Experts Expound

Experts Expound

“Are Capitol Republicans out-of-step with Republicans out there in the real world? The latest Field Poll suggests exactly that — at least on whether ballot initiatives should all be pushed to November. What do you think?”

Well, I don’t understand

Experts Expound

Experts Expound

The Kinde Durkee scandal is spreading. A number of politicos have lost campaign funds, and there may be more. What impact, if any, will this case have on elections next year?

Because there are contribution limits at both the federal

Experts Expound

Experts Expound

“Given demographics and voting trends, realistically, what is the future of the Republican Party in California?”

Their immediate future (this political generation), appears to have ended in 1994 when Gov. Pete Wilson declared war on “illegal aliens.” Bye, bye, Latino

Experts Expound

Experts Expound

“The Battle for the City of Vernon is over. What was this fight really about? Who are the real winners and losers?”

Over? Did you say “over”? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the

Experts Expound

Experts Expound

“Amazon, which has put another $2.25 million into its effort to repeal California’s online sales tax law through a referendum, is gambling that voters ultimately will agree to eliminate the tax. What do you think – is Amazon right or

Experts Expound

Experts Expound

Antonio Villaraigosa for governor in 2014? What are his chances against Brown, not to mention the others who might be in the same primary – Newsom, Harris, Chiang, even Lockyer?

Brown wins. Next question.

If it’s time to contemplate 2014

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Experts Expound

“Getting rid of term limits in conjunction with a return to a part-time Legislature. Brown’s thinking about this. What do you think?”

It’s Back to the Future … or should we say Forward to the Past!  Part-time Legislatures work well

Experts Expound

Experts Expound

“Dwindling property values are slamming the counties and, in turn, the state. Is it time, finally, to repeal Proposition 13?”

An interesting question if doing so meant property taxes would go down. If nothing else, it’s time to repeal how

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Experts Expound

“What’s your take on the independent redistricting commission? Court fights, VRA problems, partisan criticism, communication issues, etc., but is it doing its job and will we be better off because of it?”

Commission was a great idea but has had

Experts Expound

Experts Expound

“CSU raised its tuition for the second time in less than a year and approved a $100,000 salary boost for a new chief at the San Diego State campus. UC is recruiting out-of-state students because they pay more. What’s wrong

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