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...the seventies... then Governor Brown literally ignored the expeditiously burdensome escalation of property taxes to the point that the common people had to drive an initiative called "Prop 13" through a June 1978 ballot just to save their homes and businesses. 'Then', Governor Brown was quotes as saying that he didn't want to squander the whole state surplus (nearly $7.1 billion in surplus in 1977) on helping homeowners curb their growing residential taxes. Brown's better idea was to spend from the surplus so to own and operate a communications satellite for California. Hence his nickname: "Moonbeam." If you ask Jerry...

Damon Dunn has captured the attention of the California Republican Party, as well as the conservative, independent and youthful voters of the state; many are starting to label him the “future of the Republican Party”. If Dunn is that future, it is best described as energetic, articulate and extremely passionate – and never has voted. Dunn is the 33-year-old Texas ex-patriot, University of Stanford political graduate and very successful California businessman who has now decided to run for Secretary of State as a conservative Republican. The former Cardinal football star, and employee of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, has a story...

Poizner: Tax Dollars for Illegals’ Abortions Posted on June 3 2010 by Eric Hogue From Michael Rothfeld of the LA Times in Sacramento tonight. Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner has said his experience in Sacramento as insurance commissioner has “crystallized” his thinking as a conservative. A document obtained by The Times shows that Poizner, who in past campaigns described himself as a moderate, has apparently shifted far more than previously reported. It shows that he took generally liberal positions on matters unrelated to the world of insurance, from support of needle exchanges to a suggestion that he backed reparations to...

Backstage at the Debate: Wilson v. Campbell Posted on March 6 2010 by Eric Hogue The past week was a busy one; I like it this way. I filled in for Dennis Prager’s national show on Thursday and Friday and then shuffled down the hallway to handle “The Capitol Hour” each day; with Friday’s noon hour becoming election central for the first California Republican U.S. Senate debate. The week – and the past few hours – has produced a collection of thoughts that I haven’t had the time to share in a long form column here at HOGUE NEWS. In...

Is Meg Whitman too green for the conservative core of the Republican Party? Wednesday the San Jose Mercury News released the news that eMeg has offered $200,000 to the Environmental Defense Fund from her charitable foundation, $100,000 more than what was first thought. Then there is Steve Poizner’s Charitable Foundation accounting numbers. While all of the attention is on Meg’s gifts to environmental causes, nobody has asked the obvious question: “Why does Steve Poizner’s charitable foundation only have $7,000 as its balance?” How can a millionaire have such a small amount of cash in his (and his wife’s) charitable foundation?...

Is there a revolution inside of the California Republican Party? For a third time inside of the current election cycle a statewide Republican candidate has emerged with an embarrassing voting record. The GOP’s 2010 roster of statewide elephants now feature three voting violators: former HP CEO Carly Fiorina for US Senate, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman for Governor and newcomer Damon Dunn for Secretary of State. Each of these GOP candidates are holding serve inside of their respective campaigns, yet they display a great weakness with one of the most vital qualifications for voters to determine where they stand on...

There is a charge that exaggeration and campaign hyperbole has caused California Republican Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner to lose the centerpiece of his stump speech. Has the commissioner magnified his involvement in cost savings inside of the DOI by amplifying his numbers? A consumer watch group says the answer requires a clear perspective on who was initially responsible for lowering rates and reducing the commissioner’s office expenses. If it is decided that Steve Poizner has exaggerated his numbers and reduction measures, where does he run to next for a firm foundation to prove his tax-cutting, conservative ideals? This much is...

From: Our Country Deserves Better Date sent 04/13/2009 11:04:39 am Subject: Final Update: Tea Party Guide for Wednesday  Tax Day Tea Parties - April 15, 2009    THIS WEDNESDAY: HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS TO TURN OUT FOR GIANT TEA PARTY PROTESTS!This Wednesday is the big day - the April 15th Tea Parties to protest the uncontrolled government spending, bailouts, higher taxes and socialistic policies of President Obama and the Congress.Read through this complete guide for all the latest updates.  If you scroll down you'll see we've added brand new details on the Tea Parties taking place in Sacramento, CA; Louisville,...

First KFBK releases the ever controversial Mark Williams from his evening spot and replace him with milk toast Bruce Maiman. Now KTKZ, the home of the Recall is replacing the guy who almost single handedly put them on the map, morning host Eric Hogue. WHAT THE HECK ARE THEY THINKING!!!!!!!! Sacramento’s Salem Broadcasting is under new management. And it appears that they are operating under the belief that they can save money and increase the bottom line by eliminating all local talk and going all syndicated, all the time. Maybe I’m mistaken, but isn’t that KTKZ’s format before Eric got...

Nunez runs into the 'broadcast tent', past numerous talk stations and right to the 'only' Spanish speaking radio station in the tent. The Speaker sits and speaks with them 'in Spanish', then promptly gets up and walks out of the tent.

I do not agree with this author's criticisms of the pro-troop movement. It seems to me that if we took his advice and sat back and were silent, the media would still promote Cindy Sheehan and there would NEVER be any coverage of the fact that a growing number of Americans are willing to step forward and tell the anti-war contingent their actions are not supported and are harmful to our nation, our troops and their missions in the war against terrorism. The author, talk show host Eric Hogue [of a Salem affiliate], also takes aim at the SupportTheTroopsWeekend.org website,...

There is a poll on a radio station - KTKZ - that asks: What did "Move America Forwards" Caravan to Crawford, Texas accomplish? You can vote for these choices: *More undeserved media attention for Cindy Sheehan. *A battle of emotions, underscoring that Moms are experts. *Support for the Troops, and the war on terrorism. *More attention for "Move America Forward" and their next endeavor. I voted for *Support for the Troops, and the war on terrorism. - hope you all will as well.

Tomorrow morning (that's Friday, August 26th at 7am) I will be interviewing Stanley's Co-Author, Barbara Becnel live on the Eric Hogue Show. Also with Barbara will be Dr. Renee Garrick of the Chicago Public Schools. She will be sharing some of th groundbreaking work that Stanley is doing with some of Chicago's toughest kids. This in an oppirtunity for everyone to get an indepth look into the direct impact Stanly's efforts are having. Details are as Follows: FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005 Station: 1380AM- Sacramento, CA Live Audio Steaming at www.ktkz.com TIME: 7 am (PST) Call in Number: (916) 923-3300...

I will be sitting in for Eric Hogue tomorrow morning. Listen and Call in! Details Below: THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2005 Station: 1380AM Live Audio Steaming at www.ktkz.com TIME: 5-9 am (PST) Call in Number: (916) 923-3300

In a recent poll taken surrounding 'name recognition', McClintock had a solid lead over every and any competitor. McClintock gathered 40-45% of the poll's vote on name recognition. The real battle was between Schwarznegger and Bustamante. The media decided to make things interesting and they 'used' Senator McClintock as a 'hammer' for Schwarzenegger, attempting to split the vote(s) and keep a 'tax and spend, union friend' Democrat in the governor's office. If Senator Tom McClintock wins the Republican Primary... The questions for Senator McClintock will be how will the press treat him in a statewide election against a liberal Democrat...

The most powerful statement comes from a member of the military; "I don't want anyone telling me who I can hang out with downtown, let alone who I can marry," Jacques said. "He's dodged bullets, he's been hit with IEDs (improvised explosive devices), he has lost four comrades in action. To come home and have this happen ..."

"We need a legalization program for those who have been here for a long time, haven't had problems, they have been employed, have paid their taxes and their children are US citizens we want to help them to become legal immigrants."

The vandals had to break into two separate doors to access the inner office of the complex. Then the vandals broke into the 'interior office complex door' by using a crow bar to pry open the door - doing damage to the lock.

Jones told me that Kevin Shelley's office has run out of voter registrations cards. He didn't print enough. Shelley's office has been offering registration cards with Bill Jones' name printed on them.

More news on the Kevin Shelley abuse of HAVA Funds in California. I have been investigating the oversight of the HAVA Funds for the military absentee vote and David Drucker of the LA Daily News has stumbled upon the issue as well.