Super Tuesday Down Time: Pitney on Politics
Professor Jack Pitney of Claremont McKenna College, one of most quoted political experts in the state, has been doing 2012 election primary and debate analysis with me at Fox 11 and Channel 13 in Los Angeles over the last couple of months. During our wait time between the two broadcasts Super Tuesday night, I took […]
Political Strategists – Focus on Latina Moms this Election Cycle
As a new election cycle rolls around, Latinos once again seem to be atop of mind for Republican candidates. This is especially true in states like California and some of the presidential battlegrounds states. Traditionally, Republicans need at least 34% – 40% of the Latino vote to capture the White House – these figures vary […]
California’s Bullet Train – A Fresh Start and a Change in Direction
A new strategy is beginning to emerge toward California’s embattled high-speed rail venture. The strategy is designed to rescue the project from a possible defeat at the hands of the state legislature, gain friends and supporters among local transportation agencies, win converts among independent analysts and turn around a largely skeptical public. The plan combines […]
Moderate Third Party Well Within Reach of Frustrated Electorate
Last week, when Joel reflected on public dissatisfaction with the current political culture, he responded that “a new party is highly unlikely.” I agree. Huh? Why would I undercut my own effort to launch a moderate third party? Because my goal is to earn the trust of Californians. Voters are sick of talking points and […]
Government Agencies Never Die, They Just Reorganize
During debate about the fate of the San Francisco Bay Area’s Mt. Diablo Health Care District (MDHCD), which culminated in a Contra Costa LAFCO Commission vote to dissolve the agency, County Supervisor Karen Mitchoff advocated naming a county agency to assume the health care district’s duties under the direction of an advisory body. Ultimately, the Commission voted to support Mitchoff’s idea and […]