Torrance City Council Races: Mike Griffiths

Torrance City Council candidate Mike Griffiths also responded to my seven questions, but he did not submit them to me in time. Still, here are his answers: 1. Why are you running for city council this year? Did you ever plan on running for office before? 1. Sold...

About Local Women Running for Office

Last week, the Argonaut spotlighted the many women running for office in the Santa Monica Bay. Former Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel claims that the 18% of female Congressional representatives is “not good enough”. However, her reasons for getting elected...

Kashkari Will Leave us "Akin"

This smear is the essence of desperation Kashkari's campaign is so desperate, in spite of the money and endorsements, that he has resorted to comparing Tim Donnelly to Todd Akin, a Missouri Congressman who lost his election over a stray remark. If anyone should be...

Seven Democrats Running for SD 26th

I have gotten nothing but fliers and fliers and fliers from candidates running for State Senate District 26, the seat which Ted Lieu vacated to run for Congress. Who is running for this seat, anyway? From Ballotpedia: District 26 Note: Incumbent Holly Mitchell...

Betsy Butler 86'd by SB 1530

Betsy Butler is running for office, again. Betsy Bulter (Source: Mrariruiz) She was my state assembly rep for a few terms. I never paid much attention, because my district was hopelessly liberal, and the point spread was too great for any viable Republican or...