Watching the Democrat Presidential debate — which was decidedly soporific – I must admit to being confused: it’s Hilary’s math, you see, it just doesn’t add up.

She frequently proclaims that she’s the only candidate who will be ready to lead on day 1 – citing 35 years of experience and leadership fighting for change. But I’ve never really understood what her “35 years” included, so I thought I should look it up.

Turns out her math is as fuzzy as her positions on heathcare, immigration and Iraq.

So I pulled up Wikipedia and here’s what I found:

Hillary Rodham graduated from Law School in 1973, worked as a staffer in Congress on the Nixon impeachment hearings (although she failed the DC bar exam) in 1974. After Bill Clinton was elected Arkansas Attorney General in 1976, she got a job at the politically connected Rose Law Firm, where she worked on patent law – although … Read More

Watching the Democrat Presidential debate — which was decidedly soporific – I must admit to being confused: it’s Hilary’s math, you see, it just doesn’t add up.

She frequently proclaims that she’s the only candidate who will be ready to lead on day 1 – citing 35 years of experience and leadership fighting for change. But I’ve never really understood what her “35 years” included, so I thought I should look it up.

Turns out her math is as fuzzy as her positions on heathcare, immigration and Iraq.

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The Arkansas Republican Assembly, the official state affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies has endorsed Mitt Romney for President. Previously, the organization had endorsed Fred Thompson. With Thompson’s withdrawal the board voted to endorse Romney over the man they are very familiar with former Governor Mike Huckabee.

As ARRA President, Dr. Patrick Briney, an ordained Baptist Minister and prominent speaker in evangelical circles says in an expose of the Huckbaee record, “Arkansas conservatives know Huckabee. They have “been there, done that.”

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As the light grows longer The cold grows stronger If Candlemas be fair and bright Winter will have another flight If Candlemas be cloud and snow Winter will be gone and not come again A farmer should on Candlemas day Have half his corn and half his hay On Candlemas day if thorns hang a drop You can be sure of a good pea crop… Read More

Greetings, my fellow Flash Report readers!

I am Meredith Turney, the newest addition to Jon’s dynamic blog crew. I currently work as the legislative liaison for Capitol Resource Family Impact, California’s oldest pro-family public policy organization. Since my job is focused on the goings-on in the capitol, Jon graciously asked me to join the Flash Report and write about Sacramento political and policy issues. (I should probably warn you to prepare yourself for the inanity that I will no doubt post about as things just keep getting crazier in our capital city.) As a resident of Placer County (where there is much political intrigue at the moment), I will also report on local issues of interest. In fact, this afternoon I hope to bring you the latest news from the CRA’s local endorsing convention for the CD 4 race.

As an avid Flash Report reader, I am very excited to join the team of talented, influential individuals that already contribute. Thanks for the opportunity, Jon!… Read More

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When it comes to United States foreign policy, there is perhaps no one more respected for his expertise on the subject, at least by conservatives, than Bruce Herschensohn. These days, Bruce is a professor teaching over at Pepperdine University, with an office right near that of Law School Dean Kenneth Starr. FlashReport Managing Editor Nicholas Romero and I had an opportunity to sit down with the conservative icon for the better part of an hour yesterday, courtesy of the John McCain for President campaign.

To say that Bruce is an ardent supporter of John McCain would be an understatement. As you will see from the interview below, Bruce feels that with the post 9-11 state of affairs around the world, foreign policy expertise and gravitas is reasons one through ten to suppport McCain.

Without any further introduction, here are Nicholas Romero and… Read More

I guess old Barry Jantz was right I missed a day of reporting on mail (Thursday) because I was on the road. Nothing came Thursday. Today though a large 12" x 12" 1 fold ‘Yes on Props 94-97’ arrived from their committee for my wife.

It was a really good looking piece. We both gave it an A for how it looked. But the trick, really, that it came addressed to HER.Even though my wife is a female,she is a conservative Republican. She read through the piece and right away said she didn’tlike a bunch of the people, or who they represented, in the pull out quotes. She said it made her more likely to vote NO than YES.She gave it a D on targeting. Even though the piece was not addressed to me, I read it and read it first. I happen to know and like Lani Lutar from the San Diego Taxpayer’s Association so I pretty much ignored the other endorsements and was pretty content with my A vote until Valerie pointed out the mailer really was for her and for her it didn’t work. So I’ll run with her D for targeting.… Read More