Howard Blume has a terrific article explaining how Monica Ratliff beat Antonio Sanchez and his multi-million $$$ campaign fund. Sanchez had millions of dollars, a large staff, the endorsement of the LA Democratic Party (thanks, Mayor Villarigosa), and major labor unions. Monica raised $52,000, had no paid staff, and taught her class every day. She … Continue reading LA Times: How Monica Ratliff Won