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Meredith Turney

How will California Pay for Emergencies?

This morning Southern California was awakened by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake. In light of the recent Haitian and Chilean earthquakes, even a minor earth rumble causes jittery nerves. Experts keep warning that it’s only a matter of time before California has another major earthquake. One of the articles I read about this morning’s earthquake mentioned California’s last destructive earthquake, the 1994 Northridge quake, a 6.7 magnitude quake that killed 72 people. The Northridge quake caused $20 billion in damage.

As I read that number, I couldn’t help but think of the current $20 billion budget deficit California is facing. Emergency preparedness is yet another reason it’s so important for the state’s government to balance its books and have emergency funds set aside. We know it’s just a matter of time before another big quake strikes, or we have another devastating fire season. Legislators are violating their fiduciary duty to their constituents by spending and wasting taxpayer money. The state’s deficit isn’t just about wasteful spending—it also means that when we need funds to deal with a disaster, the money won’t be there to help victims and… Read More

Jon Fleischman

The First GOP Gubernatorial Debate (Video & Commentary)

Last night the two Republican candidates for Governor of California squared off in what we would call a much-overdue first debate. First and foremost, I would like to thank New Majority California for generously arranging to broadcast the debate live via streaming video so that FlashReport readers could catch the debate live! You can read more about the New Majority here. If you didn’t get a chance to see the debate, or for some reason want to see it again, here it is…

The debate was held in the posh Samueli Theater which… Read More

Jon Fleischman

Today’s Commentary: The First GOP Gubernatorial Debate (Video & Commentary)

Last night the two Republican candidates for Governor of California squared off in what we would call a much-overdue first debate. First and foremost, I would like to thank New Majority California for generously arranging to broadcast the debate live via streaming video so that FlashReport readers could catch the debate live! You can read more about the New Majority here. If you didn’t get a chance to see the debate, or for some reason want to see it again, here it is…

The debate was held in the posh Samueli Theater which… Read More

Jon Fleischman

VIDEO: In the Press Room Pre-Debate

Unlike other events where I typically mix in with attendees, and occasionally look off at whatever sequestered area the media has been forced to squeeze into, this time I am IN that area — covering the first Gubernatorial GOP of the season as a "member of the press corps" — yikes.

With the help of my friend and fellow blogger Matt Cunningham (holding the FlashCam), I filmed this little five minute video… Check it out! Be patient if it isn’t up right away – You Tube takes a few minutes to process.

Check out my "live tweeting" of the debate at www.twitter.com/flashreport. I’m also live blogging on Red County’s live feed here.

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Jon Fleischman

VIDEO: The Food In The Press Room At The CAGOP Guv Debate

Enjoy…

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Jon Fleischman

Watch Poizner and Whitman Debate Live on FR!

For the first time, the two contenders for the Republican nomination for Governor, Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, will debate. The event, hosted by the New Majority, will take place at 530pm today in Orange County. We will be featuring live, streaming video of the showdown here on the FlashReport Blog! So tune in to watch it live, or catch the replay!… Read More

Jon Fleischman

WSJ’s Fund on Fiorina’s New Anti-Boxer Web Ad

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Jon Fleischman

Convention Photo: Marty Wilson And Carly’s Purse

We’ll be posting up all kinds of fun "goodies" from this last weekend’s State GOP convention, but this one we put on the top of our list. Photo credit goes to Republican National Committeeman Shawn Steel for this picture of U.S. Senate Candidate Carly Fiorina’s top consultant, Marty Wilson. In case anyone was wondering whether Marty is willing to take on any task necessary for the campaign, we note here that Marty is carrying Mrs. Fiorina’s purse. Marty, we think it’s your color!… Read More

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