Orange County is no longer a bastion of white Republicanism; it has its own brand of political diversity. Three weeks ago, two Vietnamese Americans upset the establishment favorites in a special election for County Supervisor. The margin of victory was seven votes. After a recount, the margin is still seven vote, but the winners and losers have changed places. Adding to the confusion, both candidates have the same last name. Janet Nguyen is the current winner. Trung Nguyen has gone from winner to loser. We hear more about an electoral nightmare in a county that no longer fits its white Republican stereotype.
An Electoral Nightmare and Ethnic Politics in the OC
Credits
Guests:
- Peggy Lowe - KCUR - @peggyllowe
- Kareem Crayton - Assistant Professor of Law, University of Southern California
- Fred Smoller - Professor of Political Science at Chapman University