This is a "bookmark" post. A bookmark post is a repository for future news items, quotes and press statements that don't tie together topically, but rather form a broad basis for understanding how someone thinks. It is most useful for tracking elected or appointed officials who make statements on a variety of issues off-the-cuff, verses what goes out in edited press releases. Our U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin has been good about communicating what he is doing in D.C. There have been several mailers, and his website is current.
Offical statements aside, Mullin thankfully responds regularly to local reporters and those are the types of insight that will feed this bookmark post. I seem to recall he made some ad hoc comments on the La Quinta Inn purchase by the County, and I think he did come out against the sheriff keeping her job. Rather than go search those out, a quote in the Chronicle this week will kick off the bookmarks. After two pieces of immigration legislation went to vote in the House and drew some California Democratic "ayes", the Chron wrote this:
The House Democrats who backed both immigration measures — Gray, Josh Harder of Stockton, Mike Levin of Oceanside (San Diego County), Dave Min of Orange County and Whitesides — all represent battleground districts.
“I think there’s a basic political calculation with some of the purple seaters,” said Rep. Kevin Mullin, who represents a solidly blue district on the Peninsula and didn’t support either measure. “I think immigration is a potent issue, and we’re clearly in need of some kind of comprehensive reform. I’m not going to pretend that immigration wasn’t a potent issue in the campaign, especially in swing districts. I’m in a different district,” Mullin said.
I won't veer off into the specific topic. Readers can get that coverage anywhere. I do find it interesting that Rep. Mullin can a) appreciate that some CA reps have purple districts whose constituents they need to consider ("political calculation") and b) he appears to be less inclined to think his constituents might also have varying opinions on certain issues--so less "calculating" is needed. One might say "look at the last dozen District 15 elections" (or maybe more) and conclude he doesn't ever have to think "purple". I'm not saying he does or doesn't. I'm just bookmarking an interesting quote and anticipating more in the future.
Our city, county and state politicians need to be reminded that they are supposed to represent what WE want, not what Newsom and Wiener want.
Posted by: Paloma Ave | February 03, 2025 at 04:46 PM
It didn't take long to find a topical DJ LTTE from a B'gamer (who I do not know). Check this out:
Editor,
In response to Fel Anthony Amistad, Ph.D.’s recent letter regarding my critique of U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin’s guest perspective, I must clarify a significant misrepresentation. Amistad’s letter falsely claimed that I complained about Mullin using the word “extreme” twice in his op-ed. This is untrue. My point was that Mullin frequently employs the term “extreme” in his talks and social media posts, like a child that learned a new word; to the point that his use of the word has become a running joke with people that follow his posts.
It was quite rude for Amistad to suggest I need glasses when, in fact, it’s his reading comprehension that seems to be lacking. Apparently, having a Ph.D. doesn’t guarantee one can read accurately. Furthermore, his dramatic reaction to my factual observation is an example of the very “extreme” behavior he seems to overlook. Perhaps he should stop his exaggerated pearl clutching over “facts” that are, quite frankly, fabrications. And if Fel has anything else to say to me, I will gladly take this extreme conversation offline and meet him for a cup of coffee to discuss the facts; that is, if he can handle being seen with what Mullin calls an extreme MAGA.
Grace Xuereb
Burlingame
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I'm often amused by people who append PhD to their names, but neglect to reveal what the PhD is in. Were I Ms. Xuereb sitting down at Il Piccolo or Cafe Central for a cuppa Joe with Fel, that would be my first question.
Posted by: Joe | February 05, 2025 at 07:42 PM
Per his LinkedIn it's in business from California Pacific University.
Posted by: HMB | February 05, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Extremely pompous.
Posted by: Man Up Burlingame | February 06, 2025 at 09:12 AM