A delightful Times romp

One has to appreciate an op-ed exploring concepts of loss in real estate sales that ends with lines like "Extreme libertarians and fundamentalists make conservative Republicans look moderate."
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Alhambra Council transition

The San Gabriel Valley Tribune opines on the terming out of two invaluable Alhambra councilmembers, Mark Paulson and Paul Talbot. Full story

"Angelides Under a Bus"

The LA Times critiques Democratic leaders such as Fabian Nunez and Don Perata for their tepid support for Phil Angelides, and their photo-op moments with Schwarzenegger. The Times also argues that this behavior is threatening down-ticket Democrats in increasingly competitive races. Of course, the irony here is that down-ticket Democrats in question are themselves moving away from Angelides as fast as possible, publicly rejecting some of his messages. And then, of course, one should keep in mind that the Times itself did functionally the same thing by endorsing Arnold and then endorsing Lockyer, Brown, and Garamendi. (Yes, they endorsed Republican Steve Poizner, but Cruz Bustamante's precense in the race makes that a special case) Full story
Capitol Weekly follows up on this theme by exploring whether or not Schwarzenegger has coattails

"Arnold Schwarzenegger is a leader that s right for California, right now"

San Gabriel Valley Tribune editorial

Series wrap-up

The NY Times wraps up its series of stories on religious exemptions from various laws and regulations with an editorial calling for their curtailment or elimination. Full editorial

"One bipartisan leader"

The Sacramento Bee joined the LA Times in endorsing Schwarzenegger's re-election. Although the Bee pronounces itself sympathetic to Angelides' ideals and his forthrightness on future budget difficulties, it deams his inability to reach the public directly or build supporting coalitions a fatal weakness in a state with many diverging interests. Full editorial

"Arnold Schwarzenegger has been a solid, pragmatic governor who has steered a moderate course for California. He deserves a sequel."

LA Times endorses Arnold for re-election

No on 89

The LA Times has come out against Proposition 89. The editorial board points out that the proposition fails in that 1) it attempts to finance a public good for all Californians only through taxing businesses and 2) creates an unlevel playing field for ballot campaigns by restraining only corporate contributions. Full story

"Doesn't seem clean or fair"

The Tribune takes aim at Proposition 89

Additionally, the LA Times has a lengthy article detailing some of the specific impacts of the measure and the politics behind it.

The Wal-Mart draw never fails

The LA Times weighs in with its over coverage of the Rosemead special election. Full story

Tribune Supports SB 927

The Tribune urged Governor Schwarzenegger to support SB 927, which is the gut-and-amend version of Senator Lowenthal's SB 760 container fee bill. Full editorial

Know Your Judicial Candidates

Confused about which Superior Court candidate to vote for? The Trib recommends voting for the candidates receiving the highest grades from the LA County Bar Association's Evalution Committee, and gives a list of them by office. Full story

Tribune Praises Foothill Transit

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SF Chronicle Joins LA Times In Opposing Prop 82

You can read the editorial urging a no vote here.

Rick Wagoner Weighs In

What American auto company can trumpet its importance to the nation and highlight its plan to reduce its domestic production workforce by one sixth in the same editorial? The answer: GM.