CONTRIBUTOR
REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES / NATIONAL IMPACT
Chris Emami
Member For
1 year 35 weeks
BIOGRAPHY
Chris is a lifelong resident of Anaheim Hills and has been heavily involved in Orange County politics. He walked precincts for the party during the 2000 election cycle at the age of 15. He also ran for Orange Unified School Board in 2006 against the union backed incumbent. Presently Chris is the co-owner of "Custom Campaigns" a political consulting firm that elected Alexia L Deligianni and Mark D. Wayland to the Orange Unified School Board. He also has volunteered numerous hours with the Orange County Republican Party as an Anaheim Hills district director of volunteer phone bankers on weekends. In what little spare time he has Chris enjoys playing golf and coaching basketball.COMMENTARIES
Shocker: Union’s Candidate Kutnick Running For…OC GOP Central Committee
By Chris Emami | 03/12/10
According to the OC Registrar of voters website, Erin Kutnick - the darling of the teachers union in Capistrano Unified - is running for...the OC Republican Party Central Committee (73rd Assembly District)! Yep. (Please continue reading after finishing laughing). For those who haven't had the "pleasure" of getting to know Candidate Kutnick, let me do a little campaigning on her behalf. Erin Kutnick is: A... read more »
26 Comments | Related Topics »Orange County (CA) |
Where's Alan? Nakanishi Disappears from Campaign Trail and into Irrelevance in BOE Race
By Chris Emami | 03/10/10
At the beginning of last year, former Assemblyman Alan Nakanishi looked like the clear frontrunner for the Board of Equalization District 2 seat with a field clear of other elected officials and with his domination of slate mailers. Well, what a difference a year makes! Since then, Senator George Runner and former Assemblywoman Barbara Alby jumped in the race and have toppled Nakanishi from his perch. It's only Wednesday, but this week alone,... read more »
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Steve Poizner Gets CRA Endorsement
By Chris Emami | 03/08/10
This press release just came to me from the Poizner for Governor campaign: Poizner Wins California Republican Assembly Endorsement With 79% of the Vote Meg Whitman Unleashes Negative Speech But Leaves Convention Embarrassed Republican candidate for governor Steve Poizner earned the endorsement of the California Republican Assembly (CRA), the statewide grassroots organization dubbed by Ronald Reagan as “the conscience of... read more »
1 Comment | Related Topics »Contra Costa County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Sacramento County (CA) | Ventura County (CA) |
John Eastman Letter
By Chris Emami | 03/08/10
This e-mail letter just came to me from the Eastman for Attorney General campaign: Dear Friend, The California Republican Assembly, California's largest volunteer organization and dubbed by Ronald Reagan as the "conscience of the Republican Party," today overwhelmingly endorsed my campaign for Attorney General. In the balloting, I received... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Contra Costa County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Sacramento County (CA) | Ventura County (CA) |
CRA Endorses Poizner, DeVore, Runner, Steel, Aanestad, Dunn, Strickland, Walters, Eastman, Lenning
By Chris Emami | 03/07/10
In a meeting that went almost 3.5 hours beyond the scheduled ending time, the CRA endorsements for the 2010 primary for US Senate and state constitutional officers have been finalized. Since this ran so late, I need to run to an appointment, but here they are: US Senate Chuck DeVore Governor Steve Poizner Board of Equalization, District 2 George Runner Board of Equalization, District 3 Michelle... read more »
5 Comments | Related Topics »Ventura County (CA) | Sacramento County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | Contra Costa County (CA) | CALIFORNIA |
CRA Endorsement Predictions
By Chris Emami | 03/07/10
On the eve of the CRA endorsement I wanted to make a few predictions based on what I have observed throughout the convention. I want to disclose that just because I am making the prediction does not mean that it is who I am supporting: Governor- This is the big one with two very well funded candidates who have both been busy spamming my inbox and giving me phone calls trying to lobby me for both sides. My prediction is that either Steve... read more »
4 Comments | Related Topics »Sacramento County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | Contra Costa County (CA) | CALIFORNIA | Ventura County (CA) |
Senator Roy Ashburn Arrested for DUI
By Chris Emami | 03/03/10
According to Fox 40 in Sacramento, Senator Roy Ashburn (R-Bakersfield) was arrested seven hours ago for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). He has been charged with two counts: DUI and driving with a blood alcohol level above .08%. He will be arraigned on Friday. Ironically, Ashburn voted against AB 91, which requires someone convicted of a DUI in one of four counties - including Sacramento County where he... read more »
9 Comments | Related Topics »Sacramento County (CA) | Kern County (CA) |
Sidhu Endorsed By Michelle Steel
By Chris Emami | 02/25/10
It must be campaign season because I am starting to get quite a few press releases including this one that just dropped into my inbox from the Harry Sidhu for Supervisor campaign: Sidhu Campaign Continues to Outpace Opponents as Popular Taxpayer Advocate and Board of Equalization Member Michelle Steel Announces Her Support of Sidhu for Supervisor (Anaheim, CA) – In yet another major announcement of support, Board of ... read more »
1 Comment | Related Topics »Orange County (CA) |
John Eastman Picks Up Some Solid Endorsements
By Chris Emami | 02/23/10
John Eastman recently joined the race for Attorney General and a press release of his just recently made it into my inbox: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Flint February 23, 2010 (916) 448-4234 TOP CONSERVATIVE TALK RADIO LEADERS LEND VOICE TO JOHN EASTMAN FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL LEVIN, INGRAHAM, BENNETT, HEWITT, & PRAGER ENDORSE EASTMAN LONG BEACH, CA- In a major development in the Republican Primary race for Attorney... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Orange County (CA) |
Assemblywoman Harkey Introduces Job Friendly Legislation
By Chris Emami | 02/23/10
This just dropped into my inbox from the office of Assemblywoman Diane Harkey: Assemblywoman Harkey Introduces Job Friendly Legislation Two Bills Would Revive an Expired Tax Exemption and Encourage Educational Development SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point) has introduced two bills – AB 1719 and AB 1735 – that if passed will give employers incentives to invest in their... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Orange County (CA) |
CONTRIBUTOR
REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES / NATIONAL IMPACT
Chris Emami
Member For
1 year 35 weeks
BIOGRAPHY
Chris is a lifelong resident of Anaheim Hills and has been heavily involved in Orange County politics. He walked precincts for the party during the 2000 election cycle at the age of 15. He also ran for Orange Unified School Board in 2006 against the union backed incumbent. Presently Chris is the co-owner of "Custom Campaigns" a political consulting firm that elected Alexia L Deligianni and Mark D. Wayland to the Orange Unified School Board. He also has volunteered numerous hours with the Orange County Republican Party as an Anaheim Hills district director of volunteer phone bankers on weekends. In what little spare time he has Chris enjoys playing golf and coaching basketball.COMMENTARIES
Shocker: Union’s Candidate Kutnick Running For…OC GOP Central Committee
By Chris Emami | 03/12/10
According to the OC Registrar of voters website, Erin Kutnick - the darling of the teachers union in Capistrano Unified - is running for...the OC Republican Party Central Committee (73rd Assembly District)! Yep. (Please continue reading after finishing laughing). For those who haven't had the "pleasure" of getting to know Candidate Kutnick, let me do a little campaigning on her behalf. Erin Kutnick is: A... read more »
26 Comments | Related Topics »Orange County (CA) |
Where's Alan? Nakanishi Disappears from Campaign Trail and into Irrelevance in BOE Race
By Chris Emami | 03/10/10
At the beginning of last year, former Assemblyman Alan Nakanishi looked like the clear frontrunner for the Board of Equalization District 2 seat with a field clear of other elected officials and with his domination of slate mailers. Well, what a difference a year makes! Since then, Senator George Runner and former Assemblywoman Barbara Alby jumped in the race and have toppled Nakanishi from his perch. It's only Wednesday, but this week alone,... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Ventura County (CA) | Sacramento County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | Contra Costa County (CA) | CALIFORNIA |
Steve Poizner Gets CRA Endorsement
By Chris Emami | 03/08/10
This press release just came to me from the Poizner for Governor campaign: Poizner Wins California Republican Assembly Endorsement With 79% of the Vote Meg Whitman Unleashes Negative Speech But Leaves Convention Embarrassed Republican candidate for governor Steve Poizner earned the endorsement of the California Republican Assembly (CRA), the statewide grassroots organization dubbed by Ronald Reagan as “the conscience of... read more »
1 Comment | Related Topics »Contra Costa County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Sacramento County (CA) | Ventura County (CA) |
John Eastman Letter
By Chris Emami | 03/08/10
This e-mail letter just came to me from the Eastman for Attorney General campaign: Dear Friend, The California Republican Assembly, California's largest volunteer organization and dubbed by Ronald Reagan as the "conscience of the Republican Party," today overwhelmingly endorsed my campaign for Attorney General. In the balloting, I received... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Contra Costa County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Sacramento County (CA) | Ventura County (CA) |
CRA Endorses Poizner, DeVore, Runner, Steel, Aanestad, Dunn, Strickland, Walters, Eastman, Lenning
By Chris Emami | 03/07/10
In a meeting that went almost 3.5 hours beyond the scheduled ending time, the CRA endorsements for the 2010 primary for US Senate and state constitutional officers have been finalized. Since this ran so late, I need to run to an appointment, but here they are: US Senate Chuck DeVore Governor Steve Poizner Board of Equalization, District 2 George Runner Board of Equalization, District 3 Michelle... read more »
5 Comments | Related Topics »Ventura County (CA) | Sacramento County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | Contra Costa County (CA) | CALIFORNIA |
CRA Endorsement Predictions
By Chris Emami | 03/07/10
On the eve of the CRA endorsement I wanted to make a few predictions based on what I have observed throughout the convention. I want to disclose that just because I am making the prediction does not mean that it is who I am supporting: Governor- This is the big one with two very well funded candidates who have both been busy spamming my inbox and giving me phone calls trying to lobby me for both sides. My prediction is that either Steve... read more »
4 Comments | Related Topics »Sacramento County (CA) | Placer County (CA) | Orange County (CA) | Los Angeles County (CA) | San Francisco County (CA) | Kern County (CA) | Contra Costa County (CA) | CALIFORNIA | Ventura County (CA) |
Senator Roy Ashburn Arrested for DUI
By Chris Emami | 03/03/10
According to Fox 40 in Sacramento, Senator Roy Ashburn (R-Bakersfield) was arrested seven hours ago for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). He has been charged with two counts: DUI and driving with a blood alcohol level above .08%. He will be arraigned on Friday. Ironically, Ashburn voted against AB 91, which requires someone convicted of a DUI in one of four counties - including Sacramento County where he... read more »
9 Comments | Related Topics »Sacramento County (CA) | Kern County (CA) |
Sidhu Endorsed By Michelle Steel
By Chris Emami | 02/25/10
It must be campaign season because I am starting to get quite a few press releases including this one that just dropped into my inbox from the Harry Sidhu for Supervisor campaign: Sidhu Campaign Continues to Outpace Opponents as Popular Taxpayer Advocate and Board of Equalization Member Michelle Steel Announces Her Support of Sidhu for Supervisor (Anaheim, CA) – In yet another major announcement of support, Board of ... read more »
1 Comment | Related Topics »Orange County (CA) |
John Eastman Picks Up Some Solid Endorsements
By Chris Emami | 02/23/10
John Eastman recently joined the race for Attorney General and a press release of his just recently made it into my inbox: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Flint February 23, 2010 (916) 448-4234 TOP CONSERVATIVE TALK RADIO LEADERS LEND VOICE TO JOHN EASTMAN FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL LEVIN, INGRAHAM, BENNETT, HEWITT, & PRAGER ENDORSE EASTMAN LONG BEACH, CA- In a major development in the Republican Primary race for Attorney... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Orange County (CA) |
Assemblywoman Harkey Introduces Job Friendly Legislation
By Chris Emami | 02/23/10
This just dropped into my inbox from the office of Assemblywoman Diane Harkey: Assemblywoman Harkey Introduces Job Friendly Legislation Two Bills Would Revive an Expired Tax Exemption and Encourage Educational Development SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point) has introduced two bills – AB 1719 and AB 1735 – that if passed will give employers incentives to invest in their... read more »
0 Comments | Related Topics »Orange County (CA) |
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