Allegations fly in race for state Senate

This letter is in reference to a story printed about Assemblyman Ken

Maddox on Saturday, titled “Campbell accuses Maddox of ‘secret deal’

with Democrats.”

I have known Maddox since his first campaign for the California

State Assembly in 1998. I know Maddox as a good, conservative

Republican who is passionate about serving his constituents. Any

Republican who knows Maddox would strongly agree.

Having been active in Orange County Republican politics for many

years, Maddox has always been supportive of Republican candidates and

causes. He spends many an evening helping other Republicans and

serving as a role model to the younger activists in our party.

As a Republican, I feel confident knowing that Maddox stands up

for the issues I care about and will be there fighting for those

conservative values. I am excited he is campaigning to move on to the

state Senate.

JENNIFER VITELA

Newport Coast

I think the allegations are very serious and they effect my view

of Ken Maddox as a Republican candidate. John Campbell is now the

only real Republican contender in my opinion. I’m glad this came out

before the primary vote.

JOHN HANNESSON

Irvine

Until I read it on the Internet, I did not know that Ken Maddox

was such a “Democratic” Republican. The list of his voting record was

amazing. I, for one, will no longer support him.

GORDON WALLKER

Anaheim

Ken Maddox would have us believe that Democrats have paid the

salary of his staff member without seeking a quid pro quo. A quick

review of his voting record reveals otherwise. For example, Maddox

has consistently voted with Democrats to support legislation that

benefits organized labor.

While it is debatable whether Maddox’s votes result in sound

public policy, it is not credible for him to maintain that such votes

are not influenced by his Democrat benefactors. Why else would they

do it? Even more to the point, does he expect his constituents to

fall for such a line?

JOHN G. CRUZ

San Clemente