“In 1994, with Pete Wilson and Prop 187, immigration was a hot issue in California’s political races. Will 2010 be a repeat, given the Arizona law? If so, what impact will it have?”
The Arizona law will drive the political
“Regarding the new anti-illegal immigration law: Is boycotting Arizona really anything more than political posturing?”
Actually, it makes political posturing seem statesmanlike in comparison. Just curious: Are the inmates in the private prisons owned by a non-Arizona based company being
Dear Big Daddy,Is the budget in trouble because of that Maldonado special-election flap? Can you believe that politics plays such a role in our state budget? –Jim in San Diego
Dear Jim,Of course, it’s in trouble and, of course, politics
“Polls show some tightening in the GOP race for governor. Is there time for Poizner to make this a serious contest?”
No, he waited wait too long.
Why make it a serious contest when he can continue to keep it
Barbara Boxer, although widely viewed as vulnerable this year, is raising more money than her GOP challengers and appears to be on a roll. How do you assess her chances in November?
She wipes the street with wild-eyed Chuck DeVore;
“Whether you’re Republican or Democrat, can you defend any candidate simply buying the governor’s office? With $59 million of her own money already in, and surely more to come, does the word “obscene” apply to Meg Whitman’s campaign? If not,
“An initiative to legalize marijuana has qualified for the November ballot. Aside from whether it passes, will this issue play a major role in this year’s race for governor or Senate?”
Only if Meg Whitman or the Rep Senate candidate
What impact will the health care debate have on California’s elections this year? Is this a lot of sound and fury signifying nothing, or does health care trump all issues in the statewide and legislative races?
Outrage over the healthcare
“Meg Whitman’s multimillion-dollar media barrage appears to have blown Poizner out of the water, and she is shifting her sights to Jerry Brown. Early polls show a Whitman-Brown showdown in November is a toss-up. Do the polls reflect reality?”
In
As the campaign season cranks up, the state Republican Party has its convention this weekend. Among Carly, Tom, Chuck, Meg and Steve, who are the potential winners and losers? Are there dark horses out there?
Carly will be the big