The State of the Union
Hadley’s Praiseworthy Praise for the California ARB
The Los Angeles Times just recognized the Assemblyman for a strange piece of legislation released for consideration in this legislative session:Republican lawmakers typically aren’t too fond of theCalifornia Air Resources Board, an influential state agency known for…
Flashback: Huntington Park Jhonny’s Swearing-In for City Council
recorded his swearing-in ceremony on March 17th, 2015.Customarily, higher elected officials will readLos Angeles City Councilman Gil Cedillo officiated at the ceremony. Pineda recited the following words:I Jhonny Pineda, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will…
Cudahy’s Irresolute Sanctuary City for “Immigrants”?
During its first meeting of 2015, the Cudahy city council enacted a new resolution, one which recognized the municipality as a “sanctuary city.”The language of this release is confusing. The document routinely calls for protecting immigrants, yet…
MA’s GOP Governor Charlie Baker, Freedom’s Undertaker?
left of President Barack Obama.“He’s pro choice!” one of his commercials touted. His own daughter reminded viewers of his “100% pro-choice” stance, too. He also came out supporting gay marriage before Barack Obama did (Baker in 2010). Oh…
Congressman Lieu’s Mixed Priorities
Dear Friends:It is a great honor to serve as your voice in the UnitedStates House of Representatives. Here are some of my priorities, but I wouldalso like to hear from you: Granted, Lieu provided an online survey for constituents to share their thoughts. The questions…
Ryan Hisao Mand’s Brilliant Take on Immigration
Ryan Mand (on the right)Ryan Mand of Torrance, CA, a former city council candidate and current college student, laid out a good argument for controlled migration into the United States:Also, I don’t see anything immoral about closing the bordersto immigration…
We The People Rising in Congressman Ted Lieu’s Office
We the People Rising visited the Los Angeles office of Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Torrance).Our meeting with the congressman’s staff was more pleasant and straightforward than WTPR contacts with other representatives. Congressman Ted LieuThe Congressman was not…
Election 2016 — Schaper’s CA GOP Congressional Candidates To Watch
Election Year 2016 is shaping out to be the most competitive in decades. Not just at the Presidential level, however, but in the Congressional contests coming to California, too. At least ten seats are open or competitive for a Republican. This transformation is a…
We Don’t Need Boy Scout Politics Now
Newt GingrichThe former Republican Speaker off the House, the first to hold theoffice in over forty years, was by many metrics no boy scout. Extramaritaldalliances ruined his first two marriages. He failed to foster the necessarystrong consensus to maintain the House…
O’Reilly and Will: Fight for Conservative Principles
: “Because of its vast readership, “Killing Reagan: TheViolent Assault That Changed a Presidency” by Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly andhis collaborator, Martin Dugard, will distort public understanding of RonaldReagan’s presidency more…
Lieu Plays the Shame Card on Immigration “Reform”
His latest YouTube clip showcases his pleading for illegals, and shaming those who would not permit amnesty or pathways to citizenship. So, I am going to reserve the balance of my time, and make a statement. It’s going to be directed to Mr. Rector, not so much…
Bobby Jindal’s Witty Take on Dem Debate
Tonight is the first Democrat debate. Since the press is not covering it much, here is a quick report from the Democrat primary:Why is the press not covering the Democratic debate? The Democratic Party, for greater intents and purposes, had manipulated their base and…
Assemblyman David Hadley’s Take on His First Legislative Session
In Legislature this season, some big wins but much left undone: David HadleyThe California Legislature has adjourned untilJanuary. Barring a special session, the 2015 legislative season is over. Asyour assemblyman representing the South Bay, I’ll channel my best…
LA Times” “McCarthy Could Lose” (and He Did)
How McCarthy could lose the race for House SpeakerI was going to write my thoughts about this LA Times article a few days ago, and then Lo and Behold – McCarthy drops out. The job of speaker of the House is Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s tolose, but a high-profile…
MoveOn.Org Panics: “They. Defunded. Planned. Parenthood.”
(dcclothesline. com)In the latest fit of Left-wing Fear and Trembling, MoveOn. org released the latest eblast, begging liberal progressive activists to chip and save Planned Murderhood.Er. . . Planned Parricide. . . er Planned Parenthood.The latest desperate plea of…
Why 38 Studios? (What’s Mattiello’s Role?)
:Former House Speaker Gordon Fox orderedthe head of the state’s economic-development agency to put together the dealthat lured Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios to Rhode Island, state lawyers contendin a court filing newly unearthed by Target 12. The lawyers say…
Maryland’s GOP Governor Larry Hogan: Conservative Getting Things Done
Defeating the political machine in one-party Democratic stronghold Maryland, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan went from nobody to overnight (and still going) sensation among conservatives across the country, especially for Republicans in a state where aside from a…
The Week Declares Hillary Clinton “A Ticking Time Bomb”
Damon Linker, writingan opinion column for “The Week”, slammed the Democratic Party Bench inneed for “a serious candidate”.First exulting that US Senator Bernie Sanders ofVermont had passed Clinton in the latest New Hampshire poll, Linker laid…
Don’t Discount Bobby Jindal Just Yet
Governor Bobby Jindal at CPAC 2013 (Gage Skidmore)NationalReview wrote a glowing review still not getting proper national attention:Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal has enjoyed a spectacular run of successat governing his state, overhauling Louisiana, once derided as…
“Grand Theft Auto” Cicilline and “Sanctuary City Providence
Jessica Vaughn, a research fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, issued a blistering report against sanctuary cities for illegal aliens throughout the country.. The rising crime rates (including murder) afflicting American citizens has taken on a great, more…
Carly Asks: “What’s Wrong with This Picture?”
Carly asks prospective voters about the current debate line-up:“What’s wrong with this picture?”She needs to look back at her own record to find the answer.Even after spending $187 million on two major statewide races in the Golden State, Republicans…
Providence: Rhode Island’s Other Welfare City
Journal printed my editorial about Welfare City Woonsocket, Rhode Island, a baker working out of Providence contacted me and shared his strong agreement with my about a number of points which I had written about. The Superman Building in Downtown Providence (Julie…
Woonsocket, RI’s Welfare City: Sam D Speaks
Woonsocket City Hall I received the latest letter from a Rhode Island reader named Sam D, commenting on my editorial in the Providence Journal about Woonsocket, RI’s Welfare City:In any city across Rhode Island, rates of use and abuse of governmental assistance…
The Democratic Party: Movin’ Like Bernie
The Democratic Party: Movin’ Like BernieIndependent Socialist US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is rising in the polls, threatening Hillary Clinton along her left-flank.As soon as he announced, the jokes started flowing about “Weekend at…
RI’s Lincoln Chafee: Awful Awful
Big Blue Bug Drinking an Awful-Awful (Annie Babineau) From the Dancing Cop to Coffee Milk, to controversialtwice-elected Mayor, twice-convicted felon then radio host Buddy Cianci, thequintessential Ocean State has its motely character and freedom-fighting…