Tag Archives: Van Thai Tran

Viet election round-up

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Bolsavik

The primary elections in California yesterday produced results that were as predicted. However, many outcomes had unexpected shades, foreshadowing a not-so-normal general elections for the Fall. Van Tran, Phu Nguyen won, Madison Nguyen heads into the runoff the leader, and … Continue reading →

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Janet Nguyen’s chief of staff quits

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Bolsavik

The man credited with keeping Supervisor Janet Nguyen‘s office running while political skirmishes are fought left and right has announced he’s leaving, according to Voice of OC here. Chief of Staff Andrew Do, who’s also a City Councilman of Garden … Continue reading →

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Quang Pham endorses Van Tran

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Bolsavik

With less than three weeks until the primary election, former candidate Quang Pham on Thursday endorsed the man he used to run against, Assemblyman Van Tran, according to a press release from the latter’s campaign. Tran is in a three-way … Continue reading →

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Van Tran: “Jail Tan Nguyen” sticker was thrust on me

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Bolsavik

Responding to the photo to the right, originally posted on the Orange Juice here, Assemblyman Van Tran yesterday sent out a press release disclaiming the “Jail Tan Nguyen” he was holding. The picture, taken at a Tea Party event, shows Tran … Continue reading →

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Janet Nguyen to celebrate anniversary of first win

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Bolsavik

Marking the end of her third year in office, OC Board of Supervisors’ Chairwoman Janet Nguyen today will hold a “3 votes in 3 years in March” fundraiser at the restaurant that’s the staple of her campaign, the Azteca in … Continue reading →

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Quang Pham’s press release

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Bolsavik

Following the jump is the full text of Quang Pham‘s press release announcing his withdrawal. If anything, the press release shows that GOP leaders, from the local to the national level, are just simply relieved that they were able to … Continue reading →

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Van Tran doesn’t live in the 47th congressional district

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Bolsavik

The OC Register’s story about legislators’ tax-free income actually points out an interesting fact about Assemblyman Van Tran‘s residence: It’s not in the Congressional district he’s running for. The Register story here reveals that Van Tran’s official residence is his … Continue reading →

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Van Tran, Quang X. Pham’s money

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Bolsavik

Campaign disclosures for Q3 of 2009 were due last week, and the two Republicans vying to replace U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez both show healthy numbers. Assemblyman Van Tran, known for his fundraising prowess, pulled in a modest $91,809, according to … Continue reading →

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