Mailers shouldn’t be deceptive

With her former position as a Democrat together with some of her

liberal actions and views, the misuse of the Cox letter clarifies my

decision not to vote for Cristi Cristich.

GEORGE COFFIN

Newport Beach

For Cristi Cristich not to immediately own up to this lack of

judgment and deception on her part but instead let her campaign

manager brush this matter off as insignificant speaks volumes about

her character. Our congressman, Chris Cox, is a well-respected member

of the community and has enjoyed enormous political success -- having

been re-elected to office time and time again.

Presumably, many people will take his concerns and criticisms

quite seriously. The gross disrespect that has been shown to Cox by

the Cristich campaign is truly unfortunate and once again points

directly to her character. I believe that Cristich should be and most

likely will be firmly rejected by local voters because she and her

advisors simply can’t be trusted. It is also my opinion that local

voters expect more from this particular candidate, who continually

mouths high moral and ethical standards by way of her voluminous

campaign literature and public appearances throughout the 70th

District.

If Cristich wants to use these sleazy political tactics, perhaps

she should run for office elsewhere and seriously reflect upon the

fact that she is living in Newport Beach, not Southgate.

KENT MOORE

Corona del Mar

I’m outraged that Cristi Cristich would resort to this type of

deceit, although I’m not surprised. This is a candidate that is

passing herself off as a conservative Republican but endorsed Clinton

in 1996. I believe this will further hurt her reputation in the

district.

DEBRA KELANI FALASCO

Newport Beach