The Edwards EffectBy PAUL KRUGMAN in the New York TimesPublished: February 1, 2008So John Edwards has dropped out of the race for the presidency. By normal political standards, his campaign fell short.Skip to next paragraphPaul Krugman.Go to … [Read more...] about The Edwards Effect by Paul Krugman
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Edwards Fans: Time to Get Serious about Obama
The party's over, Edwards supporters. It's time to switch your allegiance to Obama, fast and furious. I know Edwards says he's still in it, but it's clear that at this point he's not in it to win. He's in it to "make a difference" and to have … [Read more...] about Edwards Fans: Time to Get Serious about Obama
Bill Magavern’s 2008 California Ballot Rx
Well, they're here! The long-awaited Bill Magavern ballot recommendations. With so many people absentee voting, we get requests for these LONG before the election. Hold your horses, people!!! Unless you are leaving for Europe or a tour of duty, … [Read more...] about Bill Magavern’s 2008 California Ballot Rx
“Sitting this one out” by Adolph Reed
Reprinted without permission--I like this piece. I basically agree with everything he says. It is the best cogent articulation I've seen of the dilemma we're in. Why it's simultaneously true that the "serious" candidates of the Democratic party … [Read more...] about “Sitting this one out” by Adolph Reed
Could Hillary’s Attacks on Obama Help Edwards?
In what is seriously a 3-way dead heat in Iowa, Edwards may be the beneficiary of the animosity between the two presumed front-runner camps.Thanks to Vince Marchand of Sacramento (I say that like I have readers all over the country and as if Vince … [Read more...] about Could Hillary’s Attacks on Obama Help Edwards?
Halloween theme overplayed in politics this year
Is it just me or did all involved overplay the halloween theme this year in political/policy circles? Every year there's at least one or two press hits at Halloween about what's "really scary." But this week I felt like it was a constant barrage of … [Read more...] about Halloween theme overplayed in politics this year
C.N.A. vs. Nunez
If it wasn't clear before, the gloves are officially off in the relationship between California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez (D-Los Angeles) and the California Nurses Association. Today's Sacramento Bee has CNA openly calling for Nunez (sorry, I … [Read more...] about C.N.A. vs. Nunez
Three and a Half Snouts Up for Evan Almighty
(:)(:)(:)(: for Evan Almighty directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Steve Carell playing in theaters now. I loved this movie, yet I give it only 3 1/2 snouts out of a possible five. Why? Because I can tell that not everyone is the target demographic: … [Read more...] about Three and a Half Snouts Up for Evan Almighty
Mark Leno Ends the Suspense on Clean Money
Having written before how the Assembly Appropriations Committee was keeping me in suspense, I am remiss in not stating precisely that Assemblymember Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, ended the suspense last … [Read more...] about Mark Leno Ends the Suspense on Clean Money
More on Edwards
In the self-referential world of blogging, I feel the need to link above to the California Progress Report, which has put my post here from yesterday up as their post for today--so this week I'm one day ahead of the best blog on California politics … [Read more...] about More on Edwards
Three Snouts Up for Syriana on DVD
(:)(:)(:) out of a possible five snouts up for Syriana, executive produced by George Clooney. I was disappointed in this movie.I expected a sort of freshness and honesty or something shocking or a sort of critical quality that was beyond what I had … [Read more...] about Three Snouts Up for Syriana on DVD
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