Steven Greenhut: At his press conference at the Capitol today, Gov. Jerry Brown declared: "I'm not a declinist. I do not believe California is in decline." He said California is leading the nation in many economic areas. He claims to have fixed about half of the state's budget problem. He said that ...
Seen at the CapitolSo Many Delusions, So Little TimeTuesday, December 27th, 2011Reflections On Newspaper BiasWednesday, September 7th, 2011Steven Greenhut: Whenever I hear conservatives bash the liberal media, I am of mixed mind. I know that much of what I read in the so-called mainstream media comes from a deep-seated liberal worldview -- so deep-seated many editors don't even recognize it. I've experienced it as a reader and a journa... There Ought To Be A Pat On BackTuesday, December 14th, 2010Steven Greenhut: California legislators sponsor a "There Ought To Be A Law Contest" to get ideas from constituents and students on, er, the new laws the state ought to have. Even some good solid Republicans go for this nonsense. We've often joked on our staff about the need for a contest on what law... A New Portrait for Jerry Brown?Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 Laura Sucheski: Here's a question that's surely been on the minds of California political history geeks everywhere. If Jerry Brown wins the governor's race, it will be his second time holding the office. And just like the President of the United States, the Governor traditionally commissions a ... ‘Let them eat pie!’Monday, July 19th, 2010 Laura Sucheski: Democrats and Republicans made heavy use of baking-related analogies to the budget crisis today at the Capitol. Republicans suggested Dem budget plans are half-baked ideas and decided to present them with an Easy-Bake oven to reheat those raw spots. Democrats claimed Republican... |