MOTHER’S MILK – New Column
I’m pleased to announce that the FlashReport has a new featured columnist — "MOTHER." Mother is the pen-name for our new correspondence who will be bringing us regular updates on the goings-on in the world of political fundraising in California. I encourage you to read her first column today in the FlashReport. At the bottom of the column is a link in case you have insight, gossip, or little-known exploits or exploitations in California political fundraising that you want to share with Mom.
NEW PROP. 75 AD – Check it out below!
Loyal FR reader Don Ringe happens to be the media consultant for the Paycheck Protection Campaign — and sent along to me a copy of the new ad they have starting today. Want to watch it? It is attached to the bottom of today’s commentary. Thanks for sharing, Don!
BROOKS FIRESTONE and DON SEBASTAINI
Yesterday in my commentary, I wrote on these two former
Assemblymen who are both involved in the Wine Business. Since writing this column, I’ve been approached by some readers who think I may have taken two ‘broad a brush’ to Brook’s record as a Santa Barbara County Supervisor…developing… Also, I’ve been tipped off on some recent and extremely important political involvement on the part of Don Sebastiani…developing…
DREIER vs. MATSUI
There is a story in today’s Sacramento Bee on a battle between Congressman David Dreier and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, playing out in the obscure but powerful Rules Committee of the United States Congress. It is, of course, healthy, for Democrats and Republicans to battle. It would appear that in partisan lines, Dreier holds the large majority on that committee. Now, when the Republican Study Committee brings their issues forward, can we count on Dreier to make sure everything gets a vote on the floor?
NEED A MEDIA CONSULTANT – JIM BRULTE?
Brulte has been named as a teaching fellow at UCLA over, and over, and over. This is the third time I am featuring an article, albeit short, on Jim’s appointment to the Bruin’s faculty. You know, he is in the business of getting good PR for his clients — guess that starts with #1. Of course, it is a strong statement of Brulte’s intelligence and good taste that he has chosen to affiliate with the tremendous institution of UCLA, as opposed to some others who have lowered their standards to teach over at USC! GO BRUINS!
Have a great Monday!
Jon
PS: Remember — have a tip, or suggestion on something you want covered in this report, you can e-mail any of the blog team (go to the blog page) or drop me an email or send an anonymous tip!