Don't get me wrong, I revere Gerald Ford as much as the next person (I'm in Palm Springs now for crying out loud, what more can I do to show my respect?), but did we really need Congress to declare an additional random federal holiday today? I … [Continue reading] about Did we really need an additional federal holiday today?
No resolutions for me
I realized the other day: another new year is upon me, and I don't have a big long list of improvements to resolve to implement. Why? Because every of day of my life is fucking new year's day. I don't get it Sara, are bitter about this, or … [Continue reading] about No resolutions for me
Joe Dunn and CMA
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 … [Continue reading] about Joe Dunn and CMA
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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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, … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] about People Love Stop the Pounding Ad