Archive for May, 2009
Zuma Dogg for California Attorney General?
Did the crowded field to replace Jerry Brown as California’s Attorney General just pick up yet another candidate? Venice Beach’s own Zuma Dogg – who garnered over 9,000 votes against Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa – is hinting at a run for the state’s “top cop” position in recent tweets.
The Attorney General race on the Democratic Party side is already ridiculously crowded. Six candidates from across the state have already announced their intention to run and are amassing cash and endorsements:
- Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo
- San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris
- Assembly Members Ted Lieu, Pedro Nava and Alberto Torrico
- Facebook Chief Privacy Officer Chris Kelly
So, does Zuma Dogg mean it? Is he really considering a statewide run to follow on his surprisingly successful local campaign?
UPDATE: Apparently this is the shortest campaign ever. Zuma Dogg is ineligible for an Attorney General run:
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-29
- How many pieces of flair? RT @NateBallard: @gavinnewsom’s unveils new high-tech bus shelters “with flair”: http://tr.im/mN5r #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-28
- RT @Barbara_Boxer: Looking for the latest Boxer Campaign merchandise? Check out our new campaign store at http://store.barbaraboxer.com! #fb #
- @IrishLaborer Couldn’t tell ya. I was in the back talking shit about people. That’s how I roll. in reply to IrishLaborer #
- @zennie62 Didn’t see it. But when it’s Burris, how can you tell a meltdown from an everyday interaction? in reply to zennie62 #
- Non-starter hyphenated? Use DOA instead? RT @capitolweekly: “AFSCME introduces budget solution: $44 bil in taxes/fees” in reply to capitolweekly #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-27
- @zumadogg One note on Quomo/Antonio is that top Newsom guy Peter Ragone was with Quomo before coming out here to Cali. in reply to zumadogg #
- Kids at Parent Revolution launch don’t care about re-elect numbers or what happened to Weiss. They see their mayor as a hero to look up to. #
- Mayor Villaraigosa presented with gift of womens underwear for some unexplained reason. Can’t wait to see that on the evening news! #
- Great turnout and energy at launch of the Parent Revolution. http://www.ParentRevolution.org #
- Hopefully this new Facbook app will lesson my annoying Tweets-to-Status issue… #fb #
- …and all it costs me is four characters oer Tweet. Too bad it won’t fix my spelling. #
- Very high security at POTUS event at Beverly Hilton. Nice to see so many old camapign chums. OfA State Director just gave get involved talk #
- Thinking about streaming POTUS on http://www.Qik.com/Reelpolitik @ reply me if you want to see… #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-26
- “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice” #
- RT @blaisetnutter: Amazing Sinewave Synthesizer audio tool. Go check it out. Waste hours. http://lab.andre-michelle.com/tonematrix #
- @laurenm When do I get a tour? Do I get to look at Phil through glass, or is it open-air enclosures? in reply to laurenm #
- State of the Hispanic Blogosphere Report (via Boing Boing): http://tinyurl.com/o9lnnx #
- If that’s moving up, then I’m moving out… On my way over @Jason_in_LA #
Watch This: California Forward’s “Force for Change”
Video shown at the LWVC Biennial Convention in Long Beach May 2009 with keynote dinner speaker Bob Hertzberg.
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-25
- Surprised that @GavinNewsom rented HIllary’s email list. Wonder if her folks were surprised? http://tinyurl.com/okakh9 #
- Mostly because -at least in my experience- bought lists equal angry recipients. I ask my self WWSGD (What would Seth Godin do?) @toddbeeton #
- I get that, but mass contacts to people who didn’t sign up for your list is spam. As for $5 donors, we’ll know more 7/31 (to @jason_in_la) #
- Also…the more I talk to unaffiliated folks in the New Media trade and Netroots, few are impressed with ANY of our ’10ers. (@jason_in_la) #
- @jason_in_la I’m not talking Dirty F’ing Hippie bloggers. I’m talking about friends at several firms who are astounded how bad things are. in reply to jason_in_la #
- Oh! Not talking about the quality of the field. Our guys are great. Folks I talk to aren’t impressed with the web programs. (@jason_in_la) #
- Points to my Newsom friends for rapid response. Texts, emails, Facebook comments and DMs over harmless comments from l’il old me. #
- @jason_in_la Nobody I’d like to single out, all friends. Between this & hackles that went up about the LA Mag cover, I may just get off FB. in reply to jason_in_la #
- @jason_in_la They said the same thing about the Obama folks…which is probably exactly what the Gav’s team would want me to say! in reply to jason_in_la #
- @jason_in_la Caught it today with the boys. The first one (while far from perfect) was MUCH better. But Amy Adams was a nice addition. in reply to jason_in_la #
- @jason_in_la I noticed…almost have to take you off my SMS notifications…too many Tweets! in reply to jason_in_la #
Watch This: Smithsonian Call to Action – Voice Your Vision
In honor of Night at the Museum: battle of the Smithsonian – which I took my two boys to this weekend – check out:
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-23
- @jason_in_la Do you know if the show is sold out. The Mrs. and I would love to join you! in reply to jason_in_la #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-22
- RT @pitchforkmedia: The Pitchfork Guide to Summer Festivals 2009 is here! http://bit.ly/16zS8C #
- RT @cmarinucci: End of an era: Chronicle political writer John Wildermuth ends stellar 34 year news career today. See JW blog at sfgate.com #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-21
- Come on, @JasonKinney – you don’t need a Kindle to be smug and self-satisfied. #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-20
- J. CHU 6.388 CEDILLO 2,628 B. CHU 1,938 PLEITEZ 1,233 (9.9 % Reporting) #ca32 #
- LA County Results for #CA32 – http://bit.ly/Yiosz #
- Trutanich 43,272 Weiss 40,133 (12 % Reporting) http://tinyurl.com/ppfe45 #
- RT @jenancona: election results on twitter and facebook but not on tv? this is so the end of broadcast politics. #caelect09 #
- Sorry to those of you on Facebook. Twitter will be overstimulating my status for the next li’l stretch… BTW, I’m @Reelpolitik over there. #
- @cmarinucci Ouch for who though? The proponents or the citizens? We’ll start to find out in the morning… in reply to cmarinucci #
- @jason_in_la Much taco truck drama today. Did you see @Vannarith post about @KogiBBQ being vanquished at the OC border? in reply to jason_in_la #
- @jason_in_la Read for yourself: http://bit.ly/eSyJu in reply to jason_in_la #
- Any answers for @stevenmaviglio? California, following Thelma and Louise, goes off the budget cliff. Now what?(sorry for the double post) #
- RT @cmarinucci: Strange bedfellows: No on 1A and Playboy XX crowd share party site in LA. Our Blog: http://bit.ly/S0RFZ? #
- @KQED_CapNotes Strange bedfellows make for uncomfortable breakfasts. Better to skip out while SEIU/AFSCME are showering. in reply to KQED_CapNotes #
- J Chu 7,066 Cedillo 3,321 B Chu 2,215 Pleitez 1,619 (16% Reporting) #
- Trutanich 45,075 Weiss 42,245 (16% Reporting) #caelect09 #
- RT @lalalola: last day to apply to NOI BootCamp! http://bit.ly/8VQl9 (via @mpc27) #
- But they DO have an image link that doesn’t have much contrast from the background and is written in fancy script! @lockshin #
- I’m with you @Vannarith. Only @ClarkLee could make you want to smack him in the face three times in 140 characters! #
- RT @jasonkinney: Willing to host Const Convo at Casa Kinney. Chips & guac? Check. Coronas & lime? Check. Certified parliamentarians? Check! #
- They ruin everything! RT @GuyKawasaki: Are boomers killing Facebook & Twitter? http://adjix.com/65w6 (see also http://twitter.alltop.com/) #
- RT @JerryBrown2010: Fighting to protect children from video games featuring killing sprees, torture and sexual assault. http://bit.ly/lJcuw #
- RT @blaisetnutter: If you missed this yesterday, 5 Businesses Experimenting With Twitter http://bit.ly/QMzh1 #
How Much Will Newsom ‘Buck the System’ On Twitter?
Sole (announced) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom is taking his Twitter followers out for a spin.
Much has been written on the success Newsom’s found on the microblogging site; amassing a huge number of followers, announcing his campaign via Tweet and doing much of the thumbwork himself.
In the next week, I’ll have a piece that’ll make you look at follower numbers a little differently (and not just Gavin’s). But in the meantime, let’s watch as Newsom test drives these folks and sees what he can get out of them.
Because this is where the rubber meets the road.
Newsom is asking for a small contribution from his 425,563 Followers, sending them to a fundraising page with a goal of 500 donors at five bucks a pop.
In the two post-Tweet hours, 84 cointrubtors have given a total of $1,048.
I’ll update periodically with new totals, and welcome speculation in the comments about how much this ask turns into…
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-19
- Lakers/Nuggets begins. Any predictions for the series? We all know how Kobe acts in Colorado… #
- RT @colinmeloy: It was inevitable: http://bit.ly/mhRkT #
- @KogiBBQ stopped at the border…of Orange County! RT @Vannarith: Come on O.C., get with the program http://bit.ly/tWzop #
- Schwartz kindly dropped my VBM Ballot off his polling place. Here’s something: my precinct has NO in-person voting. Odd? #
- @mcnguyen Back off, Minh. They’re scientists. in reply to mcnguyen #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-18
- Anyone else feel that? #
- RT @bdoten: Cedillo campaign shaking it up – working through the ‘quake. #
- IRISCard just crashed while importing OCR’d cards into Address Book, and took entire address book with it. TOTAL GARBAGE. #
- is wondering… Will anyone smack me if I use the phrase “twempest in a tweapot?” Weigh in… without violence, please. #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-17
- Training wheels off for Julien. He’s off to the races! #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-16
- Who needs Rosetta Stone? I’m learning Spanish. Thank you Ned! RT @SarahKSilverman: http://bit.ly/9pdQe NED REYERSON!! #
- RT @jmartpolitico: the bacon-wrapped scallop never ceases to please #
- Music Cue: “A Whole New World” District treating you well? RT @a35mmlife: I just saw my first evr firefly. They light up! Like, for real! #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-15
- Two words: Go Blackhawks. I have no particular loyalty to the team, but any team up against the Red Wings is my favorite. #
- Knock ‘em dead, Rog! RT @RogerSalazar: I’ll be on Good Day Sacramento (KOVR 13) at 6:30 am tomorrow discussing the Doomsday budget. #
- If the first clip is an indicator, Interview Project from @DavidLynch will be superb X 121: http://tinyurl.com/ozbc2d #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-14
- RT @morganmiller: 75% of Millennial voters [in some way] agree w/ the statement: Labor unions are necessary to protect the working person. #
- Blazin’ Buffalo & Ranch Doritos….you’re my only friend. #
- How peeved are Antonio’s people today? LA Mag Editors: The footsteps behind you are Ace & Trujillo… #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-13
- To whom it may concern: Please leave enough room in your Tweets to allow re-Tweeting without having to edit. (Userrname + 4) #
- RT @JoeTrippi: RT @jdickerson Kanye West blows lid on fake Twitter accounts. Raises what MSM isn’t and in clear language http://bit.ly/wUtEP #
- For example, @JoeTrippi had to edit @JDickerson on that Kanye Re-Tweet. Leave room for RTs with ease. #
- Voter rejection expert speaks! RT @KQED_CapNotes: Angelides: voters will reject props, msg will be “fix this, and fix this in a real way.” #
- Idiot! Didn’t leave space for RTing my rant about how to RT! Then again, if you leave room to RT an RT, where does it end? #
Twitter Updates for 2009-05-12
- I am going to KILL my IRISCard 4 Pro. For the life of me I can’t fix this installation problem and tech support was far less than helpful. #
- Congrats to pals Garry South & Michael Bustamante on joining California Strategies: http://tinyurl.com/p44zl8 Keep Kinney in line! #