As we mentioned previously, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has filed a lawsuit asking a judge for relief because the state legislature and the governor are in the midst of a deceptive effort to cause Californian’s to consider whether to support or oppose Proposition 1A without having all of the information about the measure readily available to them — there is no mention in the title or summary of this measure that mentions that the passage of it would extend a boatload of taxes for years! Below we have linked the legal documents filed with court for those who would like to read them.

This "keep all of the facts from the voters" campaign extends beyond the omitting of information in the official voter guide pamphlet (though that omission is the most egregious) — it seems that proponents of Proposition 1A literally don’t want to even mention the taxes. Of course, what they should be doing is making the case that they feel the spending cap in 1A is strong enough to justify extending tens of billions in taxes on Californians.

Another example of this "don’t fully disclose and discuss the pros and cons of… Read More

As we mentioned previously, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has filed a lawsuit asking a judge for relief because the state legislature and the governor are in the midst of a deceptive effort to cause Californian’s to consider whether to support or oppose Proposition 1A without having all of the information about the measure readily available to them — there is no mention in the title or summary of this measure that mentions that the passage of it would extend a boatload of taxes for years! Below we have linked the legal documents filed with court for those who would like to read them.

This "keep all of the facts from the voters" campaign extends beyond the omitting of information in the official voter guide pamphlet (though that omission is the most egregious) — it seems that proponents of Proposition 1A literally don’t want to even mention the taxes. Of course, what they should be doing is making the case that they feel the spending cap in 1A is strong enough to justify extending tens of billions in taxes on Californians.

Another example of this "don’t fully disclose and discuss the pros and cons of… Read More

This coming May, California voters will be asked to vote on a half-dozen different ballot measures placed before them by the state legislature.

Over the coming weeks, I will be taking a look at each of those measures – analyzing them and giving FR readers my take on them. The first one that I am going to tackle is the last of the six on the ballot – Proposition 1F.

1F is a pretty straight forward measure to describe – if California has a deficit in a given year, then the independent commission that reviews the salary of the Governor and State Legislators is directed to not give any raises to these politicians for that year.

On a first-pass, it sounds pretty reasonable. But the policy objective behind this measure, upon closer examination, is quite… Read More

By an estimated 60-40 margin, voters in the City of Clovis tonight roundly rejected a proposed 1% sales tax increase. Despite having the support of Republican City Council members Nathan Magsig, Lynn Ashbeck and Jose Flores. The lone GOP council member in opposition was Council President Bob Whalen, who is planning on running for Assembly District 19 in 2010 when incumbent Mike Villines is termed out.

The Measure was flawed from the beginning, with no sunset clause and no direction for the funds except the general fund.

The Fresno County Republican Party and Lincoln Club of Fresno County came out in early opposition to Measure A, and a consortium of conservative groups held a press conference this week opposing the measure.

Ironically, the tax increase deal brokered two weeks ago in Sacramento probably hurt the cause of Measure A. The tax increase was brokered by Mike Villines, whose District includes the City of Clovis.… Read More

This coming May, California voters will be asked to vote on a half-dozen different ballot measures placed before them by the state legislature.

Over the coming weeks, I will be taking a look at each of those measures – analyzing them and giving FR readers my take on them.

The first one that I am going to tackle is the last of the six on the ballot – Proposition 1F.

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For those following such things, a mini-controversy had erupted in SoCal over a scheduled fundraising event that Assemblyman Anthony Adams had coming up (this week, if I recall) featuring Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, whom Adams has endorsed for Governor.

KFI’s John and Ken got a hold of the invite and devoted a lot of air time to the subject.

The subtext of course is that Adams is one of the "Quisling Six" GOP legislators that sided with all of the legislature’s Democrats to foist upon Californians the single largest tax increase in the history of any state ever. Add to this Steve Poizner’s strong opposition to that vote, and you get perfect drive time radio drama.

Well, predictably, the Poizner event for Adams was scrubbed. But stepping up to raise money for Adams’ reelection is the most famous tax-advocating GOP flip flopper of them all — Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Since this just became public, I am sure it will make for even more entertaining fodder for John and Ken. I guess look for Arnold to be headlining events soon for Senators Maldonado, Ashburn (for BOE), and Cogdill — and for… Read More

This random thought just crossed my mind as I am traveling on the rental car shuttle at the Oakland Airport…

It would appear that President Obama is going to govern this nation as a hardcore left-wing ideologue. In some respects I am jeolous because our last President certainly didn't govern as a hardcore right-winger. Not even close. I think I feel kind of… cheated…… Read More

I was excited to hear from the University of the Pacific College Republicans that my former Congressman and Senator from Pennsylvania, Rick Santorum, will be in Stockton this Tuesday evening delivering a speech titled "The Gathering Storm in Hard Economic Times: Challenges and Opportunities."

For those of you who have never had the pleasure of hearing Rick speak in person, I would recommend a trip to Stockton. As the author of "It Takes a Family," Rick has been at the forefront of the national debate in protecting the traditional American family and its values. He recently has been a loud voice against radical Islamic fascism as a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.

Rick is an inspiration to conservatives to stand up and fight against leftists and their culture and was recognized as the strongest and most articulate defender of life in the Senate. His campaign for Congress in 1990 was the first campaign I volunteered in and he continues to inspire many young conservatives to continue to "Join the Fight" as he did with me as a young college student.

Details: 6:30 P.M. at the University of the Pacific,… Read More