Dick Spotswood of the Marin Independent Journal believes that Voters First Initiative is “a referendum on the effectiveness of our legislature.” If voters conclude that the Legislature is doing a fine job preparing the state for 21st century problems, then Proposition 11 is counterproductive. For those believing that our state’s government is incapable of addressing… Continue Reading
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Pitney on Obama Appearing at Megachurch
In a recent Austin American-Statesmen article, Professor Pitney expounded on why he thought Obama might attend a forum at an Orange County mega-church. He suggests that Obama took part in the event to mollify religious motivated voters opposition to his candidacy. But even though the controversy highlighted Obama’s Christian faith, polls have shown that nearly… Continue Reading
Pitney Discusses the "God Gap"
The election forum with Pastor Rick Warren represented an opportunity for Obama to emphasize his Christian beliefs, according to Prof. Pitney in the Palm Beach Post: Obama’s faith became an issue during the Democratic primaries amid the controversy over the anti-American statements of his pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. But even though the controversy highlighted… Continue Reading
League of Women Voters Endorses Voters First Initiative
Writing in the Capitol Weekly for the League of Women Voters, Janis Hirohama strongly endorses Proposition 11, over the current system, which she describes as dysfunctional: Under the current system, legislators have the power to draw their own districts, thereby allowing the politicians to choose their voters, rather than the other way around. Not surprisingly,… Continue Reading
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Pitney on Republicans and Latinos
Professor Pitney was recently quoted in the Dallas Morning News on the topic of the delicate dance of border politics. In the article, he talks about Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who has had inconsistent views on the building of the border fence. Pitney mentions the consequences of Republican actions in California against illegal immigrants.… Continue Reading
Opinion Piece in San Francisco Chronicle Suggests Latinos Will Benefit From Proposition 11
John Diaz, editor of the San Francisco Chronicle editorial page has written an opinion piece in support of Proposition 11 that suggests that Latinos would benefit from the initiative. Mr. Diaz, criticizes minority advocacy groups like the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund that have suggested that minority representation would be inhibited by proposition… Continue Reading
Dr. Frates on Developer Agreements
The Victorville Daily Press has an article in which Dr. Frates is quoted about cities incentive agreements with developers. Dr. Frates believes that some of Victorville’s incentives are relatively standard, while others are more unusual. These promises between a city and developers are not unheard of, according to Steven Frates, senior fellow with the Rose Institute… Continue Reading
Dr. Frates on School Bond Measures
Dr. Frates was quoted recently in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in an article on the subject of school bond measures in Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas and Diamond Bar. Dr. Frates suggests that school bond measures generally pass. Overall, school bonds tend to do well in California, said Steve Frates, senior fellow at the… Continue Reading
Pitney on Schwarzenegger's Positive Views of Obama and McCain
Professor Pitney is quoted in an article for the Associated Press about Schwarzenegger acknowledging that McCain and Obama would both be good Presidents. Pitney sees Schwarzenegger’s stance as a deft political move considering the state’s politics and who might win the Presidency. With the possibility that Obama will win the White House, Schwarzenegger may be… Continue Reading