Dr. Frates is quoted in a recent Riverside Press-Enterprise article about Colton potentially approving a bond issue without the consent of voters, as is usually required in California: Steve Frates of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College said there are other ways to accomplish what Colton wants. “Typically, the… Continue Reading
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Pitney was Right about Sarah Palin
With John McCain’s recent selection of Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin as a running mate, Professor Pitney proved accurate in forecasting that she might be a choice for the ticket. Before she was getting any national attention, Pitney recognized her potential as a Vice Presidential candidate. Those of us that took his class last year know… Continue Reading
Public Policy Institute of California Argues 2001 Redistricting Did not Make Legislators More Partisan
In an attempt to characterize the effect Proposition 11 may have on California State Legislators, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) said in a recent study that the 2001 redistricting -which is often blamed for current partisanship in the legislator- did not have a significant affect on the partisan nature of the legislature. Instead… Continue Reading
Pitney on the "Enthusiasm Gap"
Professor Pitney’s influence recently extended to across the Pacific when he was quoted at the Malaysia Star about Sarah Palin’s affect on voters. He makes the case that Sarah Palin has brought the enthusiasm of Republican voters this year up to the level that the Democrats have been experiencing: Â “She has single-handedly closed the enthusiasm… Continue Reading
Pitney on McCain's RNC Speech
Professor Pitney’s opinion was recently quoted in article at the Politico about John McCain’s speech at the Republican National Convention. Pitney believes that McCain’s speech should win him points for acknowledging Republican’s failures.  John Pitney, a political scientist at Claremont McKenna College, said a “remarkable aspect†of the speech was the acknowledgement that Republicans had… Continue Reading
Pitney on History of Democratic Presidential Nominees
In an article in the New Orleans Times-Picayune this week, professor Pitney digs deep into history to point out that Obama-Biden will be the first Democratic ticket in 100 years to not have military or executive experience. This is especially the case, according to Claremont McKenna College political scientist John Pitney Jr., because for the first time… Continue Reading
Democratic State Senate Candidate Endorses Proposition 11
In a recent announcement, California State Senate candidate Hannah-Beth Jackson became one of the most prominent Democrats to announce her support for Proposition 11, according to the Santa Barbara Independent. Hannah-Beth Jackson is running in one of the few competitive state legislative seats in California, and faces a tough challenge from her Republican opponent Tony Strickland, who has also endorsed… Continue Reading
Pitney on Bobby Jindal and Gustav
In a recent New Orlean Times-Picayune Story, professor Pitney weighs in on Bobby Jindal’s handling of Hurricane Gustav and his future Presidential chances. Pitney believes the future looks bright for Jindal: “Managing a crisis confidently matters a whole lot more than giving a speech,” said political scientist John Pitney Jr., a professor at Claremont McKenna College… Continue Reading
Pitney on Republican Policy Ideas
Bloomberg news recently had an article in which Professor Pitney is quoted about Republican’s trying to reclaim their spot as the “ideas” party. Pitney suspects this year will not be the source of new policy ideas in the Republican party, and that maybe it shouldn’t be. Still, the new approach may be a hard sell with voters… Continue Reading
Pitney on Palin and New York City
Professor Pitney was recently featured in an article in amNewYork about what New Yorkers think of Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin. He said: “GOP campaign operatives may be nervous,” said analyst John Pitney, who is with Claremont McKenna College in California. “They don’t know what ‘unknown unknowns’ lurk out there.” Continue Reading