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California: Mitt Romney

April 27, 2009 - 01:58 pm
NEWS FEED: America's Finest Blog

Is Mitt Romney now officially a La Jollan? Or a Granite Stater?

By chris reed

Slate reports he has sold two of his four homes -- the ones in Massachusetts, the state where he was governor, and Utah. That leaves a home in New Hampshire, home of the first presidential primary in 2012, and in...

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March 1, 2009 - 11:59 am
NEWS FEED: Calitics

LA Times Reinforces Right-Wing Tax Frames

By Robert in Monterey

Today's LA Times contains a "news analysis" by Evan Halper that seeks to explain why taxpayers seem to be getting less for their tax dollars. But the most obvious point goes almost totally ignored - that tax cuts have reduced the ability of government to provide for basic services. Since that isn't part of this article, the effect is to mislead readers into thinking government is misusing tax dollars, and thus winds up reinforcing right-wing frames.
Reporting from Sacramento -- Middle-class Californians have long griped about paying more taxes than they might pay elsewhere, but for decades this state could boast that it gave them quite a bit in return.

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February 19, 2009 - 10:02 pm
NEWS FEED: Sacramento Bee

AM Alert: Budget signing, convention drama

By Shane Goldmacher

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today will sign the budget package that the Legislature passed early Thursday morning.

Then comes the list of line-item vetoes.

Of course, as Jim Sanders reports in today's Bee, more money woes could be in the state's future as the economy continues to falter.

"If I could tell you what revenues are going to be in May, I would not be making this call from Sacramento -- I'd be making it from Las Vegas," quipped H.D. Palmer, a spokesman for Schwarzenegger's Department of Finance.

I'd bet the under on that.

The real drama of the weekend will be at the California Republican Party's convention, which descends on Sacramento this evening.

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February 9, 2009 - 12:42 pm
NEWS FEED: Sacramento Bee

Whitman boots up campaign for governor

By Shane Goldmacher

Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman officially submitted her bid to explore a run for governor on Monday.

The move by the billionaire businesswoman sets up what's expected to be an expensive, 17-month auction between herself and Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner in the 2010 Republican primary.

"California faces challenges unlike any other time in its history -- a weak and faltering economy, massive job losses, and an exploding state budget deficit. California is better than this, and I refuse to stand by and watch it fail," Whitman said in a prepared statement, announcing her exploration of a run for governor. "Now is the time for people across the state to join in a cause for change, excellence and a new California.

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February 2, 2009 - 05:02 pm
NEWS FEED: Sacramento Bee

GOP A-list to descend on Sacramento

By Peter Hecht

Barack Obama may have just racked up the biggest Democratic election victory margin in California since FDR. But that isn't stopping Republican Party A-listers from descending on Sacramento for this month's California Republican Party Spring Convention.

The guest list for Feb. 20-22 conference at the Hyatt Recency includes former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney, current South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton and conservative author/pundit William Bennett.

The convention is also drawing top CA-listers actively plotting gubernatorial bids or mentioned as potential candidates. They include former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, Rep. Darrell Issa and 2002 GOP gubernatorial nominee Bill Simon.

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Sat, 09/27/2008 - 23:54

Romney hints that Whitman will be returning to California

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2478|title=Mitt Romney|desc=Getty Images Photo |link=none|align=center|width=420|height=291]ANAHEIM - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaking at the California Republican Convention, got a round of applause when he mentioned Meg Whitman, the former eBay CEO who is rumored to be considering a run for California governor in 2010.

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Wed, 08/20/2008 - 17:59

Lungren backs Romney for McCain VP

By Ben van der Meer, PolitickerCA.com Senior Reporter

Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Lungren believes U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) should look to his biggest rival from the Republican primary when he's considering vice presidential picks.

Lungren (R-Gold River), a California delegate, said former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney would be the best choice to balance the ticket in a way that helps McCain win in November.

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Tue, 06/17/2008 - 15:51

Romney fundraiser expected to net more than $250K for Strickland

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

The campaign for state Senate candidate Tony Strickland says tonight’s fundraiser with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will likely surpass $250,000. The campaign had originally set a goal of $200,000 for the event, said spokesman Matt Guthrie.

Strickland, a former Assemblyman, is no stranger to Romney. The Moorpark Republican was California chair for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign.

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Mon, 06/16/2008 - 09:24

Republican VP prospects hit the Golden State

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

California appears to be something of hot spot for Republican vice presidential prospects.

Former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be appearing at a Tuesday fundraiser for state Senate candidate Tony Strickland in Ventura.

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Wed, 06/11/2008 - 11:39

Romney purchases $12 million La Jolla estate

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has purchased $12 million home in La Jolla, a wealthy town within San Diego.

The 3-bedroom, 5-bathroom beachfront home on Dunemere Drive reportedly measures up at 3,009 square feet.

Romney, a businessman who served one term as governor of Massachusetts, also owns homes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Utah.

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