AD71 Watch: Sup. Campbell Endorses Neil Blais

This just came over the transom from the Neil Blais for Assembly campaign. Look like there may perhaps be a "keep the seat in Orange County" sentiment brewing during this pre-primary phase of the campaign:

Popular Orange County Supervisor Endorses Neil Blais for Assembly

(Santa Ana) - Today, Supervisor and former Assembly Republican Leader Bill Campbell joined incumbent Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman, and a growing chorus of prominent GOP supporters for Neil Blais' 71st Assembly District campaign.

"Neil Blais is a true friend of the taxpayers, and he has a proven track record of fighting for lower taxes and more efficient government," said Supervisor Campbell.  "Just as important, Neil will fight to ensure that we receive our share of state transportation funds so we can continue to improve our traffic flow.  And, he'll work to advance the completion of projects like the 241 South and the 91 freeway.  That's why we need Neil Blais fighting for us in Sacramento, and I am proud to support his candidacy."

Popular Supervisor Campbell represented the 71st Assembly District during the 1990s, where he was also elected Assembly Republican Leader. His support comes on the heels of the endorsements for Blais by the influential trio of Assembly District incumbent Todd Spitzer, Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman, and former GOP Chairman Mike Schroeder.

"There's every indication that Neil Blais will dominate the vote in Orange County, which will make it difficult for other candidates to contest for this seat," said Blais Spokesman Tim Clark. "Remember, seventy-five percent of the primary voters will be coming from the Orange County side of this district. Neil now has the endorsements of the current and immediate past Assemblymen in this seat, and if endorsements are any indication, then this contest will be a landslide for Blais."

Neil Blais has solid roots in South Orange County. He was active in the founding of Rancho Santa Margarita and is now is a respected member of that city's Council, where he's earned a reputation of being a tough fiscal watchdog and champion of conservative causes. Neil is also a fixture in the Orange County Republican Party, where he served for four years as the representative on the 71st District Central Committee and is currently a member of the Orange County Lincoln Club.

Blais now has the endorsements of the current and previous occupants of the 71st Assembly District seat.

Comments

[question]

With Spitzer and Bill Campbell on aboard, can the government employee unions be far behind?

With Todd Spitzer and Bill Campbell (Both responsible for trading our tax dollars in return for political favors from the unions) endorsing Blias, it makes it all clearer that he is NOT the Republican in this race we want to get elected.

[union supporter]

didn't jeff miller take about $10k from unions in his city council race?

[knuckle draggers]

Political Favors? There are about three people in this county ignorant enough to believe that..... for you three allow me to explain. You refer to 2.7 at 55, this is 100% funded (no liability), this comes from mandatory employee contributions (10%-12%) of gross pay.

Current debate is over the 3.o @ 50 given to law enforcement with zero contribution and close to a 300 million dollar unfunded liability.

In addition debate is also centered on retire medical benefits and the associated unfunded liability. This amount was reduced by hundreds of millions of dollars last year by the same BOS you so graciously attacked.

Why not add to the debate rather than try to eat your own. Man I swear........some people

[Milk Man]

For a while there, I thought Jeff Miller was just going to take this seat as if it was an item in his bag.

Now Blais is making this race competitive again. Miller might be ahead in money at the moment, but he is behind Blais in high profile endorsements.

The advantage is still on Miller though.

[Inland Republican]

Neil Blais has strong backing from good real Republicans. Neil is our best candidate for AD71 because he loves to serve multitude with cheerful heart. Neil is down to earth, great christian family man who loves Jesus more than anything else. Please tell your friends to help Neil in coming june primary.