• CA-26,  Julia Brownley,  Tony Strickland

    Updated and Confirmed: CA-26: Who is Stalking Tony Strickland?

    Update:

    A Tony Strickland staff member has confirmed that this mysterious woman in black has been seen at numerous Strickland events:

    So, who is this woman? And, who is paying her to take the video?

    Anybody know?

     

    Woman videotaping Tony Strickland

    Unidentified woman in black videotaping California State Senator and GOP Congressional nominee Tony Strickland (in gray t-shirt)

    You remember the FLAP?

    Well, who is tracking and stalking California State Senator and CA-26 Republican congressional candidate Tony Strickland?

    Nobody is admitting it, but the national Democratic Party folks at the DCCC have a reputation of doing it. Now, is Brownley’s campaign paying for the deed?

    Hard to say and it may be difficult to trace, but my best guess is that this activity would not be going on without Brownley’s direct approval.

    Nobody has come forward to identify the young woman and some Democratic activists have taken to Twitter to say that the woman in Thousand Oaks – see her photo below was merely a parent at the children’s event.

    Brownley Spy CA 26: Is Julia Brownley or the DCCC Stalking Tony Strickland?

    Unidentified videographer at California State Senator Tony Strickland Children’s I.D. Event in Thousand Oaks, Saturday August 25, 2012

    WRONG.

    You see the woman in the photo above and in this embedded video below was seen videotaping Senator Tony Strickland during his Ventura beach clean-up day on July 28th.

    So, obviously, this woman is either a BIG fan of Tony Strickland, a paid operative of the DCCC or the Julia Brownley campaign or somebody with whom the police maybe wish to have a chat.

    Here is the video of the mysterious woman in black:

    [youtube]http://youtu.be/SvMCLyjeVtc[/youtube]

    Anyone know this person?

    I understand from good sources that this person has been seen videotaping at other Tony Strickland events. So, if anyone can identify her, please, let me know in the comments below.

    What is the FLAP here – besides the fact that an elected official is being stalked?

    Trackers or videographers are not uncommon in Congressional campaigns today. However, this was a Children’s I.D. Event.

    Yesterday was NOT a Congressional campaign event, but a public service one in conjunction with Strickland’s California State Senate office. Why would the Brownley campaign want to be associated with such an obviously ridiculous observation? And, why involve the children?

    If the Browney campaign was associated with yesterday’s stalker, they should apologize to the families of the children who were videotaped. If the DCCC was involved, then the Brownley campaign should tell them to exert some restraint.

    Julia Brownley may be an LA Woman (from Santa Monica actually), but we don’t do politics like this in Thousand Oaks – because we aren’t LA.

    Hey, California Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, is this person doing some political tracking of Senator Strickland for you? Again, anyone know this woman and for whom she is working?

    Let me know in the comments below.

  • CA-26,  Julia Brownley,  Tony Strickland

    CA-26: Is Julia Brownley or the DCCC Stalking Tony Strickland?

    Tracking Tony Strickland

    Unidentified person videotaping California State Senator Tony Strickland Child I.D. Event in Thousand Oaks yesterday

    Well, who is tracking and stalking California State Senator and CA-26 Republican congressional candidate Tony Strickland?

    Nobody is admitting it, but the national Democratic Party folks at the DCCC have a reputation of doing it. Now, is Brownley’s campaign paying for the deed?

    Hard to say and it may be difficult to trace, but my best guess is that this activity would not be going on without Brownley’s direct approval.

    Here is another photo of the tracker/stalker:

    Tracking Tony Strickland

    I understand from good sources that this person has been seen videotaping at other Tony Strickland events. So, if anyone can identify her, please, let me know in the comments below.

    What is the FLAP here – besides the fact that an elected official is being stalked?

    Trackers or videographers are not uncommon in Congressional campaigns today. However, this was a Children’s I.D. Event.

    Child Safety ID Kits

    A free child ID event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 25 during the Kids Fun Zone at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive.

    The event is sponsored by Sen. Tony Strickland’s office and the Thousand Oaks Police Department.

    The free child ID and fingerprint kits take a few minutes to make and include copies of the child’s fingerprints and their parents’ contact information.

    Parents keep the kits on hand and can turn them over to law enforcement in the case of a missing child or other emergency.

    Yesterday was NOT a Congressional campaign event, but a public service one in conjunction with Strickland’s California State Senate office. Why would the Brownley campaign want to be associated with such an obviously ridiculous observation? And, why involve the children?

    Here is Senator Strickland announcing the event:

    If the Browney campaign was associated with yesterday’s stalker, they should apologize to the families of the children who were videotaped. If the DCCC was involved, then the Brownley campaign should tell them to exert some restraint.

    Julia Brownley may be an LA Woman (from Santa Monica actually), but we don’t do politics like this in Thousand Oaks – because we aren’t LA.

  • CA-26,  Tony Strickland

    CA-26 Video: Tony Strickland Opens The GOP Election Headquarters

    Republican California State Senator Tony Strickland and CA-26 Congressional candidate

    I was out of town and unavailable to attend this local GOP event. But, Ventura County Republicans are gearing up, opening up their election headquarters and ready to defend their Republican seats.

    Tony Strickland delivers a good stump speech and introduces LA County Prosecutor Todd Zinc who wishes to replace Strickland in the California State Senate when he is elected to Congress in November..

    Here is the video, embedded below:

  • CA-26,  Julia Brownley,  Tony Strickland

    CA-26: Julia Brownley and the “B” List

    Julia Brownley Super PAC Ad CA 26: Democrat Super PAC Spending More for Julia Brownley

    A screenshot from the first House Majority PAC television ad for Julia Brownley

    Actually, Julia Brownley should be considered on the “C” List as compared to Ventura County Supervisors Steve Bennett and Linda Parks.

    And the third is a candidate who dropped out before the race even began — Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett in the 26th District.

    “When he withdraw, Democrats had to settle for a second-tier candidate,” said Brock McCleary of the NRCC. “I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you that I think Bennett would have stood a better chance.”

    The “C” list means CARPETBAGGER.

    California State Senator Tony Strickland at least lives and is from Ventura County – something Julia Brownley will never be able to claim.

  • CA-26,  California Democratic Party,  Tony Strickland

    CA-26: California Democratic Party Strikes Out On Tony Strickland

    Screenshot from website: Wrong for California

    The California Democratic Party who paid for this website Wrong for California has it WRONG about California State Senator Tony Strickland.

    Tony Strickland is a longtime Republican legislator looking to for his next landing spot. After being termed out of his state Senate seat, Strickland’s got his eyes set on joining the extreme Republican crop in Washington and sees Ventura County’s Congressional seat as his ticket to D.C. But its unlikely voters will be fooled. Strickland has a dirty environmental record, voting in favor of coastal drilling and going so far as sending a letter to California’s Attorney General, attempting to refute scientific data and analysis on climate change. Beyond towing the line for climate change deniers, he was also the first President of the California affiliate of the Club for Growth; a right wing club that strong-arms moderates out of office in favor of “no compromise” Republicans, like Strickland. Lastly, Strickland has spent a fair amount of time drumming to the beat of the Romney machine, serving as Chair of the Republican Presidential nominee’s California operation.

    Strickland is currently in the California Senate and was NOT term-limited out of office. And, Strickland could run for re-election in 2012, but chose to run for Congress instead.

    You would think a state party could get the basic facts straight, especially about an incumbent legislator.

    Note to the California Democrats: Next time you are going to mock someone, at least have your FACTS straight.

  • CA-26,  Julia Brownley,  Linda Parks,  Tony Strickland

    CA-26: Tony Strickland and Julia Brownley to Face Off in November

    From the California Secretary of State

    In one of California’s hotly contested Congressional races, the two major parties, fended off an independent No Party Preference candidate, Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks.

    When the dust settled, Republican California State Senator Tony Strickland was the top vote getter with around 44 per cent of the vote. Democrat Assemblywoman Julia Brownley finished second with almost 27 per cent. Parks finished third.

    In the first test of the California top two election process, it was the two major, partisan parties who prevailed.

    Underfunded and perhaps naive that money is not the “mothers milk of politics,” Linda Parks failed to break 20 per cent of the vote. Her mantra on being independent may play well in non-partisan races, but it failed to deliver last night.

    Without reading too much into the results, since voter turnout will be greater in November, Republican Tony Strickland has to be considered the favorite.

    But, the fall campaign which could determine the majority in the House of Representatives nationally will be hard-fought, expensive and brutal.

    Stay tuned…..

  • CA-26,  Julia Brownley,  Linda Parks,  Tony Strickland

    CA-26: Strickland Continues to Lead in Fundraising

    Parks and Strickland CA 26: Handicapping Linda Parks and Tony Strickland

    Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks (NP) and California State Senator Tony Strickland (R)

    Timm Herdt over at the Ventura County Star has the poop on the fundraising numbers – Republican California State Senator Tony Strickland leads far and away.

    Strickland had a pretty good week at fundraising last week, FEC reports show.

    He took in more than $70,000, most in the form of contributions from members of Congress and conservative PACs, including House Speaker John Boehner ($4,000) and Rep. Paul Ryan’s Prosperity PAC ($2,500).

    Meanwhile, Democrat Julia Brownley took in slightly over $20,000, led by contributions from AFSCME ($2,500), House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer ($2,000) and $2,000 each from county Democratic clubs in the Conejo Valley, Oxnard and Ojai.

    The reports show that independent Linda Parks boosted her campaign with a $10,000 contribution to the campaign from her personal funds on May 2.

    Ventura County Supervisor and No Party Preference candidate, Linda Parks, has been widely outspent by Strickland and Brownley. She accepts no contributions from PACS, although an independent SuperPAC has run some ads for her.

    Will Parks approach work in the new top two format?

    Will Republicans “GAME” the voting system and vote for Linda Parks to eliminate the Democrat, Brownley?

    Well. stay tuned…..the election is tomorrow.

  • CA-26,  Julia Brownley,  Linda Parks,  Tony Strickland

    CA-26: Republicans Vote for Linda Parks Tomorrow

    Linda Parks Republican CA 26: Is Linda Parks a Republican?

    From LindaParksRepublican.com

    Why not?

    In California’s new top two election system, Ventura County voters can have either have a Far Left Democrat (Assemblywoman Julia Brownley) or a No Party Preference moderate in Ventura County Sueprvisor Linda Parks, face off with Republican Tony Strickland in November.

    Brownley without hesitation will vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker and for every left-wing cause down the line.

    Parks is a moderate and although more left than I would like will at least be approachable on issues. Not to say that Parks will vote more conservative, but who can be MORE left than Santa Monica resident (oh yeah Brownley just moved) Julia Brownley?

    Conservative voters tomorrow have an opportunity for a two-fer. Strickland and Parks.

    Tomorrow vote for Linda Parks.

  • CA-26,  Julia Brownley,  Linda Parks

    CA-26 Linda Parks Moans About Democrat and Julia Brownley Attacks


    This is almost laughable since Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks (of No Party Preference fame) would dish it out, if you she had the campaign cash to do so.

    But, she had only enough money to run those inane cable television ads, where she says she likes “rocky road” ice cream and talks with her mouth half open.

    Please…..

    The Democrats have done what they have had to do and expose Parks as the unprincipled POL that she is.

    But, will Parks edge out Democrat Assemblywoman Julia Brownley in next Tuesday’s election?

    Hold on, it WILL be close.