The California Association of Political Centrists ( CAPC ) have released a scorecard on how the candidates they rated in this past election did. Click on continue reading for details.
Because their membership is made up of people from both parties they are frequently viewed with suspicion by people left and right.
When I 1st got an email from Katie Teague talking about her new group a few years ago I immediately googled her name and found out she was a Bush/Cheney volunteer and organizer for Ventura County. Needless to say I was suspicious if her new group was really a Republican front.
Katie, I was wrong.
Anyways, what are the plans for the next year? Do you see CAPC getting involved in the Venutra City elections? What about any other local elections or reforms?
CAPC has been a resource for data for me and I appreciate the work your members do.
CAPC 2008 Election Ratings
Race/Name CAPC Ratings Election Results
Prop 11 - Redistricting Endorsed Passed (1.8%)
19th Senate District
Tony Strickland (R) Unfavorable Won (0.4%)
Hannah-Beth Jackson (D) Neutral
37th Assembly District
Audra Strickland (incumbent) (R) Unfavorable Won (4.6%)
Ferial Masry (D) Favorable
35th Assembly District
Pedro Nava (incumbent) (D) Neutral Won (34.2%)
Greg Gandrud (challenger) (R) Favorable
Ventura County Board of Education
Mark Lisagor (D) Very Favorable Won (17.67%)
Chris Valenzano (incumbent) (R) Unfavorable
Ramon Flores (D) Favorable Won (31.01%)
Dan Miller (R) Unfavorable
Board of Supervisor - 5th District
John Zaragoza (challenger) (D) Neutral Won (8.33%)
John Flynn (incumbent) (D) Neutral
Conejo Valley Unified School District
Peggy Buckles (R) Very Favorable Won (18.33%)
Betsy Connolly (?) Very Favorable Won (21.76%)
Measure U - Camarillo School Unification
No Very Favorable Won (2.12%)
Yes Unfavorable
Republican front? Please. The worst rating any Dem received was "neutral", including many very liberal ones while several Republicans were "very unfavorable" or "unfavorable".
The reason Dems were so anxious to participate in this groups activities was because simply showing up would win them favor and it was an organization they could count on to go easy on the Dems and grill the GOP.
Zero credibility.
Brian, that's pretty funny! Well, we've managed to P.O. both Reps and Dems so we are doing something right.
Up till now, both parties had to support their respective candidates (no matter how extreme or incompetent). CAPC will rate candidates of any party based on the recommendations of its members. It is possible for candidates of different parties to have the same rating for the same position.
CAPC is not the status-quo which is great news for people who want a true perspective on the people running for office.
Brian, now that the election results are finally in, I should have the new spreadsheet for the elected offices to you by the middle of next month. I'm not sure of some of the party desinations and am waiting for final feedback.
Who voted on the Strickland's ratings, and how did they vote?
All of the members vote. I have asked the Executive Board what they think about putting the decision matrix on the CAPC website and they are still wrestling with the idea.
Hmmm....Isn't it interesting that the ratings of all the candidates exactly reflect Katie's previously stated positions. Is she the only voting member?
Dear nameless one - don't insult the members. You can check out the financial filings at the elections office. Believe me, if I was the only one voting the scorecard would look a little bit different!
Yeah if Katie were the only one voting HBJ would have gotten a favorable rating not neutral!
Katie, you still never told me who you voted for in the 19th!
Maybe if you weren't hiding behind a fake name people would talk to you.
GOPBlondie/Mongo - why on Earth would I tell anyone how I voted? Particularly someone who won't use their real name? Quit wasting bandwidth by asking inane questions.
It's my band width and I'll use it if I want to (sung to the tune of "It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To").
BTW, I'm not "gopblondie", but you're read on who's who on this blog has been way off on numerous occasions, so I've learned to disregard pretty much anything you say on that topic.
An interesting piece about an interesting group.
I will join in though to say that those without the courage or conviction to post under their real names...well, I'd guess they lack either, otherwise they'd be proud to who they are and say where they stand.