They say “We have the best government - money can buy.” They also say that these days it is almost impossible for incumbents to loose.

Personally I am amazed by the preliminary polling numbers, while at the same time, needless to say, quite excited.

I am also shocked that someone like our Ward 1 City Council Member, who has had a two year head start off the blocks, has done so poorly as to not leave me far far behind in the dust. Read more…

Santa Ana Councilman Vince Sarmiento looks nervous, according to those who have run into him of late.  Apparently the SEIU conducted a poll last week that showed him only 9 points ahead !of his challenger, neighborhood activist Jim Walker.  That is NOT a good showing for an incumbent.

The flip side of this mailer touts the rest of Team Pulido.  Here is a question to ponder - do any of these yahoos belong to a union?  I doubt it, but I do!  I belong to Local 6215 of the American Federation of Teachers, which is part of the AFL-CIO.  Read more…

The Santa Ana “Leadership Team” includes Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and Santa Ana Councilman Vince Sarmiento.  Earlier today I examined the Pulido half of that equation.  Now let’s have a look at Sarmiento, who appears to have a major man-crush on himself:

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