The Hard-Charging Californian Nailed It!
Sen. Kamala Harris stole the show in the second presidential debate and did much to enhance her standing before a national audience. She did so
Richard Rubin
July 1, 2019
Author: Richard Rubin
Attorney Richard Rubin has taught at the University of San Francisco, Berkeley and Golden Gate University, is a regular columnist for the Marin Independent Journal and was Chair of the California Commonwealth Club Board of Governors, 2017-2019.
Putting Conscience Over Party Politics
California Republicans do a much better job of displaying unity around their candidates than their counterparts. It is at least one reason why, even in
Richard Rubin
June 26, 2019
Impeachment: The California Factor
Like so much in politics the modern history of impeachment runs through California. Richard Nixon, a Republican and the nation’s 37tth president born in Yorba
Richard Rubin
June 10, 2019
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is proceeding wisely
The impeachment drums are growing louder but at least one Californian has remained steadfast against taking that fateful step. She is House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi,
Richard Rubin
June 3, 2019
Sports Talk and the Future Legacy of California Cities
Oakland has much to crow about today—–more specifically the Golden State Warriors who have played all of their championship seasons there and may be on
Richard Rubin
May 15, 2019
Impeachment Not the Best Option for Democrats
Unlike other democracies which have parliamentary systems that allow for mid-term votes of “no confidence” when the leadership of a nation’s government has come under
Richard Rubin
May 6, 2019
Influential Californians Are Weighing in on the Special Prosecutor’s Report
Highly influential Californians differ widely in their reactions following the release of the long-awaited report by Special Prosecutor, Robert Mueller into alleged criminal wrongdoing by
Richard Rubin
April 29, 2019
What will be Gavin Newsom’s formula for success
The ideas behind the founding of the republic and the writing of our Constitution sprung from the minds of very big thinkers. None ever thought
Richard Rubin
April 22, 2019
Impeachment Maybe Off the Table
The long-awaited report by Special Prosecutor, Robert S. Mueller, III arrived amidst high expectations that it would produce information which would immediately kindle discussion of
Richard Rubin
March 26, 2019