No Fair Bringing the Dog
They say politics is a rough and tumble business, no quarter given, but I think Governor Brown stepped over the line at his Proposition 30 kickoff press conference yesterday when he brought his dog, Sutter. Dressed in a sweater marked with Yes on Prop 30 stickers, Sutter, was the highlight of the event. He even […]
A Rebuttal – Redistricting Reform and Top-Two Primary
When I was asked by the Sacramento Press Club to debate on behalf of redistricting reform and the top-two primary, it seemed like a fairly painless proposition. I knew that taking the redistricting process away from the state legislature has led to the creation of competitive congressional and legislative districts for the first time since […]
The Time for Pension Reform is Now!
The citizens of California are angry about public pension abuse and largesse. How else can you interpret the overwhelming votes for pension reform in San Diego and San Jose? In October of last year, Gov. Jerry Brown provided a roadmap for state pension reform that was fair for state employees and for California Taxpayers. The […]
Letter from Salem: Unions Boycott an Initiative Reform
I showed up to the Oregon capital of Salem to observe the most significant attempt at initiative reform in the United States. A public employee union-backed political committee that’s sponsoring an initiative here didn’t show. Therein lies an interesting story that Californians should know. Since the reform in question could be coming our way. The […]