They counted another 11,000 or so ballots in Ventura County, and Strickland picked up a net 1100 or so votes, putting Strickland up about 1600 votes as of now. Estimates are that there are at least 30,000+ ballots left to count in Ventura County (good for Strickland), around 6,000+ ballots in Santa Barbara County (good for Jackson) and at least 1500+ more ballots left in the LA County portion of the district (it's Santa Clarita – and very good for Strickland). Bottom line — looking very good for Strickland. But as they say, it ain't over 'til its over…… Read More

The McClintock campaign hasvery good news today: Tom is now up 1,283 votes. The most encouraging news of the day is that McClintock’s lead is increasing even in counties considered unfriendly to Republicans. Although the 4th CD is a predominantly Republican area, there are pockets of Democrat infiltration. The counties of El Dorado, Nevada and parts of Sacramento are areas expected to decrease McClintock’s lead, but when those counties reported their vote tallies today, McClintock’s lead increased.

Campaign insiders are pleased with the trend in the vote counting and very optimistic that McClintock’s lead will continue to surge. The largest county in the district, Placer, is still counting (and will probably be the last to report final numbers) and is friendly territory for Tom McClintock. McClintock’s campaign is inching its way ever closer to certified victory…… Read More

Early last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average was above 9,200. It has declined over 1,000 points in the last week, after Obama’s election,and settled at a little over 8,200 today with over a 400 point loss. Are we paying attention? Since the LA Times and Time magazine are caught up in selling commemorative editions, I guess not.… Read More

It may not be quite as significant as, say, Chuck DeVore announcing for US Senate, but many GOPers wondered this morning if termed-out 75th AD Assemblyman George Plescia was truly thinking about a run for County Party chairman after receiving an anonymous email touting a recruitment effort. Kurt Bardella then posted the contents of the email at Red County SD.

Rumor is rumor and anonymous emails are just that. It may not be as fun as the alternative, but sometimes it’s best to operate on substance. So, I had a unique thought: Ask him. The resulting response from Plescia:

I am flattered that some might think of me being chairman as a good thing, however I am not running. I am looking forward to seeking paid employment since I believe in taking personal responsibility for my mortgage and other bills, not having "spreading the wealth" take care of it.

Ok, let’s move on to the next rumor.… Read More

Today at 1pm PST, Assemblyman Chuck DeVore will announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States Senate. I have known Chuck for two decades now, and can tell all FR readers that he is a fine conservative — a man of integrity and honor.

You’ll be able to check out DeVore’s announcement speech live right below. So check back to this blog post (or go to www.chuckdevore.com at precisely 1pm to see his live announcement…

Let the 2010 election cycle begin! … Read More

Jerry Brown, not very patiently, is holding a "Orange County Gala" fundraiser for only "$6,000 for Co-Hosts". You can still get in at Muldoon’s Dublin Pub this Friday, November 14.

Among those hosting include: Trial Lawyer Wylie Aitkin, Trial Lawyer and fomer State Senator Joe Dunn, Trial Lawyer Mark Robinson, Trial Lawyer Anne Andrews and Trial Lawyer Joy Berus.

Just to complete the picture the California Medical Association Political Action Committee is also featured. The lions with the lambs. I hope the medical doctors are taking long term pain killers.… Read More

We here at the FlashReport treat all holidays as "our" holidays — which means look for the main page to be up a little later this morning. Also, look to Tuesday’s FR for our "weekend in review" and reprinting of our weekend commentaries.

We hope that you will join with us today in giving thanks to all of those who have served in the military, on behalf of this country — and also to those who have sacrificed by having a wife, a husband, a child or a parent serve in the military.… Read More

Veterans Day? It is not Veterans Day.

It is the 233rd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. This is what should be a national holiday. Tomorrow is Veterans Day.

To all my Marine Corps family out there….Happy Birthday.

From the Halls of Montezuma To the Shores of Tripoli; We fight our country’s battles In the air, on land and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.

Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in ev’ry clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job– The United States Marines.

Here’s health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve In many a strife we’ve fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;… Read More