A Political Ad from Tom Campbell: Individual Liberty

Dear Friend,

Less government. More freedom. Individual liberty.

These principles are the foundation of my campaign for Governor and define my philosophy on issues across the spectrum.

In a recent interview with Reason.tv, I discussed why the idea of liberty matters in my campaign for Governor. 

In the last several years, we have let government in our state grow unchecked, with serious consequences culminating in the recent budget crisis.    Read more »

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Something to be Said for Consistency

On July 7, Sen. George Runner, a Lancaster Republican, has a joint resolution scheduled for hearing in the upper house’s Public Safety Committee.

A resolution is basically a letter requesting Congress and the President to do something. This one, SJR 11, asks the federal government not to send California any terrorist or suspected terrorist being held in Guantanamo Bay.    Read more »

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A Father’s Day Missive from Diane DeVore, Wife of Assemblyman Chuck DeVore

Subject: My Father’s Day Wish for Chuck

When Chuck and I married 21 years ago, we knew our life together would be intense.  When we met, Chuck was working for Ronald Reagan as a civilian appointee in the Pentagon and was an officer in the Army Reserve.  We understood Chuck’s passion for public service would lead to times of personal sacrifice.    Read more »

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Yet Another Campaign Message from Tom Campbell

 Dear Friend, 

You might have seen the following piece that appeared on the front page of the San Jose Mercury-News over the weekend.

The article goes beyond the campaign hype to outline a path to victory in the GOP primary. It notes that I’m leading according to the latest independent survey of the race.    Read more »

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A Campaign Message from Tom Campbell

 Dear Friend,

Could I ask for a quick moment of your time?

My success in this next year will depend first and foremost on the number of Californians we can actively engage in this campaign to better our state.

I would like 100,000 people involved in my campaign by election day.    Read more »

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A Campaign Message from Jerry Brown

I have had an unusual opportunity to see California State government and its political process up close for a long, long time. I had my first glimpse – in the fifties – when my father ran for attorney general and then for governor, and again when I was governor. It was profoundly different then.     Read more »

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The Most Significant Reform of California’s Political System of the New Millenium

Jerrol LeBaron of Tujunga may well have happened on the 21st Century’s most far-reaching reform of California’s political system – he wants lawmakers to swear they’ve read and understand the legislation they vote on.

Such a requirement would have cataclysmic effects, infinitely more profound than preventing lawmakers from drawing their own district lines or allowing open primaries.    Read more »

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A Closer Look at Proposition 1C

At California Lottery outlets players will find a pad of three by five sheets of paper which in large letters says: Yeson1C with a checkmark through the “o” in “on.”

 In smaller letters beneath: “Improve the Lottery Now!”

Proposition 1C is one of six measures on the May 19 special election ballot.     Read more »

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The Logistics of the 10th Congressional Seat Race

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger might get to appoint a new lieutenant governor for California, if the incumbent, John Garamendi, wins his bid to replace Rep. Ellen Tauscher in the 10th Congressional District.

The Walnut Grove Democrat backed out of his race for governor on April 22 declaring himself a candidate for Tauscher’s seat should she be confirmed by the U.S.    Read more »

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Albertico Torrico Talks With California’s Capitol

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The fifth in a series of Interviews with statewide Democratic candidates who will be attending the Democratic State Convention in Sacramento, April 24 through April 26.

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(Assemblyman Alberto Torrico, a Fremont Democrat, is in his final two-year term in the lower house. A former union lawyer, he chaired the Committee on Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security prior to becoming Assembly Majority leader.    Read more »

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