Susannah Kopecky - Independent Voter News (Page 2)

Race for Lieutenant Governor includes Democrats, Greens, Libertarians, Republicans, and Socialists

What exactly are the duties of the Lieutenant Governor of California? Many know the position only for what it is not: the governorship. The Lieutenant Governor may step in as

By Susannah Kopecky

/ May 18, 2010

Race for Lieutenant Governor includes Democrats, Greens, Libertarians, Republicans, and Socialists

A closer look at homeschooling in the state of California

What do most homeschooling instructors look like? Are they mothers, fathers, grandparents, or neighbors? And what is the state of homeschooling in California today? In February 2008, the Second District

By Susannah Kopecky

/ May 14, 2010

A closer look at homeschooling in the state of California

House passes Disclose Act to counter recent Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance

On May 6, a bill was proposed in the House of Representatives, appearing to challenge the status quo of campaign finance. Many, including The Hill are calling the campaign finance

By Susannah Kopecky

/ May 7, 2010

House passes Disclose Act to counter recent Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance

Crist goes independent to win Florida Senate race

“People above politics”. This is the headline that greets visitors to Governor Charlie Crist’s campaign site. Crist, the governor of Florida, recently surprised many with his decision last week

By Susannah Kopecky

/ May 4, 2010

Crist goes independent to win Florida Senate race

John Dennis looks to challenge Nancy Pelosi with a more fiscally conservative, anti-war agenda

Could a Republican soon claim the seat long held by Speaker Nancy Pelosi? If John Dennis has his druthers, such a thing will happen in the November 2010 election. Dennis,

By Susannah Kopecky

/ April 30, 2010

John Dennis looks to challenge Nancy Pelosi with a more fiscally conservative, anti-war agenda

Mitt Romney buys home in California as he stumps for Whitman and eyes potential 2012 presidential bid

30 years after his first landslide win, President Ronald Reagan remains an electrifying source of inspiration for many leading Republicans. Governor Mitt Romney often cited Reagan as a political hero,

By Susannah Kopecky

/ April 28, 2010

Mitt Romney buys home in California as he stumps for Whitman and eyes potential 2012 presidential bid

Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner continue to duel

The race has been heating up between California Republican gubernatorial candidates Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner. Whitman has been excitedly racking up endorsements, and quickly informing her supporters of them.

By Susannah Kopecky

/ April 23, 2010

Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner continue to duel

Lobbyists become easy targets for campaign finance reform in California

Ah, the perennially despised lobbyist: always a convenient whipping boy, and just vague enough of a term not to incite specific rancor. For many years, politicians have blamed the nameless,

By Susannah Kopecky

/ April 19, 2010

Lobbyists become easy targets for campaign finance reform in California

Assemblyman Bill Emmerson contends for Riverside's 37th district

Assembly member Bill Emmerson is looking to move from the 63rd to the 37th district. Riverside, which is shaping up to be a political laboratory this year, has a number

By Susannah Kopecky

/ April 16, 2010

Assemblyman Bill Emmerson contends for Riverside's 37th district

Take the California Budget Challenge

What would you do if you were asked to cut more than $18 billion out of the California budget? Many of our state legislators hem and haw at such a

By Susannah Kopecky

/ April 14, 2010

Campbell plans to get California and America out of the red

On Tuesday April 6, Senate candidate Tom Campbell shared his vision for the economic future of California. Campbell unveiled his plan “A New Direction for American Prosperity,” and explained that

By Susannah Kopecky

/ April 9, 2010

Campbell plans to get California and America out of the red

Russ Bogh offers conservative credentials in 37th District special election

The race is on to find a new representative for the 37th District in Riverside. Former state senator John Benoit relinquished his position in late 2009 in order to swap

By Susannah Kopecky

/ April 5, 2010

Russ Bogh offers conservative credentials in 37th District special election