The Governor’s May Revise is out.

Senator McClintock has this initial response on his blog:

Going Forward (Backwards)

The Governor’s May budget revision has been released and from all appearances it moves in the wrong direction. The skepticism in my May 10th blog was borne out: the “significant spending cuts” hinted last week were flimflammery. The May Revision INCREASES the Governor’s January proposal from $103.1 billion to $103.8 billion. Some cuts. The projected deficit for next year widens from $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion. And that’s if everything in it works perfectly. Significant statutory changes will be required for roughly $5 billion of the plan.

If it were adopted intact and its projections are correct, state spending will have increased at an

For those folllowing the case, I just posted over at the Red County/OC Blog that today the Appelate Court denied Trung Nguyen’s writ to have the election results reviewed by the higher court.… Read More

I "lifted" this item from State Board of Equalization Member Bill Leonard’s e-newsletter:

Late last week, Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, acting like a four-year-old moved third-term Assemblyman Todd Spitzer into what is literally the smallest legislative office in the State Capitol. What did Spitzer do to merit being the target of this Núñez "tantrum" ?? Well, I’m not sure what the proverbial straw was that broke the back of the Speaker, but there is no doubt that Spitzer’s multi-year battle against liberal Democrats and their unwillingness to hold individuals responsible for their criminal actions (ultra-liberals belief that these criminals are actually ‘victims’ themselves, of a society that has ‘forced’ them into committing crime). Núñez famously verbally assaulted Spitzer after he wrote on this website a column talking about how Democrats were "pro-criminal" – which, based on their constant rejection of tough-on-criminal legislation, is an accurate label!

Below is an exclusive column from Assembly Republican Caucus Chairman Bob Huff, penned in response to Nunez’ childish action:… Read More

Late last week, Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, acting like a four-year-old moved third-term Assemblyman Todd Spitzer into what is literally the smallest legislative office in the State Capitol. What did Spitzer do to merit being the target of this Núñez "tantrum" ?? Well, I’m not sure what the proverbial straw was that broke the back of the Speaker, but there is no doubt that Spitzer’s multi-year battle against liberal Democrats and their unwillingness to hold individuals responsible for their criminal actions (ultra-liberals belief that these criminals are actually ‘victims’ themselves, of a society that has ‘forced’ them into committing crime). Núñez famously verbally assaulted Spitzer after he wrote on this website a column talking about how Democrats were "pro-criminal" – which, based on their constant rejection of tough-on-criminal legislation, is an accurate label!

Below is an exclusive column from Assembly Republican Caucus Chairman Bob Huff, penned in response to Nunez’ childish action:… Read More

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There is no commentary today, but the main page has been updated with the news on California politics gleaned from our extensive review of MSM news sources. Happy Mothers Day to all!

Care to read comments, or make your own about today’s Daily Commentary?

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H/T to Chino Hills Councilman Curt Hagman for this information which he just posed over at Red County /San Bernardino.

Mark Kirk is a friend, strong Chief of Staff and an intricate part of the unity and historical success of the San Bernardino County GOP and its candidates. With Kirk joining team Mitzelfelt there is no doubt that Brad’s chances of election are much more secure due to Kirk’s extensive campaign resources and experience. This is great news for anyone involved in San Bernardino County politics.

From Councilman Curt Hagman:

I have received an Email from Mark Kirk, Chief of Staff for 4th District County Supervisor Gary Ovitt that I have been given permission to share.

For those who have been watching the 1st District supervisorial race developing, Mark Kirk announced that he was running and would have made a strong competitor. He has been very good for those of us in the 4th district while serving as chief of staff. He has been responsive and creative on helping us solve some of the West End’s