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Fri, 11/07/2008 - 14:17

Special Weekend Report: California's November general election in review

Once again - despite some congressional and statehouse races that were initially touted to be bloody cage matches - California's often confounding ballot initiative process took center stage during Tuesday's general election.

Arguably, the passage of Prop. 8 - the ballot measure that would ban gay marriage in the state - grabbed the lion's share of the public's attention and certainly a ton of TV advertising time.

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Mon, 11/03/2008 - 18:45

Pindell Report releases final Election Day predictions

The Pindell Report, Politicker.com's political and campaign forecast, has released its final projections for Election Day. Using polling, historical and demographic trends, tracking campaign visits and spending, The Pindell Report ranks races in terms of their competitiveness and their status as either a toss-up or leaning or likely voting in a particular way.

In California, The Pindell Report's final breakdown is as follows:

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Mon, 10/06/2008 - 14:31

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Fri, 09/26/2008 - 17:41

Stay tuned for PolitickerCA.com’s coverage of the CRP’s Fall Convention

California's Republicans are meeting this weekend in Anaheim, and PolitickerCA.com will be there, covering all the developments.

Stay tuned for updates throughout the weekend.

Contact PolitickerCA.com reporter James Gerber with tips, hints or questions.

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 19:41

Transcript of remarks from Fiorina

Below is a transcript of remarks made by McCain advisor Carly Fiorina at the Republican National Convention Wednesday evening, as prepared for delivery.

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 18:54

Transcript of remarks from Maldonado

Below is a transcript of remarks made by state Sen. Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria) at the Republican National Convention Wednesday evening, as prepared for delivery.

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 13:41

Maldonado, Fiorina speaking at RNC tonight

State Sen. Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria) is scheduled to address the Republican National Convention in St. Paul on Wednesday evening between 4 and 5 p.m. (PST), while Palo Alto resident and top advisor to U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) Carly Fiorina will speak between 5 and 6 p.m.

Presumptive vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska) is scheduled to accept the vice presidential nomination and address the convention between 7 and 8 p.m.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 20:15

California Obama supporters at the Democratic National Convention

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 23:46

Today's convention schedule

The fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, with a theme of "Change You Can Believe In."

The final day's events will take place at INVESCO Field at Mile High, where over 70,000 people are expected to attend.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 18:31

Transcript of remarks from Capps

Below is a transcript of remarks made by U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday evening, as prepared for delivery.

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