Revenge of the Nerds: Can Steve Poizner Save California?

March 12, 2010 by Johnny  
Filed under 2010 Election, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman, Steve Poizner

For its next governor, California does not need a blowhard relic from another era or a showboating corporate executive trying to wow us with her cash flow. Right now California needs a nerd who will actually do the hard work. Is Steve Poizner the nerd for the job? Maybe.

A Look At Yes! On Equality – The 2010 Proposed Ballot Measure Repealing Prop 8

January 21, 2009 by Johnny California  
Filed under 2010 Election

Last week, two Prop-8-related ballot propositions were submitted to the Attorney General’s Office and are about to circulate for signatures. Here’s the first in a two part series looking at the groups behind the measures.

Two Same-Sex Marriage Initiatives Submitted for 2010 Ballot

January 13, 2009 by Johnny California  
Filed under 2010 Election, Ballot Propositions

Two Proposition 8-related initiatives Were Submitted for the 2010 Ballot: One repeals Prop 8, the other replaces the word “marriage” with “domestic partnership” in all California Law code.

Whoa. Check Out Gavin Newsom’s Website.

January 8, 2009 by Johnny California  
Filed under 2010 Election, Gavin Newsom

Check out the artsy fartsy photo on Gavin Newsom’s website. We can’t decide if it’s cool and cutting edge or embarrassing and lame.

2009 Looks Like 2008

So far 2009 looks like 2008…
Meg Whitman is ramping up her run for governor…again.  [SJ Mercury News]
There’s still no budget deal, but the Dems and the Governor claim their close to agreeing on how to raise taxes without the required 2/3 legislative vote  [SacBee]
There’s an intra-California battle brewing in DC…Sen. Di-Fi is not happy about [...]

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