California, the nation’s most populous state, plays a critical role nationally. The Golden State often leads with progressive policy quickly mimicked by other states. California politics, however, is not for the faint of heart. Recently transformed by redistricting and a new open primary system, the political landscape is the epitome of the Wild, Wild West. How things will change in Sacramento remains to be seen. One thing remains certain: Californians are a lively bunch and largely fed up with the direction of partisan politics. So, how will Californian politicians adapt to the new status quo and appeal to independents, who make up the largest growing portion of the state’s electorate?
IVP co-chair and former state senator Steve Peace was recently interviewed by Brandi Powell, reporting for NBC San Diego, because of his admonition to the two parties to stop endorsing candidates so early in the primary process.
As part of Governor Jerry Brown’s budget cutbacks, 425 local redevelopment agencies will shut down on Feb. 1.
California has huge unfunded pension liabilities at all levels. These won’t go away by assuming perkily optimistic returns during unstable economic times.
San Diego, CA. With the beginning of the candidate period on February 13 only days away, the Independent Voter Project (IVP) today released two new guides to help both voters.
Pepper is apparently the new weapon of choice on UC campuses.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has a challenger in her own district, Republican John Dennis – grassroots organizer for GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul.
In the lastest IVN sponsored poll, voters say they are likely to support candidates that support Open Primary. The poll tested candidate matchups in an effort to measure the impact Independent candidates.
