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'''Edward Salinas''' is a member of either the [[Hymn of One]], [[The Order]], or both.  He is also a candidate for US Congress in an unknown California Congressional District. He appears to be a member of the Democratic Party, based on his talk about universal health care in [[Politics Gone Wild!]] and on his website under the "Mission Statement" section.  After the hit was ordered on [[TAAG]] by the Order/[[Michelle Clore]], Salinas sent a Secret Service car to where [[Jonas]] and [[Steve]] were meeting the rest of the gang at the Mexico/US border and Steve was shot in the arm.  In [[Computer Penetration]], Salinas hacked [[Daniel]]'s computer with a video message that he will hunt down TAAG and that he "will ascend to higher office".  This is a play on words because Salinas is both a candidate for Congress and is attempting to become an [[Elder]].  TAAG and Steve attempted to kidnap Salinas at one of his fundraisers in [[Politics Gone Wild!]], but Steve dropped the crow bar and Salinas was able to escape.  It was also revealed in [[Politics Gone Wild!]] that Salinas is married.
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'''Edward Salinas''' is a member of the Los Angeles City Councle, as well as a candidate for US Congress in an unknown California Congressional District. He has recently been seen trying to take up [[Michelle Clore]]'s offer of ascension by killing a member of the [[TAAG]].
  
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==His Website==
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==Background==
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Salinas was born to Mexican immigrants in East Los Angeles and managed to rise from poverty to put himself through college by 18, being honored as a National Merit Scholar. He went on to graduate UCLA Law summa cum laude. Directly following law school, Salinas became the Assistant District Attorney for the LA prosecutor's office, and was the LA District Attorney between the years of 1989 and 1993.
  
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[[Image:SalinasPoster.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Salinas's campaign poster]]
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On the LA City Council, Salinas was appointed chair of the Urban Health Advisory Committee, and expanded medical facilities to the poorest regions of Los Angeles. He also introduced the LA County Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youth in 1994. Salinas is vocal about universal health care and national education, wishing eradicate poverty and make life better for every citizen. He has a wife, Mira, and two daughters, and recently announced his candidacy as a Democratic candidate for US Congress in his local California district. Salinas appears to be generating a buzz around himself with his campaign slogan to "Build a Stronger Community."
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For too long our government has been controlled by an oligarchy of corporate injustice. The people deserve change. They deserve a candidate who embodies decency, honor, and fairness. They deserve a representative who speaks to the community’s wants and needs. They deserve Edward Salinas, running for US Congress in 2008.
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Born to Mexican immigrants in East Los Angeles, Salinas has endured the struggles, hardships, and triumphs of life as an American citizen. Rising from the depths of immense poverty, he quickly vowed to better the quality of life within every single social strata of our society. Salinas put himself through college by age 18, and was soon honored as a National Merit Scholar. He eventually graduated UCLA Law summa cum laude. Barely in his mid-twenties, Edward Salinas had a meteoric rise to success in the LA District Attorney’s Office. He became renowned for his dedication to hard work and integrity as the prosecution’s most coveted ADA, tough on crime and unbeatable in the courtroom. Shortly after he was made District Attorney by age 37, he was elected to city council. Now, he plans to continue his stellar career in Congress.
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Out of the public spotlight, Salinas sent a Secret Service car to where [[Jonas]] and [[Steve]] were meeting the rest of the gang at the Mexico/US border and Steve was shot in the arm, following Michelle Clore's promise of ascension in exchange for the death of a TAAG member. In [[Computer Penetration]], Salinas hacked [[Daniel]]'s computer with a video message that he will hunt down TAAG and that he "will ascend to higher office", a play on words since Salinas is both a candidate for Congress and is attempting to become an [[Elder]]. TAAG and Steve attempted to kidnap Salinas at one of his fund raisers in [[Politics Gone Wild!]], but the attempt failed as Steve hesitated before he was to strike Salinas over the head with a tire iron. Salinas is known to be friends with [[Lucy]], indicating that he is most likely a high member within the [[Hymn of One]].
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But why vote for him? Because Edward Salinas embodies an undeniable truth embedded within this great nation’s fundamental ideal: regardless of age, race, creed, color, economic or social standing, any goal is achievable. He’s a family man, supported by his loving wife, Mira, and two children. He is a man who understands that without equality there is no justice. That without the input of the people there is no significant progress. If elected, he is a man who intends to enforce his now ubiquitous campaign slogan to the fullest degree.
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===Mission Statement===
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{{quote|EdwardSalinas.com|
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'''Build a Stronger Community.''' Edward Salinas is adamant about strengthening the social and economic bonds that make us a people united. He intends to run a transparent, issue-based campaign with little rhetoric and an abundance of promise. He has a plan for national education and universal health care. He has an unprecedented economic design model to eradicate poverty. He has the people’s interests at the forefront of every policy proposal he works so diligently to construct. But Building a Stronger Community is not something Edward Salinas plans to do alone. He will require your help. A vote for Salinas is not just a vote for you, but your friends and family, as well. For the people who give us the strength we need to achieve our goals.
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===Achievements===
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*  Became Assistant District Attorney for LA prosecutor’s office directly out of UCLA Law School. One of the most prominent contributors in the famous case against Global Horizons, INC., in which an unprecedented settlement of hundreds of millions of dollars was eventually reached.
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* An immaculate prosecution record as city District Attorney from 1989 through 1993.
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* The first Mexican-American to be listed as one of the most influential lawyers in the nation by Forbes Magazine.
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* Appointed chair of Urban Health Advisory Committee, where he successfully obtained federal funds to expand medical facilities in the poorest regions of the City of Los Angeles.
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* Introduced LA County Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youth in 1994, an initiative that helps parents work with their children in education preparedness and literacy.
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* A vocal advocate of legislation that expanded health benefits to members of the California National Guard and Reserves and increased state and city funding for the City of Los Angeles Veterans’ Administration.
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* Has helped pass legislation that encouraged investment to create jobs in struggling communities through the Renewal Neighborhoods Program.
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* An advocate of the Prevention First Act to increase access to family planning.
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* Has vocally lobbied Universal Health Care for every man, woman, and child since his election to City Council.
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[[Image:SalinasPoster.jpg|125px|thumb|left|Salinas's campaign poster]]
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Revision as of 03:22, 6 May 2008

Edward Salinas
0472-Salinas.jpg
First Appearance Last Appearance
Computer Penetration Politics Gone Wild!
Character information
Age Over 37
Portrayed by Jos Viramontes

Videos with Edward Salinas

Edward Salinas is a member of the Los Angeles City Councle, as well as a candidate for US Congress in an unknown California Congressional District. He has recently been seen trying to take up Michelle Clore's offer of ascension by killing a member of the TAAG.

Background

Salinas was born to Mexican immigrants in East Los Angeles and managed to rise from poverty to put himself through college by 18, being honored as a National Merit Scholar. He went on to graduate UCLA Law summa cum laude. Directly following law school, Salinas became the Assistant District Attorney for the LA prosecutor's office, and was the LA District Attorney between the years of 1989 and 1993.

Salinas's campaign poster

On the LA City Council, Salinas was appointed chair of the Urban Health Advisory Committee, and expanded medical facilities to the poorest regions of Los Angeles. He also introduced the LA County Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youth in 1994. Salinas is vocal about universal health care and national education, wishing eradicate poverty and make life better for every citizen. He has a wife, Mira, and two daughters, and recently announced his candidacy as a Democratic candidate for US Congress in his local California district. Salinas appears to be generating a buzz around himself with his campaign slogan to "Build a Stronger Community."

Out of the public spotlight, Salinas sent a Secret Service car to where Jonas and Steve were meeting the rest of the gang at the Mexico/US border and Steve was shot in the arm, following Michelle Clore's promise of ascension in exchange for the death of a TAAG member. In Computer Penetration, Salinas hacked Daniel's computer with a video message that he will hunt down TAAG and that he "will ascend to higher office", a play on words since Salinas is both a candidate for Congress and is attempting to become an Elder. TAAG and Steve attempted to kidnap Salinas at one of his fund raisers in Politics Gone Wild!, but the attempt failed as Steve hesitated before he was to strike Salinas over the head with a tire iron. Salinas is known to be friends with Lucy, indicating that he is most likely a high member within the Hymn of One.

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