Kitty Felde
The inside story on California's congressional delegation.
He's BAAACK
No, sadly not Manny Ramirez.
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was back in town this weekend. Second weekend in a row. In fact, if my math is correct, his honor, the Mayor, has made 8 trips to Washington DC…since the beginning of 2009.
A week ago, it was to address AIPAC - the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. This past weekend, it was to attend the star-studded White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Mayor Villaraigosa was the guest of CNN’s Wolf Blitzer.
In March, when he was in town for LA’s annual lobbying visit, I asked the Mayor whether reporters were asking him the wrong question. Instead of asking whether he’s running for Governor, should we be asking instead whether he’s looking for a new job in Washington? He smiled broadly and laughed and said, “just trying to do the city’s business.”
Always nice to see familiar faces here in Washington, Mr. Mayor. Y’all come on back anytime, you hear?
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- May 12, 2009 2:44 PM by Kitty Felde
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Mayor Villaraigosa is just following in the footsteps or should we say typical practices of previous Los Angeles' mayors. Remember when we had the only California Mayor with a foreign policy, the honorable Samuel Yorty? Who knows Antonio Villaraigosa may actually do a great job in Washington, but in what capacity and on who's payroll. Only time will tell.
Hey Kitty,
I've been a long-time fan of yours and just discovered this blog. Glad it's here. I'll be checking in frequently & expect to get an ever interesting slant on all things Washington.
So glad to see you doing more for KPCC. If only we could have you back in the afternoons! How I miss you!
Best~
Dianne
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