A Federal Appeals court has determined that a portion of an election law in Virginia requiring Democratic and Republican primary elections to be open to all voters is unconstitutional. According to the 4th U.S. Circuit Appeals panel,a political party has the right to restrict voting to its members when an incumbent has chosen a primary election to secure nomination for another term.

The case began state Sen. Steve Martin, a Republican, said he wanted to be nominated in a primary election. The Chesterfield County Republican Party brought the case, because under state law, an incumbent has the right to decide whether he wants to seek his party’s nomination through a primary, a convention or a caucus.

The Chesterfield Republicans successfully argued that Martin’s decision forced them to hold an open primary – and that having to allow Democrats to the polls would violate their rights to freedom of association.

The judges, however, rejected an argument that open primaries are unconstitutional in all circumstances, basically stating the matter was up to the political parties themselves as their right to free association.… Read More

I’ve known Arnold Steinberg for nearly twenty years, and he had been involved in political campaigns and causes long before we became aquainted, and developed our longtime friendship.

Strategist Arnie Steinberg has been involved in virtually every phase of political and advertising campaigns. Also, he has created more than 1600 opinion survey projects and focus groups and has testified as an expert witness frequently on elections, public opinion, advertising, and related issues. For major litigation, he has helped develop legal strategy and jury profiles. Many years ago, he wrote two graduate textbooks on politics and media. He has served on various government and foundation boards. Currently, Steinberg provides strategic counsel and survey research to private clients and selected political clients.

I was very excited to interview Arnie because, as you will see, he pulls no punches in speaking his mind…… Read More

I’ve known Arnold Steinberg for nearly twenty years, and he had been involved in political campaigns and causes long before we became aquainted, and developed our longtime friendship. Strategist Arnie Steinberg has been involved in virtually every phase of political and advertising campaigns. Also, he has created more than 1600 opinion survey projects and focus groups and has testified as an expert witness frequently on elections, public opinion, advertising, and related issues. For major litigation, he has helped develop legal strategy and jury profiles. Many years ago, he wrote two graduate textbooks on politics and media. He has served on various government and foundation boards. Currently, Steinberg provides strategic counsel and survey research to private clients and selected political clients. … Read More

What could be more important that electing a Republican to the White House in 2008?

The winner will likely serve as President until 2016. That’s a long time. Controlling foreign policy, fighting the War against Radical Islam, safeguarding America, supporting pro-growth economic policies and protecting the nuclear family is what is at stake.

Our friend, attorney Tom Hiltachk, submitted an Initiative proposal that absolutely rocks the Democrats. Squeals could be heard ranging from Howard Dean to every California Democrat elected official, crying about everything from disenfranchisement to "stealing" elections.

Everyone understands if proportional voting islegal in California in 2008, Democrats will not win the White House. By having each electoral vote based on the votes of each Congressional district, Republicans will win at least 19 electoral votes of California’s 55. California is 20% of what’s needed to win the 270 Electoral College votes nationwide.

Wasting no time Clinton, supporters instantly cried foul and created an outfit called Californians for Fair Election Reform. ClintonistaChris… Read More

America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani wraps up an impressive run in California by winning the Straw poll at the National Federation of Republican Women’s recent convention.

This follows wins in straw polls at the California Republican Party State Convention (conducted by the Monterey County Republican CC) and at the California State Fair (conducted by the Sacramento County Republican CC).

The NFRW convention (they have 1,825 local clubs) was attended by GOP women activists from around the country – which indicates Rudy’s campaign is building momentum…

Now straw polls are not scientific, but Giuliani also leads all polls in California and nationally – across all demographic and philosophic profiles.

And, as FR contributor… Read More

Chris Simcox, Minuteman PAC Honorary Chairman and founder of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, announced this morning that the PAC has endorsed Duncan D. Hunter for Congress in his bid to succeed his father in California’s 52nd congressional district.

As Hunter is serving with his Marine unit in Afghanistan, his wife Margaret is keeping the campaign fires burning. "We are very happy to receive the endorsement of the Minutemen PAC, " she said. "The devastating impact of illegal immigration is probably the top issue in the 52ND congressional district, because we are on the front-lines. Duncan firmly believes that the federal government needs to do more to stem the flow of illegal immigration. He is committed to continuing the work started by his father to build the border fence and increase border security."

Attached is the full release.… Read More

San Diego’s 78th Assembly District is one of the few remaining state legislative battlegrounds. For a pretty straight look at the Democrat candidates see www.redcountysandiego.com this morning.… Read More

**Preview: Coming tomorrow and Wednesday, I had an opportunity to conduct yet another insightful and provocative interview with well-known and well-respected veteran California pollster Arnie Steinberg. This interview with Steinberg is a two-parter, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading it as much as we spent bringing it your way. Look for Part I tomorrow! – Flash**

California 4th Assembly District is safe GOP territory. Currently represented by conservative Ted Gaines, the district lies to the East of Sacramento, taking in all or most of Placer, El Dorado and Alpine Counties, a portion of Sutter County and a small piece of Sacramento County. Here is a map.

Most notable about this legislative district these days is that it falls within California 4th Congressional District where the long-time incumbent, John Doolittle… Read More