Editor and contributing author for IVN. B.A. in Government from Claremont McKenna College. Born and raised in San Diego. Registered Independent who leans libertarian on most issues.
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Over at Townhall.com, columnist Paul Jacob excorciates California's 2010 "Top-Two" open primary initiative on the 2010 ballot.* Pointing to Washington state as the most recent example, Jacob posits that an open primary will further entrench incumbents and restrict authentic voter choice. In Jacob's
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In late August, Voter/Consumer Research conducted a comprehensive public opinion survey detailing voter attributes, stances on key legislators, views on the state's most pressing matters, and preferences regarding the 2010 nonpartisan open primary initiative. Legislators, candidates, consulting firms, and news outlets will want to take a close
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2010 gubernatorial candidate and former eBay CEO, Meg Whitman, discussed California's economic crisis in a recent CNBC interview with Larry Kudlow. Whitman believes job creation, cutting government spending, and reforming the K-12 educational system will be the most vital objectives of the state's next governor. Regarding
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According to a recent Pew Research Poll, more and more Americans are skeptical of media accuracy. The poll, which sampled about 1,500 adults on land lines and cell phones, revealed that 29% of Americans believe the news media provides accurate reports, while 63% believe news stories are often inaccurate.
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The Public Policy Institute of California released an exhaustive poll revealing citizens' preferences on a slew of issues. Overall, at the state level, Californians greatly distrust their leadership, possess a strong desire for change, and are cautious concerning the type of reform they're willing to endorse. At
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As a result of a $500 million federal loan, Solyndra could hire up to 4,000 workers for its solar panel plant in Fremont. Governor Schwarzenegger is hailing the subsidy as a triumph for job creation, green energy, and Obama's stimulus package. However, the solar market faces multiple
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Fox and Hounds journalist, Joe Matthews, made a number of thought-provoking statements regarding the California GOP's decision to prevent independent, non-partisan voters from participating in its state primary. For example, while he recognizes the GOP's perogative in restricting certain voters, he asks a very pointed question:
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Mired in a steep budget deficit, some California officials claim that legalizing marijuana could generate a significant revenue stream. According to the State Board of Equalization, marijuana sales would raise $990 million from a $50 per ounce fee and $392 million in sales taxes. A trio of Northern California criminal