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GOP mod squad
JUNE 14, 2010 It’s now time for Republican moderates to put up or shut up. For years Republican moderates have insisted ad nauseam that they – not the party’s conservative base – hold the key to the future. Only middle-of-the-roaders
Read MoreSen. Boxer vs. Latinos
John Seiler: Suppose an American auto company in Detroit opened a new plant in Canada. Would anybody gripe that the company was “killing American jobs”? No. And if someone did, he would be laughed at mightily. Everybody knows that the
Read MoreNeophytes rising!
JUNE 11, 2010 By KATY GRIMES In a time of social, economic and political upheaval, it appears to be business versus politics in an election year fight leaving the voter asking, is the politically experienced or the political neophyte preferable?
Read MoreFiorina Unplugged
Katy Grimes: Carly Fiorina was caught on an open microphone this morning on CNN questioning Meg Whitman’s decision to be interviewed on the Sean Hannitty show, and even making a very funny and snarky comment about Barbara Boxer’s hair style. While usually
Read MoreGOP split weakens party
Steven Greenhut: My old friend and OC political activist and blogger Larry Gilbert offers his thoughts on the Republican Party after the election: The GOP– At War With Itself By Larry Gilbert While recently looking for documents in our garage
Read MoreProp. 14 gimmick wins
Steven Greenhut: Here is my short piece from the New York Times online edition today about Prop. 14’s victory.
Read MoreMoney wins in CA election
JUNE 9, 2010 By JOHN SEILER The entry level of personal worth for winning the GOP nomination for governor now is $1 billion. That’s the net worth of Meg Whitman, who won yesterday’s primary nomination for governor. That’s up from the more
Read MorePoizner concedes
Steven Greenhut: Here are Poizner’s remarks: Thank you all for being here. It’s tough competing for airtime with the Los Angeles Lakers, so I appreciate that all of you are here with us tonight. I am so grateful to have
Read MoreOptimism despite drab election
Steven Greenhut: Early results are in and the statewide races aren’t close. It’s hard to imagine a more depressing gubernatorial match-up. Former Gov. Jerry Brown, the man most responsible for making a wreck out of this state, takes on a
Read MoreSacramento voters – all dressed up with nowhere to go
Katy Grimes: Sacramento has a reputation for not exactly having much night life. In the past decade however, something resembling night life in the capitol city’s downtown has evolved. Even a couple of bars stay open past 2:00 a.m. (And I’m
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