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.
Monday, April 19, 2010
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.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Lee McGroarty Upcoming Schedule
42nd Republican Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty has announced he will be speaking at the following event.
South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce
"Meet the Candidates" Reception
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 530pm to 730pm
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
24932 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce
"Meet the Candidates" Reception
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 530pm to 730pm
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
24932 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Lee McGroarty Donations
Earlier this morning we reported that Lee McGroarty had broken his pledge to post all donations on his web site.
So I thought we would help him out by listing all of his donations that were made public because they were over $200.
Patrick McGroarty $300
David Day $1000, owner of Three Sons Inc. in Pico Rivera
Albert Monsour $250, owner Mansour Chiropractic
Cynthia Moran $1000, Founder of Cyn in the City
Ronald Day $2400
Jean Day $2400
McGroarty is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
So I thought we would help him out by listing all of his donations that were made public because they were over $200.
Patrick McGroarty $300
David Day $1000, owner of Three Sons Inc. in Pico Rivera
Albert Monsour $250, owner Mansour Chiropractic
Cynthia Moran $1000, Founder of Cyn in the City
Ronald Day $2400
Jean Day $2400
McGroarty is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and David Su for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Lee McGroarty breaks Campaign Pledge
In February we reported that the Conservative Party of California had endorsed 42nd Republican Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty. As part of that endorsement McGroarty signed a pledge.
The beginning of the pledge reads, "I (Candidate) hereby agree to adhere to the following stipulations in order to gain the endorsement of and/or support from the Conservative Party (California), hereinafter referred to as PARTY. As a Candidate for elected Office, I pledge to:"
Line 5 of the pledge reads, "Accept funds or contributions only from individual US citizens and PAC’s or corporations or groups specifically approved by the PARTY. I will immediately disclose all contributions/donations to my PAC for review by the PARTY within 48 hours of receipt. If deemed not acceptable, all such funds will be returned to the contributors with explanation. I further pledge to post all donations on my website."
In February we pointed out that McGroarty did not have his campaign donations listed online as he pledged to do. Lee McGroarty himself replied to our post so he obviously read the story. Now, two months later he still refuses to list his campaign donations as he pledged.
A candidate must disclose to the FEC, and the public, any donations over $200. McGroarty has done that, so we can see who has given more than $200 to him. However, we don't know who has given under $200.
One has to wonder why we should believe his pledges of what he will do if elected to Congress, if he is already breaking his pledges as a candidate.
The beginning of the pledge reads, "I (Candidate) hereby agree to adhere to the following stipulations in order to gain the endorsement of and/or support from the Conservative Party (California), hereinafter referred to as PARTY. As a Candidate for elected Office, I pledge to:"
Line 5 of the pledge reads, "Accept funds or contributions only from individual US citizens and PAC’s or corporations or groups specifically approved by the PARTY. I will immediately disclose all contributions/donations to my PAC for review by the PARTY within 48 hours of receipt. If deemed not acceptable, all such funds will be returned to the contributors with explanation. I further pledge to post all donations on my website."
In February we pointed out that McGroarty did not have his campaign donations listed online as he pledged to do. Lee McGroarty himself replied to our post so he obviously read the story. Now, two months later he still refuses to list his campaign donations as he pledged.
A candidate must disclose to the FEC, and the public, any donations over $200. McGroarty has done that, so we can see who has given more than $200 to him. However, we don't know who has given under $200.
One has to wonder why we should believe his pledges of what he will do if elected to Congress, if he is already breaking his pledges as a candidate.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Curt Hagman at Chino Hills Tea Party
Assemblyman Curt Hagman appeared at last night's Tea Party in Chino Hills. Click here to see an interview with Hagman at the event.
Lee McGroarty at Chino Hills Tea Party
42nd Republican Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty spoke at the Chino Hills Tea Party last night. Click here to see video of his speech.
McGroarty is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and David Su for the Republican nomination.
McGroarty is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and David Su for the Republican nomination.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Lee McGroarty raises $1700, spends 8179.32
42nd Republican Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty has filed his 1st Quarter FEC forms.
He 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.
McGroarty is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Phil Liberatore for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Rep. Gary Miller filed last week, showing more than a million cash on hand.
David Su filed earlier this week. He raised about $2000 and has $260 cash on hand.
He 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.
McGroarty is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, David Su and Phil Liberatore for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district.
Rep. Gary Miller filed last week, showing more than a million cash on hand.
David Su filed earlier this week. He raised about $2000 and has $260 cash on hand.
Update: 42nd FEC Filing Update
As of 2:25pm, we are still waiting on 42nd Republican Congressional candidates Lee McGroarty and Phil Liberatore to file their 2010 1st Quarter fundraising totals. The deadline is 11:59pm EST (8:59 CA time) today. FEC forms are filed electronically and are available as soon as filed.
Rep. Gary Miller filed last week, showing more than a million cash on hand.
David Su filed earlier this week. He raised about $2000 and has $260 cash on hand.
UPDATE: As of 6:30pm we are still waiting for Lee McGroarty and Phil Liberatore to file their FEC forms. Filing isn't necessary if a candidate hasn't raised or spent $5000.
Nothing like waiting until the very last moment.
Rep. Gary Miller filed last week, showing more than a million cash on hand.
David Su filed earlier this week. He raised about $2000 and has $260 cash on hand.
UPDATE: As of 6:30pm we are still waiting for Lee McGroarty and Phil Liberatore to file their FEC forms. Filing isn't necessary if a candidate hasn't raised or spent $5000.
Nothing like waiting until the very last moment.
Rep. Gary Miller Appears on Fox News
According to the Orange County Register's Total Buzz. Rep. Gary Miller appeared on Fox News this morning to discuss his efforts to stop children of illegal immigrants from receiving automatic birthright citizenship. They are commonly referred to as "anchor babies."
Last month, 42nd Republican Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty called bills dealing with the issue, including Miller's, "unconstitutional."
In February we did a story on the birthright citizenship position of the three candidates challenging Miller for the Republican nomination.
The video of the interview can be found here.
Last month, 42nd Republican Congressional candidate Lee McGroarty called bills dealing with the issue, including Miller's, "unconstitutional."
In February we did a story on the birthright citizenship position of the three candidates challenging Miller for the Republican nomination.
The video of the interview can be found here.
Update: Phil Liberatore at Yorba Linda Tea Party
42nd Congressional candidate Phil Liberatore will be appearing at the Yorba Linda Tea Party Rally today from 4:30-7:30pm. The campaign is providing a bus to take people to the rally. For more information call 714-310-3062.
I checked the online schedules this morning for the other three Republican candidates and it doesn't appear they are doing any events today.
Congress has votes today so Rep. Gary Miller is in Washington, D.C.
David Su's event page doesn't list any events.
The Facebook page of Lee McGroarty states he is doing events today and to check his event page for details. However, the event page lists two past events from March and one from April 1 but none for today or in the future.
UPDATE: At 10:45am we received a comment that McGroarty's event page has now been updated. His schedule for today can be found here.
I checked the online schedules this morning for the other three Republican candidates and it doesn't appear they are doing any events today.
Congress has votes today so Rep. Gary Miller is in Washington, D.C.
David Su's event page doesn't list any events.
The Facebook page of Lee McGroarty states he is doing events today and to check his event page for details. However, the event page lists two past events from March and one from April 1 but none for today or in the future.
UPDATE: At 10:45am we received a comment that McGroarty's event page has now been updated. His schedule for today can be found here.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Lee McGroarty Campaign Files Amended FEC Forms
While checking the FEC website for 2010 First Quarter campaign filings today I noticed that 42nd Republican Congressional Candidate Lee McGroarty had filed amended forms yesterday for the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2009. This happens and is usually not out of the ordinary.
However, this time, I was surprised at the only change I found.
On his original 3rd quarter filing form McGroarty listed a September 29, 2009 $4800 donation from Ronald Day. His amended form now lists a September 29, 2009 $2400 donation from Ronald Day and $2400 from Joan Day.
So, seven months after the donation the McGroarty campaign is saying it came from two people, not one.
I called some people who know more about FEC filings than me. None had every heard of a campaign changing the name of the individual who gave a donation after reporting the donation to the FEC. One suggested this would surely draw the attention of the FEC.
However, this time, I was surprised at the only change I found.
On his original 3rd quarter filing form McGroarty listed a September 29, 2009 $4800 donation from Ronald Day. His amended form now lists a September 29, 2009 $2400 donation from Ronald Day and $2400 from Joan Day.
So, seven months after the donation the McGroarty campaign is saying it came from two people, not one.
I called some people who know more about FEC filings than me. None had every heard of a campaign changing the name of the individual who gave a donation after reporting the donation to the FEC. One suggested this would surely draw the attention of the FEC.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
David Su raises $2151
42nd Congressional candidate David Su raised $2151.43 in the first quarter of 2010 according to documents he filed with the FEC. He spent $1891.43 which leaves him with $260 cash on hand.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district. Last week Miller reported having more than a million cash on hand.
Su is challenging Rep. Gary Miller, Phil Liberatore and Lee McGroarty for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Congressional district. Last week Miller reported having more than a million cash on hand.
Monday, April 12, 2010
OC Young Democrats Endorse Williamson, Fritchle, Uballe
According to the Liberal OC, the OC Young Democrats have made their endorsements.
In the 42nd Congressional race they endorsed Michael Williamson, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary. He is challenging Republican Rep. Gary Miller.
In the 60th Assembly race, lone Democrat Gregg Fritchle was endorsed. He hopes to defeat Republican Assemblyman Curt Hagman in November.
In the 72nd Assembly race Esiquio Ramos Uballe received their endorsement in his quest to defeat first term Republican Assemblyman Chris Norby. Uballe does not have a primary opponent.
In the 42nd Congressional race they endorsed Michael Williamson, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary. He is challenging Republican Rep. Gary Miller.
In the 60th Assembly race, lone Democrat Gregg Fritchle was endorsed. He hopes to defeat Republican Assemblyman Curt Hagman in November.
In the 72nd Assembly race Esiquio Ramos Uballe received their endorsement in his quest to defeat first term Republican Assemblyman Chris Norby. Uballe does not have a primary opponent.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
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