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1.15.2010

California Might be Faltering But Not the Rate of Fundraisers

The new year is young, California faces numerous vexing problems and the legislative fundraisers are already being scheduled.

Just looking at January and February — although invitations for events in March have already been sent — here’s the count so far:

There’s one on January 19.

Three on January 20.

One on January 21. Read more »

1.04.2010

The New Year’s Fundraising Fever — Same As It Ever Was

Happy New Year!

We hope you will be able to join us for Back to Session Bash 2010 on Monday, January 25th.

Please see the invitation below and let me know if you have any questions about our Program Memberships or 2010 Events.

Many thanks and hope to see you soon. Read more »

12.30.2009

Happy New Year Everybody! And Please Send More Money

Thank You for a Tremendous Start to Our Campaign

Dear Friends,??I hope all of you are enjoying a happy holiday season with your families. From the Torrico family to every one of our friends, I want to wish you a joyous and safe New Year.??

I can tell you this has been a year to remember for us. Read more »

12.29.2009

There Could Be Worse Things To Do On New Year’s Eve

Assemblywoman Fiona Ma cordially invites you to

“GO GOLD”

Shake, Rock & Roll into the New Year at Fiona’s First Annual New Year’s Eve Bash!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Circolo Restaurant and Ultra-Lounge

500 Florida St., San Francisco

Featuring a live performance by the Keith All-Star Band with DJ ICON spinning house and 70’s music in the Wa Ultra-lounge and DJ I-CUE spinning hip-hop in the main room

Tickets:

“Fort Knox” — $500/person — VIP Seating, complimentary food & open bar (Champagne, Well and Call Spirits) 7:30-10 p.m. Read more »

12.04.2009

Would That More Fundraisers Showed This Much Creativity

There’s plenty of humor in politics, much of it unintentional.

The prevailing attitude among politicians, at least where their public persona is concerned, appears to be that the people’s business is extremely serious and can only be conducted at the epicenter of a vast, levity-free zone.

All of which makes even more delightful the recently e-mailed fundraiser invitation from Todd and Jennifer Kaufman on behalf of Don Saylor, a candidate for Yolo County supervisor. Read more »

10.21.2009

There Doesn’t Appear to Be Any Let-up Whatsoever

Although the state Legislature is in recess until the beginning of January the quest for campaign contributions certainly isn’t.

Candidates seeking election to the Legislature and lawmakers seeking re-election or higher office have 22 fundraisers scheduled – so far – from October 27 through December 11.

That does not count two Nevada lawmakers — Assembly Majority Leader John Oceguera and Assembly member Lynn Stewart – who are holding a $1,000-a-head event and $500-a-person event, respectively. Read more »

9.17.2009

Attention Lobbyist Golfers: The Next 30 Days

There’s an embarrassment of golfing opportunities in the next four weeks – provided mainly by legislators seeking campaign contributions.

If golf isn’t a passion there is also fishing, fighting and football although it’s a little late to sign up for Assemblyman Jared Huffman’s Sept. 18 “Striped Bass Fishing in the Delta”, $2,000-a-head fundraiser which starts at 7:00 AM at the Pittsburg Marina. Read more »

8.24.2009