Beatty and Sellers Dirty Politics

Just when you think you have seen and heard it all, along comes Kimberly Beatty and Charles Sellers. The duo, now being referred to as the "B-S Duo" in some circles, have stooped to another low, in their quest to "Have it their way". Some of you may have caught the January 29, 2016, Union Tribune article by Pat Maio, "Poway's school president takes tough job". In the article, Beatty is quoted as saying Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff is betraying the Democratic cause by siding with Mr. Patapow and Mr. Zane on issues. Beatty said, "We are all scratching our heads on that one. That's the million dollar question. It feels like a betrayal to the Democratic cause". 

Today, I learned it did not stop with the comments in the article. I learned, through some of my political contacts (I do have friends in both parties, some would say "low places"), Beatty and Sellers made a complaint, in an attempt to discredit Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff, with the Democratic North Area Caucus. Beatty and Sellers alleged Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff was going against the Democratic Party's principles.

Beatty and Sellers were able to set in motion a "Vote of No Confidence" meeting that was held Saturday, February 6th. Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff was given three days notice of this meeting. At the meeting, Sellers presented to the caucus that he had a list of twenty-three (23) instances where Michelle didn't live up to Democratic values. Oops, he forgot the list and could not provide further details. Beatty provided testimony that Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff cut off a parent during a board meeting who wanted to speak and that she (Beatty) had to hold the sobbing mother in her arms. (Baloney)

I have not talked to Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff about this meeting, so do not have any insight into her thoughts. I can only imagine the frustrations and anger for having to go through something like this, as well as it being generated by a fellow board member. The meeting and information presented, is all public record information, so anyone who wishes to explore deeper into this, may want to contact a member of the North Area Democratic Caucus.

Delaine Eastin wrote a letter in support of Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff; (Click letter to view)

Darshana Patel wrote a letter in support of Ms. O'Connor-Racliff: (Click letter to view)

Candy Smiley wrote a letter in support of Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff; (Click letter to view)

Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff handled herself with poise. She articulated clearly her support for the values and ethos of the Democratic Party. She provided concrete examples of her support and allegiance to the progressive values of a Democrat. Her voting record as a Board member speaks for itself. Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff called this attempt by Beatty and Sellers for what it is; a mean spirited attempt to discredit her for not voting in lockstep with them. (Click letter below to view)

The long and the short of it, the "B-S Duo" were not successful in their attempts to discredit Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff.

This gives one cause to wonder about the germination of the article penned by Maio. How did a story of this nature come about? It is after all an election year and politics seem to be the focus of the news. I call BS on the B-S Duo's attempt to discredit Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff.

Dirty Politics is used most often by people who lack ethics and morals. Fortunately, the Democratic North Caucus saw this attempt for what it was and refused to play. This is yet another example to what lengths the B-S Duo will go to in an attempt to "get their way". Watch the B-S Duo throw road block after road block up in an attempt to stall and impede any action Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff proposes.  

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