Chad Bianco up on broadcast with his first spot. Wearing his Sheriff shirt [does he own anything else?] lest we…
I suspect that for most voters the operative motivation will be keeping the other party from winning, even if that…
You're a dog with a bone on this. Equally valid legally, fine (though distinctly defined in law as different in…
The "business Democrat" label is misleading, unless you count kleptocracy, Zionism and cop-loving to the mix. That's been going on…
Spitzer is very particular about who he go after for residency fraud.
Are they one single household now? They apparently claimed to live in separate domiciles and served on different city councils…
Ease of constructing and deploying? You're right that they can both be weighed into the ultimate calculus, but that's also…
You are not licensed to wield the "pink toad" metaphor. Eric isn't either, but he's irrepressible.
This conversation led me to an insight: it's not just that it's confusing that has led people to reject it.…
california Archive
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![There was a distinct feeling of hope in the air at last night’s Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) 14th Annual Truman Awards dinner, which was held at the Irvine […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/hpim1442.jpg "DPOC’s 14th Annual Truman Awards Dinner a big success")
DPOC’s 14th Annual Truman Awards Dinner a big success
Posted on January 17, 2009 | 2 CommentsThere was a distinct feeling of hope in the air at last night’s Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) 14th Annual Truman Awards dinner, which was held at the Irvine […] -
![“California’s highest court is poised to be the next battleground in the debate over benefits for illegal immigrants as the justices have agreed to hear arguments on the constitutionality of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/immigrant-college-students.jpg "Should California allow immigrants to pay in-state tuition?")
Should California allow immigrants to pay in-state tuition?
Posted on January 5, 2009 | 22 Comments“California’s highest court is poised to be the next battleground in the debate over benefits for illegal immigrants as the justices have agreed to hear arguments on the constitutionality of […] -
![Never mind 2009, the big year in O.C. politics will be 2010. That is when I suspect that Assemblyman Van Tran will finally go up against a real candidate. He […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/tran-versus-correa.jpg "Tran vs. Correa in 2010 – and Nguyen vs. Sanchez too?")
Tran vs. Correa in 2010 – and Nguyen vs. Sanchez too?
Posted on January 5, 2009 | 16 CommentsNever mind 2009, the big year in O.C. politics will be 2010. That is when I suspect that Assemblyman Van Tran will finally go up against a real candidate. He […] -
![Seriously? Chuck Devore for the U.S. Senate? This is the BEST the California Republicans can do against Senator Barbara Boxer? How many times did Devore lose when he ran for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/chuck-devore-for-us-senate.jpg "Is Chuck Devore the BEST the Republicans can come up with to face Senator Boxer?")
Is Chuck Devore the BEST the Republicans can come up with to face Senator Boxer?
Posted on January 2, 2009 | 20 CommentsSeriously? Chuck Devore for the U.S. Senate? This is the BEST the California Republicans can do against Senator Barbara Boxer? How many times did Devore lose when he ran for […] -
![California’s Democrats are now in power to a vast extent in D.C., as many of them are now in the Obama administration. What does this mean for California – and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/ca-democrats.jpg "California Democrats will wield vast power in D.C.")
California Democrats will wield vast power in D.C.
Posted on December 22, 2008 | 2 CommentsCalifornia’s Democrats are now in power to a vast extent in D.C., as many of them are now in the Obama administration. What does this mean for California – and […] -
![Be sure to click the “Read More” link below in order to vote for YOUR pick to be California’s next Governor! “California Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown asked the state Supreme […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/jerry-brown.jpg "Will Jerry Brown’s opposition to Prop. 8 help or hurt his gubernatorial campaign?")
Will Jerry Brown’s opposition to Prop. 8 help or hurt his gubernatorial campaign?
Posted on December 20, 2008 | 10 CommentsBe sure to click the “Read More” link below in order to vote for YOUR pick to be California’s next Governor! “California Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown asked the state Supreme […] -
![A new column in today’s Sacramento Bee takes the California Republican Party to the woodshed, particularly for demanding that the Democrats in the State Legislature and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger acquiese […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/crazy-republicans.jpg "Crazed California Republicans worsening the state budget crisis")
Crazed California Republicans worsening the state budget crisis
Posted on December 16, 2008 | 4 CommentsA new column in today’s Sacramento Bee takes the California Republican Party to the woodshed, particularly for demanding that the Democrats in the State Legislature and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger acquiese […] -
![The State of California faces a massive $28 billion dollar budget deficit, according to Bloomberg. “We are heading toward a financial Armageddon,” Schwarzenegger said. “The problem gets worse every day,” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/legalized_gambling_main.jpg "California can avoid financial “Armageddon”")
California can avoid financial “Armageddon”
Posted on December 11, 2008 | 7 CommentsThe State of California faces a massive $28 billion dollar budget deficit, according to Bloomberg. “We are heading toward a financial Armageddon,” Schwarzenegger said. “The problem gets worse every day,” […] -
![“With seven in 10 blacks and 53 percent of Latinos voting in favor of Prop. 8, the ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage, Republicans say they are confident that their […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/latinos-against-gop.jpg "Latinos are not turning to the GOP in our lifetime")
Latinos are not turning to the GOP in our lifetime
Posted on November 23, 2008 | 3 Comments“With seven in 10 blacks and 53 percent of Latinos voting in favor of Prop. 8, the ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage, Republicans say they are confident that their […] -
![I just read an interesting column over in the L.A. Times that makes the case that President Elect Barack Obama should send former California Governor Pete Wilson a thank you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/latino_obama.jpg "Prop. 187’s legacy – a permanent Latino shift to the Democratic Party")
Prop. 187’s legacy – a permanent Latino shift to the Democratic Party
Posted on November 13, 2008 | 6 CommentsI just read an interesting column over in the L.A. Times that makes the case that President Elect Barack Obama should send former California Governor Pete Wilson a thank you […] -
![I think that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger might be schizophrenic. On the one hand, he talks about cutting waste – in fact he often pontificates about getting rid of stupid […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/arnold-is-two-faced.jpg "Schwarzenegger appoints his kids’ nanny to a ridiculous state commission")
Schwarzenegger appoints his kids’ nanny to a ridiculous state commission
Posted on November 8, 2008 | 4 CommentsI think that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger might be schizophrenic. On the one hand, he talks about cutting waste – in fact he often pontificates about getting rid of stupid […] -
![. . . It’s useful, when there’s 12 confusing propositions on the ballot, to find an underlying idea to help you put at least a few of them in a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/prison-1.bmp "Fight California’s Prison-Industrial Complex: YES on 5, NO on 6 & 9")
Fight California’s Prison-Industrial Complex: YES on 5, NO on 6 & 9
Posted on November 2, 2008 | No Comments. . . It’s useful, when there’s 12 confusing propositions on the ballot, to find an underlying idea to help you put at least a few of them in a […] -
![. . . . . Phobius’ inbox this morning shrieked with alarum: The anti-marriage initiative Proposition 8 is in grave danger, “Code Blue” in fact. (from Frank Schubert himself) “The […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shark-jump.bmp "“Code Blue” and Blackmail: Prop. 8 jumps multiple sharks!")
“Code Blue” and Blackmail: Prop. 8 jumps multiple sharks!
Posted on October 24, 2008 | 4 Comments. . . . . Phobius’ inbox this morning shrieked with alarum: The anti-marriage initiative Proposition 8 is in grave danger, “Code Blue” in fact. (from Frank Schubert himself) “The […] -
![Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed one cent sales tax is not being well received, and State Senator Don Perata (pictured above) already has thrown gas on the fire with this outrageous […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/don-perata.jpg "How would the Libertarians solve the CA budget crisis?")
How would the Libertarians solve the CA budget crisis?
Posted on August 6, 2008 | 15 CommentsGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed one cent sales tax is not being well received, and State Senator Don Perata (pictured above) already has thrown gas on the fire with this outrageous […]
Yeah, it's hard for me to choose the perfect terminology, corporatist, kleptocrat, DINO, vendido, many others, but I decided to…