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John Seiler: Oct. 6, 2010 At a time when governments and citizens of California are bankrupt, the NFL could build at least one incredibly expensive stadium in the Bay Area: $735 million for the Oakland Raiders (formerly the L.A. Traitors).
Read MoreIf the Reps lose in CA, then …
Steven Greenhut: For years, Republican moderates have been telling conservatives (and libertarians, too) that the only way the GOP can elect candidates in California is if they nominate moderates. We’ve seen that conservatives have lost statewide elections repeatedly, and this
Read MoreBee: Tax Pledge An Abdication!
Steven Greenhut: In an editorial today, the Sacramento Bee, which leans Left, endorsed Democratic Assemblywoman Alyson Huber for the Sacramento outskirts district that was expected to be Republican. They like her independent streak. Translation: They like that Huber is a
Read MoreBudget Web Get Stickier
Katy Grimes: The tangled web, known as the California budget, is getting stickier by the day, and filled with more flies. Tongues are wagging under the dome with the alleged “budget agreement.” According to Capitol insiders, one of the last
Read MoreSierra Club Scores!
Anthony Pignataro: At long last, today Sierra Club California released its highly anticipated California Legislature 2010 Report Card. Finally, you get to see what the state’s biggest environmental organization thinks about our elected servants. “Just as doctors take an oath
Read MoreProposed pension reform in budget
Katy Grimes: Late Friday, legislative leaders, looking haggard, announced that they had come to an “agreement” on the budget. Details are trickling out, with the actual budget deal slated to be released on Wednesday, and voted on Thursday. Assembly Republican leader,
Read MoreLungren, Enemy Of Property Rights
Steven Greenhut: I was driving around some of the rural regions outside Sacramento yesterday and saw the signs for Dan Lungren for Congress. Lungren, the former state attorney general and a failed gubernatorial candidate against Gray Davis, is in a
Read MoreMaldo Lashes Out!
Anthony Pignataro: California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado may be short, but he can be tough. And don’t get him angry — you wouldn’t want to see him angry. I know this because I saw him angry today, and it wasn’t
Read MoreGood News: Guv OK On Furloughs
Steven Greenhut: The state Supreme Court upheld Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s furlough program, which saved the state about $3 billion by imposing mandatory days off for state government employees. The union members wanted back pay — which would have meant a
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California needs a political 'Gong Show'
John Seiler: Oct. 4, 2010 Remember the old “Gong Show“? People would display some talent, such as singing or playing an instrument. Judges then would decide if the person had any competence. For the incompetent ones, a large gong was
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