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Examiner.com: Rep congressman endorses casino boss, dem in county race

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(SAN BERNARDINO) – Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-Redlands) endorsed San Manuel Tribal Chairman James Ramos this week in Ramos’ bid for a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.  Ramos has served as a member of the San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees since 2005. He is also a member the California Board of Education since his appointment by Governor Jerry Brown in January of this year.

Lewis’ endorsement raised eyebrows among county Republicans.  Ramos is a Democrat who is running against a conservative Republican incumbent, Supervisor Neil Derry.  Many Tea Party members and Republicans alike have accused Lewis of being a RINO (Republican In Name Only) and an opportunist with this endorsement.  Ramos and the San Manuel tribe contribute heavily to political campaigns in the region, including that of Congressman Lewis.

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iePolitics: Ramos formally announces candidacy for Third District Race

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James Ramos

San Manuel Tribal Chairman James Ramos formally announced his bid for Third District Supervisor, the seat currently held by Supervisor Neil Derry.  One of the interesting things about this announcement is the list of supporters he has already garnered.  Those supporting his candidacy include city of San Bernardino mayor Pat Morris; city of Redlands mayor Pete Aguilar; city of San Bernardino city councilman Fred Shorett; city of Highland mayor pro tem Penny Lilburn; city of Yucaipa mayor Dick Riddell; city of Yucaipa councilwoman Denise Hoyt; President of San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees Carleton W. Lockwood Jr.; former Assemblyman Russ Bogh; and  Senator Bill Emmerson.

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iePolitics: Ramos announces run for Third District; campaign consultant has some interesting ties

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James Ramos

As we suggested might happen back in December, San Manuel Tribal Chairman James Ramos is announcing his bid to unseat San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry.  I was personally yelled at by Jim Erwin back then for even suggesting this might happen.  But as anyone who is not emotionally involved with the Third District race knows, the writing was on the wall.  Ramos has been gearing up for this for a long time.

Ramos has plenty of baggage.  He also has plenty of loot and could outspend all his competition 5-1 if he chose to do so. I suspect Derry will not be the only other candidate.  Remember, I have a really good crystal ball.

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iePolitics: Ramos named to state Board of Education

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James Ramos

Governor Jerry Brown appointed San Manuel Tribal Chairman James Ramos to the California Board of Education.  Ramos also serves on the San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees.

Ramos was among seven Democrats named to the board today by Brown.   Brown was expected to make five appointments,  however, the Senate chose not to confirm two Schwarzenegger appointments, Ted Mitchell and David Lopez, giving Brown the ability to appoint a majority of the board to help form his own education policy.

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iePolitics: Yet another Third District candidate

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James Ramos

The ink had not even dried on last night’s post before someone mentioned to me that it appears there is yet another serious candidate for San Bernardino County’s Third Supervisorial District.  He has been mentioned here before as a possible contender.  And that is James Ramos, Chairman of the San Manual Band of Mission Indians.

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iePolitics: Hansberger/Ramos to challenge Derry?

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It seems the behind-the-scenes chatter is picking up regarding at least one challenger for San Bernardino Third District Supervisor incumbent Neil Derry.  James Ramos, tribal chairman of the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, is said to be considering seriously a run for the seat that includes parts of San Bernardino, and the cities/communities of Redlands, Yucaipa,  Big Bear, Highland, Lake Arrowhead and Yucca Valley.

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iePolitics: The Indian Gaming Connection

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iePolitics is starting a series examining the influence of Indian gaming on politics and crime in San Bernardino County.  We will detail its involvement with organized crime and the Mexican Mafia, the preferential treatment by San Bernardino County officials, and their political activities through political action committees, as well as report on some of the “incidents” involving the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians that go unreported by mainstream media.

Among the topics will be the relationship between Tribal Chief James Ramos and District Attorney Mike Ramos, the chaos with the tribal police whose captain happens to be the wife of Safety Employee Benefit Association President William Abernathie, and incidents with the Gaming Commission, most recently involving a physical assault by Tom Ramos, James’ brother.

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