Blogger’s Note: The supervisor race in Orange County to replace Michelle Steel includes the Crazed Katrina Foley (the communist from lockdown city Costa Mesa), Newport Beach Councilman Kevin Muldoon, Fountain Valley Mayor Michael Vo and of course career politician retread John Moorlach.
I still have not figured out the psychotic grasp John Moorlach seems to have over the OCGOP. Some of those guys seem like the Prophets of Baal from old testament lore. Kevin Muldoon who was attacked by Fred Whitaker just made a huge announcement. Andrew Do is one of my favorite politicians, when I met him I got an understanding for what kind of man he is and I’ve always tracked his political races. I know there are a lot of political undercurrents in Orange County, but Do is a good dude. He just went up another notch in my book with this move, too.
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do
Endorses Kevin Muldoon
Newport Beach, CA – Today, Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Muldoon announced that Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has endorsed his campaign to replace Congresswoman Michelle Steel on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
A former prosecutor, educator, businessman and judge pro tem, Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is fighting for Orange County taxpayers and working families in the First District.
“Orange County needs a leader like Kevin Muldoon on the Board of Supervisors. He is a dedicated and trusted public servant with a proven track record of bringing people together to get things done. I look forward to working with him,” said Supervisor Andrew Do.
“Andrew Do’s life story and his dedication to serving others is truly inspiring. I am humbled to have received his support in this race,” commented Mayor Pro Tem Muldoon.
Muldoon is the leading fundraiser in the race and was recently endorsed by numerous courageous women leaders including former Laguna Niguel Mayor and Retired Orange County Board of Education Trustee Linda Lindholm, Former Capistrano Unified School District Trustee Anna Bryson, Former Secretary of the California Republican Party Patricia Welch, and Greater Irvine Republicans Executive Board member Suzanne Flores. They are joined by the conservative free-market oriented Atlas PAC and Hispanic 100.
The second district winner-take-all special election to replace Congresswoman Michelle Steel will occur on March 9th.
The Second District encompasses the cities of Costa Mesa, Cypress, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Stanton, the unincorporated area of Rossmoor, and portions of Buena Park and Fountain Valley.
ABOUT KEVIN MULDOON
Muldoon was elected to the City Council in 2014, and re-elected in 2018 with 68% of the vote- the largest victory by a candidate in a Newport Beach city election. While in office Muldoon voted to cut taxes and fees, refunded money to ratepayers, fought against bond debt, and introduced a Charter Amendment that required a popular vote to approve city issued debt. A lifelong resident of Orange County, Kevin received his Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law and served as a Deputy District Attorney in the Orange County District Attorney’s office. Currently, he is an executive for a local technology company. He lives in Newport Beach with his wife and son.
— while I don’t think Michael Vo has a snowball’s chance in hell of winning, his release today was priceless and dead bang right on about the OCGOP —
January 26, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAYOR MICHAEL VO RESPONDS TO OC GOP STATEMENT
Fountain Valley, CA – “I reject the statement released by the Orange County Republican Party condemning my campaign – a campaign focused on limited but purposeful government, lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, support for law enforcement, robust public safety, and addressing the issues of homelessness, COVID-19 vaccination, mental health, and food insecurity.
While I am a registered republican, I am not owned by any party. I do not owe any favors, and I do not answer to the establishment. When my family and I fled communist Vietnam, I made a promise to a U.S. Immigration Officer that if he saved us, I would do all that I can to give back and serve the American people. The American people are who I answer to. The OC GOP should be ashamed for calling me selfish and condemning my campaign – for I am nothing more than a refugee turned public servant.
Let me be clear – no candidate is owed this seat, but the OC GOP is under the impression that a certain candidate is owed this seat, evidenced by their behind-closed-doors approach to endorsing candidates. Republicans in the 2nd District will decide which candidate is the strongest defender of personal freedom and free enterprise, and the most principled candidate in this race – and it is not the OC GOP’s hand-picked candidate.
If Republicans want to keep this seat in conservative hands, they should reject the candidacy of a recycled career politician who has done little to nothing during his 25-year career in politics. The 2nd District deserves better than a candidate who just months ago lost a winnable race, handing a State Senate seat to the liberal left. The 2nd District deserves better than a candidate with no path to victory because of his lack of real-world experience and real-life struggles. The 2nd District deserves better than a candidate who offers nothing but embarrassing headlines due to his covering up of sexual abuse.
The OC GOP is fractured, it is disorganized, and divisive. They have the incessant ability to lose more winnable races than achieve victories. Under the current OC GOP leadership, you are seeing this across the County. If the OC GOP endorses a candidate, it is often best to look the other way because there is likely a more qualified Republican on the ballot.”
Blogger’s Note: Michael Vo – I have NOTHING to add to your statement. The next time I am in Orange County, I will buy you a drink. You sound like the kind of guy I’d like to meet. I wish you’d have run for OCGOP and could have replaced Fred Whitaker. All that said, Kevin Muldoon has way more campaign money, structure, endorsements and the like than you do. I am glad you are here in America and are still grateful to this country.
Fred Whitaker: Resign now.