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Happening in California… And It Could Change American Politics–
INSTAGRAM: We have the same president in all 50 states. The same federal policies. The same international situation.
A non-human cast a ballot.
CPC analysis: Big Union dollars sway local elections
February 14, 2023 Respected commentator Edward Ring discusses California’s alarming shift to union-controlled elections, under which the dominant Leftist party is often the only one with (far-above) sufficient funds for a successful campaign. Ring’s comments excerpted below. The reason for this dominance by one party can be misleading, however, because it isn’t a party so…
Read MoreNewsom’s anti-recall funding underscores gov’t union sway
October 22, 2022 xamining key donations from Gov. Newsom’s anti-recall campaign, policy analyst Brandon Ristoff breaks down the biggest collective contributors as government unions — including multiple teachers unions (over $2.3 million total), a peace officers association ($1.75 million), and a service employees union ($1 million). Ristoff’s analysis highlights the dangers of sizable, formidable unions…
Read MoreRevanchist unions – Pat Waite: can Mahan’s “lather, rinse, repeat” approach clean house in Sacramento?
Special Reports April 13, 2026 With a heavy application of performance metrics, Matt Mahan’s state spending plan draws from the same formula as his San Jose mayoral race, says SVBA’s Pat Waite. He warns that a Governor Mahan would have to work through intractable grit at the state level. An Opportunity Now exclusive reaction. Matt…
Read MoreURGENT: The heist that is killing America
April 8, 2026
Read MoreMy Life’s Journey…
April 8, 2026
Read MoreINSTAGRAM: Yes, it’s true. California spent 20% MORE on its “fight” against homelessness than NASA is budgeting to build a base on the moon. I’m leading the charge to investigate where this money went and will keep you updated.
☆ Regional planners mapped out a “vibrant” Bay Area. Now there’s a serious math problem.
Special Reports December 12, 2025 While “unelected regional bodies” promise their Plan Bay Area 2050+ will improve affordability, SHIFT-Bay Area says it doesn’t add up: the transit-heavy, forced urbanization scheme has no off-ramp, and it estimates population growth amidst an exodus. In a newsletter summarizing SHIFT’s findings, CoCo Taxpayer Ass’n warns the $1.5 trillion dream isn’t yet…
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