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California: Politics

Wed, 04/23/2008 - 15:17

UPDATED: Poizner opens wallet for GOP voter drive

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

Just days after the California Secretary of State’s office issued a report showing Republicans losing registrants in the state, the California Republican Party, with the help of State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, is launching a voter registration drive designed to pump up the number of Republican voters in the state.

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Wed, 04/23/2008 - 10:57

Schwarzenegger pays $4.7M for Santa Barbara land; readies for Leno appearance

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has paid $4.7 million for 25 acres of land in Santa Barbara, the AP reports today.

The land is described as “a former ranch dotted with waterfalls and lush canyons.”

The Governor also owns a home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles.

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Wed, 04/23/2008 - 00:51

Koretz pressing forward with early L.A. city council 5th district run

By David Finnigan

Former Assemblyman Paul Koretz is walking precincts and canvassing neighborhood street fairs rather early for the Los Angeles City Council seat he hopes to win next spring.

“I grew up in the 5th council district for 20 years,” Koretz said.

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Wed, 04/23/2008 - 00:37

Parks and Ridley-Thomas to debate Thursday in 2nd district county race

By David Finnigan

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ 2nd District race heats up Thursday night with a debate between L.A. City Councilman Bernard Parks and 26th District State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas. The race has proven a bit bruising as business, labor and African-American leaders have had to choose between endorsing one of the two black politicians.

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Tue, 04/22/2008 - 17:35

State Dems seize on new registration numbers

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

California Democrats said today that a new report on the state’s voting registration trends is proof that the Party is gaining momentum ahead of the June and November elections.

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Tue, 04/22/2008 - 14:48

State legislators face salary freeze, cuts

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

A state commission said today that it is exploring the possibility of freezing and possibly reducing the salaries of California elected officials, the Sacramento Bee is reporting.

California Compensation Commission Chairmen Charles Murray and member Kathy Sands, citing the state’s $7 billion deficit, said they would meet again in May or June to decide on a salary cut for state legislators.

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Tue, 04/22/2008 - 10:49

Democrats paint Andal as 'extremist' in new Web site

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=583|title=Republican Dean Andal, running against U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney in Congressional District 11|desc=|link=none|url=undefined|align=left|width=150|height=246]The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has launched a new Web site targeting Republican Dean Andal, who is challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney in Congressional District 11.

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Tue, 04/22/2008 - 10:11

McCain to make return Golden State visit

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=584|title=Sen. John McCain at a campaign rally with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in February.|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=395|height=250]Republican presidential candidate John McCain is headed to the Golden State, the Stockton Record is reporting.

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