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Monthly Archives: November 2010

Editorial:  To Speaker Boehner and the Republican Steering Committee

Editorial: To Speaker Boehner and the Republican Steering Committee

Congressman Jerry Lewis has had a change of heart.  Well no, he has not, really.  He is hearing that he may not be a shoo-in for the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee like he thought.  So it seems to be time for damage control and spin.  And spin it is. According to a story in yesterday’s Press Enterprise: Ratcheting up his calls for reduced spending — and his bid for a key position in . . .

Will National Republicans Promote A Failure?

Will National Republicans Promote A Failure?

Members of the Republican National Committee have a lot on their plates in the early part of next year when the membership reconvenes for its biannual reorganization. Chief among the RNC’s concerns—and what will likely remain at the forefront of media focus—is whether incumbent chair Michael Steele will remain in his perch. Steele’s numerous critics have lambasted the national party chief for overseeing party spending at a lesbian-themed bondage club in West Hollywood and a . . .

Editorial:  BOS Should Postpone CAO/CEO Board Item to Allow Imput from Rutherford

Editorial: BOS Should Postpone CAO/CEO Board Item to Allow Imput from Rutherford

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is playing fast and loose with the rules once again.  And this time around it seems they may very well be in such a hurry so to prevent newcomer Supervisor-elect Janice Rutherford, who ran on a platform of ethics reform, from providing her input into a law that will affect her ability to serve her constituents  for her entire term of office and keeping her promises to voters. . . .

Election 2010:  Winners and Losers

Election 2010: Winners and Losers

Involvement in politics, whether as a candidate, volunteer, staffer, or contributor, is not for the faint of heart. November 2, 2010 saw many winners and losers and some of the biggest losers were not even running for office. By now almost all of the races have been decided statewide.  We thought we would take a moment to discuss a few of the biggest winners and losers in San Bernardino County. Winners: Janice Rutherford—Supervisor-elect Janice Rutherford . . .