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Back to homepageTop 5 tips for Democrats’ circular firing squad
Nov. 5, 2012 By John Hrabe Just a day before the election, California Democrats seem intent on self-destruction. Liberal activist Molly Munger has been trashing Jerry’s tax hike. Brad Sherman and Howard Berman have spent more than $13 million in
Read MoreCalWatchdog’s Comprehensive Guide to California Ballot Initiatives
Posted By Brian Calle Over the past few months and days, CalWatchdog.com contributors have been tracking and analyzing California’s ballot propositions for the November election. Below is analysis on some of the most consequential ballot measures voters are being asked
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Video: Prop 39, The Clean Energy Jobs Destruction Act
Nov. 5, 2012 By Brian Calle CalWatchDog.com’s Katy Grines reveals the wealthy activist who is not only behind Proposition 39, but who is most likely to profit from its passage. For more information, check out our articles on Prop. 39
Read MoreProp. 30: California deserves better
Commentary Nov. 5, 2012 By Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D. There comes a time in every parent’s life when she has to decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for the good of her children’s education. In our family, I have given
Read MoreElection pits civic duty against cynicism
Nov. 4, 2012 By Steven Greenhut SACRAMENTO –- It’s been years since I cared deeply about any election, yet I find myself back to old habits — tracking polls and dealing with conflicting feelings that emerge this time of year.
Read MoreBanner story on dubious Prop. 30 threat doesn’t mention CTA!
Nov. 4, 2012 By Chris Reed Early last week, an analysis I wrote for CalWatchdog questioned the central narrative of Proposition 30: that if it failed, there would be billions of dollars in automatic “trigger” cuts in public education. “At
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Michael Reagan backs maverick write-in Assembly challenger
Nov. 4, 2012 By Katy Grimes How does an unknown write-in candidate for Assembly in a June primary earn a spot on the November ballot? And gain the endorsement of Michael Reagan, the radio talk show host and eldest son of Ronald
Read MoreAbout time: Bipartisan anger over political use of public funds
Nov. 3, 2012 By Chris Reed Everywhere one looks in California, school districts are openly using government resources to lobby for Prop. 30, and supporters of the tax-hike measure don’t care if it is against the law. Situational ethics on
Read MoreProp. 30 would make budget roller coaster more scary
Nov. 2, 2012 By Wayne Lusvardi You probably have seen the photograph of the Casino Pier Roller Coaster on the New Jersey shore inundated by the ocean and in shambles from the impact of Hurricane Sandy. In Sacramento, Calif. on
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I can’t wait for this election to be over
Nov. 2, 2012 By John Seiler Just four more day to D-Day — Democracy Day. Then this dreadful election finally will be over. If the ancient Greeks could have seen how things would have turned out, instead of inventing democracy,
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