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I am an L.A. bred and based writer. I grew up in Encino across from Balboa Park and in Tarzana in a seniors-only condominium. These are my stories - all of which revolve around the L.A. axis.

Villaraigosa plays fairweather politics
Contributed by: Nazbanoo Pahlavi   on 2/13/2008

Villaraigosa plays fairweather politics

So Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa endorses and campaigns for Senator Clinton, but now that the heat is on, he gets all ambiguous and supportive of Obama on the Tavis Smiley Show? It's unfortunate that he can't step up to the plate and support Hillary when he is considered one of her main supporters, especially now when she needs it. Obama and Clinton are not the same, and the cause for supporting a democratic candidate should not trump supporting the individual based on their ability, strength, and merit.

This is the time when Mayor I'm-not-voting-for-him-next-time, and other supporters, need to keep their word and learn how to follow-through and speak smartly and coherently on behalf of those they campaign for. Villaraigosa's ambiguousness and equal praise for both candidates made him appear as a fairweather supporter who would back anyone who was ahead in the polls. Shame on you, Villaraigosa. Get it together and use these media opportunities wisely, or get out of the way.




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Submitted By: gary leigh
posted on 9/2/2008 @ 3:46:28 PM
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i love it! keep going
Submitted By: Joshua Godinez
posted on 2/19/2008 @ 6:17:42 PM
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Villaraigosa hasn't proven to be very trustworthy, but he's a smart political player. Now that the primaries are over in California whoever wins the Demoratic nomination will receive the support of all the party faithful. I don't think Antonio has any pull in other states so his equivocation shouldn't hurt Hillary and might give the mayor the position he needs to endorse Obama in the general election if Barack secures the party's nomination. I agree that Villaraigosa's tactics smell fishy, but I also understand how it can actually be beneficial to Democrats for him to do it. Doesn't matter to me. I'll be voting for the other guy since I don't want to have to resecure Iraq in 8 years nor do I want to bankrupt my grandkids with all the new programs Hillary and Barack have proposed.
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Nazbanoo Pahlavi

Santa Monica , CA

Nazbanoo Pahlavi has posted 31 blog entries and 2 comments since joining on 3/22/2007. Nazbanoo Pahlavi 's average blog rating is 4.67.
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