The National Federation of Independent Business – California, a major player in California politics, and the hands-down grassroots representative in Sacramento for small business owners, has come out strongly against Proposition 1A.

According to the NFIB-CA, In order to determine support or opposition to Proposition 1A, they balloted more than 21,000 members during the month of April. Of those who responded, the majority were in opposition to Proposition 1A. The content of the ballot was developed based on information provided by both the support and opposition committees.

They have issued this statement:

OC/SD Congressman Issa is profiled for his leadership in government oversight at WeeklyStandard.com.

A nice profile piece is here.… Read More

Waste Watchers- California: Land of the Golden Parachute Historically, California has been known for its gold, the lure of which attracted pioneers and prospectors from far and wide in search of wealth and opportunity. Today, however, the “ Golden State ” motto might more accurately refer to the generous “golden parachutes,” granted to public employees. A particularly sad… Read More

To commemorate President Obama’s first 100 days in office, conservative leader Gary Bauer has released a list of Obama’s 100 mistakes, misstatements and missteps. If nothing else, it will provide balance to the sycophantic media reports celebrating Obama’s 100 days of bringing heaven to earth. … Read More

Today we feature as our daily commentary a video interview that I conducted yesterday afternoon with Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. The topic? The outrageous votes of Capitol Democrats yesterday against GOP sponsored bills to eliminate the California Integrated Waste Management Board… … Read More

Today we feature as our daily commentary a video interview that I conducted yesterday afternoon with Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. The topic? The outrageous votes of Capitol Democrats yesterday against GOP sponsored bills to eliminate the California Integrated Waste Management Board…

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CRP Chairman Ron Nehring Issues Statement On Sen. Arlen Specter’s Decision To Join The Democratic Party SACRAMENTO – California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring today issued the following statement in response to Sen. Arlen Specter’s decision to join the Democratic Party:

"Arlen Specter’s decision to join the Democratic Party has absolutely nothing to do with principles. This was a poll-driven decision based purely on selfish interests. Polls showed that because of his abandonment of basic Republican principles in the Senate, Arlen Specter, an incumbent United States Senator, could not even win his own Republican primary, nor win a general election as either a Republican or even as an independent.

"Arlen Specter decided on his own — no one forced him — to violate core Republican principles by voting for the wasteful $787 billion stimulus bill while every single House Republican, including California ‘s entire Republican delegation, voted with taxpayers in opposition… Read More

Arlen Specter, elected as a Republican Senator in Pennsylvania, today switched his party registration to Democrat.

I can't say I am shocked, given his embrace of President Obama's hard-left policies.

That said, Specter should follow the principled lead of Phill Gramm. Before being elected to the Senate, Gramm (of Texas) was a Congressman. Elected as a Democrat to the House, he decided to become a Republican, inspired by Ronald Reagan. But he felt that to switch mid-term was unfair to voters. So he resigned his seat, then re-registered Republican, and then ran and was -re-elected in the subsequent special election…… Read More