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Nancy's avatar

Oh my. I lost a few hundred brain cells listening to this woman. Her “businesses” sound like they were/are girly projects funded by her husband. And then executed horribly. I watched the clip of the V movie, and even though I’m in my late 60s, I will be having nightmares from it.

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Eugene Fields's avatar

I was/am still a fan of "V." I'm wondering how these neo-cons who preach about fiscal conservatism can feel good about wasting $500,000 of taxpayer money, only to have to do it again next year.

Part of this deal is that the OC GOP is reeling and needs a win after being defeated in the Special Election in Irvine.

After reading McElroy's Board application, I was left wondering if she currently has any kids in NM schools. She checked Yes, but then listed a child in college and a history of kids who attended school in the district. Not having kids currently in school is fine, but don't lie. These applications are a simple litmus test of honesty. She failed.

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Eileen's avatar

She demonstarted zero understanding of school board responsibilities. Passions for each child is "totally different," does not translate easily to how does the Board address that. Sorry, this interview gets aa failing grade. Her "vast" experience with business? Not so evident either.

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DavidOC's avatar

V is for Volcom. As in Volcom founder Thom McElroy.

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Community of Hope's avatar

I knocked on doors last Saturday and there were 4 other people. It’s every Saturday 10-12 at Bob Henry Park. I’m in CapoUSD and I don’t want NMUSD to follow in our footsteps with the Moms for Liberty. Let’s get those numbers up to dozens of people canvassing for Kirsten!

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Kaye sharbrough's avatar

Jeff, thank you for this thorough article. Love reading your articles.

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Sanford Sklansky's avatar

Interesting that her comment section is limited.

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leah ersoylu's avatar

Thank you!

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Mike's avatar

Told you so! This is amazing, Jeff.

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Julie's avatar

Getting the word out there on the CDM side where I have many friends over 27 yrs of teaching there. Teachers of NMUSD want Kirstin Walsh for the Board, not some right winger with a hidden agenda!

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Neli's avatar

Not just limited, if you ask her critical questions she will block you. Happend to me. So much about transparency.

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