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Candidate John Cox: Why the CA Recall Should Matter to Independents
John Cox, Republican candidate for Governor of California, joins T.J. O’Hara, host of Deconstructed, to discuss the importance of the upcoming gubernatorial recall vote in California. Mr. Cox was the Republican nominee and runner-up for governor in 2018. He now is involved in a two-step process in pursuit of that same office: (1) Will the current governor, Gavin Newsom, be recalled; and (2) If so, will Mr. Cox be able to defeat the other 45 candidates running for Governor?
Mr. Cox provides the
08 Sep, 2021
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2 min read
Is the California Recall a Partisan Ploy?
It's easy to empathize with Republicans living in California. For a long time, the state has been dominated by the Democratic Party, and Democrats are quite willing to exercise their influence in self-serving ways. No doubt California Republicans feel as though they cannot get a fair shake or even be heard. Unfortunately, this frustration seems to have led some to desperation when it comes to the upcoming recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom.
Most of us were taught that the "founding fathe
07 Sep, 2021
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4 min read
New Report: Congress' Approach to Public Engagement Stuck in 1970s
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished with permission from the publisher.
Ineffective communication between members of Congress and their constituents has led to a breakdown in trust in government and democratic institutions, a recent report found.
Lawmakers are inundated with constituent messages every day, but they lack the resources and training for how to respond effectively. As a result, most Americans do not feel heard by their repres
02 Sep, 2021
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3 min read
CA Recall Election: Should Newsom Stay or Should He Go?
September 14, 2021 is the day California voters decide the fate of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in a special recall election, only the fourth ever held in the US. Absentee ballots were due out by August 16. If you’re not sure what this recall election is all about, or whether you should vote for or against keeping him in office, Represent San Diego has put together this quick reference to provide you with the information you need to make a decision.
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26 Aug, 2021
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2 min read
Nicholas Rowley - California's Regressive Malpractice Damages Cap
Bryan talks with leading trial lawyer Nicholas Rowley discuss California’s regressive cap on medical malpractice damages, and a new ballot initiative to change the law.
(Originally aired 24August21)
24 Aug, 2021
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1 min read
The Surprise Democrat Who Could Win California's Recall Election
There appears to be a stronger possibility that the recall election against California Governor Gavin Newsom may not go in Newsom’s favor. With polls showing an even split among voters on the question of removing him, attention turns to a potential shocker in the Golden State.
Democratic Party leaders are urging their members to vote against the recall, but they are also urging them to skip the second question on who they would want to replace Newsom should the recall be successful. The proble
18 Aug, 2021
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3 min read
The National Popular Vote: What It Is and Why We Need It
In America, we value the principle of “one person, one vote.” We believe that everyone’s vote should matter. And we value smooth transitions from one presidential administration to the next.
We don’t expect our candidates to win all the time, but we at least expect for everyone’s vote to count equally towards the results.
Yet for presidential elections, we have a system that ignores this cherished principle. Instead of going by the national popular vote, we have a state-by-state, winner-take-a
12 Aug, 2021
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3 min read
Teachers’ Union Needs Remedial Classes in Free Speech and Math
Michael Allman and Ty Humes join T.J. O’Hara, host of Deconstructed, to discuss their experiences serving on the San Dieguito Union High School District’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Allman is an elected Trustee while Mr. Humes was unanimously approved to serve as a provisional appointee to complete the term of a Trustee who had resigned. Within months of the start of their service, both were challenged by the San Dieguito Faculty Association (a.k.a. the Teachers’ Union) – Mr. Allman by recall and Mr
11 Aug, 2021
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3 min read
Clint Reilly - “The" New California Coalition
Bryan sits down with Clint Reilly to discuss the business climate in California, and his leadership of The New California Coalition.
(Originally aired 5August21)
05 Aug, 2021
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1 min read
Polls Point to Problems for Gavin Newsom in Recall Election
A new poll on the recall election that could oust California Governor Gavin Newsom from office shows the state electorate is now evenly split on his fate. With the September election quickly approaching, this could spell disaster for Newsom.
The latest Emerson College - Nexstar poll shows that 46% of California voters surveyed support the recall vote, while 48% said they were opposed to it. According to the poll, 80% of Republicans say they support the vote, along with 54% of independents.
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04 Aug, 2021
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