readers.
1. McGroarty calls bill reforming Birthright Citizenship "Unconstitutional"
2. Rep. Gary Miller Appears on Fox News
3. 42nd Candidates on Birthright Citizenship
4. Congressman Gary Miller shows more than a Million in Bank
5. Update: Phil Liberatore at Yorba Linda Tea Party
6. Lee McGroarty breaks Campaign Pledge
7.Lee McGroarty Campaign Files Amended FEC Forms
8. Lee McGroarty Donations
9. Lee McGroarty at Chino Hills Tea Party
10. (tie) Lee McGroarty raises $1700, spends 8179.32
10. (tie) Curt Hagman at Chino Hills Tea Party
1. McGroarty calls bill reforming Birthright Citizenship "Unconstitutional"
2. Rep. Gary Miller Appears on Fox News
3. 42nd Candidates on Birthright Citizenship
4. Congressman Gary Miller shows more than a Million in Bank
5. Update: Phil Liberatore at Yorba Linda Tea Party
6. Lee McGroarty breaks Campaign Pledge
7.Lee McGroarty Campaign Files Amended FEC Forms
8. Lee McGroarty Donations
9. Lee McGroarty at Chino Hills Tea Party
10. (tie) Lee McGroarty raises $1700, spends 8179.32
10. (tie) Curt Hagman at Chino Hills Tea Party
Assemblyman Chris Norby Fullerton Town Hall Thursday
Thursday, April 22, 2010 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Fullerton Senior Multi-Service Center
340 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton CA 92832
For more information or to RSVP call: (714) 672-4734
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Phil Liberatore "Liberty Celebration Rally" this Saturday
The Phil Liberatore campaign will be hosting an event this Saturday at the Brea Downtown Chapel (123 West Ash Street).
From the Liberatore Campaign.
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To give the neighborhood a free family fun day. The event is sponsored by Liberatore for Congress. We will have free food, face painting, bounce house, family photos, free tickets at a chance to win a prize, music by Stephen and Linda "Peaches" Tavani (Linda formerly known as peaches with the group Peaches and Herb. She sang the hit song Reunited and Shake Your Groove thing). And then Phil Liberatore will speak to everyone for a few minutes.
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For more information call the Liberatore Campaign at (714) 310-3062.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
From the Liberatore Campaign.
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To give the neighborhood a free family fun day. The event is sponsored by Liberatore for Congress. We will have free food, face painting, bounce house, family photos, free tickets at a chance to win a prize, music by Stephen and Linda "Peaches" Tavani (Linda formerly known as peaches with the group Peaches and Herb. She sang the hit song Reunited and Shake Your Groove thing). And then Phil Liberatore will speak to everyone for a few minutes.
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For more information call the Liberatore Campaign at (714) 310-3062.
Liberatore is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Lee McGroarty and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
David Su Featured in Focus on the Family Action Radio Broadcast
42nd Republican Congressional candidate David Su recently appeared on a Focus on the Family Action radio broadcast about young GOP candidates.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd primary.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd primary.
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