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Today's Commentary: The Future of the GOP: Supervisor Michael Antonovich
11-20-2008 9:45 am
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As we continue our ongoing discussion about the future of the Republican Party, I am pleased to offer this commentary from Los Angeles County Supervisor...
Go to the movies with the Dukes
11-19-2008 12:15 pm
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Robert Davi a smart conservative actor, who starred recently in David Zucker's American Carol, has his own new show he produced and directed. This week the...
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We Have Become A Nation Of Thieves
Source: CA Political News
Nov 20, 2008 1:20 pm
To teach in government schools in California, you need to pay bribes. Riot in Los Angeles and the city will pay YOU. Illegal alien drug dealers in San Fran get tax dollars and police protection, so they are not deported or go to jail. Hubert Humphrey…
Obama’s last day in office
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 10:39 am
Barack hasn’t even taken office and some people are already counting the days until he’s outta there. Check out this Web site where you can purchase T-shirts marked “1.20.13″ — Obama’s last day in office (assuming …
Grindle’s continuing battle for campaign-finance oversight
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 10:35 am
Campaign watchdog Shirley Grindle is again pushing for a formalized policing of campaign finance filings, but she’s not pleased by the prospects. Because the county Grand Jury called for the Board of Supervisors to establish such a panel, board Cha…
Prop. 8 supporters threaten Supreme Court recall
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 10:32 am
Prop. 8 supporters have vowed to recall state Supreme Court justices if they overturn the gay marriage ban. There’s some talk that this could influence the justices’ decision on Prop. 8, but I don’t think it has much of an impact. T…
State budget: A federal bailout for California?
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 10:09 am
Assembly Speaker Karen Bass has started pushing a new solution to the state’s budget woes: a federal bailout. The speaker says she doesn’t want to consider any more cuts to the state budget and thinks if the private sector can get a bailo…
California Congressional Caucus Showing Leadership—It Will Be Needed on Health Care
Source: CA Progress Report
Nov 20, 2008 10:00 am
By Anthony Wright Executive Director of Health Access California As the various caucuses at the U.S. House of Representatives make their decisions, California is showing a lot of leadership, and is poised to show more leadership on health care Califo…
More on the Supreme Court’s Prop. 8 order
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 9:44 am
As we reported yesterday, the state Supreme Court agreed to hear the lawsuits against Prop. 8. In order, which you can view here thanks to the Sacramento Bee, the court asked that the lawyers to argue these three issues: *Whether Prop. 8 is an amendm…
Mythbusting the African American Vote and Prop 8
Source: CA Progress Report
Nov 20, 2008 9:30 am
By Robert Cruickshank In the days after Proposition 8's passage, much was made of a CNN Exit Poll showing 70% of African Americans voted for Prop 8. That poll had a number of problems including a small sample size. But the damage had been done, and i…
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Californians to rule in key congressional debate
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 8:58 am
Now we all know that California got a big boost when Nancy Pelosi became speaker of the House two years ago. But in a ballsy move this week, Hollywood Rep. Henry Waxman challenged - and today won - the Dean of the House, veteran Rep. John Dingellfor …
Commentary: The Future of the GOP: Supervisor Michael Antonovich [By Jon Fleischman - Publisher - Flash Report]
Source: FlashReport
Nov 20, 2008 8:45 am
As we continue our ongoing discussion about the future of the Republican Party, I am pleased to offer this commentary from Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Antonovich is a former Chairman of the California Republican Party, and a fo…
Today's Commentary: The Future of the GOP: Supervisor Michael Antonovich [By Jon Fleischman - Publisher - Flash Report]
Source: FlashReport
Nov 20, 2008 8:45 am
As we continue our ongoing discussion about the future of the Republican Party, I am pleased to offer this commentary from Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Antonovich is a former Chairman of the California Republican Party, and a fo…
Beyond Prop 8: Where Do We Go From Here?
Source: CA Progress Report
Nov 20, 2008 8:11 am
By Paul Hogarth Yesterday, the California Supreme Court announced it would take up the legal challenges to Proposition 8. But while lawyers debate the future of marriage equality, activists are planning next steps regardless of the outcome. There’s…
Don't Expect Any Better News Anytime Soon
Source: Calitics
Nov 20, 2008 8:00 am
Today the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) is due to report back on the estimated budget deficit. The news won't be good. Across the state, we hear greater numbers of anecdotes about public and private employers cutting jobs. Of course, t…
Will Boehner lead the GOP out of the wilderness?
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 7:41 am
The vote yesterday by House Republicans to keep Rep. John Boehner as their leader was not met with approval by the Orange County Republicans who over the years have provided much of the campaign money that the GOP has used to first recapture the Hous…
OC lawmakers to denounce Entertainment Tax
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 7:40 am
Five Republican Orange County Assembly members are holding a press conference at 11 a.m. today in Garden Grove to denounce a proposal to extend the state sales tax to amusement parks and sporting events. The so-called “Entertainment Tax” …
Fake McCain adviser to be guest on radio show; please listen in
Source: SDUT America's Finest
Nov 20, 2008 7:23 am
"Martin Eisenstadt" -- the Internet hoaxster with a phony think tank whose exploits are detailed in this New York Times article -- will be my guest at 11 a.m. on SignOnRadio.com. We will discuss his (nonexistent) dealings with Sarah Palin;...
Chairman Waxman
Source: Calitics
Nov 20, 2008 7:01 am
I guess Henry Waxman, a key ally to Nancy Pelosi, wouldn't have made the move to unseat John Dingell if he didn't count the votes. Rep. Henry Waxman (Calif.) has ousted Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell (Mich.), as Democratic lawmakers voted …
State Budget, Local Impact
Source: Calitics
Nov 20, 2008 6:52 am
If you want to know why Speaker Karen Bass is talking very loudly about a federal bailout for California, you just have to read the local papers. The Merced Sen-Star: At Tuesday's board meeting Superintendent Terry Brace explained the district will l…
Waxman Wins Key Test Vote for Chair of House Energy Committee—If You Like Clean Air, Call Your Member of Congress
Source: CA Progress Report
Nov 20, 2008 6:43 am
By David Dayen d-day This is a very big deal. Henry Waxman has been nominated by the House's Steering Committee to be the head of the House panel on Energy and Commerce, ahead of longtime chair John Dingell. The implications for such a change would b…
Carona trial: Jurors may be kept past holiday season
Source: OC Register Total Buzz
Nov 20, 2008 6:31 am
A federal judge presiding over the public corruption trial of ex-sheriff Mike Carona anticipates the trial lasting into January. Jurors — whose identities have been sealed — were promised during jury selection that the case would wrap up …
Oil Severance Fee Would Ease California Budget Pain
Source: CA Progress Report
Nov 20, 2008 5:59 am
By Richard Holober Executive Director Consumer Federation of California Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron and Occidental Petroleum combined reported record profits of $36 billion for the third quarter of 2008. That’s $400 million in profits every day, se…
Last Essay from Senator Sheila Kuehl From the Capitol
Source: CA Progress Report
Nov 20, 2008 4:25 am
By State Senator Sheila Kuehl Regarding SB 840.... Senator Mark Leno will be introducing SB 840 (or whatever number may be assigned) in the next legislative session (January 2009). If you received updates regarding SB 840 from me, you will, in the fu…
Prop 11, Prop 93, the California Democratic Council and the California Democratic Party
Source: CA Progress Report
Nov 20, 2008 4:15 am
By Steve Cummings Member Ventura County Democratic Central Committee Since its founding at Asilomar in January 1953, the California Democratic Council (CDC) has generated controversy between itself and the California Democratic Party (CDP). The 2008 …
Cutting Off Kids for Christmas: California Considers Wait Listing Children for Healthy Families Coverage
Source: CA Progress Report
Nov 20, 2008 4:06 am
• Could California close doors to coverage at time children need it most? • Over 900,000 kids now on program; Coverage for over 160,000 children at stake • Advocates make the case against waitlist; Decision pending for June board meeting By Eli…