Posted on 10/29/2006 10:14:07 AM PST by SmithL
Democratic candidate Phil Angelides was shocked to discover earlier this year that his 17-year old daughter, Arianna, had a listing on MySpace.com -- a social Web site all the rage among teens.
It told a story a dad could be proud of: full of heartfelt praise ("he's pretty fly for a white guy") and starring an affectionate family photo of Angelides, exuberantly hugging his daughter at a father-daughter dance.
Though the snapshot of the two-term state treasurer was a charming, unscripted moment that might have softened the profile of usually staid Angelides, the public will never see it: The candidate resolutely refused a newspaper permission to use it. Then the daughter's Web site was privatized and "scrubbed" of the photo to ensure that it would not be accessed again.
For Angelides, who is in an uphill battle with Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the story underscores a persistent challenge for his campaign: In the nation's most populous state, and after pursuing the state's top job for more than a year, Angelides remains a blank slate to many California voters.
. . . They praised Angelides as a strong supporter of a woman's right to choose; a supporter of same-sex marriage, driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants and universal health care. They say he would be a governor who would "fully fund" education and be a "true environmentalist.''
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Glad you posted that in RED.
"Phil Angelides was shocked to discover earlier this year that his 17-year old daughter, Arianna, had a listing on MySpace.com -- a social Web site all the rage among teens. "
CORRECTION:
In Teens' Web World, MySpace Is So Last Year
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/28/AR2006102800803_pf.html
Very true. And those values are being clearly rejected by the majority of Californian's, once again proving that what some want to paint as a completely Blue, Liberal state is anything but. The visions of Leno, Pelosi, Angelides and the rest of their whacked out leftist Marxist friends are clearly not in synch with Californians who overwhelmingly recalled Democrat Gray Davis and passed ballot measures opposing homosexual marriage (Prop 22) and illegal immigration (Prop 187)--to name but a few.
Yeah, Angelides defining himself as a father who loves his daughter (and whose daughter loves and respects him) would definitely turn off his supporters.
Better he publish lurid tales of sexual acts with minors like Webb did. That'll impress his base!
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
Yeah, well I want the firm breasts I had as an 18 year old and an unlimited charge account - which is equally about as likely as Angelides winning the governorship. What a putz.
That same mentality has infested the Republican party, as well.
After all, BONDS are FREE, aren't they? /s
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