The leadership of the League of Women Voters has been accused of being biased toward Democrats. There have always been little signs of it—like the type of questions asked GOP’ers at forums vs. Democrats. Seldom have we had such a bright colored example of the Democrat ownership of the League of Women Voters. In the Bay area, the “League” invited a known shop lifter, a Democrat to a forum for State Senate—REFUSING to invite the one Republican candidate.
Please, this was not a mistake or an oversight, these women are not that dumb or fail to be concerned about details. If you are holding a forum you get the list of candidates and invite them all—but given an articulate Republican, a Republican of color, a Republican that stands for families and jobs not unions and government—the League did what it had to do—deny entrance to the debate by the Republican. Why the Democrats fell all over each other promoting bigotry, higher taxes and bigger government, the people of the 10th State Senate District were NOT allowed by the League of Women Voters.
Peter Kuo is a candidate and must smile while being ignored. The California Political News and Views does not accept a half hearted apology by a group known to do its best for Big Government candidates. The apology should go to the people of the 10th with one question answered—who was responsible and what is going to happen to them?
League of Women Voters Apologize for Neglecting to Invite GOP Candidate
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Steven Tavares, EBCitizen, 4/30/14 |
STATE SENATE | 10TH DISTRICT | While his opponents in the State Senate 10th District race were busy at candidate’s forum last Friday night in Fremont, Republican Peter Kuo was all dressed up with nowhere to go.
Well, not exactly, but the non-partisan League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City say they forgot to invite the lone Republican in the five-person race.
Kuo’s campaign manager Jason Scalese said the League’s representative called the next day to apologize for the error. “It was obvious that the volunteer making the call was deeply saddened and embarrassed by the mistake,” said Scalese. “We understood immediately that an error had been made and though we regret that Mr. Kuo was not able to take part in the forum, we greatly appreciated the League’s call and apologies.”
Sam Neeman, co-president of the south county chapter of the League of Women Voters invited Kuo to record an interview this weekend to be included with footage of the April 25 candidate’s forum.
Kuo, whose campaign has attracted the attention of the state Republican Party, lauded the League for their work in the community and accepted their apology. “Honest oversights are made by professionals and volunteers alike, and clearly this was just that.”
Meanwhile , Kuo has successfully tapped into a vein of campaign fundraising through his opposition of SCA-5, state legislation unpopular with Asian American voters. Some believe the issue has the potential to propel Kuo into the top two come the June primary. Others vying for the seat include Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski, former Assemblymembers Mary Hayashi and Audie Bock, in addition, to Roman Reed.
