George Deukmejian: The Anti-Trump
The passing of former Governor George Deukmejian is a reminder of how much has changed in our political environment, particularly on the GOP side of
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
May 11, 2018
Author: Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Professor of the Practice of Public Policy Communication, Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, and Doug Jeffe, Communications and Public Affairs Strategist
Trump v California—the OC Battleground
Donald Trump’s war with California is raging on all fronts—health care, climate change, environmental regulation, taxes, land use and, of course, immigration. Nowhere are the
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
April 23, 2018
Take Me Out To The “Bull” Game
With spring training done, the major league baseball season is finally underway. But don’t expect most Californians to dive into the state’s June 5 Primary election quite so
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
April 2, 2018
Trump Makes California Grate Again
President Donald Trump finally came to the Golden State and Californians responded with the ultimate dis—they pretty much ignored him. Everyone, including the President, seemed
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
March 16, 2018
Jerry Brown—the Man Who Wasn’t There
When California Democrats held their convention in San Diego, there was a conspicuous absentee—Governor Jerry Brown. Not only wasn’t he physically present, he was barely
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
March 5, 2018
First Thoughts on the California Democratic Party Convention
When Democrats met last weekend in San Diego for their state convention there was a buzz that hasn’t been present at recent State GOP conclaves
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
February 26, 2018
No “Business as Usual” in Politics, Just Ask Di Fi
Senator Diane Feinstein’s vote against the compromise leading to halting the federal government shutdown says a lot about the shape of California politics and about the cross pressures within the state’s Democratic Party.
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
January 25, 2018
Trump and Brown Loom over Governor’s Race
Six leading gubernatorial candidates shared the stage for a Town Hall at the University of Southern California, but much of the discussion was focused on
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
January 19, 2018
GOP Retirements Muddle Congressional Races
Two Southern California Republican Congressmen, Ed Royce and Darrell Issa, recently announced their retirement. Advantage Democrats? Maybe. Maybe not. The first reaction to the news
Sherry Bebitch Jeffe & Doug Jeffe
January 11, 2018