The California Primary—Missed Again?

Once again it looks like California has moved up its primary to Super Tuesday at exactly the wrong time.  We did this in 2008, and ended up being an afterthought. It could be even worse for California Democrats in 2020, because it looks like a long slog to the Democratic nomination in July, and California […]

Late Voter Registration Change Encourages Possible Gamesmanship & Mischief

As Tony Quinn explained in his column today, expect delays and confusion in California’s primary election because of the state’s liberal election laws but add to that mix the possibility of gamesmanship and mischief if a bill now under consideration becomes law before the primary. Under contemplation by the legislature is SB 207 by Democratic […]

Climate Change: Moving from Fear to Shame

It’s apparent that fear of impending doom caused by climate change hasn’t moved the public-opinion needle.  Pollsters tell us the issue is not viewed as a great problem or isn’t troubling most Americans.  In fact, according to the Gallup organization, global climate change doesn’t even make the top 10 of matters vexing national voters – […]