Manuel J. Hinojosa Campaign Treasurer: Randy Graham Website: http://www.manny4district1.com Email: Telephone: +1 915 799 3300 Age: 64 Occupation: Candidate Informational Narrative: Hinojosa graduated from UTEP and Ysleta High School. He is a native of El Paso. He has a ministry named “The Last of Mine Ministry.” Manny Hinojosa, on multiple occasions, has stated that his […]
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The Veronica Escobar Emails
As some of you know, Ali Enrique Razavi aka the previously anonymous blogger MaxPowers recently published some emails that Veronica Escobar sent him. Razavi published the emails because it appears that the Forma Group may be losing business because I have been connecting the dots between them and Razavi. I will have more about this […]
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Candidate Profile Richard “Rick” C. Bonart
Richard “Rick” C. Bonart Campaign Treasurer: Mary Eileen Karlsruher Website: https://www. rick4district1.com Email: rickfordistrict1@gmail.com Telephone: +1 915 549 5585 Age: 62 Occupation: Veterinarian Candidate Informational Narrative: Rick Bonart attended Coronado High School, UTEP and received his veterinary degree from Texas A&M. Richard Bonart has been a frequent critic of how the PSB manages water and […]
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Someone is Lying About Ballpark Numbers
As most of you are probably aware, the El Paso Times and KVIA has brought you the truth that the ballpark is an economic failure. However, they “financial models” both publications used are nothing more than lies. Left without the ability to hide behind nebulous make believe numbers, the proponents are attempting to distract you […]
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Candidate Profile Albert G. “Al” Weisenberger
Albert G. “Al” Weisenberger Campaign Treasurer: Herbert H. “Herb” Ortega Website: none Email: none Telephone: +1 915 544-0880 Age: 68 Occupation: Attorney Candidate Informational Narrative: Weisenberger is an attorney and a Vietnam veteran. He was an officer in the US Army, serving two years. According to the Texas Bar, Weisenberger was licensed as an attorney […]
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Further Proof of the de-Mexicanization of El Paso
Earlier in March, I commented about how the cultural center debacle was proof of the concerted effort to de-Mexicanize El Paso. As you might remember I pointed out how the cowboy mystique has usurped the original vaquero with a caricature that completely ignores the Mexican culture of El Paso. I also reminded you of the […]
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Analysis of the 2015 May Election 30 Day City Council Financial Reports
I added the latest campaign contributions data to my database and I thought I would share some of the data with you today. Total raised by all candidates: $167,887.88 Total raised by the incumbents: $92,603.00 (55.16%) Total contributors in this cycle: 346 Of these, three contributions were made by a political PAC. One was the […]
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The Forma Group Operative Revealed
Those of you who follow the El Paso political blogs know that there has been ongoing commentary about how the Forma Group may be hurting for clients. David Karlsruher alluded to Forma loosing clients on a blog rant about me recently. As with anything Karlsruher writes, I take it with a grain of salt. It […]
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El Paso News Blog 2015 Election Campaign Coverage Calendar
As you likely already know, there is an election scheduled for May 9, 2015. As with all elections the outcome will determine what the public policy will be for the City of El Paso until the next election. Will the new comers replace the existing public policy or will the two incumbents retain their seats, […]
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Billy Abraham Building Purchase
Part of the problem on why El Paso finds itself in the border of financial doom is the notion that has been perpetuated that government officials should be voting their conscious instead of the needs of the electorate. It is the old argument of elected individuals voting as trustees instead of as representatives of the […]