“LIKE A CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE, populist rage burns over bloated executive compensation and unrepentant avarice on Wall Street.” “What is the result of ‘False Public Employee Pension Promises’ for $100, Alex?”
Now about those doctors at the White House health insurance press events? “Get yer white lab coats here! Get yer lab coats! Can’t tell the pros without ‘em!”
The YouTube clip (above) is the latest entry from U.S. Sen.-hopeful Carly Fiorina (R) who hopes to not just beat her opponents in the GOP primary come June, but also to unseat three-termer Barbara Boxer come November.
Last month, her campaign launched another YouTube video - "Demon Sheep" (below) - which didn't move her poll numbers but did get her millions of view with one of the best examples of viral web video.
Both spots were created by noted ad man Fred Davis (he created an infamous spot during the McCain-Obama contest) and were done on-the-cheap...relatively speaking.
Word is attendees at the California GOP convention were thrilled with a preview of the clip. Democrats' reactions - less pleased.
How it moves the needle for Fiorina is yet to be seen...
What pushed the Golden State into the state it’s in? The reasons are myriad, but here’s one: its vaunted higher education system.
The other “beach state” – Florida is being hit by a 35-year high in unemployment: 11.9 percent. California’s is still in excess of 12 percent.
Who will lead us out of this mess? Who will sacrifice so that the state regains its once-enviable position in the world? Probably not its special interest constituencies. To get an idea who is pulling the strings, it's important to know who is pulling the strings in Sacramento. So who are California’s biggest political spenders? According to the Los Angeles Times, the teachers union is tops: “Five special interests were responsible for more than half of the billion dollars spent since 2000, including: --The California Teachers Assoc., which spent $211.8 million. --The California State Council of Service Employees, $107.4 million. --The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, $104.9 million. --The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, which operates a casino under a state-approved compact, $83.6 million. --The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, which also operates a casino, $69.2 million. PG&E, Chevron, AT&T, Philip Morris USA and Southern California Edison are also among the top 15 spenders.“
Tonight on The John Batchelor Show, beginning at 6 p.m. (PST), John and I will be discussing the issues and events of the day.
At 7:30 p.m. (PST), it’s the weekly installment of “Hotel California,” wherein we’ll be speaking with guests about the state’s political and economic issues.
Tonight on The John Batchelor Show, beginning at 6 p.m. (PST), John and I will be joined by Roll Call staff writer Tory Newmyer to discuss the Democrats’ current dust-up featuring Rahm Emmanuel/Steny Hoyer vs. Eric Massa.
Then, we’ll be joined by Emily Pierce – also of Roll Call – to discuss John Kerry (D-Mass) his efforts to push “cap and trade” legislation through Congress.
It’s been a tough week for some of our best-known politicians. Where to begin?...
Department of Overreaching: Because the health insurance reform bill has progressed so well through Congress, it’s probably a good idea to start toying with immigration. According to the Los Angeles Times story, “Nick Shapiro, a White House spokesman, said the president's support for an immigration bill, which would also include improved border security, was ‘unwavering.’" Just wondering – does this mean a public option is included?
The plan's architects/pushers: Chuck Schumer (D-Obnoxious) and Lindsey Graham (R-Milquetoast)...
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