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
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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
Pitney on McCain's Party Support
In a recent National Journal article, Professor Pitney expounds on McCain’s support within the Republican Party. He suggests that McCain has a very small base of dedicated support. “John McCain is a man without a faction,” said John Pitney, a political scientist who teaches at California’s Claremont McKenna College. “There is no group within the… Continue Reading
Pitney on Palin
Pitney had a quote in a recent article in the New Orleans Times Picayune. He talks about Sarah Palin as a choice for VP candidate with McCain as opposed to Bobby Jindal. Jindal would have been a terrific choice, said John Pitney Jr., a professor of politics at Claremont McKenna College in California, if he… Continue Reading
President of AARP Backs Prop 11 at California Progress Report
In an opinion piece at California Progress Report, Jeanine English of the AARP reaffirms her support for Proposition 11. She makes argues that government at the state level in California is broken and Proposition 11 will provide necessary reforms. The question California voters should ask themselves this November is this: “is the status quo in Sacramento… Continue Reading
Frates on City Council Oversight
In a recent article in the San Diego Tribune, Dr. Frates was quoted on the subject of San Diego city council oversight of bids from financial institutions for city work. Steve Frates, a senior fellow at the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, said the council could, and probably should,… Continue Reading
Dr. Frates in the Daily News
Dr. Frates was recently quoted on principal turnover in the Daily News, particularly schools controlled by Mayor Villaraigosa: While officials said all the transfers were voluntary, experts who have followed the mayor’s reform bid said several factors may have been involved. “It could be they’re concerned about the change in focus or direction,” said Steven… Continue Reading