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Posted by Gustavo Arellano in Election 2008, Notes from the Banana Republic

July 10, 2008 3:47 PM

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*Updated, with new info after the jump...

Carlos Bustamante was supposed to be the Golden Boy, the Mexican who could deliver Latinos to the Republican Party in Orange County. He won a SanTana City Council seat in 2004 by defeating a Papi Pulido-backed candidate in the one OC city where Democrats rule, and the dreaming started immediately. From a 2004 Los Angeles Times article:

His candidacy was supported by Hispanic 100, an organization that supports pro-business Latino candidates. Founder Manuel Ramirez, who attended Mater Dei High School with Bustamante, said he "is the face of the Republican Party of the future. We are very excited about him moving to higher public office."

Manny Padilla, head of Latino outreach in Orange County for the Republican Party state Central Committee, said Bustamante filled a void because the party lacked Latino leaders. Bustamante could "have a bright future in the party. He'd be an excellent candidate in the future if he wants to expand his horizons."

And Bustamante did--he ran for an open seat in the 2007 First Supervisorial District special election, backed by his buddies in the Hispanic 100 and the old money of theLincoln Club and the new represented by Generation Next. With the support of those three, the smart money went, the OC GOP would have its best Great Brown Hope since Gaddi Vasquez.

Alas, it was not to be--because their boy Bustamante is a complete baboso.

Despite all the money, Bustamante finished in fourth place--this despite his SanTana council seat, his Hispanic surname, and the fact the First has a shitload of wab voters. But the future didn't seem finished for Bustamante--he was appointed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the California Council on Criminal Justice and was awaiting approval for a spot on the Fair Employment and Housing Commission, a slot maneuvered by Schwarzenegger's appointment secretary, Hispanic 100 member John Cruz.

All of this is gone because Bustamante is a baboso. Last month, Bustamante cracked some stupid joke regarding breast implants and a water bra about newly appointed Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, and good-minded folks went wacko. Bustamante at first denied the remarks, but now all he's doing is resigning from the two commissions. He cited the excuse of new responsibilities at his job, but when was the last time a "rising" politician declines to move up the ladder? Now, Bustamante shall forever be known on this blog as Busty Bustamante for being such a baboso. Now, the GOP's Great Brown Hope is congressional candidate Rosemarie Avila, the most-toxic prospective representative since Tan Nguyen. Now, Busty can do no better than run for reelection this year to the SanTana City Council.

And the saddest part about this tale? Despite all of what I've described, despite the fact Busty loves stretching conflict-of-interests, despite having a slumlord brother, SanTana politics are so screwy that betcha he gets reelected because Papi Pulido wants him there. Oh, John Palacio--where are you???

*UPDATE: Amazingly, Busty still denies he made his crude joke, even though OC Blog editor Matt "Jubal" Cunningham was the guy who heard it (and laughed). So not only is Busty a coward, not only is he a baboso, but he's a LIAR. Cunningham heard the joke and freely admits to it; Los Angeles Times reporter Christian Berthelsen broke the story. And Busty still denies it? Baboso.

BTW, Busty told the state that being on the two commissions put a "substantial strain" on him. Oh, really? The FEHC met a grand total of six times last year, while the Council on Criminal Justice can't meet more than 12 times a year. And strain on his family? Funny how that's not stopping him from running for SanTana City Council again. LIAR.

Comments (9)

Art Pedroza says:
July 10, 2008 16:26

Run John run! Busty has been exposed and his career is DONE. If not Palacio then anyone else would do. We would be better represented were we to select any of the homeless folks who pass through Park Santiago during the day...

Anonymous says:
July 10, 2008 17:53

Busty and Papi must be weeping tonight in French Park...

Anyone but Carlos or Palacios says:
July 10, 2008 21:10

Honestly, I don't think Carlos can help himself. I think being so light skinned (not brown) has convinced him he is invinceable.

John Palacios is a clown. This is the guy that cast the vote requiring a 2/3rds vote on Measure G. And, guess what Gustavo? It still passed. I think John is of the opinion that he can make decisions for voters instead of voters making decision for themselves.

redperergine says:
July 11, 2008 08:59

Busty...

Baboso...

Too funny...

largent says:
July 12, 2008 10:16

Here is what I don't get.....Carlos said he didn't make the statment about the implants and water bra. If that is the case, why are people asking for his head?

Gustavo Arellano says:
July 12, 2008 17:36

Oh, but there are two much-more credible sources who heard Busty's joke and have attested to it. People don't like liars.

qdpsteve says:
July 12, 2008 18:06

Gustavo, honest question: if 'Busty' had immediately seen the error of his ways and apologized for (instead of denying) his stupid remarks, would that have made a significant difference in your opinion of him?

I'll apologize in advance for saying it, but I get the impression sometimes that you've never met a hispanic Repub you didn't think was a Tio Taco. But by all means feel free to prove me wrong, of course.

Gustavo Arellano says:
July 12, 2008 19:53

No--just click on the Notes from the Banana Republic tag for this blog entry and read of Busty's many sins. No one should have a positive opinion of the man. And party affiliation has nothing to do with my reporting--before Busty, the two SanTana politicians I piled on the most were Papi Pulido and Clownia Alvarez, and Nativo Lopez before them. Finally, to answer your question, I know many wabby Reeps that I don't consider vendidos, just like there are a lot of Latino Dems I consider disgraces (e.g., the Papi). Apology accepted!

Anonymous says:
July 13, 2008 11:20

BUSTY GOT BUSTED

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