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Democrats mostly silent on UC strike amid declining union approval
As public opinion in California turns against labor unions, few Democrat politicians — most of whom rely on union support to win elections — have publicly embraced workers at the University of California. 21,000 members of AFSCME 3299 are planning a five-day
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Having no fixed beliefs could pay off for Nathan Fletcher
Sometimes, when lawmakers change parties, it has an obvious logic. When Texas Congressman Phil Gramm, a free-market economist before entering politics, switched from Democrat to Republican during Ronald Reagan’s first term, it made sense. Gramm had little in common with
Read MoreHow Clintonian: Bob Filner is going to parry like it’s 1998
SAN DIEGO — Late last week, Mayor Bob Filner was playing the Hollywood card when it comes to the multiple sexual harassment allegations against him. Filner said he had a problem, pleaded for forgiveness and vowed to get therapy. Hey,
Read MoreGroan: Dem-driven attacks on Filner depicted as ugly GOP coup
July 15, 2013 By Chris Reed At 11 a.m. today, there will be another press conference by the three longtime liberal supporters of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner who called on their fellow Democrat to resign last Wednesday over alleged sexual
Read MoreSexual ‘assault’ or ‘harassment’? Filner could be on last legs
July 13, 2013 By Chris Reed San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s attempt to fight off the push to force him to quit because of alleged sexual harassment went well Thursday, when former allies trashed him at a press conference without
Read MoreFilner’s implosion accelerates with sex-harassment claims
July 11, 2013 By Chris Reed SAN DIEGO — To the surprise of no one who has dealt with him, first-year Mayor Bob Filner’s days in office could be numbered because of his personal recklessness. After two decades as a
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