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Generating electricity from a controlled nuclear reaction is an interesting idea. Unfortunately, human beings do not currently demonstrate sufficient intelligence or wisdom to do it safely or economically.

The following Q&A is with Republican Todd Zink, candidate for California State Senate District 27.

Are you personally in favor of the new open primary system?

Zink: Yes

In your opinion, what are the top issues for this election cycle in California?

PRESS RELEASE

San Diego, CA – Matt Mendoza, conservative candidate for State Assembly 79th District, has been endorsed by The Republican National Hispanic Assembly led by Richard Loa.

While the mainstream media agonizes over the "gotchya politics," leaving no stone unturned, one major detail of the Bain Capital story has gone unexamined: the fact that at Bain Capital, Mitt Romney profited from federal bailout money-- and that's not free enterprise.

independent voters still feel disenfranchised by the election process.

Governor Jerry Brown announced this week that the deficit has ballooned to a monstrous $16 billion dollars, an amount equal to 17 percent of the state’s entire general fund.

So, California’s self-perpetuating job killing machine continues:

Our political system in California is broken. As soon as lawmakers have a grasp on the issues in their current office, it’s time for them to move on.