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Should the OC GOP get behind Loretta Sanchez for the U.S. Senate?

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Loretta Sanchez for US Senate

There are no viable Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat that is being vacated by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer in 2016.  There are a few former California Republican Party Chairmen sniffing around but they don’t have much name I.D. and won’t be able to raise money.  For all effects and purposes Boxer will be succeeded by another Democrat.

Given this scenario should the Republican Party of Orange County – and other local GOP groups such as the Lincoln Club, get behind U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez for Boxer’s Senate seat – now that she has confirmed that she is running?

The idea sounds nuts but think about it.  She is the ONLY Orange County resident with a shot at Boxer’s seat.  And Sanchez was born and raised here, in Anaheim, and still lives here, in Santa Ana (yes we know she has another home in Virginia). Continue reading→

Sanchez announces her campaign for the U.S. Senate

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Sanchez announces her Senate campaign

Sanchez Announces Long Shot Bid For US Senate

Special To The OC Politics Blog By Joe Hill

SANTA ANA, CA – As expected Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-Garden Grove) announced her candidacy to replace retiring Senator Barbara Boxer. Beating a rare May rainstorm by Minutes the “Blue Dog” Democrat exclaimed “I’m a Doer”.

Surrounded by fewer than a hundred supporters, mostly family and attention starved political types Sanchez by talking about here upbringing in Anaheim, here parents struggle as immigrants and her Fathers illness. Then someone yelled “TURN ON THE MIKE”! OOPS! Continue reading→

Correa and Schott to run for Sanchez’ seat in the 46th Congressional District

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Lou Correa announces his campaign for Congress

U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez announced today that she is going to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Barbara Boxer.  It didn’t take long for O.C. politicians to start lining up to run for Sanchez’ seat in the 46th Congressional District.

Former State Senator Lou Correa, who lost to Andrew Do last year when they both ran for the O.C. Board of Supervisors, announced today that he is running to replace Sanchez in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“In response to the overwhelming encouragement of many of my friends and neighbors, many of whom I grew up with, I have decided to run for Congress,” Correa said. Continue reading→

The rise and fall of Latino political power in Central Orange County

Posted on by Posted in 2014 Elections, 2015 Elections, Andrew Do, Asians, Democratic Party, Janet Nguyen, Jose Solorio, Latinos, Little Saigon, Loretta Sanchez, Lou Correa, Orange County, Politics, Republican Party, Santa Ana 4 Comments

Solorio and Correa

A Los Angeles Times analysis of election results shows how Republicans can still win because Asian American voter turnout is so much higher than Latino turnout.  The outcome, of an analysis of the recent Special Election in the 34th State Senate District, found that in the core of Santa Ana, where voting heavily favored Correa, only 22% of the absentee voters got around to returning their ballots, far below the state and county’s 50% return rate for absentee ballots in the 2014 general election. The unreturned ballots represented tens of thousands of votes.

The bad news for the Orange County Democrats is that Orange County’s famed blue donut hole, in Central Orange County, is now mostly red.  The only Democratic Legislators left are U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez and State Assemblyman Tom Daly. Continue reading→

Could Loretta Sanchez lose her seat to Janet Nguyen in 2016?

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Loretta Sanchez pandering to Vietnamese voters

Janet Nguyen was just elected this past November to the 34th State Senate District but in two short years she will have a chance to challenge U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez in the 46th Congressional District.

Nguyen was elected to a four year State Senate term.  She can run for her State Senate seat three times, for a total of 12 years of service.  Sanchez has to run every two years but has no term limits. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez urges Gov. Brown to participate in America’s College Promise program

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America's Promise

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2015

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ LEADS CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS URGING CALIFORNIA TO PARTICIPATE IN AMERICA’S COLLEGE PROMISE

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) sent a letter with 25 other California Members of Congress urging Governor Jerry Brown and California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Brice W. Harris to embrace President Obama’s recently announced America’s College Promise program that would make two years of community college free for students.

“More than ever our economy depends on the strength of our workforce – strength built upon access to education for all – and the President’s proposal is a significant step in the right direction,” said Rep. Sanchez. “However, the President’s plan also calls on the participation and partnership of our states. As California moves forward in investing in our community colleges, we encourage the Governor and Chancellor to consider the White House’s proposal as it continues to develop.” Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez bashes House Republicans over their anti-immigrant vote

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Loretta Sanchez speaks on the House floor

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2015

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373. Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ: HOUSE GOP HITS NEW LOW WITH DANGEROUS ANTI-IMMIGRANT VOTE

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee, today criticized House Republican’s partisan vote to roll back Obama’s executive actions on immigration, including the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

“Today’s vote confirms that Republicans are willing to do anything, including endanger our national security, to score political points through anti-immigrant measures,” said Rep. Sanchez. “They have no shame. No tienen verguenza.” Continue reading→

U.S. Rep. Sanchez’ statement on the retirement of Senator Boxer

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Loretta Sanchez at the Fiestas Patrias Parade

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON SENATOR BOXER RETIREMENT

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today released the following statement after California Senator Barbara Boxer announced that she would not seek re-election in 2016.

“Senator Barbara Boxer has made history more times than I can count. As a champion of environmental protection, quality public education and women’s rights, Senator Boxer has played a pivotal role in Washington. Above all, Senator Boxer put Californians first and for that our state will be forever grateful. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez comments on International Human Rights Day

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Loretta Sanchez on Human Rights

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today released the following statement in honor of International Human Rights Day, which marks the adoption of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

“Every year, International Human Rights Day reminds us of the work that still must be done in the global effort to protect human rights. As we get closer to a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), we must acknowledge the egregious human rights violations that continue to be committed by the Vietnamese government. As the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, I have witnessed Vietnam make empty promise after empty promise that it will improve its human rights record. Enough is enough; we must put human rights before economic gain. Continue reading→

U.S. Rep. Sanchez to visit the OC Children’s ARTS Center on Tuesday

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Loretta Sanchez at Halloween

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez to visit the OC Children’s ARTS Center on Tuesday

OCCTAC President Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami is looking forward to welcoming Ms. Sanchez to explain our comprehensive community services approach and to discuss the needs of the families attending our Center for arts-based education and therapeutic and family services.

Congresswoman Sanchez is committed to facilitating job creation, reducing crime, supporting quality educational opportunities and increasing access to affordable health care for everyone. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez’ statement on Obama’s immigration overreach

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2014

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ’S STATEMENT ON IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ACTION

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, and member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus today responded to President Obama’s announcement that he will use his authority to protect over four million undocumented immigrants from the threat of deportation.

“The President’s announcement tonight provides long-awaited relief for millions of families suffering from our broken immigration system. It’s been 511 days since the Senate overwhelmingly passed bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform. All House Republicans had to do was bring it to the floor, but because they were unwilling to use their power to act the President had to act. Executive action is not ideal, but unfortunately it is necessary. Continue reading→

Why Correa is no sure bet to replace Nguyen in the First District

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Lou Correa at the Council meeting

Now that First District County Supervisor Janet Nguyen is packing her bags for Sacramento, where she will become the State Senator in the 34th District in January, it is time to select a new Supervisor to take her place.  A special election will be held in February, which means there will be very little time for the candidates to make their case to the voters.

Former Supervisor Lou Correa, who is terming out in the 34th State Senate District, wants to return to the OC Board of Supervisors.  He quit the First District a few years ago when he headed to Sacramento.  Nguyen took his place in the First District and in a weird bit of karma is taking his place in Sacramento now.

The Orange County Employees Association has already announced that they are endorsing Correa, on the premise that he can bring back more tax revenue to the County. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s incumbents leading in the 2014 General Election early returns

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CA Voter Registration 2

The early returns are in with regard to today’s General Election.  So far the incumbents are leading in all of the Santa Ana City Council races.  It is early yet but in what should prove to be a low turnout election this first batch of votes can foreshadow the evening’s results.  These are the early absentee votes – representing the most frequent voters.

Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido is thoroughly trouncing Councilman Roman Reyna, with over 52% of the vote versus only 32% of the vote for Reyna.  Clearly Reyna’s campaign was undone by his unwise decision to hang out with gang bangers.

In Ward 2 the incumbent, Michele Martinez, is leading with 53.8% of the vote in a crowded field.  Shockingly Gilad Salmon is in second place with 21.3 % of the vote.  Not surprisingly the sole Republican in the race, salsa dancer Rene Gomez, is in dead last with 9% of the vote. Continue reading→

U.S. Rep. Sanchez to host an Election Night Watch Party in Anaheim

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Mickey Loretta Sanchez

U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez is hosting an Election Night Watch Party on Nov. 4, 2014, starting after the polls close at 8 pm.

Join Team Sanchez as they watch election night returns come in.  They will have tacos made at the event.

Location: At Campaign Headquarters Continue reading→