In the News -- April 9, 2009

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Managing Editor of Fox&Hounds and Political Communications Consultant

Assemblyman Anthony Adams was served with recall papers yesterday at a fundraiser with Governor Schwarzenegger. Former GOP Chairman Mike Schroder, who chaired two successful legislative recalls in 1995, did the honors outside the event in Glendora.

Adams' crossover vote appeared out of character, as the San Bernadino assemblymember is only in his second term - legislators generally don't expend their political capital so early in their career. If the GOP activists backing this recall prove successful in unseating Adams, I would think the precedent being set might scare others away from doing the same thing in the near future.

Tom Campbell's been getting a lot of attention from the papers lately. In addition to today's LA Times article, the San Francisco Chronicle has taken a look at the gubernatorial candidate twice this week (Debra Saunders and John Wildermuth).

Campbell created some buzz by utilizing the California political blogs to get his message across, first by responding to a series of questions from the CalBuzz blog by posting his response in their comments section, and then by posting his positions on the upcoming ballot measures here on Fox&Hounds. Is Campbell being innovative, or is he doing all this to make up for the lack of a powerhouse campaign to compete with those of Poizner and Whitman? Maybe both, but regardless, it looks like he's managing to stay relevant in what many feel is a two-horse race.

Things are looking good for two key efforts to build new NFL Stadiums in California. The San Jose Mercury reported that the San Francisco 49ers may finally get their wish, with the Santa Clara City Council finally indicating their approval of a plan to build a new superstadium adjacent to the Great America theme park, to hopefully be opened only one year behind schedule for the 2013 NFL season.

Further down south, the City of Diamond Bar approved a settlement that would allow developer Ed Roski's stadium plan to move forward (addendum: this morning's news tells of a similar suit filed by citizens in Walnut).

Given that these two projects alone will likely qualify as a two to three-billion dollar investment in the California economy over the next 4 years, it's time to move forward.

And finally, Guess Jeans co-founder Georges Marciano announced this morning that he's running for governor. The denim magnate is seeking the office as an independent.

Sure, he's clearly got the ability to self-fund, but does he have a shot at winning? Well, stranger things have happened.

GOP's Mike Schredder

Schroeder the Schredder! Thanks big Mike! Its so good to be a Republican, there in the boneyard among the wooly-tailed mammoths and other dying species. Good ol' Schroeder the Schredder, with his classic "Ready, Fire, Aim" and "Die or Do" approach to politics. Question: What's the difference between a Democratic "Lusitania" and a Republican one? Answer: As in days of old, the Democratic vessel gets hit BY a torpedo. In contrast, the GOP ship, captained by Mike the Schredder, actively seeks the enemy's torpedo, and proudly hits it. As the good GOP ship sinks beneath the waves, Captain Mike stands at the bridge, happily saluting. Wadda guy!

How nice to see the Reps

How nice to see the Reps have learned from the Dems how to form a firing squad...

I was at the protest site in

I was at the protest site in Glendora outside of Vista Manor, (What is it with these rich elites that name their homes?), when Anthony Adams was served his recall. There was a crowd of about 50 people. We gave the Governor a rousing, though not so warm, welcome when he arrived. But what I really want to express is gratitude for the Glendora police department. They demonstrated the professionalism that Glendorans have come to expect from our highly effective police force. All in all, it was a good outing. It stayed civil, if a bit vocal, and everyone had a great time expressing a very important message. The people in the neighborhood were also very receptive, and just about everyone that drove by on their way to or from their homes greeted the protesters with a hearty thumbs up. Adams is in serious trouble.



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