They’re Off and Running for 2018
With the Senate race behind her, Loretta Sanchez has at least a few political routes forward. She could try for governor or another statewide office in 2018, wait to see if Dianne Feinstein retires and make another attempt at the Senate, or stay closer to home and run for a position in Orange County, such as on the Board […]
California Jumps the Shark
America may have trended toward the GOP, but California seems determined to find its own direction. The only question is, simply, how much more progressive the Golden State will become, even in the face of a far more conservative country beyond the Sierras. This election confirmed, if it was needed, the death spiral of the […]
California Is An Alternate Universe
The Union has just seceded from California. While the rest of the country was electing Donald Trump and returning Republican Congressional majorities, California turned an even deeper shade of blue. The Golden State delivered a drubbing to The Donald. Hillary Clinton piled up a 2.5 million vote margin over Trump, swamping him 62% to 33%. […]
5 California Winners in Election Results
There are still many ballots to count, but here’s a preliminary list of the biggest California winners in the November elections. 1 — Gov. Jerry Brown. His Prop 57 won, and it appears he managed to defeat Prop 53. Kamala Harris’ victory means he’ll get to appoint a new attorney general. Plus, he’s now the […]
New Political Victors Would Arise From National Popular Vote
Once it became clear Donald Trump’s Electoral College triumph would be accompanied by a popular vote loss, USA Today predicted “attempts to kill the Electoral College.” On cue, supporters of the national popular vote (NPV) compact redoubled efforts to effectively do just that. In the name of advancing democracy and making every vote count, the NPV compact […]
Remembering Our Veterans Today
The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation.—George Washington
Business Looks At New Legislative Makeup
In a political landscape dominated by Democrats, the California business community looks for members of the majority party who will work with them—especially if the Democrats can secure the important two-thirds vote majority. The Democrats are close. They took two-thirds in the Assembly. One contested seat in the senate will determine whether the Democrats gain […]
How Trump’s Win Might Spark CA Republican Revival
My title is, “How Trump’s Win Might Spark CA Republican Revival.” The key word is “might.” This statement is counterintuitive, given the hostility to him among many GOP ranks here. But bear with me. There are two conditions: Taking immigration off the table and a Reaganesque economic boom. First, immigration. But isn’t he nasty toward […]
Improving California’s Legal Climate: Proposals for Legal Reform Legislation
California’s civil justice system has always been a major deterrent against increased job growth and economic development. This state’s liberal tort liability laws have contributed to the anti-business climate in California and the inability of businesses to reach their full potential. To make matters worse, the plaintiff’s bar in California continues to push a legislative […]
Housing by the Numbers
If you’re following the debate over new housing in California you were probably encouraged to see a recent report of McKinsey and Company which seeks to actually, specifically suggest what can be done to ease the state’s shelter crisis. I’m here to say it’s for real, too. The report, entitled A Tool Kit to Close California’s […]