In 362 days California voters will choose a new governor. That’s just around the corner in political terms, given the expense and organizational lift a statewide campaign requires in the
Democrats are refusing to vote for a clean resolution, the exact same one they voted for in March, to fund the government at the same levels as when Joe Biden
Re: Lois Eisenberg, letters, “My House Is Being Demolished,” Nov. 4. First let’s remember how Barack Obama once hosted ambassadors and heads of state. In a tent! And formally dressed
When California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50 on Tuesday, they set in motion political and possibly legal maneuvers that will ultimately determine whether its overt purpose, increasing Democratic congressional members
When George W. Bush ran for president in 2000, he faced a widespread public perception that he was callow and inexperienced, even though he was 54 years old and the
Carrie and I walk a lot. Most evenings you’ll find us circling our neighborhood or winding through Summit Park. Sometimes it feels like we’ve worn our own paths into the
This term is one of the most overused and misunderstood phrases in our current political lexicon and foreign policy/strategy. Excuse my simplistic views on this but I’m a simple guy
Dear Gov. Gavin Newsom: If California is the fourth largest economy, why are there 5.5 million people in your state on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance? Pretty sad situation
Dear Diane Zimmerman (Oct. 29 letter): “New California” may exist in your heart and mind, but the odds of splitting California into two states are insurmountable. The “New California” movement
Most Santa Claritans watching Dodger games this year knew not to turn off the TV until the final out. Again, this heart attack team came through in exciting and unexpected
Rough&Tumble is an aggregator scouring California newspapers, websites and other media to produce a daily digest of political news and analysis that reveals, at a glance, which political issues are
The No Kings, “I Hate America,” rally on Oct. 18 once again demonstrated how out of touch with reality these protesters are. Do they think their hateful signs and rhetoric
There was a time when you could vote Democrat and pretend that it meant you were a good person. That time has passed. There was a time you could vote
My house is being demolished without my permission and during a desperate time for many Americans who will not receive a paycheck due to the Republican government shutdown, yes due
Four high-profile races in today’s election will provide insight into how well the voting public has warmed to Trump 47’s agenda. The first three — Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial
In the broadest sense, political campaigns resemble military operations with mission goals, strategic plans to achieve them, logistical support and tactical maneuvers to weaken opposing forces. However, as Prussian Field
By David Hegg I admit to being overly skeptical when I hear people exclaim about large, society-threatening conspiracies. But having seen many examples of influential people attempting to reshape reality
Re: Commentary, Oct. 28, “One Branch of Stupidity in Our Government.” Mr. Andrew Taban, let’s get one thing straight from the get-go. Despite everything you said about the administration of
Governor Gavin Newsom has finally said the quiet part out loud: he’s running for president. For anyone paying attention, this isn’t news, it’s confirmation. While he’s been busy building a
President Donald Trump supports both fossil fuels and renewable energy, as long as they’re fully American-made. His stop-work order on the Revolution Wind project in Rhode Island — 80% complete