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Update: Under Pressure Tony Strickland to endorse Patricia McKeon

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Congressman McKeon Local Politics Santa Clarita Valley

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According to sources close to Tony Strickland (pictured), he will be making an endorsement of Patricia McKeon for the 38^th State Assembly. One of the reasons being cited for the endorsement is that Patricia McKeon has been showing very poorly in independent polling (evidenced by the comments below) with many voters pointing to her lack of experience. Strickland’s endorsement might help give at least some appearance of credibility.

Tony Strickland is running for Congress in the 26^th District and has been told that he’ll have his D.C. support cut off if he doesn’t support Patricia McKeon. That apparent arm twisting from her husband Congressman Buck McKeon to get Strickland’s endorsement fits with other activities coming from the Congressman’s office. It has been widely reported that Rep. McKeon has pressured Defense Contractors to contribute to his wife’s run for the State Assembly seat.

Strickland had originally endorsed Scott Wilk for the 38^th Assembly District but had walked that endorsement back due to mounting pressure coming from the McKeon camp.

Comments

13 · as published

betyathoughtiwounldntcomment
betyathoughtiwounldntcomment Says: April 16th, 2012 at 1:49 pm Is this a joke? Either this announcement is a joke or Tony Strickland is a joke.
Buster Barnum
Buster Barnum Says: April 16th, 2012 at 1:53 pm Political expediency, pure and simple. Sad.
Alyse
Alyse Says: April 16th, 2012 at 1:54 pm If Patricia McKeon is “showing very poorly in … polling” due to “lack of experience” and “Strickland’s endorsement might help” her… wouldn’t the converse also be true? His endorsement of a candidate with inadequate experience reflects poorly on his judgement. Shame on Senator Strickland.
I know Bob
I know Bob Says: April 16th, 2012 at 3:59 pm Shame on Buck McKeon! He continues to demonstrate his distain for what is right. I am not sure that I will vote for him again. Tony should also be ashamed for bowing to such pressure. If he can betray his principles here, what will he do in office??? PS I also agree w/ Alyse.
I know Bob
I know Bob Says: April 16th, 2012 at 4:01 pm Is Tom McClintock the only honest politician in this state?
Mary
Mary Says: April 16th, 2012 at 4:40 pm Commissars McKeon and Lynn and Bob Haueter continue to lament the split in the Republican party. This is the cause of the split – dishonesty, threats, backstabbing, lack of ethics. Sen. Strickland is among many who have been threatened by McKeon et al. Support Patricia or else. So much for pulling the party together. The McKeons and Haueter’s are hypocites. Santa Clarita, pay attention. Get to KNOW the candidates, turn off the TV and go to come 38th Candidate Forums.
Mary
Mary Says: April 16th, 2012 at 4:47 pm For those who are interested on the truth from the candidates mouths, there is a Candidate Forum Tomorrow, Tuesday at 6pm at the American Legion Hall at 24527 Spruce St., Newhall. Its free – this is your chance to ask questions – some of the candidates will actually ANSWER THEM! They are not afraid of your questions and will stand by their answers.
Kathy Kellar
Kathy Kellar Says: April 16th, 2012 at 5:13 pm I am extremely disappointed in Tony Strickland. Is he a man who will stand up for integrity in our United States Government as an elected official or will he be pressured to compromise his ethics?
betyathoughtiwounldntcomment
betyathoughtiwounldntcomment Says: April 16th, 2012 at 5:53 pm @kathy keller, he answered that question with this latest move.
Alyse
Alyse Says: April 16th, 2012 at 6:50 pm There’s also a candidate forum tomorrow, Tues 4/17 @ the Paseo Club 11a-1p. Candidates are scheduled to begin speaking ~12 noon. Cost to attend is $20 and includes lunch. Patricia McKeon, Paul Strickland, and Scott Wilk are scheduled to attend. The evening meeting Mary mentions above Ed Headington, Patricia McKeon, and Paul Strickland are scheduled to attend.
Mitch
Mitch Says: April 16th, 2012 at 9:41 pm Shame on Tony Strickland. I know Tony well enough to know that he’s fully aware of how inept Patricia would be as an Assemblywoman. His endorsement is nothing more than sheer political cowardice. I once thought he had integrity. Now I realize that his definition of integrity falls along the theme “What’s Best for Tony.” He should remember that line – it’ll be a catchy title for his future memoirs.
Don
Don Says: April 17th, 2012 at 2:43 pm Who do the the McKeons think they are? Do think we are in New Jersey? Thankfully Scott Wilk has his integrity intact. He did not bow to their pressure to stay out of the race in the first place. He has the most to offer and is the clear choice to represent us well. If Cameron Smyth pulls his endorsement I’ll move my family and businesses out of the district. Thankfully that isn’t likely to happen… since his integrity is intact as well!
Don
Don Says: April 17th, 2012 at 2:56 pm Who do the McKeons think they are? Do they think this is New Jersey? Thankfully Scott Wilk’s integrity is intact! He didn’t bow to their pressure to stay out of the race in the first place. They are obviously threatened to have a real candidate capable of doing a great job running against her. I can’t believe that our great community would allow this type of behavior to take place. I’m not sure if Buck has or hasn’t done a good job, but it’s obvious that we Santa Claritans need to find a good successor for him as well! Cameron Smyth, who knows the job because he is the existing Assemblyman is endorsing Scott, thankfully his integrity is still intact as well!