California Republicans

Stealing From California's Young People

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

By blocking any new revenue streams to fund higher education, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Senate Republican minority are not only taxing California's young people and their families, they are crippling the state's future.

California GOP Now 79% White As State Gets More Diverse: Poll

AP | TOM VERDIN | Posted 09.03.2009 | Politics


SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Republican Party has failed to keep pace with the state's evolving demographics over the past 30 years, sign...

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Knife Play

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 08.23.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

What's been playing out in California could be the stubborn last gasp of the "Republican Revolution." What began in California might have to end in California.

The Republicans Win Big in California!

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 08.21.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

Schwarzenegger and his horde of retrograde Republican lawmakers got everything they wanted in a horrific bargain with Democratic leaders that has ended California's budget impasse.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Compassionless Conservatism

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 08.14.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

Schwarzenegger's heartlessness towards the state's most vulnerable citizens in a time of economic collapse renders absurd the Republicans' attempts to paint their party as "kinder and gentler" or "compassionate."

Schwarzenegger's Budget Battle II: Another Bad Sequel

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

With the sequel to last February's budget battle ready for release it's only a matter of days before "those who have too little" get a beating once again from the richest ruling interests in the state.

From the California State Democratic Convention in Sacramento

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.28.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

From the atmosphere over the weekend at the convention, one could get the impression that the Democratic Party's base is strong and the leadership of the State Legislature has made all the right moves.

Schwarzenegger Almost Switched Parties This Year

The Daily Beast | Posted 03.26.2009 | Politics


A few months ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger and a few close associates discussed whether he should leave the Republican Party, according to two people fam...