CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary Statewide Partisan Republican Ballot

5/31/2006 | E-Mat

[E-Mat]

Please use this thread to post information, discussions, or links that will help readers decide on the California Statewide Partisan Republican Ballot Offices below. Please refrain from rants, petty arguments, name calling, and other unhelpful replies.

Governor; Republican Party

• Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Jeffrey R. Burns
• Robert C. Newman, II
• Bill Chambers

Lieutenant Governor; Republican Party

• Tony Farmer
• Tom McClintock

Secretary of State; Republican Party

• Bruce McPherson

Controller; Republican Party

• Jim Stieringer
• David L. Harris
• Tony Strickland
• Bret R. Davis
• Abel Maldonado

Treasurer; Republican Party

• Keith S. Richman
• Claude Parrish

Attorney General; Republican Party

• Chuck Poochigian

Insurance Commissioner; Republican Party

• Steve Poizner

United States Senator; Republican Party

• Richard "Dick" Mountjoy

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For other candidates and measures, please refer to other threads I plan to post later:

***State***

• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary Statewide Partisan Republican Ballot
• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary Statewide Nonpartisan Offices & Measures
• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary State Assembly District 23, Partisan Republican Ballot
• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary State Board of Equalization District 1, Republican Ballot
• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary U.S. Representative District 16, Republican Ballot

***County***

• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary Santa Clara Countywide Offices & Measures
• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary Santa Clara Open Space Authority District 5 Offices

***City***

• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary San Jose Citywide Offices & Measures
• CA Freepers Voter Guide 6/6/2006 Primary San Jose City Council District 7 Offices & Measures

[E-Mat]

My leanings so far...

Governor: Considering that Arnold's going to win the primary anyway, I'm definitely considering voting for a candidate that at least tries to represent me. I'm considering Robert C. Newman, II on life issues. (Though Bill Chambers is better on immigration control)

Lieutenant Governor: Tom McClintock, of course!  http://tommcclintock.net

Secretary of State: Bruce McPherson. Only one on my ballot and endorsed by Tom McClintock (my other litmus test).

Controller:  Tony Strickland.  Endorsed by Tom. Life issues.

Treasurer:  Claude Parrish. Life issues.

Attorney General; Chuck Poochigian. Endorsed by Tom. Only one on my ballot. Life issues.

Insurance Commissioner: Steve Poizner. Endorsed by Tom. Only one on my ballot. Life issues.

United States Senator: Richard "Dick" Mountjoy. Endorsed by Tom. Only one on my ballot. Life issues.

Guides: http://www.californiaprolife.org/legislation/2006election.html

I know, it's an over-simplified approach. But that's why I posted here--to get confirmaton or convincing refutation.

[E-Mat]

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[GOP Poet]

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[Amerigomag]

Vote conservative.

California is drowning in liberals....from both parties.

DO NOT VOTE FOR SCHWARZENEGGER!

[ZGuy]

Links to most of the candidate's home pages can be found here

I received a Club for Growth mailer yesterday saying to vote "no" on Steve Poizner for Insurance Commissioner. I thought that to be odd since they did not give an alternative except to just let a democrat have the job.
I'm also going with Newman for Governor.
Richman is a RINO with a capital R who sided with the dems on Caifornia budgets so he is definitely to be avoided as Treasurer.

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

E-Mat, thanks for your efforts!


This one also has some merit.

Robyn Nordell's Conservative California Election Website

For the June 6, 2006 Primary Election

http://www.robynnordell.com

[doug from upland]

I'm doing a write in on everything. The write in will say -- [x] NO

[CounterCounterCulture]

I will vote for an alternative to Schwarzenneger. I will leave IC blank. I'll hold my nose and vote for the RINO-ish McPherson. Claude Parrish easily gets my vote over Keith Richman.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Bill Chambers is pro-labor union (he was even against prop 75) and he's pro-abortion, so that's two major strikes. But he does seem to be the best on immigration control from what I've read.

Newman has a biblical squishiness to him, a bit all over the board politically.

I can't really get a pulse on Burns thusfar.

[calcowgirl]

Proposition 81 and Proposition 82

Initiatives - Links to Ballot Summary and other general info from SmartVoter.org (League of Women Voters):

Proposition 81: California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2006

Pro/Con sites:
www.yesforlibraries.com
www.protecttaxpayers.com

Proposition 82: Preschool Education. Tax on Incomes Over $400,000 for Individuals; $800,000 for Couples

Pro/Con sites:
www.noprop82.org
www.yeson82.com

[calcowgirl]

I will definitely be voting for Strickland. Maldonado is part of the big spending liberals that are introcducing things like Minimum Wage increases under the (R) banner. He's a sore excuse for a Republican, IMO.

Click for info on Strickland:

[CounterCounterCulture]

Bill Chambers official website
Jeff Burns official website
Robert Newman official website

[calcowgirl]

I received a Club for Growth mailer yesterday saying to vote "no" on Steve Poizner for Insurance Commissioner. I thought that to be odd since they did not give an alternative except to just let a democrat have the job.

For the primary only, I'll be leaving that box blank. Poizner is very liberal. He is also aligned with the venture capitalists (John Doerr, Brooks Byer, Vinod Khosla, Reed Hastings, etc) that have been pushing all of the big-spending bonds on the ballot for such things as stem-cell research, solar roofs, etc. He supported John Kerry and touted an endorsement from his ex-boss, Richard Clarke (White House troublemaker/whistleblower). If I do vote for him in November, I'll need a very large clothespin.

[calcowgirl]

I will vote for an alternative to Schwarzenneger. I will leave IC blank. I'll hold my nose and vote for the RINO-ish McPherson. Claude Parrish easily gets my vote over Keith Richman.

Ditto.

[Heartofsong83]

If I lived there, I would vote NO on 82 for sure. I'd be on the fence on 81 - I support it in principle, but the money should be reallocated (i.e. by stopping welfare for illegals), not brought out in extra bonds.

[E-Mat]

I posted a separate nonpartisan voter guide thread for propositions and Supertintdant.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641307/posts

[calcowgirl]

Thanks. Sorry if I put it in the wrong place, lol.

And thanks for all your work. I had lots of boxes I still needed to fill in. Your threads are helping.

[calcowgirl]

For those in Los Angeles County, I also just found this resource for evaluating Judicial candidates. It includes profiles, endorsements, and links to various news articles:

http://www.metnews.com/articles/2006/judicial_races.htm

[Godzilla]

Voting on 6/6/06.......scary

[Wiseghy]

Poizner is a pro-business moderate in a highly liberal state. Even McClintock would agree that leadership requires a spectrum of leaders who can appeal to the complex political make up of California. Note that he is not going to be working on solar panels, but on insurance.

He is also the only one who will advance work-comp reform and move to modernize the DOI. A Dem in that spot could easily destroy this state by unraveling work-comp reform, or pushing for single payor health.

[calcowgirl]

He's as moderate as Gore and Kerry.
Given his past alliance with the VC's soaking the taxpayer, I don't think he'll watch out for the citizens.
Flat out: I don't trust him.

www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=CA&last=poizner

Poizner, Stephen     Gore, Al (D)                        Gore 2000 Inc                  $1,000.00   02/22/00
Poizner, Stephen L   Democratic National Committee (D)                                 $10,000.00   10/02/00
Poizner, Steve       Kerry, John F (D)                   Kerry Committee                $1,000.00   02/15/01
Poizner, Steve       Kerry, John F (D)                   Kerry Committee                $1,000.00   02/15/01
Poizner, Steve Mr.   Bush, George W (R)                  Bush-Cheney '04 (Primary) Inc  $2,000.00   06/30/03
Poizner, Steve       Kobach, Kris (R)                    Kobach For Congress            $2,000.00   07/31/03
Poizner, Steve Mr.   The Wish List                                                      $1,000.00   04/08/04
Poizner, Steve       California Republican Party/Victory 2006 (R)                       $9,952.00   06/07/05
Poizner, Steve       Santa Clara County Republican Party(Fed) (R)                       $1,000.00   02/03/06

[HKMk23]

Y'know, what your post tells me is that Mr. Poizner had some kind of personal revelation along about 2002. Up to then he'd given $13K to the Dems, but subsequently all of his political contributions -- $15K if you exclude The Wish List -- have landed on the right side of the aisle. He's either cozying up to the GOP for personal political advantage or he's truly a political convert to a more conservative philosophy of governance.

[calcowgirl]

He's either cozying up to the GOP for personal political advantage or he's truly a political convert to a more conservative philosophy of governance.

I have seen no evidence of the latter. Like I said, I don't trust him.

[HKMk23]

I'll buy your statement at face value, but let me play advocatus diaboli and press for what evidence you have to show that he's NOT become more right-leaning?

If I "follow the money" it testifies that he has; what's he doing and/or what's coming out of his mouth to convince you otherwise? Not that I'm doubting you, but please substantiate your mistrust of the man.

[calcowgirl]

Here's a couple examples.

During his 2004 candidacy for the Assembly, he refused to say whether he was supporting Kerry or Bush. At the same time, he touted his endorsement by Richard Clarke (who was busy attacking Sec. Rice and President Bush).

The Wish List traditionally supports liberal causes. He was making contributions to this fund 2 years ago.

The worst part for me, and the reason for the distrust, is his affiliation with Doerr, Khosla, et al. These people have used the initiative process to weaken constitutional protections over spending and to pass legislation from which they clearly benefit. Whether Insurance Commissioner, or Governor, I prefer elected politicians who will represent the people and do the right thing. I have a hard time believing Poizner is that guy.

That being said, I am not saying that I will vote against him in the General Election. My original comments were offered as an explanation to a post wondering why the Club For Growth had recommended voting "NO" for him.

[HKMk23]

Excellent. Thank you for the additional information. Now we are ALL more fully informed.

[BillyBoy]

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RECOMMENDATIONS - CALIFORNIA 2006

GOVERNOR: Robert Newman II - Psychologist, Farmer & 2003 Governor Candidate

LT. GOVERNOR: Tom McClintock - State Sen., Ex-State Assemblyman, 2003 Governor Candidate

SECRETARY OF STATE: Bruce McPherson - Incumbent

ATTORNEY GENERAL: Chuck Poochigian - State Sen., Ex-State Assemblyman & Attorney

TREASURER: Claude Parrish - State Board of Equalization Member & Ex-L.A. County Insurance Commissioner

COMPTROLLER: Tony Strickland - Ex-State Assembly Minority Whip & Anti-Tax Activist

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER: Jay Burden (write-in)

SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION Diane Lenning - Educator, Businesswoman & 2004 Community College Trustee

U.S. SENATOR: Dick Mountjoy - Ex-State Sen., Ex-State Assemblyman & 1998 Lt. Governor Candidate

PROP 81 - NO!

PROP 82- NO!

(Gee, they managed to get propositions on the REGULAR ELECTION ballot WITHOUT WASTING zillions of dollars on a "special election", are you listening Mr. "Fiscal Conservative" RINOLD SCHWARTZEKENNEDY?)

[calcowgirl]

Hey, you get an "A+"!

Tell us about Jay Burden.

[hsalaw]

I'd be on the fence on 81

I'm leaning against 81 - I too don't want any extra bonds and can't see this dem-controlled legislature doing any reallocation. Libraries, IMHO, are on the way out anyway thanks to the internet.

[bellas_sister]

bump for later

[Wiseghy]

Well, I just met Poizner at an industry event. I can assure you that compared to his Dem Opponent, Cruz Bustamonte, he is a regular dreamboat. In a state that is dominated and ruthlessly ruled by Dems, I feel it is difficult to measure political loyalty strictly according to donation records. Saints like McClintock are simply hard to come by and usually don't have any money like Poizner does. Poizner is refusing all insurance industry donations and largely funding this run himself. Keep in mind that Insurance Commissioner was originally an appointed, nonpartisan position and Poizer will be working to make it that way again.

The Busmiester will work hard to shatter work comp reform, mandate single payer health care, destroy insurance consumer choice, piddle away earthquake reserves and spend his time grandstanding for another shot at Governor. A Dem in that spot is a disaster for the state, period the end. Waiting around for perfect candidates will keep this party out of power in this state indefinitely.Sorry if this looks like a flame, but I see all the wasted opportunity we had under Garamendi and it just makes me upset that consumers were not better served by that egomanical fool. Continuing that regime would be a continuation of a sad tragdy for consumers and employers in the state.

[HKMk23]

I wasn't trying to find reasons NOT to vote for Poizner, but I DO want to go in with my eyes open as to what kind of candidate he really is.

Look, the viable alternatives are pretty thin. Neither the Libertarian candidate, Dale Ogden, nor the American Independent candidate, Jay Burden, even bothered to submit a candidate statement. That, to me, speaks VOLUMES, as to the sincerity with which they are approaching this, and it says NOTHING good.

So, functionally speaking, Bustanut and Krafty the Dems are out, the Green candidate is out, the Independent, Libertarian and American Independent candidates are out; there's nobobdy left but Poizner. Love, like or loathe him he's gotta get the backing of Conservatives, if not in this Primary, certainly in November, because he has to have the horsepower to overcome all other-party challengers down the stretch.

Hold your nose, if you must, but vote for him if for no other reason than that a vote for him as a vote against everyone else vying for the office.

[Burlem]

There is much to be desired with Arnie, but he is all we have, the two fighting it out for the democrats are both basically on the same page, I find them appalling.
The other republican candidates do not have name recognition, if we vote for those people we will have one of the democrats as governor.
McClintock is our "Star" (in my opinion) I will cast my vote for him and anyone he endorses.

[dalereed]

I've known Mountjoy personally for over 40 years and until someone brought up the bastardazation of his name on FR i've never heard anyone suggest it or for that matter it had never crossed my mind.

[Burlem]

That comment is over the top, His name is Richard, he chooses to be called Dick which is a nickname for Richard.

[dalereed]

Gays, queers, lessies weren't an issue 60+ years ago in school and wouldn't have ever crossed anyones mind if they had even heard of such a thing.

[T. Buzzard Trueblood]

it's an over-simplified approach

I have an even simpler one. I get the LA Weekly and then vote against all of their endorsements.

[Rockitz]

I think that's a good plan. If the vote for McClintock comes in 10-20 points ahead of Arnold, that would be a great message to send.

[Rockitz]

Michael A. Jackson, State Assembly District 54 GOP Candidate agrees except he likes Alan H. Friedenthal for Office No. 8 instead of Henry. His site is www.governmentforthepeople.us

The LA County Bar Association recommendations are at www.lacba.org

[calcowgirl]

I can't remember why, but I remember voting for Henry in 2004.
It had something to do with some shenanigans by his opponents and he seemed like a stand up guy.

I posted some stuff on your other thread, so more discussion would probably be more appropriate over there.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1643733/posts
Judicial Recommendations for Los Angeles County

[Rockitz]

CORRECTION: Michael A. Jackson, State Assembly District 54 GOP Candidate agrees except he likes Alan H. Friedenthal Henry for Office No. 8 instead of Henry Friedenthal. The site he cites is here.

[buffyt]

I just had to vote for a guy named Dick Mountjoy. What a name. I bet it was pur H*LL growing up with that name. I knew a guy named Finefrock in college and he said it was a horrible name to grow up with.

[buffyt]

82 lost. Poor Meat Head. LOL

[CounterCounterCulture]

I just had to vote for a guy named Dick Mountjoy. What a name. I bet it was pur H*LL growing up with that name.

Well, back in his youth, it didn't mean then what it's been interpreted now.