This election seasonm may be most remembered for the great ads. Check out this one, released today by the Romney campaign, comparing John McCain to Hillary Clinton… It’s funny, at least until you really think about it… … Read More

If you checked out the Romney ad a few posts below. This ad just went up from the McCain campaign in response. You know the addage — the best defense is a good offense… … Read More

We’ll have plenty of time, after the fact, to write a pithy column on the Republican weenies who endorsed Proposition 93. We’ll also be able to talk about the patriots who helped to finance the campaign taking on the mighty Speaker of the Assembly.

But I wanted to get one "shout out" on the record before election day. The New Majority and its members made a significant (six figure) donation to the No on 93 campaign, and given their historical love-bond with Arnold Schwarzenegger, it was extremely notable that they stood their ground when the Governor flip-flopped on his support for our state’s existing legislative term-limits.

So to the New Majority folks, we say THANK YOU!… Read More

Some final words from Mitt Romney before you vote… (Sorry if it is a bit lengthy for the FR Blog page). Meeting A New Generation Of Challenges By Governor Mitt Romney We have grown up in an America that is safe, prosperous and stable. For many Americans, that is all they have known. And it is all they can imagine. Perhaps that is why so many of us fail to see the consequence of continuing along our present course. The greatest generation – our parents and grandparents – had… Read More

Today Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and former Secretary of State Bill Jones will be in Gardena (yes, Gardena) making some GOTV calls for Senator John McCain (it’s a media event). McCain’s campaign this weekend touted the endorsements of some former California Governors — Pete Wilson and George Deukmejian. Of course, while Arnold is campaigning for John McCain, his wife, Maria Shriver is supporting a different candidate. San Diego County legislators are weighing in — Congressman Brian Bilbray and State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth endorsed Mitt Romney. Congressman Darrell Issa endorsed John McCain. Senator John McCain will be in California on election day, this Tuesday, and is holding a public rally at 12:30 p.m. by San Diego’s airport. See the attached flyer for details. … Read More

I know – it’s a dire blog title – but I absolutely mean it.

And almostevery Republican political strategiest I know thinks so too (and I’ve heard from a lot since my original post).

Also, it appears the progressive Democrats agree with me as well – they’re opposing Prop 93 on their blogs.

The Democrat’sreason? If Prop 93 passes and the termed out Republican incumbents in their targeted seats run for reelection, it will be harder for the Democrats to pick up those seats.And they don’t like that at all.

Liberal Democrat, David Dayen, over on Calticsmakes the argument that Prop 93 passing stands in the way… Read More

With shiny expensive TV production values, slick mail and award winning ads are the norm for first class political consultants. But sometimes you can move public opinion with simple ideas. JohnsonClark’s Trojan Horse is making a publicity killing. This morning"s Capitol Morning Reports lead story features the Trojan Horse ‘truth hour" press conference in front of the state building in San Jose—opposing the dying Prop 93 term limits expansion.

Who would figure that such a simple, old school idea, having Brandon Powers tow the giant Trojan Horse around the state to stage press conferences in 30 media markets would be so effective ?

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TO: Reporters Attending The Governor’s Yes on 93 Presser Today FROM: Jon Fleischman RE: The Big Lie — A Tale Of Three Mail Pieces Today, Governor Schwarzenegger along with a number of other politicians will hold a press conference in Los Angeles — their last effort to push Proposition 93 to severely weaken California’s legislative term limits, and allow dozens of legislators that would have to retire at the end of this year to serve years longer in office (in the case of Fabian Nunez, he would be able to serve for six more years, until the end of the first term of the Governor to follow Schwarzenegger!). Central to the campaign is what we call "The Big Lie" — which is simply this. Instead of presenting voters with an honest campaign, Fabian Nunez (and now Arnold… Read More