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John Campbell to run against Boxer for Senate
Hugh Hewitt Show ^ | 1/2/03 | John Campbell

Posted on 01/02/2003 5:11:27 PM PST by ZGuy

John Campbell just announced live on the Hugh Hewitt Show his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat now filled by Barbara Boxer!

His Bio :

Assemblyman John Campbell is a fourth generation Californian. Born in Los Angeles, Campbell has lived in Irvine for over 24 years. He is an accomplished businessman and has a record of success in the state legislature.

For the past 24 years, Campbell has worked in the automotive industry in Orange County. He spent a majority of his career representing several automobile franchises including Nissan, Mazda, Ford, Saturn and most recently Saab. Campbell is also a Certified Public Accountant who, prior to his automotive career, was a tax accountant with Ernest & Young in Los Angeles.

During his first year in office, Assemblyman Campbell established himself as a legislative leader. Campbell advocated solutions to the 2001 energy crisis that balanced environmental and economic concerns. He partnered with Democrats to pass crucial pro-consumer legislation that limited unsolicited phone calls. He helped spearhead efforts to conform California tax law to federal tax reforms that enable Californians to save additional money for retirement and education.

In recognition of his leadership, he was appointed to the esteemed role of Vice Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee. John also serves on the Utilities and Commerce Committee and the Insurance Committee. It is because of his work in these areas that he had the honor of being the first freshmen legislator to receive the California Small Business Association/Roundtable Legislator of the Year Recognition.

John successfully advocated for community priorities, as well. He won legislative victories relating to the clean up of the Newport Upper Bay, coastal zone open space, and Corona Del Mar?s Vision 2004 project. The Los Angeles Times Daily Pilot placed him in its top 5 most influential community members in 2002.

Before being elected to the State Assembly in 2000, Campbell served on the board of directors of numerous professional and community groups and associations. He is currently a member of the Young Presidents? Organization and is a recent recipient of their Legacy Award. He is also a member of the National Republican Legislators Association and was their 2001 Freshman Legislator of the Year. John is also a member of Irvine Presbyterian Church where he sings in the choir.

Assemblyman Campbell continues a family tradition of public service. His great-grandfather, Alex Campbell, was elected to the California State Assembly in 1860 as part of Abraham Lincoln?s Republican ticket. Both his father and grandfather worked in the newspaper business, the latter as managing editor of the Los Angeles Herald.

Assemblyman Campbell received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of California in Los Angeles and a Masters Degree in business taxation from the University of Southern California. John and his wife, Catherine, have been married for over 23 years and have two sons, Taylor and Logan, who both attend public schools.

Assemblyman John Campbell represents Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Newport Beach and Tustin.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections; US: California
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To: crypt2k
He has my vote. Anything beats a socialist likes Boxer.
21 posted on 01/02/2003 5:33:07 PM PST by JohnnyRidden
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To: MinuteGal; ZGuy; All
A Repub conservative running for a federal Senate seat in Der Peoples' Republik of Kalifornia ??? Fat chance of him winning.

Assemblyman John Campbell's website

22 posted on 01/02/2003 5:33:07 PM PST by Vigilant1
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To: SFConservative
Thanks for this instant photo!

Mmmmmm, kinda cute dude. Hope he knows Scottish law so he can take on Our Loon Spector!

Leni

23 posted on 01/02/2003 5:34:55 PM PST by MinuteGal
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To: ZGuy
As a long time and loyal Orange County Republican, I hope he is a more effective candidate, than Mr. Simon.

On 12/29/2002 I received a Christmas message, from Mr. & Mrs. Simon. That is kind of like his campaign--late and slow.
24 posted on 01/02/2003 5:35:31 PM PST by truth_seeker
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To: Psycho_Bunny
That is what I thought he said.
25 posted on 01/02/2003 5:36:39 PM PST by Friend of thunder
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To: ZGuy
she'll knock him out like she knocked out bruce herschenson and darryl issa. remember?

bruce had a lead over boxer because he was on the tv news all the time; everyone knew who he was. almost noone knew who the congresswoman from up north was.

then, ka-boom! the weekend before the election boxer let drop the bomb that bruce had looked at some porno on a public outing. her people had been following him and videotaped him picking up a sex magazine.

bruce didn't know what hit him.

same thing happened to issa, only he didn't even get to the 1998 election. during the republican primary, out of the blue came a los angeles times front page article in may of 1998 that issa had killed his former business partner back in indiana. bye, bye issa! (issa's now a california congressman.)

so, unless campbell has a lot of "moxey" to use a left-wing media term, don't expect him to win.

26 posted on 01/02/2003 5:37:02 PM PST by koax
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To: ZGuy
YEEEEEAAAH BABY!
27 posted on 01/02/2003 5:37:35 PM PST by NordP
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To: ZGuy
If he doesn't have $50M burning a hole in his wallet, his candidacy isn't worth a hell of a lot.
28 posted on 01/02/2003 5:39:15 PM PST by GraniteStateConservative
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To: truth_seeker
My guess is he will attract more early 'mother's milk'.
I can't wait to send a check!
29 posted on 01/02/2003 5:41:50 PM PST by seenenuf
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To: crypt2k; Admin Moderator
Even though it's ancient, posting this 1992 LA Times text in its entirety may violate FRs settlement with the LAT and WP, especially with the express restriction at the end of the article.
30 posted on 01/02/2003 5:46:08 PM PST by SFConservative
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To: truth_seeker
Oh please don't be so critical. Okay, so the guy wasn't politically savvy, and trusted a group of retired police officers to tell the truth, but they are both wonderful people--CA doesn't deserve that root core of a nice guy, anyway--we're not ready or worthy, yet. I know them both, and in general, people are just WAY to critical, and for the most part, pass judgment by only listening to sound bites. He spent 11 million dollars of his own money to try to get us out from under the $$$/tax claws of Gray Davis, I don't know many CA citizens who love CA that much!

P.S. Plus, I remember when everyone called George stupid. --not comparing the two by any means, but just making a point--

31 posted on 01/02/2003 5:47:39 PM PST by NordP
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To: ZGuy
Anyone know if Ahhh-nuld is still considering running against Boxer?
32 posted on 01/02/2003 5:47:52 PM PST by PianoMan
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To: GraniteStateConservative
The great thing about him being a Republican is that we don't have to run a whole bunch of self-funded candidates -- if he's the nominee he'll get massive tandem help from Dubya and big-time fundraising $$, since we'll be on the offensive this cycle with only 2 endangered senate seats.
33 posted on 01/02/2003 5:48:17 PM PST by JohnnyZ
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To: Libertarianize the GOP
I moved to get away from Patty Murray.

There might be a constitutional protection concept to justify a deduction on your Income Tax!

34 posted on 01/02/2003 5:48:48 PM PST by OReilly
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To: ZGuy
Boxer's foe for Senate accused of going to nude bar
35 posted on 01/02/2003 5:49:00 PM PST by crypt2k
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"There was no mistaking the Seventh Veil..."
36 posted on 01/02/2003 5:50:15 PM PST by crypt2k
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To: Vigilant1
"...Fat chance of him winning."

Ah....glass half FULL attitude, please! ;-)

37 posted on 01/02/2003 5:51:19 PM PST by NordP
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To: ZGuy
Campbell is also a Certified Public Accountant who, prior to his automotive career, was a tax accountant with Ernest & Young in Los Angeles.

I'm glad to see he changed his evil ways.

Homer J. Simpson, CPA (in private industry.)

38 posted on 01/02/2003 5:52:55 PM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
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To: ZGuy
Candidates for Senate Hold Final Rallies Publication Date: Tuesday November 3, 1992
39 posted on 01/02/2003 5:53:31 PM PST by crypt2k
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To: Libertarianize the GOP
I moved to get away from Patty Murray.

There might be a constitutional protection concept to justify a deduction on your Income Tax!

Especially since it was Patty Murray.

40 posted on 01/02/2003 5:54:36 PM PST by OReilly
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