Prop 15 Defeated by Proposition 13
The odds were all to the Yes on Proposition15’s liking. If they were ever going to inflict changes to California’s iconic property tax law, Proposition 13, the 2020 general election was the time to do it. But Prop 15 failed because of the respect Proposition 13 still has from Californians. The Yes campaign saw this […]
Nancy Pelosi – Victim Of The October Surprise
The biggest surprise of election night was not Donald Trump losing, but the failure of House and Senate Democrats to make any gains, the “blue wave” that wasn’t. And no one was a bigger loser than House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who returns to Washington with a reduced Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, a […]
Don’t Declare Victory on Election Night If You’re Running Against Kamala
Congratulations to the vice president-elect from California, our Senator Kamala Harris. And a pro tip for anyone who might run against her in any future race: Be careful about declaring victory, especially on election night. It’s now happened twice in her political career. Back in 2010, L.A. District Attorney Steve Cooley declared victory on election […]
Surviving in a Post-Pandemic Era
Next year is quickly approaching and I know I am not the only one looking forward to this year being over. The year 2020 has challenged us in several ways and it has required us to change the way we interact with everyone, including our families. It’s forced us to adapt at work, at home […]