Episode 206 - Carl DeMaio: Conservative Warrior or Conservative Grifter?

California Underground Podcast: Discussing California Politics Through a Lens of Sanity

Phil and Camille bring you the latest in California politics, and break it down through a lens of sanity.

On this episode, we discuss influential political activist in San Diego politics Carl DeMaio. From his rise to City Council to his current position as Chairman of Reform California. We do a deep dive into Reform California's finances as well as its connections to other entities to follow the money and see whether or not the money donated to his PAC actually go to the causes they are supposed to.

This episode was recorded on 4.18.23.

Links and References Mentioned in the Show

History of Carl DeMaio's Elections: https://ballotpedia.org/Carl_DeMaio

Inside the Falling Out Between Carl DeMaio and His Longtime Consultants: https://voiceofsandiego.org/2014/09/19/inside-the-falling-out-between-carl-demaio-and-his-longtime-consultants/

Key Democratic Group Rips DeMaio as Anti-Corruption Hypocrite: https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2019/08/08/key-democratic-group-rips-demaio-as-anti-corruption-hypocrite/

"It's a Promote Carl Organization" Inside the Rise of Reform California: https://voiceofsandiego.org/2021/04/27/its-a-promote-carl-organization-the-rise-of-reform-california/

Reform California Website: https://reformcalifornia.org/about

Capitol Media, Inc Website: https://capitolmedia.co

The Transparency Foundation Website: https://thetransparencyfoundation.org/about

Secretary of State Financial Filings for Reform California: https://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/Campaign/Committees/Detail.aspx?id=1268914&session=2021&view=general

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