From the Cox News Service’s article: “Wright and the Republicans both have an interest in keeping the controversy going,” said John Pitney, a professor of American politics at Claremont McKenna College. “He gets publicity, and they get ammunition.” Continue Reading
Category Archives: Rose Report
New Student Managers’ Report
The following article is from our Spring, 2008 newsletter: As summer approaches, we finalize spring semester projects and reflect upon another great year at the Rose Institute. We give a big thank you to our class of 2008 student managers, Pierce Rossum and Emily Pears, who have led us to the Rose Institute’s 35th year.… Continue Reading
Interview with Brandon Birtcher '76
The following article is from our Spring, 2008 newsletter: Following Mr. Birtcher’s visits to classes, he spent some time answering a few personal questions, ranging from his personal philosophies on leadership and his first exposure to leadership to the ways he spends his time when he is not working. Q: How did your company get… Continue Reading
Learning From Experience: Brandon Birtcher Talks to CMC Students
The following article is from our Spring, 2008 newsletter: This semester we were privileged to have Rose Institute Board of Governors member Brandon Birtcher come to the College to talk with students as part of the President’s Leadership Forum. Mr. Birtcher is the President and sole owner of Birtcher Development and Investments, LLC, which is… Continue Reading
Redistricting Updates
The following article is from our Spring, 2008 newsletter: California’s quest for redistricting reform took some interesting twists in recent months. Through them all the Rose Institute remains on the cutting edge of redistricting reform and education outreach. The blog has brought obscure reports to widespread public attention, including items on computerized redistricting algorithms, redistricting… Continue Reading
Dr. Pitney on the State of California and YouTube
From Daniel B. Wood’s article in the Christian Science Monitor: “The state’s YouTube videos vary in usefulness,” says Jack Pitney a political scientist at Claremont McKenna College. “The public service announcements are slick but unhelpful. Who goes on YouTube to seek propaganda from a state agency? Just because you can go on YouTube, doesn’t mean… Continue Reading
Dr. Pitney on the Governor's Desire for Stronger Environmental Standards
From Kevin Yamamura’s article in the Sacramento Bee: “First, if you’re a Republican anywhere, you’re looking for opportunities to put distance between yourself and a very unpopular president,” said John J. Pitney, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. “Second, the environment has long been a very big issue in California. For geographic reasons we… Continue Reading
Dr. Frates on Colton's Mayoral Elections
From Cindy Martinez Rhode’s article in The Press-Enterprise: Steven Frates, a senior fellow at Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute of State and Local Government, said it is not unusual during a recall for other councilmembers to run. “The three people may have no particular problem with the person under recall but feel it’s time to… Continue Reading
Dr. Pitney on the Democratic Primary
From Linda Feldmann’s article in AXcess News: “Obama started out walking on water, but now he’s swimming with the rest of them,” says Jack Pitney, a political scientist at Claremont-McKenna College in Claremont, Calif. Continue Reading
Dr. Pitney on Clinton's Pennsylvania Win
From Craig Gordon’s article at ArgusLeader.com: Tuesday night’s win, like her previous victories in New Hampshire and Ohio, “keeps her alive. It doesn’t necessarily mean that she’s well. It doesn’t necessarily mean she’s going to win the nomination – she probably won’t – but she gets to continue the campaign in hopes that Obama is… Continue Reading