This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 27, 2010. The recall of former California Gov. Gray Davis in 2003 tanked his political career. In stark contrast, though, the attempted recall of now-Sen. Dianne Feinstein in 1984, when she was mayor of San Francisco, boosted her civic profile. Despite the latter example of political perseverance, locals… Read more →
Category: Politics
Experts say Democrats in 50th race seek a lost cause
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 26, 2010. It’s a race that could be considered quixotic by many standards. Two candidates face off in a primary knowing that the big prize might be unattainable: a seat in the U.S. Congress. That’s because those candidates are Democrats, the incumbent’s a Republican, and the district’s demographics… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Water woes, A-list endorsements
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 25, 2010. Two weeks away from the June 8 election. The last day to register was Monday, ballots are being mailed out (though I haven’t received mine yet and I’m quite jealous of those who did), candidates and their campaign managers are feeling the heat, and political fashionistas… Read more →
53rd congressional race: Homosexual slurs, libel lawsuits
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 24, 2010. Nasty campaigning is nothing new. But even by those low standards, things may have gone a bit too far in the Republican congressional primary. At least that’s what the candidates themselves seem to be implying – with one even announcing his intention to sue another for… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Schwarzenegger the Destroyer
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 20, 2010. It’s been a week since Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced his May Revise and Californians have wasted no time in offering their opinions on his proposal to close the $19 billion deficit and the man himself. In this edition of CBCD, I’ll focus on the swarm of… Read more →
Campaign Corral: A dirty 53rd congressional race
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 18, 2010. On tap for the Campaign Corral this week are independent campaigns that are still breathing, and a recap on what’s happening in the 53rd Congressional race. Normally, I begin CC by featuring a race in which I ask the candidates a nonpolitical question. The featured race,… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Schwarzenegger graduated!
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 13, 2010. California is near the end of its fiscal year, and though budget cuts have already affected nearly everyone, the sun may not be coming out anytime soon. At least, that’s what some experts say but we’ll find out on Friday when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger releases his… Read more →
Campaign Corral: Sheriff candidate talks tips; endorsements galore
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 11, 2010. We’re less than three weeks away from primaries that will eliminate tons of candidates. Though some campaigns seem to be getting hotter, some candidates seem to have given up already. With that said, I’m only going to touch on the candidates and campaigns that appear to… Read more →
Out of control: Men have few reliable options for birth control
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 10, 2010. Fifty years ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved the birth control pill for women — but why isn’t there one for men yet? Today, more than 100 million women worldwide and 12 million U.S. women may be asking themselves that question. Experts say there are… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Is Lockyer BS-ing to save the state?
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on May 6, 2010. As education activists plan another protest, California treasurer Bill Lockyer is rallying for the state’s faltering credit rating. Lockyer’s inquiry: California treasurer Bill Lockyer is wondering if a few banks are teaming up against the state. According to Reuters, a letter by Lockyer was sent to… Read more →