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Bao Nguyen calls on Pres. Obama to put a moratorium on deportations

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Bao Nguyen, Democratic Party, immigration, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2016

Contact: Ender Ho, (714) 642-2120, info@bao2016.com

Anaheim, CA – In response to the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Texas the case in which 26 Republican governors are suing to block the deferred action programs, Garden Grove Mayor Bao Nguyen called on President Obama and DHS to put a moratorium on deportations. Mayor Nguyen is running for Congress in California’s 46th district, which is 67% Latino. Mayor Nguyen issued the following statement:

I call on President Obama to use his authority to put an immediate halt on deportations. With so many people in DACA and DAPA, it’s the only responsible course of action. It’s only a temporary measure, so we also need Congress to act on immigration reform, which has been on the backburner for far too long. In Congress, I’ll fight for an immigration system that keeps families together, not tears them apart. Continue reading→

Councilwoman Michele Martinez pulls papers to run for the Board of Supervisors

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Andrew Do, Michele Martinez, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana 5 Comments

Santa Ana City Councilman Vince Sarmiento has chickened out again. He was all set to run for the First District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, challenging the incumbent, Supervisor Andrew Do. But Sarmiento has apparently pulled out and now his colleague, City Councilwoman Michele Martinez, is running against Do instead.

A fellow named Robert Bao Nguyen has also pulled papers for this seat in addition to perennial candidate Steve Rocco, who has been trying for months to launch recalls of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and OCDA Tony Rackauckas. Continue reading→

The Republican who will make it to the 46th Congressional District’s Primary Election

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, irvine, Lou Correa, Politics, Republican Party, Santa Ana 6 Comments

I had a chance to meet with Irvine Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Schott a couple weeks ago. She is running for the 46th Congressional District, which is being vacated by U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, who is running for the U.S. Senate.

Schott, a Republican, grew up in Santa Ana, where her father was a barber with a shop in downtown Santa Ana. Her mom still lives in Santa Ana. And Schott got her education in Santa Ana while also getting her first job, at a travel agency in downtown Santa Ana. Continue reading→

O.C. Sheriff Hutchens endorses Correa for Congress

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Democratic Party, Lou Correa, Politics Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: January 19, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF CALLS LOU CORREA “BEST CHOICE” FOR CONGRESS

Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchins Endorses Lou Correa for CA-46

SANTA ANA, CA— Catapulting his campaign forward with renewed momentum, today former State Senator Lou Correa garnered a milestone endorsement from Orange County’s widely respected top law enforcement officer, and Orange County’s first woman Sheriff — Sandra Hutchens— as he campaigns to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat.

In announcing her support of Correa’s bid for Congress, Sheriff Hutchens released the following statement: Continue reading→

Correa endorsed for Congress by the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Democratic Party, Lou Correa, Politics, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: January 11, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSN. LINES UP BEHIND LOU CORREA IN CA-46

Another Key Local Law Enforcement Organization Backs Correa for Congress

SANTA ANA, CA— Following news that the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association was backing his campaign last week, today former State Senator Lou Correa earned another sought after public safety endorsement, this coming from the Santa Ana Police Officers’ Association.

Expressing his gratitude for the endorsement, former Senator Correa released the following statement: Continue reading→

Poll shows Dunn in last place with Brandman out of the race for the 46th C.D.

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Anaheim, Bao Nguyen, Democratic Party, Joe Dunn, Lou Correa, Santa Ana Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: December 18, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

LOU CORREA LEADS BY HUGE MARGIN IN NEW POLL

Correa leads closest Democrat by nearly 30 points

SANTA ANA, CA—Today, the Lou Correa campaign for Congress released a poll memo showing Correa leading his nearest Democratic opponent, Bao Nguyen, by nearly 30 points.

The poll, conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, is fresh out of the field, and was conducted from December 13th through December 16th. The initial results show Correa with a decisive lead over all other candidates: Continue reading→

Loretta Sanchez appears to be backing Bao Nguyen for Congress

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Bao Nguyen, Democratic Party, Joe Dunn, Linda Sanchez, Loretta Sanchez, Politics 7 Comments

U.S. Rep. Linda Chavez endorsed former State Legislator Lou Correa’s congressional campaign back in September but it looks like her sister Loretta has other ideas as she showed up today at a major fundraiser in Hollywood for Garden Grove Mayor Bao Nguyen’s congressional campaign.

Apparently Loretta convinced Nguyen to run – and while she has not come out publicly as his supporter it is pretty obvious that she has chosen a side in this race. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido will be back on the S.C.A.Q.M.D’s Board in a few weeks

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in california, Curt Pringle, Democratic Party, Environment, Miguel Pulido, Orange County, Politics, Republican Party, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Sacramento Democrats are looking forward to punking the OC GOP

The OC GOP’s Chairman, Fred Whitaker celebrated the Republican takeover of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) that took place this week when Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, a moderate Democrat, was replaced by Lake Forest Councilman Dwight Robinson, a Republican.

But Whitaker’s celebration might be very short lived. A well-placed source told me today that the Democrats in Sacramento are livid about the GOP’s shenanigans – which were engineered, allegedly, by none other than former Anaheim Mayor, turned lobbyist, Curt Pringle , on behalf of the oil industry. Continue reading→

Bao Nguyen announces his candidacy for Congress in the 46th C.D.

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Bao Nguyen, Democratic Party, Garden Grove, Politics, Santa Ana, Vietnamese 1 Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Soham Pandit, (267) 391-8512, soham@bao2016.com

Bao Nguyen Announces Candidacy for Congress in CA-46

Garden Grove Mayor running to replace Loretta Sanchez

SANTA ANA, CA – Bao Nguyen today announced his candidacy for Congress in California’s 46th district. Bao, whose family emigrated from Vietnam, has devoted his career to the citizens of the district, serving as a teacher, running for school board and most recently, serving as the Mayor of Garden Grove.
“I’m excited to announce that I will be running for Congress in the place I have always called home. I can’t wait to take my passion, and the passions of so many others around me, to bring reform to Washington, D.C,” said Mayor Bao Nguyen on Tuesday.

Born in a Thailand refugee camp, Bao and his family arrived to the United States when he was only three months of age. His parents emigrated to the U.S. to ensure that their children would be provided with the opportunities that they otherwise would not have been given in Vietnam. Continue reading→

Congresswoman Bass endorses Correa for Congress

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Democratic Party, Lou Correa, Politics Leave a comment

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348

CONGRESSWOMAN KAREN BASS CHOOSES LOU CORREA FOR CA-46

Endorsement from Former California Assembly Speaker & Congresswoman Adds Fuel to Correa’s Momentum Surge in his Congressional Bid

SANTA ANA, CA— Driving new momentum into his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat, today former State Senator Lou Correa received a sought-after endorsement from Congresswoman Karen Bass.

Prior to her time in Congress, Bass served as California’s Assembly Speaker. In Congress, Bass represents the state’s 37th District and serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affiars where she’s the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. She also serves on the Steering and Policy Committee which sets the policy direction of the House’s Democratic Caucus. Continue reading→

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez endorses Lou Correa for Congress

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Linda Sanchez, Loretta Sanchez, Lou Correa, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana 2 Comments

For Immediate Release: September 3, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

CONGRESSWOMAN LINDA SÁNCHEZ ENDORSES FORMER SENATOR LOU CORREA FOR CONGRESS

SANTA ANA, CA – In an early and significant development, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-37) has officially endorsed former State Senator Lou Correa to replace Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez in the 46th Congressional District.

“I have known and worked with Lou for more than 20 years. He has spent the majority of his life in Orange County and he has served almost three quarters of the 46th Congressional District since 1998 — as an Assemblyman, a Supervisor, and a State Senator. I have followed him over the years as he made decisions based on the best interests of those he represented,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez slams the Republican bill regarding Sanctuary Cities

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Democratic Party, Loretta Sanchez, mexico, Politics, Republican Party, Santa Ana 3 Comments

Loretta Sanchez

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

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2015 MEDIA

CONTACT: Emily Morris, 202-225-2965, Emily.Morris@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ SLAMS REPUBLICAN ANTI-IMMIGRANT BILL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today called out House Republicans for continuing to demonize hard-working, law-abiding immigrant and Latino families and advancing, H.R. 3009 ‘Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act’. Also known as ‘The Donald Trump Act’, this legislation undermines the decisions of local law enforcement around our nation about how to best police, protect and engage with their communities.

“This bill doesn’t create any solutions— it’s another example of how Republicans continue to block comprehensive immigration reform and spread harmful myths that immigrants are threats to the public. Extensive research shows that immigrants are less likely to commit serious crimes than native born citizens. Continue reading→

Has Loretta Sanchez become the new Bob Dornan?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Democratic Party, Loretta Sanchez, Politics, Republican Party, Santa Ana 5 Comments

Do you remember Bob Dornan? He was the longtime Republican Congressman in central Orange County, until Loretta Sanchez, who had been a Republican until she badly lost an Anaheim City Council race and switched to the Democratic Party, back in 1996.

Dornan ran for President in 1996, before dropping out of that race and opting instead to defend his seat against Sanchez. Continue reading→

Will Loretta Sanchez have to fight to hang on to her U.S. House seat?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Democratic Party, Loretta Sanchez, Politics, Santa Ana 4 Comments

U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez

U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez should be dropping out of her race for the U.S. Senate very soon. And with good reason. She currently holds a safe seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 46th Congressional District. But now that she is damaged beyond belief, by the insensitive “war whoop” she uttered at this weekend’s Democratic Party Convention, is her safe seat suddenly not so safe?

Who might challenge Sanchez?

Well we know that there will be challengers on the right (although my sources say that Irvine Councilwoman Lynn Schott will not be one of them after all). But does the GOP really have a shot at the 46th C.D.? Continue reading→

Loretta Sanchez has wrecked her U.S. Senate campaign and should drop out

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Democratic Party, Federal Government, Kamala Harris, Loretta Sanchez, Politics, Santa Ana 14 Comments

Is she finished already? Has U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez tanked her campaign for the U.S. Senate – when she let out what has been deemed a racist Native American ‘war cry’ over the weekend, at the Democratic Convention in Anaheim?

After Saturday’s gaffe, the congresswoman sprinted past a reporter asking her if she wanted to take back the ‘war cry’ gesture. Waving her hands in the air, she cried, “We don’t have time today. Sorry,” according to CNN.

This wasn’t Sanchez’ first gaffe since she started pondering running against the State Attorney General, Kamala Harris, for the Senate seat being vacated by Barbara Boxer. In April Sanchez criticized Harris for her inability to speak Spanish, according to the Sacramento Bee. Continue reading→