Change is hard, for old farts.
They passed it without knowing how much it will cost. 4-3 vote. Carroll, Mai and Agran voted no. The only…
Wait, it PASSED? Agran joined the other Dems? And it didn't need a vote of the people? I see this:…
Ironic that the council members who passed rcv this week in Irvine refused to let the voters decide if they…
It’s real simple Joshy. The new oak creek proposal if not placed to a vote of the people violates state…
The Republican Party doesn't even pretend to be conservative anymore. The "leaders" have completely capitulated the their worst voters. It's…
This article about this poll will make you feel better about the OC, although the headline is deceptive (and I…
I like Vanity Fair, I even subscribed to them in the 80’s, but they put out a really irritating little…
Why are you throttling my response with the case law cite, Vern???
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![It’s time to get this ball rolling again. I am going to put in some phone calls. I was Darrell Issa’s Orange County Rep for his Senate race. Maybe he’ll […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/arnold_headonstick.gif "Recall Benedict Arnold")
Recall Benedict Arnold
Posted on February 20, 2009 | 20 CommentsIt’s time to get this ball rolling again. I am going to put in some phone calls. I was Darrell Issa’s Orange County Rep for his Senate race. Maybe he’ll […] -
![[poll id=”98″] “Voting near dawn to end a three-month impasse, the California Senate approved a deal that Democrats and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reached with a GOP holdout to resolve the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/california-budget-passes.jpg "Gas tax increase canceled as California state budget is approved")
Gas tax increase canceled as California state budget is approved
Posted on February 19, 2009 | 6 Comments[poll id=”98″] “Voting near dawn to end a three-month impasse, the California Senate approved a deal that Democrats and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reached with a GOP holdout to resolve the […] -
![It looks like Democratic State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg will get his way after all. Republican State Senator Abel Maldonado is asking “for ballot measures to create an open primary […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/maldonado-is-in-charge.jpg "GOP State Senator Abel Maldonado makes Democrats another offer for his vote")
GOP State Senator Abel Maldonado makes Democrats another offer for his vote
Posted on February 18, 2009 | 3 CommentsIt looks like Democratic State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg will get his way after all. Republican State Senator Abel Maldonado is asking “for ballot measures to create an open primary […] -
![The Wall Street Journal published a good assessment of our state entitled the “decline of California” which reminded me of a northern CA electronics manufacturer our corporation once represented. At […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/california-in-distress.jpg "The Wall Street Journal reports that California is on the decline")
The Wall Street Journal reports that California is on the decline
Posted on February 18, 2009 | 1 CommentThe Wall Street Journal published a good assessment of our state entitled the “decline of California” which reminded me of a northern CA electronics manufacturer our corporation once represented. At […] -
![Everyone is blaming the suddenly brave Republicans for the budget mess in Sacramento, but why won’t the Democrats cut the budget further instead of raising our taxes? Is there really […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/karen-bass-and-darrell-steinberg.jpg "Why won’t the Democrats cut the California budget?")
Why won’t the Democrats cut the California budget?
Posted on February 17, 2009 | 12 CommentsEveryone is blaming the suddenly brave Republicans for the budget mess in Sacramento, but why won’t the Democrats cut the budget further instead of raising our taxes? Is there really […] -
![Game. Set. Match. State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg has found a way to help State Senator Lou Correa make up his mind about his vote on the proposed state budget. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/correa-brings-home-the-bacon.jpg "Democrats give Lou Correa $120 million reasons to vote for the proposed state budget")
Democrats give Lou Correa $120 million reasons to vote for the proposed state budget
Posted on February 14, 2009 | 5 CommentsGame. Set. Match. State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg has found a way to help State Senator Lou Correa make up his mind about his vote on the proposed state budget. […] -
![As we celebrate Valentine’s Day today, many are wondering of American voters can ever learn to love the Republican Party again. Newsweek published an article this week entitled “To Win, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/gop-fundraising-scheme.jpg "Is fundraising the GOP’s major problem?")
Is fundraising the GOP’s major problem?
Posted on February 14, 2009 | 3 CommentsAs we celebrate Valentine’s Day today, many are wondering of American voters can ever learn to love the Republican Party again. Newsweek published an article this week entitled “To Win, […] -
![From Rick Reiff’s always pertinent OC Insider column in next week’s Orange County Business Journal: Eleven House democrats voted against the economic stimulus bill. It would have been 12, but OC […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/loretta-montage.jpg "Loretta almost got it right")
Loretta almost got it right
Posted on February 8, 2009 | 5 CommentsFrom Rick Reiff’s always pertinent OC Insider column in next week’s Orange County Business Journal: Eleven House democrats voted against the economic stimulus bill. It would have been 12, but OC […] -
![THE PLATTERS – THE GREAT PRETENDER Well, from pratfalls to circus folly in one morning. Just this morning I reported on Nancy Killefer withdrawing her nomination as “Performance Czar”. Seems […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Its official – the circus is in town")
Its official – the circus is in town
Posted on February 3, 2009 | 4 CommentsTHE PLATTERS – THE GREAT PRETENDER Well, from pratfalls to circus folly in one morning. Just this morning I reported on Nancy Killefer withdrawing her nomination as “Performance Czar”. Seems […] -
![The OBH’s have a vetting process and its looking pretty obvious that “paying your taxes” was not part of the vetting process – ever. Nancy Killefer is now the THIRD – thats […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/obama_nominee_killefer.jpg "Latest Obama candidate to “do a Richardson”")
Latest Obama candidate to “do a Richardson”
Posted on February 3, 2009 | 2 CommentsThe OBH’s have a vetting process and its looking pretty obvious that “paying your taxes” was not part of the vetting process – ever. Nancy Killefer is now the THIRD – thats […] -
![HHS candidate Tom Daschle is a lame joke, wasting congress’ time because he’s too corrupt to pay his taxes. Is there anyone left in America who can say this man […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/anarchy.jpg "The Democrat ‘culture of corruption’ boomerang has returned to smack the donkey in the face")
The Democrat ‘culture of corruption’ boomerang has returned to smack the donkey in the face
Posted on February 2, 2009 | No CommentsHHS candidate Tom Daschle is a lame joke, wasting congress’ time because he’s too corrupt to pay his taxes. Is there anyone left in America who can say this man […] -
![Did you know that President Barack Obama predicted that the Steelers would win today’s Superbowl? In fact he said, before the game, that “I think the Steelers are going to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/obama-steelers-fan.jpg "Did President Obama fix the Superbowl for his friend Dan Rooney?")
Did President Obama fix the Superbowl for his friend Dan Rooney?
Posted on February 1, 2009 | 9 CommentsDid you know that President Barack Obama predicted that the Steelers would win today’s Superbowl? In fact he said, before the game, that “I think the Steelers are going to […] -
![President Barack Obama almost won in Orange County last November, but take a look at the map above. “While the turnout of Republicans in the 18-25 year old age bracket […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/young-voters-map.jpg "O.C.’s young voters abandoned the GOP last November")
O.C.’s young voters abandoned the GOP last November
Posted on January 30, 2009 | 5 CommentsPresident Barack Obama almost won in Orange County last November, but take a look at the map above. “While the turnout of Republicans in the 18-25 year old age bracket […] -
![This is obscene: WASHINGTON – An unusual new alliance of political, labor and business leaders is determined to see that Orange County gets its fair share of Obama bucks. The […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/scott-loves-frank.jpg "O.C. Republicans sell out on Obama “stimulus” money")
O.C. Republicans sell out on Obama “stimulus” money
Posted on January 29, 2009 | 8 CommentsThis is obscene: WASHINGTON – An unusual new alliance of political, labor and business leaders is determined to see that Orange County gets its fair share of Obama bucks. The […]
Progressives are afraid of the electorate.