A Republican for the 66th

Whether Nathan Mintz or Craig Huey take either or both of the top two spots for the 66th Assembly Seat General Election, a Republican candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining some check and balance to the top-heavy lop-sided liberal majority which threatens to expand the overburdened tax base of the state.

Craig Huey has signed the requisite pledges to protect Prop 13 and to oppose any tax increases. The Sacramento legislature has no right or authority to be pushing tax increases without first instilling spending and entitlement reform that ensures that all taxpayer money will go toward defraying the immense debt holding this state hostage.

Nathan Mintz has tailored himself as a fiscal conservative and a social moderate. He was a Tea Party favorite the last time that he ran for office, but he apparently wants to make sure that he can scoop up the swing votes which are plentiful in the South Bay. I believe that candidates should persuade prospective voters to the similarities which they hold in common; however, to switch labels, even within two years time, sends a troubling message. Nevertheless, Mr. Mintz' aerospace experience would serve his constituents capably if he wins the run-off and the seat.

The last thing that the voters in California need is another knee-jerk lock-step Democrat who will tax, tax, tax. Unions hold too much power over our legislatures. This immoral amalgam of special interests and political favoritism must come to an end. Al Muratsuchi's connection to the District Attorney's office is commendable, but his questionable service to the Torrance Unified School District -- which has endured budget cuts for eight years with lax oversight and budget foibles -- would indicate that he is more interested in wielding power than limiting it. He has connections with teachers' unions and has refused to pledge not to raise taxes. The residents of the 66th Assembly District must consider fiscal and economic issues above any other matter when choosing an acceptable candidate for the Assembly. A conservative voice is crucial for our state's long-term recovery.