Strange Bedfellow Politics of 2018
Could you imagine anyone in their right (as opposed to left) political mind making the following statement even a year ago: Dianne Feinstein and Antonio Villaraigosa will be the Republican favorites for U.S. Senate and Governor in 2018? Hard to believe, even still! We are not there yet but consider… In dropping out of the […]
The Interests of Newsom Diverge From the Interests of Anti-Trumpers
Top two creates perverse incentives. Consider the case of Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump. Newsom is a fierce opponent of Trump’s policies and personality. He’s criticized the president repeatedly and forcefully. And yet, the best outcome for Newsom in the June gubernatorial election would also be good for Trump. The optimum outcome for Newsom would […]
CEQA’s Got to Go
For new housing, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is more than a barrier to construction. It’s a menace. If the Legislature is serious about digging California out of the housing supply and affordability mess that it’s in right now, CEQA, the state’s premier environmental law, has to go – roots and all. CEQA has […]
A Digital First Strategy: Why Do It?
Do it to win. Do it to communicate with your target audience via the most powerful technology available. Communication is a combination of art and science: it’s all about the story. The right digital media and a well-told story will capture your audience before they click away. Digital media is both powerful and personal. It is […]