A virtual win for Ueberroth

S.J. Cahn

Though the polling numbers say Peter Ueberroth won’t win the

gubernatorial recall election, he can claim an early virtual victory.

InformationWeek.com this week named his campaign Web site the best

among the recall candidates. The Laguna Beach resident, best known as

the head of the 1984 L.A. Olympics and for his reign as baseball

commissioner, has his campaign headquarters in Costa Mesa.

“The message is clear: He cleaned up the Olympics mess, and he’ll

clean up the state’s,” the review said.

The site, https://www.peterforgovernor.com, includes links for

contributions, audio and video clips and information about the

recall.

DeVore devours cash at fund-raiser

70th District Assembly candidate Chuck DeVore added to his coffers

at a fund-raiser last week.

DeVore said the event, at the home of Tom and Randall Phillips in

Corona del Mar, raised more than $25,000. During the first half of

the year, DeVore raised $145,250, according to campaign finance

statements.

DeVore’s main rival, Anaheim businesswoman and Corona del Mar

resident Cristi Cristich raised $331,819 during the same period.

Former Newport Beach City Council candidate Marianne Zippi raised

$70,658.

About 75 people attended the Hawaiian luau-themed event. Among

them were Rep. Dana Rohrabacher and his wife, Rhonda, who brought

along their surfboard, the “George W.”

Tom Phillips is the publisher of Regnery Gateway, America’s

premier conservative book publisher.

Udall alive and well, just not running

Corona del Mar urologist Don Udall toyed with the idea of running

in the recall election, but chose to sit it out.

It was his choice, however, and not the choice of fate, despite

what some of his patients think.

The confusion, Udall said, came after a paid obituary ran in the

Aug. 19 Daily Pilot about his brother, John Alfred Udall, also a

doctor. The obituary referred throughout to “Dr. Udall,” the obvious

point of confusion.

Don Udall is alive, well and supporting Ueberroth in the election.

Udall, who has worked with Ueberroth on nonprofit efforts, said he

sent a letter of support to doctors at Hoag Hospital.

Udall is related to former Rep. Morris Udall and former Interior

Secretary Stewart Udall.

Like many, Udall sees Arnold Schwarzenegger’s chances as the best

among the Republicans.

“I think Schwarzenegger will have to come out with some

statements” about his policies, Udall said.

And, if Schwarzenegger wins, Udall said, he hopes Ueberroth will

still have some influence.