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National Presidential Election - November 6, 2012
Extensive Voter Recommendations Will Be Posted 3-4 Weeks Prior to Elections
For The Nov 2, 2010 General Election
Downloadable Robyn's 4 Page Voter Guide - Propositions, State Races & Orange County Races
JUDGES
ALL COUNTIES-Additional Voting Helps
Specific Recommendations Will Be Posted for Many Counties
Voter Guides & Scorecards for Federal and State Legislative Offices,
Gov and U.S. Senate—CRA; CA Pro-Life Council; Scorecards; etc.
ROBYN NORDELL'S RECOMMENDATIONS
ROBYN'S PROPOSITION PICKS
The CA Republican Assembly (CRA), Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, Congressman Tom McClintock, Capitol Resource Institute, Congressman John Campbell, and Robyn Nordell all agree on the following positions:
Proposition 19--NO; Proposition 20--YES; Proposition 21--NO
Proposition 23--YES Proposition 24--NO; Proposition 25--NO
Proposition 26--YES Proposition 27--NO
NO on Prop 22: Chuck DeVore; Capitol Resource Institute; Chris Norby
YES on Prop 22: Tom McClintock and Congressman John Campbell, and Robyn Nordell
Extensive State Proposition Info Including Prop Picks from McClintock, DeVore, CRA, CRI, John Campbell
ROBYN'S PICKS FOR STATE OFFICES
(These 8 offices are at the top of your ballot)
Governor
I'm Voting for MEG WHITMAN.
Lt. Governor
I'm Voting for ABEL MALDONADO.
(This is a vote against leftist Gavin Newsom)
Do You Remember This "Whether You Like It Or Not" Prop 8 ad, starring San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom?
Secretary of State
I'm Voting for DAMON DUNN.
Attorney General
I'm Voting for STEVE COOLEY
Insurance Commissioner
I'm Voting for MIKE VILLINES.
Controller
I'm Enthusiastically Recommending TONY STRICKLAND!
Treasurer
I'm Enthusiastically Recommending MIMI WALTERS!
State Board of Equalization, 2nd District
I'm Enthusiastically Recommending GEORGE RUNNER!
State Board of Equalization, 3rd District
I'm Enthusiastically Recommending MICHELLE STEELE!
State Board of Equalization, 4th District-NO recommendation
Some of the voter guides on this site may recommend Third-Party or Write-In Candidates for statewide offices. Third-party candidates and write-in candidates do not win statewide elections in California.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (SPI)--Larry Aceves
Though not a conservative, Aceves is far more moderate and more parental-rights friendly than his uber-liberal opponent Tom Torlakson. (PSI is listed later in your ballot, under "School.")
U.S. SENATE—CARLY FIORINA! - http://www.carlyforca.com/
Carly's endorsements include: National Right to Life; Senators Rick Santorum and John Thune; Governor Sarah Palin, columnist Dennis Prager.
CHECK THIS OUT! 50 REASONS NOT TO VOTE FOR BARBARA BOXER
ROBYN'S ORANGE COUNTY RECOMMENDATIONS
This recommendation list will continue to expand between now and the election.
FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE RACES
Orange County US Representatives
Orange County State Senate
Orange County State Assembly
Orange County Board of Equalization (Also listed above)
O.C. NON-PARTISAN OFFICES & LOCAL MEASURES
OC Judicial
OC Schools (Including Superintendent of Public Education)
OC Supervisor-4th District: Shawn Nelson!
OC Treasurer/Tax Collector: Shari Freidenrich!
OC City Councils--Alphabetical order by City
OC Special Districts-Water, Sanitary, etc
OC City Measures-Measures G-Z and AA
ADDITIONAL Orange County Recommendations
From Conservatives Craig Alexander, Kathy Dittner, Nancy Sandoval, John Moorlach, Bruce & Scott Peotter, Orange County Pro-Family Voter Guide, Americans of Faith Voter Guide, Lincoln Club, OC Republican Party Endorsements, and More.
ROBYN'S ORANGE COUNTY RECOMMENDATIONS
Orange County Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly Races
(Many OC legislative districts overlap with adjoining counties)
U.S. SENATE—CARLY FIORINA!
ORANGE COUNTY US REPRESENTATIVES
United States Representative; District 40; Republican
Ed Royce
United States Representative; District 42; Republican
Gary Miller
United States Representative; District 44; Republican
Ken Calvert (the better of the 2 viable choices)
United States Representative; District 46; Republican
Dana Rohrabacher
United States Representative; District 47; Republican
Van Tran
United States Representative; District 48; Republican
John Campbell
United States Representative; District 49; Republican
Darrell Issa
ORANGE COUNTY STATE SENATE SEATS
State Senator; District 34; Republican
Lucille Kring
State Senator; District 38; Republican
Mark Wyland
ORANGE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SEATS
State Assembly; District 56; Republican
Henry J. Bestwick
State Assembly; District 60; Republican
Curt Hagman
State Assembly; District 67; Republican
Jim Silva
State Assembly; District 68; Republican
Allan R. Mansoor
State Assembly; District 69; Republican
Robert M. Hammond
State Assembly; District 70; Republican
Donald P. "Don" Wagner
State Assembly; District 71; Republican
Jeff Miller
State Assembly; District 72; Republican
Chris Norby
State Assembly; District 73; Republican
Diane L. Harkey
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
State Board of Equalization; District 3;
Michelle Steel
(State Board of Equalization, 2nd District; George Runner)
ORANGE COUNTY JUDICIAL RACES
These Judicial Recommendations are from Craig Huey of www.electionforum.org
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 4, Division 1
Judith McConnell (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 4, Division 2
Carol Codrington (Recommend—Rating average: 7)
Manuel Ramirez (Recommend—Rating average: 8)
Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 4, Division 3
David Sills (Recommend—Rating average: 9)
Eileen Moore (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 6)
William Bedsworth (Recommend—Rating average: 7)
Also check out Craig Alexander's Judicial Pics
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (SPI)--Larry Aceves
Though not a conservative, Aceves is far more moderate and more parental-rights friendly than his uber-liberal opponent Tom Torlakson. (PSI is listed later in your ballot, under "School.")
See ADDITIONAL Orange County School Recommendations
From: Conservatives Craig Alexander, Kathy Dittner, Nancy Sandoval, John Moorlach, Bruce & Scott Peotter, Orange County Pro-Family Voter Guide, Americans of Faith Voter Guide, Lincoln Club, OC Republican Party Endorsements, and More.
ROBYN'S RECOMMENDATIONS:
I checked with more than 20 advisors in the process of making my recommendations. There was a great deal of input for some races, and not much for others. Some of the recommended candidates are outstanding; some are simply the best among the available options. I'm sure there are some good candidates whose names do not appear on this list.
O.C. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS - Also See John Moorlach pics on OC Page
Trustee; North Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 2
Tim Keenan
Trustee; North Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 3
Conservative Mike Manning recommends: Jeffrey Brown
Trustee; North Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 4
No Recommendation; Just Info
Darlene Allen is a Republican
Trustee; Coast Community College District; Trustee Area 1
No info on this race
Trustee; Coast Community College District; Trustee Area 5
David A. Grant
Trustee; South Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 2
Kevin M. Muldoon
Trustee; South Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 4
Nancy Padberg
Trustee; South Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 5
Marcia Milchiker
OC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Board Member; Brea Olinda Unified School District
No Recommendation; Just Info
CAPO-Capistrano Unified School District
NO on Recall of Capistrano Unified Trustee Mike Winsten, Area 3
NO on Recall of Capistrano Unified Trustee Ken Lopez-Maddox, Area 5
Trustee; Capistrano Unified School District; Trustee Area 4
Anna Bryson
Trustee; Capistrano Unified School District; Trustee Area 6
Ellen Addonizio
Trustee; Capistrano Unified School District; Trustee Area 7
Larry Christensen
Board Member; Garden Grove Unified School District
Bob Harden
Lan Quoc Nguyen
Board Member; Irvine Unified School District
Vote Only for Jodie Lu Stout Hoffman
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
Trustee; Newport-Mesa Unified School District; Trustee Area 2
Michael B. Collier is the better of the option
Trustee; Newport-Mesa Unified School District; Trustee Area 5
Judy Franco
Trustee; Orange Unified School District; Trustee Area 1
Christopher H. "Chris" Nguyen
Trustee; Orange Unified School District; Trustee Area 4
Larry Cohn appears to be the best option in this race.
Trustee; Orange Unified School District; Trustee Area 5
Timothy L. "Tim" Surridge
Trustee; Orange Unified School District; Trustee Area 7
Rick Ledesma
Board Member; Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District; 4 Year Full Term
Kim Palmer
(2nd seat-no recommendation, just info: Dennis Bullard is a Republican)
Board Member; Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District; 2 Year Short Term
Vote ONLY for Roni Castillo Stull
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
Board Member; Santa Ana Unified School District
Vote ONLY for Jeffrey K. Morris
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
Board Member; Tustin Unified School District
Lynn Davis
Jonathan Abelove
OC UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Board Member; Anaheim Union High School District
I Recommend Voting FOR:
Anna L. Piercy
Jordan Brandman
Jose Luis "Joe" Moreno
(FYI-The LIBERAL CANDIDATE in this race is Jan Domene)
Board Member; Fullerton Joint Union High School District
Marilyn Buchi
Robert A. "Bob" Singer
Robert N. "Bob" Hathaway
Board Member; Huntington Beach Union High School District
I Recommend Voting FOR:
Brian Garland
Charlie Chi Manh Nguyen
(FYI-THE LIBERAL CANDIDATES in this race are: Bonnie Castrey and Kathleen Iverson)
Board Member; Anaheim City School District
No Recommendation; Just info:
The 2 Republicans are: Sandy Blumber and Jackie Everley-Filbeck
(FYI-The LIBERAL-PRO-UNION CANDIDATE in this race is Jose F. Moreno.)
Board Member; Buena Park School District
NO Recommendation/JUST INFO:
The 3 Republicans in this race are: Brian Chambers; Samuel Van Hamblen, and Patsy Marshall.
Board Member; Centralia School District
I Recommend Art Montez.
JUST INFO/The 3 Republicans in this race are: Lisa Jordan; Kevin Sequeira; Irv Trinkle
Board Member; Cypress School District
JUST INFO/
The OC Pro-Family Candidate list recommends Steve Blount
The Three Republicans in this race are:
David Giese; Michael Mahony; Valeri Peters Wagner
Board Member; Fountain Valley School District
Vote only for 2:
Rochelle Giuseffi
Sandra Crandall
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
Board Member; Fullerton School District
Vote only for: Chris Thompson-excellent candidate.
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
(FYI-The LIBERAL CANDIDATE in this race is Aaruni Thakur)
Board Member; Huntington Beach City School District
NO Recommendation; JUST INFO
Shirley Carey is a Republican
Board Member; La Habra City School District
No Recommendation/JUST INFO:
The 2 Republicans are: Baltes and Jacobson
Board Member; Lowell Joint School District
Melissa A. Salinas
Gene Dunford
William Hinz
Board Member; Magnolia School District
Clifford Breeden
Esther Wallace
Barbara Quintana
Board Member; Ocean View School District
No Recommendation/JUST INFO:
The 4 Republicans are: Briscoe; Clemens; Rodden; and Pellman
Board Member; Westminster School District
No recommendations; just info:
Bridgewaters appears to be the only Republican candidate in the race.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Supervisor; County of Orange; Supervisorial District 4
Shawn Nelson!
Assemblyman Chuck DeVore says: "Shawn Nelson has consistently voted to limit the size and scope of local government. Now more than ever, we need him on the Orange County Board of Supervisors."
Nelson is also supported by Supervisor John Moorlach, Congressman Ed Royce, State Senator Mimi Walters, Assemblymembers Curt Hagman, and Diane Harkey, the Family Action PAC, the Republican Party of Orange County, the California Republican Party, and the Lincoln Club of Orange County. (Partial list).
O.C. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
Treasurer-Tax Collector; County of Orange
Shari L. Freidenrich
Shari is the only candidate for Treasurer/Tax Collector who:
*Has actually invested public funds.
*Has ever been elected Treasurer of a public agency.
*Has been performing almost identical duties to the Orange County Treasurer for 14 years as Treasurer of the City of Huntington Beach.
John Moorlach, Orange County Supervisor and former Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Says:
"Orange County could not ask for a better prepared candidate for the office of Treasurer-Tax Collector. Shari has outstanding private sector and public sector experience for this sensitive elected position."
Freidenrich's Endorsements Include: Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach, and Congressmen Dana Rohrabacher, Ed Royce, John Campbell, Lincoln Club of Orange County, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association , Orange County Taxpayers Association PAC, Board of Equalization Member Michelle Steel.
MORE Endorsements for Freidenrich
ORANGE COUNTY CITY COUNCILS
List is still in progress; More Recommendations are coming.
ADDITIONAL Orange County City Council Recommendations
From Conservatives Craig Alexander, Kathy Dittner, Nancy Sandoval, John Moorlach, Bruce & Scott Peotter, Orange County Pro-Family Voter Guide, Americans of Faith Voter Guide, Lincoln Club, OC Republican Party Endorsements, and More.
NOTE ON ROBYN'S RECOMMENDATIONS:
I checked with more than 20 advisors in the process of making my recommendations. There was a great deal of input for some races, and not much for others. Some of the recommended candidates are outstanding; some are simply the best among the available options. There are undoubtedly some good candidates whose names do not appear on this list.
Council Member; City of Aliso Viejo
From John Moorlach's pics: Carmen Cave and Bill Perkins
(JM lists Phil Tsunoda as a NON-Republican who is highly qualified)
Mayor; City of Anaheim
No recommendation at this time.
I'm still looking into both Shirley McCracken and Tom Tait.
(I would NOT consider Dennis Fitzgerald as an option.)
Council Member; City of Anaheim-There are 2 seats available.
No Recommendation at this time; I'm still looking into this race.
I believe that any of these would be fine:
Gail Eastman, Kris Murray, Brian Neil Chuchua, or Robert Nelson.
( I would NOT consider Bill Dalati, a LIBERAL DEMOCRAT)
(I would NOT consider John Leos-He is supported by BIG Union Money & liberal Democrats Lou Correa, Jose Solario, Joe Dunn, and Lorri Galloway.)
Council Member; City of Brea
Ron Garcia
Roy Moore
Steven Vargas
Council Member; City of Buena Park
Baron Night
John Moorlach's picks list the following as ok choices: Steve Berry; Miller Oh; Elizabeth Swift
Council Member; City of Cypress
Doug Bailey
Leroy Mills
Dr. Pakesh Novian
(The 3 above are recommendations of John Moorlach)
Council Member; City of Costa Mesa
Jim Righeimer-Outstanding candidate; Unions are out to destroy Righeimer to keep him off the City Council
Wendy Leece
Council Member; City of Dana Point
Lisa Bartlett
William "Bill" Brough
(Not a recommendation; just a note: Joel Bishop is recommended by Lincoln Club)
Council Member; City of Fountain Valley
Mark McCurdy
John Collins
Council Member; City of Fullerton; 4 Year Full Term
Vote ONLY for: Greg Sebourn
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
(Just a note: Doug Chafee is a LIBERAL DEMOCRAT)
Council Member; City of Fullerton; 2 Year Short Term
Bruce Whitaker—outstanding candidate!
Mayor; City of Garden Grove
Bill Dalton
Council Member; City of Garden Grove
Best options appear to be Bruce Broadwater and Dina Nyugen.
Also see other pics on OC page, including Moorlach.
Council Member; City of Huntington Beach
Matt Harper
Bill O'Connell
(Note: LIBERALS DEMOCRATS in this HBCC race include: Boardman; Shaw; Farley; and Kalmick)
City Attorney; City of Huntington Beach
No recommendation at this time.
Mayor; City of Irvine
Christopher Gonzales
Council Member; City of Irvine
Jeffrey Lalloway
Lynn Schott
Council Member; City of Laguna Beach
Other advisors have suggested:
Emanuel Patrascu; Elizabeth Pearson
Council Member; City of Laguna Hills
Melody Carruth
Also see other pics on OC page, including Moorlach.
Council Member; City of Laguna Niguel
Linda Lindholm
Robert Ming—Outstanding Candidate!
Council Member; City of La Habra
James Gomez
Council Member; City of Lake Forest
Vote ONLY for: Scott "Scotty" Voigts
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
Council Member; City of La Palma
Henry Charoen
Noella Lew
Also see other pics on OC page, including Moorlach.
Council Member; City of Los Alamitos
Constantine F. Zarkos
Dean Grose
Troy Edgar
Council Member; City of Mission Viejo
Brian Skalsky
Neil Lonsinger
Rhonda Reardon
Council Member; City of Newport Beach; District 1
M Henn (J Moorlach's pick)
Council Member; City of Newport Beach; District 3
Ed Reno
Council Member; City of Newport Beach; District 4
Leslie J Daigle
Council Member; City of Newport Beach; District 6
Nancy Gardner (John Moorlach's recommendation)
Mayor; City of Orange
Either – both are fine:
Carolyn V. Cavecche
Jon Dumitru
Council Member; City of Orange
Fred Whitaker plus either Bilodeau or Merino
Denis Bilodeau
Michael R. Merino
Council Member; City of Placentia
Chad Wanke plus EITHER Sowards or Aguirre
City Clerk; City of Placentia
See other pics on OC page, including Moorlach.
Council Member; City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Gary Thompson
Neil C. Blais
Steven Baric
Council Member; City of San Clemente
Jim Evert
Joe Anderson
See other pics on OC page, including Moorlach.
Council Member; City of San Juan Capistrano
Derek Reeve
Jim Reardon
See other pics on OC page, including Moorlach.
Mayor; City of Santa Ana
Charles Hart-excellent choice!
Council Member; City of Santa Ana; Ward 2
See Moorlach and other picks on OC page
Council Member; City of Santa Ana; Ward 4
See Moorlach and other picks on OC page
Council Member; City of Santa Ana; Ward 6
See Moorlach and other picks on OC page
Council Member; City of Seal Beach; Council District 1
Scott L. Levitt
Council Member; City of Seal Beach; Council District 3
Gordon Shanks
Council Member; City of Seal Beach; Council District 5
Michael Levitt
Council Member; City of Tustin
Vote For: DAVID WALDRAM
And Either: Al Murray or Donna Marsh Peery
OR Just Bullet Vote David Waldram
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
Council Member; City of Villa Park
Vote Only for: Deborah Pauly
(Bullet voting increases the odds of your candidate winning)
Mayor; City of Westminster
No Recommendation/JUST INFO
John Moorlach endorsed Margie Rice
CRA endorsed Bruce Quang Tran
Council Member; City of Westminster
JUST INFO
CRA endorsed: Andy Quach & Tri-Ta
OC Pro-Family list: Joy Neugebauer
Moorlach's Lists these 2 candidates as being fine: Neugebauer & Quach
Council Member; City of Yorba Linda
John Anderson
Thomas H. Lindsey
ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS—Water and Sanitary Districts; Library Races, etc.
Note: Credible conservative recommendations seem to be pretty scarce on these races; we hope to add more info later. The Moorlach recommendations on the Orange County page will offer some help. There is info on a few special district races scattered in some of the other OC lists, as well.
Most important - IF you can't find info on these races, skip those races and vote on everything else. It is very important to get your ballot in.
See ADDITIONAL Orange County Recommendations
From: Conservatives Craig Alexander, Kathy Dittner, Nancy Sandoval, John Moorlach, Bruce & Scott Peotter, Orange County Pro-Family Voter Guide, Americans of Faith Voter Guide, Lincoln Club, OC Republican Party Endorsements, and More.
ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL MEASURES
Lincoln Club Recommendations on Orange County Measures for the 11/2/10 Election
Orange County Register On Local Measures for the Nov. 2, 2010 Election
See OC Register's "Related Columns" at the end of this article for more on propositions and measures
www.SMARTVOTER.ORG - LOCAL MEASURE INFO
Full Text; Tax Rate Statement; Argument In Favor/Rebuttal; Argument Against/Rebuttal
RECOMMENDATION DISCLAIMER
My recommendation to vote for a particular individual should not necessarily be taken as an endorsement of his or her character or position on ALL issues. SOME of the candidates on my recommendation list are absolutely outstanding! In some races, however, recommended candidates were selected as being the best choice among less than perfect options.
