David Hadley for Governor of California?

Now this is something new!

I found this interesting article in the Los Angeles Times ...

David Hadley for ... Governor?

David Hadley, former Republican assemblyman from Manhattan Beach, files to run for California governor in 2018

Perspective is essential, of course. He has filed an exploratory committee.

Whether Hadley officially throws his hat in the ring or not--he will still have to determine. 

Hadley, who served one term in Assembly District 66 before being defeated by Democrat Al Muratsuchi last year, filed papers Friday to open a gubernatorial campaign committee.

"On a whole series of issues, I think California public policy is lacking a lot of balance and a lot of common sense," Hadley said in an interview with the Times. "We have allowed the distractions of political polarization and fake culture war battles to keep us from focusing on the things that we should be focusing on, which is a better future for all Californians."

The balance issue .... Yes, there is no balance, because two sides of the special interest phalanx tug and pull at elected officials in Sacramento.

Hadley said if he proceeds with a run, his attention will be on Californians who "are struggling the most," particularly with poverty, high housing costs and the cost of energy.

That's pretty much ... everyone.

Hadley emphasized his bipartisan appeal as an asset for his possible gubernatorial run. In 2014, he was elected to a district where Democrats had an eight-percentage-point voter registration advantage, and during his tenure was the Republican legislator representing a district entirely within Los Angeles County.

"I'm confident that if I chose to fully pursue and declare my candidacy and run, that I would have a lot of support both inside and outside the Republican Party," Hadley said. "I think I have a good track record of engaging with voters and residents from all over the political spectrum."

Californians need all the support they can get--real leadership at the state level.

Real people who care about legal residents, struggling hard-working taxpayers--that's the kind of representative we need in Sacramento.

Hadley is the only potential GOP candidate for governor that has prior experience as an elected official. Former NFL player Rosey Grier and attorney John Cox have also said they're running, while San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and former Fresno mayor Ashley Swearengin have said they will not.

What are we to look forward to in 2018? I fear that we will see another Dem on Dem race if we cannot get someone better

West Torrance High School Teachers Reject Union Leadership, Support David Hadley

Walking precincts in the city of Torrance is fun.

I meet a lot of people I know from day to day interactions.

I also run into individuals whom I went to school with years ago.

Torrance has that interesting balance of large suburban core mixed with a hometown feel.

Like a lot of people born and/or raised in this city, there is no reason to move away, provided you can make ends meet and do well for yourself.

Now, about Election 2016.

The fight for California's future is centered right here in the South Bay and Torrance, is the heart of the district of contention, the 66th Assembly District.

The incumbent is our very own David Hadley, the first Republican to represent the region in Sacramento since 1992.

Hadley is very popular.

By and large, Republicans want Hadley back in the state assembly. So do Democrats and Independents.

There are a few stragglers who are unhappy with his decision not to endorse Donald Trump.

Honestly, I do not care.

I am voting for Donald Trump and David Hadley, and I do not are which one votes for which one else.

Now, about the canvassing today ...

I met one family, who informed me of some very intriguing development in the city.

The household was entirely Republican.

One of the members of the family told me that she was voting for David Hadley because he sponsored a self-defense class for women.

Wow!

But there was more.

Her mother told me that she works at West High School.

She told me that she is voting for David Hadley for one simple reason (although I am certain she supports him for other reasons, too).

"He does not fall asleep during board meetings."

Indeed, that is true.

During the final marathon voting session on the Assembly floor, Hadley stayed seated to vote on every bill.

Even though he did get a little tired toward the end:

He stayed through the entire session, even though it dragged into September

"But he [Muratsuchi] would fall asleep during school board meetings!" the lady told me.

I also remember other stories, in which Muratsuchi would ignore parental complaints about mean girls bullying teammates in some of the girls' sports teams ...

Let's not forget that Muratsuchi did the bidding of the labor unions then, and he will bend and scrape to their will again if elected.

I was really surprised by what the mother told me next:

The teachers union is all over trying to get every faculty member to line up behind Al Muratsuchi.

She heard all about it on campus at West High. One of the union reps was raising her voice and arguing with other teachers. The conversation got really heated.

But the teachers are standing their ground.

"They told the rep to get out and go away.

"The West High teachers are not going to do what the teachers union tells them to.

West High teachers support Hadley!

"Tell David that the West High teachers have his back!"

AMAZING!

Democrats and Green party candidates are voting for David Hadley.

And now, one of the most powerful (and corrupting) special interests in the city of Torrance is fraying apart and more teachers, more fine professionals are bucking their forced union leader to support citizen legislator Hadley!

The Muratsuchi camp must be terrified!

Teachers for Hadley will help turn this election to Hadley's favor!

Vote for David Hadley Nov. 8th!