AD-73 William “Bill” Brough Update: The Swamp Rises Up to Protect Their Investment.

This is what Donald Trump ran against. The Swamp. They are the donors, lobbyists and consultants that have gotten rich off of corruption. Let’s call it what it is – corruption. In the case of California’s 73rd Assembly District – we’ve gotten a front row seat to weak GOP leadership and once that was overcome the next layer are the institutions in Sacramento.

With Brough under serious scrutiny for campaign finance issues that may well be felonies and several documented and valid incidences of sexual misconduct – your intrepid blogger has uncovered that the legislative democrats may well be playing games with the Assembly Rules Committee report that was completed earlier in December.

Read the article carefully and cross-reference it with what I have been told from several political insiders: The Bill Brough investigation will be completed sometime around mid December (now) and sent to the joint committee. What they do with the information and investigation is up to the leadership (as in the dem majority) of the Assembly. I’ve been told that Anthony Rendon and the other Democrat leaders fancying a complete wipe-out of Republicans in Orange County will be forestalling the release of the report.

It is apparent that the lobbyists, consultants, PAC donors and other associated swamp creatures know that the report is going to be delayed (or at least they are acting like it). This means in their mind that William Bill Brough may well survive the primary. Add to this, the fact that Ed Sachs filed, thusly diluting GOP votes. This makes Laurie Davies’ job more difficult getting in to the top two with a crowded field. Click here to see the campaign finance reporting of Brough’s recent donations.

Enter the Building and Trades Council. This group opposed Prop 6 because they do a lot of government projects (they of course were immediately screwed by Newsom who redirected prop 6 money), they have dumped in $9300 of beer money to William “Bill” Brough. This will pay a couple bar tabs at Brio and some of the retainers his high-priced staff are charging. Note that $4700 of the money can not be used until the general election.

Brough also got $2000 from UPS. You’d think a firm that is centered around driving would think twice before donating to a man who is reputed to be a frequent drunk driver, but I digress.

The United Auburn Rancheria donated $4700. Their Consultant, Doug Elmets spoke at the DNC convention in 2016 attacking Trump. Elmets thought he mattered because he once worked as a low level staffer in the Reagan Administration.

So Cal Edison donated $4700 to the scandal-marred Bill Brough. Given their public image at the moment, you’d think they would use more discretion in their political dealings.

Lastly, Zuffa LLC donated $1500. They are a UFC promoter and have a lot of gigs in the new taxpayer-funded Arena in Downtown Sacramento.

The bottom line is this proves my point about the swamp and incumbents. Bill Brough is one of the lowest form of political scum I have dealt with on the GOP side, and yet he can still raise $22,200 from a few PAC Donors. These people either don’t care about the scandals or the donations are coming with an expectation of performance from the vulnerable and thus susceptible to backroom deals Bill Brough. The good news is that this is a pathetic haul for an incumbent.

IRONY: Bill Brough was at one time whining about “the Swamp” coming after him. Now they are literally trying to keep him in office. (or at least paying his bar tabs)

The new Majority in Orange County did indeed tell the Sacramento Swamp they are not playing anymore:

For Immediate Release Contact: Peter Towey, peter@daviesforca.com – Laguna Niguel, CA – Last week, the New Majority endorsed Mayor Laurie Davies’ campaign for State Assembly District 73. This is another endorsement that shows how the Republican Party has coalesced around the Davies campaign and distanced itself from the scandal-ridden incumbent Bill Brough. In the past few weeks, the California Republican Party, the Lincoln Club of Orange County, and the Republican Party of Orange County have all endorsed Mayor Davies. – “The people of South County deserve to have a representative in Sacramento that has a proven conservative record and serving both honorably and guided by the highest moral standard. I am humbled to have the support of the New Majority, and I look forward to taking my message to the voters in the coming weeks, As people learn about my record I am confident we will be successful and South County will again have the representation they deserve,” said Laurie Davies. – “Laurie stands out in this race,” said Richard Reisman, New Majority Political Affairs Co-Chair. “She has dedicated nearly 20 years of her life to serving her community. As Mayor and two-term City Council Member, she has a deep understanding of the issues we face here in Orange County and will represent us well in Sacramento.” – “The New Majority is pleased to join the groundswell of support for Laurie,” said Steve Prough, New Majority Political Affairs Co-Chair. “She is motivated to work hard for the needs of our community.” – Timeline of Bill Brough’s troubled time in office – June 26, 2019 – ‘I still have nightmares’: Four women accuse O.C. Assemblyman of misconduct – August 28, 2019 – Assemblyman Bill Brough’s campaign expenses raise questions – September 12, 2019 – Lincoln Club pulls back its endorsement of Assemblyman Bill Brough – September 17, 2019 – O.C. GOP calls on Bill Brough to end reelection campaign – About the 73rd The 73rd State Assembly District covers South Orange County – including the cities and communities of Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Wagon Wheel, and Trabuco. – Laurie’s List of Endorsers (partial) U.S. Representative Mimi Walters, ret. State Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey, ret. Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, ret. Mayor John Mark Jennings, City of Laguna Niguel Councilmember Fred Minagar, City of Laguna Niguel Councilmember Elaine Gennawey, City of Laguna Niguel Councilmember Robert Ming, City of Laguna Niguel, ret. Councilmember Linda Lindholm, City of Laguna Niguel, ret. Mayor Diane Dixon, City of Newport Beach Mayor Mike Munzig, City of Aliso Viejo Councilmember Jamey Federico, City of Dana Point Councilmember Barbara Krogerman, City of Laguna Hills, ret. Councilmember Anne Figueroa, City of Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Pro Tem Tony Beall, City of Rancho Santa Margarita Councilmember Mike Vaughn, City of Rancho Santa Margarita, ret. Mayor Christina Shea, City of Irvine Councilmember John Taylor, City of San Juan Capistrano Mayor Mike Posey, City of Huntington Beach Councilmember Barbara Delgleize, City of Huntington Beach Mayor Chuck Puckett, City of Tustin Councilmember Scott Voigts, City of Lake Forest Mayor Tara Campbell, City of Yorba Linda Mayor Pro Tem Beth Haney, City of Yorba Linda Councilmember Craig Young, City of Yorba Linda, ret. Board Member Jim Reardon, Capistrano Unified School District Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Kuo, City of Irvine ATLAS PAC California Republican Party Lincoln Club of Orange County Republican Party of Orange County

To be continued…