This is old news, but I haven't blogged about it yet. Former state senator Joe Dunn (d-Orange County), who used to be a plaintiff's lawyer and has always been close to the Consumer Attorneys of California, is the new chief lobbyist for the … [Read more...] about Joe Dunn and CMA
Archives for 2006
White elephant gift, people unclear on the concept?
The other day I was in the store Mixed Bag on K street in Sacramento (where everything they sell is small--it's ingenious. You pick this $5 item, this $6 item, next thing you know you're up at the cash register dropping $150 bucks and you can't … [Read more...] about White elephant gift, people unclear on the concept?
Dining Alone–the exciting world of un-eviting
So far 323 people are confirmed for thanksgiving dinner at my house next week and 53 more are considering it. How did I get so lucky? I sent out a message not inviting them. Turns out today's busy people are highly motivated to respond to a … [Read more...] about Dining Alone–the exciting world of un-eviting
I called for change, have you?
Off and on this week, I've phonebanked potential votes for Democrats in tight congressional races around the country through MoveOn.org's amazing website. You can do like 3 calls from your desk right now. If you only have one moment to devote, do … [Read more...] about I called for change, have you?
Jack Abramoff on Prop 89
I got this email from "Jack Abramoff" today. He's very concerned about Prop 89. Sara Dear Reform-Minded Voter, If Prop 89 becomes law, lobbyists like me will not have the power we … [Read more...] about Jack Abramoff on Prop 89
LA Times Blogger Mocks my Prayer
A few days ago, in the waning days of the campaign, I wrote a private prayer for the Proposition 89 campaign team and sent it everyone inside the campaign by email. I got a number of private emails back from staff thanking me for it and admitting … [Read more...] about LA Times Blogger Mocks my Prayer
Watch this video: Don’t it Make my Red State Blue?
I don't know who made this, but I got sent this YouTube link and it's really mandatory viewing, hilarious (and not related to my paid employment gig this time). It's a jazzy piano solo with some good video interposed of Bush and close congressional … [Read more...] about Watch this video: Don’t it Make my Red State Blue?
Bill Magavern’s California & Sacramento ballot recommendations
Once again, it's time for my husband Bill Magavern's ballot recommendations for California and Sacramento. Bill's been sending these out for several years now and has, without trying, created a large demand for them. I frequently get begging, … [Read more...] about Bill Magavern’s California & Sacramento ballot recommendations
Prop 89 May Hire Sweet Tired Cat
In his weblog today, Dan Weintraub recognizes that the new Prop 89 ad I blogged about yesterday is today the top political ad being viewed on-line--16,000 viewings on YouTube in less 48 hours (10 times more than Bill Clinton's 87 ad). He also … [Read more...] about Prop 89 May Hire Sweet Tired Cat
People Love Stop the Pounding Ad
Yesterday, the Prop 89 campaign went statewide with a new television ad and today the remarkable ad is the number one rated news video on YouTube. “Stop the Pounding” is the brainchild of Bill Hillsman, who engineered Jesse Ventura’s victory, as well … [Read more...] about People Love Stop the Pounding Ad
This May be the Best Political Ad of the Election!
Reminder: I'm a paid operative right now, communications director for the Proposition 89 Campaign. But I want everyone I know to see this new spot. We’ve got 3 weeks left in the 89 campaign, and despite the opposition’s corporate ed board strategy, … [Read more...] about This May be the Best Political Ad of the Election!
About Time for 89
Hey, you should watch and listen to (and pass around) this great soulful rap song video, About Time for 89, that the California Nurses Association created to show the need to stop political corruption in California and pass Proposition 89. It's on … [Read more...] about About Time for 89