California politics makes the election-day issue of the Wall Street Journal’s Political Diary (it’s tied into a piece on both California and New York):

A Tale of Two Megastates

As two of the nation’s largest states, California and New York share reputations as bastions of liberalism and a congenial home to moderate Republicans such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Pataki.

But the two mega-states are likely to diverge dramatically when it comes to tonight’s election results. In California, private polls show Governor Schwarzenegger with a 15-point lead over his hapless Democratic challenger Phil Angelides. More importantly, Republicans are mounting strong… Read More

…today to usher at least five people – be they family members, friends, or acquaintances – to the polls to cast their votes for our down ticket Republican candidates. The Californians for Schwarzenegger campaign has done a phenomenal job of insuring the Governor’s re-election tonight, but the FlashReport’s conservative readership must take it upon itself to battle on behalf of our Republican down ballot candidates at the polls today.

Tom McClintock for Lieutenant Governor

Bruce McPherson for Secretary of State

**There is more – click the link**

View Full Commentary… Read More

…today to usher at least five people – be they family members, friends, or acquaintances – to the polls to cast their votes for our down ticket Republican candidates. The Californians for Schwarzenegger campaign has done a phenomenal job of insuring the Governor’s re-election tonight, but the FlashReport’s conservative readership must take it upon itself to battle on behalf of our Republican down ballot candidates at the polls today.

Tom McClintock for Lieutenant Governor Bruce McPherson for Secretary of State Tony Strickland for Controller Claude Parrish for Treasurer Charles "Chuck" Poochigian for Attorney General … Read More

You should be hearing the sounds of the poll workers throwing open the doorways andcalling thatthe polls are open about now.Today, as all our candidates and our dedicated volunteers sprint to the finish for this years round of elections, I’d like to tellour Republican V6 volunteersthank youfor making it happen, for all the hours, the walking, the thousands of phone calls…the nuts and bolts of a campaign that are going to make the difference and bring our side our success today. Think about it, in 2006, we havein our grasp5 statewide offices. When I got down to Sacramento in ’02, we had just lost ’em all. We have a shot at picking up legislative seats in these goofy-apportionmentdistricts…and we’ll keep the ones we have.

This in the face of a media blitz that is trying very hard to paint the picture for Republicans as bleak. Thiswhile evensome Republicans try to "eat their own" in theheat of the election. These things happen and we still pound ahead…to a positive result.

As a candidate, it’s appreciated. As Americans that believe in something, it matters.… Read More

I’ve got two calls now from some great GOP women activists on the west side of Los Angeles. They are upset about a robo call being done by some one supporting Garamendi. I heard it and it goes like this (I tried my best to get it all down)

Tis is Shirley Freeman and I’m a lifelong Republican. I’m a bit confused about the race for Lieutenant Governor. Today I read in the paper that Governor Schwarzenegger said that Tom McClintock was totally wrong and that if we went went with his way of thinking, then we will never rebuild California.

It goes on to urge a vote for Garamendi. As Angelides tanks Garamendi looks for another running mate. See here how a close loss on the down ticket hurts the Gov.

BTW there are two Shirley Freeman’s registered as Republicans, don’t know if they are part of it or not.

I’m sure the Governor will denouce this campaignb dirty trick and let every one know that he truly is supporting McClintock.… Read More

If after unwinding for the next few days, anyone finds themself without anything to do this weekend, I’d like to point out that the Liberty Film Festival is taking place Nov 10-12 in Hollywood.

Last year, more than 6500 people showed up to see films like “In The Face of Evil: Reagan’s War in Word & Deed” and“Celsius 41.11” (a refuting of Michael Moore’s Farenheit 9-11).

Every year this is a great event, and this year figures to be no different.… Read More

I’m ad mad as anyone about the GOP and how they have governed. Immigration, Government spending and many other issues are not being addressed properly in DC and Sacramento.

CRA has launched a radio ad thorugh one of our committees to try to get those of us ticked off to the polls. You can hear it here.

It is okay to be mad. It is okay to makeyour views known. It is not okay not to vote for McClintock, Strickland, Prop 85 and all the things on the ballot.… Read More

Brandon Powers (here and here) and Jon Fleischman (here) previously posted about the "Team 2006" Sovereign Nations PACand the significant IEs the combined tribal effort is pursuing. Despite Saturday’s SDUT article depicting some sort of falling out between the tribes making up the new PAC, and its impact on Tony Strickland — with one of the tribes switching its funding to John Chiang apparently (although Tony is still benefiting hugely)— a load of other IE dollars are being spent.

Here’s the updated 24-hour list of the most significant late IEs by Team 2006:

Republicans: Guy Houston – AD 15 – $224,000 Audra Strickland – AD 37 – $121,000 Shirley Horton – AD 78 – $281,000… Read More