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A century ago, a common sight in small towns was the itinerant peddler offering an amazing new elixir guaranteed to “cure whatever ails ya.” The peddler would make a small fortune, get out of town on the next stagecoach, and the gullible victims would be left with nothing to show for it but a lighter purse and a hangover. Today, supporters of Proposition 71 are making exactly the same claim: that for the low, low price of just $3 billion, they can cure everything from diabetes to cancer. Prop. 71 requires California taxpayers to borrow $3 billion for stem cell...

This year, nearly 7,500 qualified California residents – who would otherwise be entering California state universities as incoming freshmen – are likely to be turned away for lack of funds. Meanwhile, approximately 7,500 illegal immigrants will receive heavily subsidized university educations at a cost of between $45 million and $65 million annually at those same universities. Is it just me, or is there something wrong with this picture? Under a law signed in 2001 by Gov. Gray Davis, an illegal alien who has graduated from a California high school after three years of attendance – all while in violation of...

There’s an old adage that comes to mind when reading the Governor’s budget: “When you’re up to your eyeballs in alligators, it’s hard to remember that you came to drain the swamp.” The practical application of that adage will define the success or failure of this administration, and with it, of California. The fatal mistake would be to believe that the most important budget issue facing the administration is the 2004-05 budget. It is not. A much more critical issue is whether and how fundamental reforms enacted this year will decisively shape future budgets. The Governor is right to single...

McClintock Endorses Kaloogian for U.S. Senate! This has been in the works for a few days and just literally came together moments ago when McClintock provided language for use in press releases and emails. McClintock is Endorsing Howard Kaloogian for U.S. Senate - thus making it clear who the 'base conservative' candidate in this race will be. You can read the press release we just put up announcing the endorsement at: www.HowardForSenate.com Help spread the word please - send people to the website to read the news release! Here's an excerpt from what Tom said about Howard: "Californians overwhelmingly...

Shortly after the 45-minute ceremony on the west steps of the Capitol, the new governor delivered on that promise, issuing Executive Order 1, which repealed the $4-billion increase that had been approved by the man he replaced — Gray Davis. It was the first of a series of rapid-fire actions meant to draw a clear contrast with a Davis administration renowned for its caution. Schwarzenegger issued proclamations to convene a trio of special sessions of the Legislature aimed at overturning a new law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, cutting workers' compensation costs and capping state spending. In...

Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock, who refused to withdraw in favor of GOP front-runner Arnold Schwarzenegger during the recall campaign, is now supported for reelection by the governor-elect and is essentially ceded another term by his chief Democratic rival. In a gesture of unity, Schwarzenegger offered last week to speak at a fund-raiser for the veteran Thousand Oaks lawmaker, a spokesman for the new governor said Tuesday. "The election is over, and the time for working together to move California forward is upon us," spokesman H.D. Palmer said. "Throughout the campaign, [Schwarzenegger] said that Sen. McClintock was a bright individual...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,99450,00.html http://www.washtimes.com/national/20030712-104208-8767r.htm One of the greatest lies in American politics today is the idea that pandering to the illegal immigrant agenda, a group of Hispanic advocacy groups and socialist foundations, will get you the Hispanic vote and get you elected. Both Davis and Bustamante had pandered to the illegal immigrant agenda. Davis had signed into law the illegal driver’s license law (SB60) that allowed anyone from around the world to walk into the DMV and get a drivers license. Davis also lead the effort to stop Prop 187, a law that would have stopped handing out state tax money to...

Did you just hear Rush say that "McClintock needs to capitalize on the Arnold victory by running against Boxer who represents the Davis/Bustamante wing of the California Democratic party" (Slight Paraphrase" That's exactly what I thought and suggested Tom should do! Go Rush!

Folks, let me be the first to congratulate the voters of the State of California for upending the Davis regime from the voters of the State of Florida. Now, onward to returning a sense of balance and sanity to California, my native state. Meantime.....

If you lived in California, who would you vote for to be governor?

With Election Day voting just hours away, conservative voters need to take a hard look at their choices in the recall election. Voting "Yes" on the recall itself to oust Gray Davis is a no-brainer, as voters of all parties and ideologies up and down the state have signed the petitions and are responsible for successfully qualifying the historic ballot question. But while the recall itself seems headed for a decisive victory, the matter of our failed governor's successor is one that should be causing conservative voters concern. Democrats, at least those willing to recognize Davis will not survive, logically...

[Editorial] Sean, Sean, Sean... From the very minute that Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy for Governor of California, Sean Hannity's behavior has been more like a star struck groupie than a professional commentator or political pundit. Sean has admitted many times, on both his radio and television shows, that his views are much closer to those of State Senator Tom McClintock, the real conservative in the race. Yet, Hannity supports Arnold. He insists that he "hasn't endorsed anyone," but it's clear who his horse is in this race. Hey, we like Arnold too--and if McClintock wasn't running, we'd support him...

Recall High Anxiety By Tammy Bruce FrontPageMagazine.com | September 26, 2003 Earlier this week a disturbing tune had begun to infiltrate my conversations with friends. Both Republicans and Democrats (yes, I have pals who hail from both camps), began to express something which I can only describe as Recall Fatigue. Even though we’re being bombarded with messages by people who do not have our best interests in mind, it’s too important a time to tire. Many of my Democrat friends, most of whom had signed the recall petition and were looking forward to voting “Yes” on the ballot, began to...

On hannity & colmes tonight. go ahead fire away and argue with each other the rest of the night.

There is no argument about the serious condition of our once golden state. Our debt is greater than all the other states combined, we are but a few million dollars away from bankruptcy. Our tax burden and over regulations are driving business out of the state at an unprecedented rate. We are at a crucial point in our state’s history. The people themselves; Democrat, Republican and Independents, without the approval or help from any party have called for an election to recall this governor and replace him with another, one who will hopefully lead us out of this mess. There...

September 25, 2003, 8:15 a.m. Losing One for the Gipper Why Schwarzenegger is no Reagan. By Andrew Peyton Thomas Last night's debate underscored why Republicans in the Golden State are so torn between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom McClintock. As strong as Schwarzenegger was in delivering sound bites and barbs — And who could not savor his putdowns of the shrill and meretricious Arianna Huffington? — McClintock was a man of specifics and clear principles. California Republicans currently are splitting their votes between these two men, and this schism, if not eliminated soon, will likely prove fatal to the GOP's hopes...

Have any of you been listening to Rush in the last hour? He seems to be definitely pressing for Tom McClintock!!!! Maybe he is sending a message to Hannity, who is going to come out endorsing a candidate by tomorrow. IF RUSH and HANNITY will throw their support towards Tom , we can pull this out!!!!!

The Battle of the Recall: Read How it Began By Eric Hogue, KTKZ AM 1380 Talk Show Host How serious are the people of California about the recall effort of Gov. Gray Davis? In two hours time, I had my answer—and the answer to the future of California. I was unsure of the announcement. We had the exclusive story on 1380 KTKZ, in Sacramento. I confirmed the date, Tuesday, Feb. 4—it would be a weekday morning at 6 a.m. We would supply the "daily Gov. Davis fiscal mismanagement facts" and then provide the opportunity. No ad campaign, no promotional remote,...

Anyone listening to Laura Ingraham? She just came out with a book Shut Up and Sing? Lots of lovey dovey between her and Tom McClintock.

California ProLife PAC endorses Tom McClintock for Governor SACRAMENTO - The California ProLife Council Political Action Committee has announced the endorsement of Tom McClintock for election to the office of Governor. CALIFORNIA PROLIFE COUNCIL PAC is an internal PAC of the California ProLife Council, the largest pro-life organization in California with chapters and affiliates which geographically span the state. Brian Johnston, CPLC Executive Director, stated, “When pro-life candidate Bill Simon dropped out of the race for governor, that essentially cleared the field for the pro-life movement to unite behind the one pro-life candidate best positioned to advance the message of...