U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that former California Secretary of State Bill Jones will serve as chairman of the Arizona Senator’s campaign in the state of California.

As chairman, Jones will take the lead on Senator McCain’s political outreach and use his years of statewide experience on major issues to help advise a successful statewide effort.

Bill Jones served as California’s Secretary of State from 1995 to 2003 where he was widely credited for the success of his groundbreaking election and campaign finance reforms. Jones served in the California State Assembly from 1983 to 1995 where he was elected Republican leader in the assembly in 1991. A respected leader on agricultural and water issues, Jones also successfully authored California’s famous "Three Strikes and You’re Out" tough on crime law (Proposition 184). Bill Jones was elected as the state’s Republican Party nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2004.

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I have confirmed that Mike Radlovic has dropped out of the race for the 60th Assembly District. Mike Radlovic, past chair of the San Gabriel Valley Lincoln Club and the runner up to Bob Pacheco in the 1998 race for the seat (It was open primary, Huff came in third) Mike would have been a formidable candidate. See here. His ability to self-fund and his long history of GOP involvement were obvious pluses. Apparently, he had locked up political consultant Jim Nygren. Nygren helped Huff to an upset in this race four years ago. He let him go. Nygren has since signed on with Curt Hagman. See my post on him here.

Other candidates include Larry Dick, who has sources say raised over 60K at a recent fundraiser. The first financials in this race will be interesting. Other possible candidates… Read More

U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that former California Secretary of State Bill Jones will serve as chairman of the Arizona Senator’s campaign in the state of California.

As chairman, Jones will take the lead on Senator McCain’s political outreach and use his years of statewide experience on major issues to help advise a successful statewide effort.

Bill Jones served as California’s Secretary of State from 1995 to 2003 where he was widely credited for the success of his groundbreaking election and campaign finance reforms. Jones served in the California State Assembly from 1983 to 1995 where he was elected Republican leader in the assembly in 1991. A respected leader on agricultural and water issues, Jones also successfully authored California’s famous "Three Strikes and You’re Out" tough on crime law (Proposition 184). Bill Jones was elected as the state’s Republican Party nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2004.

"John McCain’s established record of leadership will go a long way with California’s Republican voters. He has been a leader on our critically… Read More

The UC College Republicans continue to undermine the Politically Correct crowd by engaging in political theater.These games are led by newly elected CCR state chairman Ryan Clumpner.

There really hasn’t been good political theater since the 60’s on campuses. The Left is dead among student everywhere, except among the hardened remorseless tenured Marxists.

The theater will feature a "friendly" game of capture the flag [ American?]. The teams are between the "illegals" vs. ICE [ or La Migra]. The rules are as follows:

1. Illegals must outnumber ICE members. 2. ICE must tie their hands behind their backs. 3. ICE must play defense at all times. 4. "Amnesty" will be granted to all tagged Illegals. 5. all other rules apply only to ICE.

The event is in response to an “Immigrant Rights Classroom Walkout” organized by campus leftists on May Day.

The game is May 1at 12:00 noon on the Memorial Union patio, at UC Davis.

Let the games begin in all campuses.… Read More

I’ve had an eight page report from General Barry McCaffrey forwarded to me by a colleague and it is up on our Lincoln Club of Fresno County website. It is quick and mandatory reading for all those that would like to debate this issue with a good and balanced perspective.

Suggest you review, download and forward out liberally to your friends. This document needs to be out in cyberspace in a big way.… Read More

An announcement is coming soon from Western Conservative Political Action Conference, Inc.that Mike Reagan has agreed toserve asGeneral Chairman of a very major event to be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, Oct. 12-13, 2007, endorsed by the American Conservative Union as an "official" CPAC here in California. The unique event will draw west coast conservatives together and will include speeches by all the major presidential candidates. Details to follow….!… Read More

Board of Equalization Member Michelle Steel has a good piece in this week’s “Asian Week,” talking about the growing trend of Asian-American candidates succeeding as Republicans, and of Republican leaders successfully reaching out to Asian-American voters.

"From Orange County to San Jose, Asian American candidates are registering voters, raising money for voter education, and winning state and local elections — as Republicans."… Read More

In the United States the idea that an Anglo candidate could represent a heavily Hispanic or black district has became impossible. Even the Supreme Court and Department of Justice said so. That led to even more gerrymandering of district based on race. Many black organizations fueled this racial divide, by conducting campaigns on racial themes. But what happens when your district changes color and not party? This is happening in large parts of LA. Many previously “black” districts are becoming more Latino than black. The special election in the 37th Congressional District is such an election. Black Congressional leaders are trying to make sure a … Read More