Moorlach To Give Righeimer A Boost?

SITTING ON MOOLACH'S SHOULDERS

John Moorlach is one big dude, both in physical height and political stature. Righeimer is the second Costa Mesa politician to stand on Moorlach's shoulders in the past several days. Municipal court jester Eric Bever jointly authored a commentary in the Daily Pilot addressing the current contract negotiations a few days ago. I guess they need a boost to seem credible. Note to them both - it ain't working! Note to Righeimer's campaign manager: Bring a step ladder.
THE IGNITION POINT

WHO IS BEHIND THE PLAN?
At each successive candidate forum that animosity was apparent, including the one held Thursday night - the final one. It's become very clear to me that, just as A

A CONVENIENT POLITICAL TARGET
In a tactical maneuver that is almost beyond c

ATTACKING MCEVOY IN DESPERATION

Righeimer actually has no other planks in his campaign platform and, since the members of the police association have decided to fight back, he's getting desperate. Obviously, he's seen polling numbers that imply that young Chris McEvoy is closing in on him fast. There's no reason for his mob to be attacking McEvoy and threatening demonstrations against him otherwise. McEvoy has never spoken against Righeimer, except to disagree with his positions on issues.
EVEN HIS WIFE IS INVOLVED NOW

WHY THIS VENUE?
I find it extremely curious that Righeimer would "stage" - great word - a press conference at one of the most complicated and congested intersections in the city. It seems to me that it could

ANGLING FOR A POLICE CONFRONTATION AGAIN?
Righeimer is a s

YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN ON THIS ONE
Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend this circus, so you and I will have to rely on the excellent reporting skills of the members of the media who actually received a copy of the press release for the details and results.
CHIEF SNOWDEN SPEAKS OUT
It is a great irony that the morning of this contrived event a Letter to the Editor by form

MCEVOY SIGNS ON, TOO
On that same page you will also find a short note from Chris McEvoy regarding the campaign.
POLITICS... ARRGGHH!
Have I mentioned lately how distasteful I find politics? At a time when we need statesmen, we are left to deal with politicians...
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CHILLIN' FOR A FEW DAYS

Labels: Chris McEvoy, CMPD, Dave Snowden, Eric Bever, Jim Righeimer, John Moorlach