The OC Weekly Nazel Gazing blog says: You’ve heard of redistricting shenanigans? Well, here’s a new one: Without any publicity, Orange County’s Irvine area now may have two representatives in the state assembly! …the voters elected Chuck DeVore (pictured). But, according to the Republican Party of Orange County, “Diana DeVore” is the “State Assemblywoman.†At… Continue Reading
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Douglas Johnson in Victorville Daily Press
From an article in today’s Victorville Daily Press by Ryan Orr: Hsu also gave smaller amounts to the Senate campaigns of Barack Obama of Illinois and Joe Biden of Delaware. They have also given the money to charity since the scandal broke. “Certainly the standard reaction is to return the donations or to give the… Continue Reading
Douglas Johnson in San Bernardino County Sun
From an article in today’s San Bernardino County Sun by Andrew Edwards: Douglas Johnson, a fellow with the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, said controversy regarding the earmark process along with public disappointment over the handling of the Iraq war and the Foley scandal combined to cause Republicans to… Continue Reading
Douglas Johnson in Pasadena Star-News
From an article in today’s Pasadena Star-News by Fred Ortega: In addition to her educational background, Romero’s name recognition and well-established political track record make her a formidable candidate for the superintendent’s seat, said political expert Douglas Johnson. “She has good organization, good labor ties and a good track record of raising money,” said Johnson,… Continue Reading
Douglas Johnson in San Gabriel Valley Tribune
From an article in today’s San Gabriel Valley Tribune by Fred Ortega: In addition to her educational background, Romero’s name recognition and well-established political track record make her a formidable candidate for the superintendent’s seat, said political expert Douglas Johnson. “She has good organization, good labor ties and a good track record of raising money,”… Continue Reading
Douglas Johnson in San Gabriel Valley Tribune
From an article in today’s San Gabriel Valley Tribune by Molly R. Okeon: A city manager’s job can be unstable, at best, due to ever-changing city council majorities, politics, and the fact that top municipal executives are often seen as “somewhat of a professional punching bag” – scapegoats for a city’s woes, according to Doug… Continue Reading
Dr. Steven Frates in Victorville Daily Press
From an op-ed in today’s Victorville Daily Press: “The important thing is that it’s a turning point,” said Steven Frates, senior fellow at the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College. “The magnitude and scope has yet to be determined.” … Mr. Frates cited several keys to maintaining the momentum of… Continue Reading
Douglas Johnson in McClatchy-Tribune Business News
From an article in today’s McClatchy-Tribune Business News by Ryan Orr from Victoreville Daily Press: Doug Johnson of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government said that the Republican legislator’s job is more to control the damage than to push their own policies. “I think the Republicans in Sacramento will continue to play defense,… Continue Reading