Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, having weathered a primary against one of the more dogmatic opponents in recent years, appears to be headed for either a landslide victory or a landslide defeat, with little margin for error in between.
Based on several early polls in July, our nation remains polarized over President Obama, frustrated with Congressional performance, and pessimistic about the future.
Is Barbara Boxer a shoe-in for re-election to the Senate in the fall, or is she in real trouble with California voters? Her campaign has been moved from the “sure bet” to “iffy” by some important political pundits.
In a speech touting the need for immigration reform, President Obama offered more of the same polarizing rhetoric typical of the contemporary Washington environment. Ultimately, he blames Republicans if the reform effort fails, even though some Democrats aren't on board.
“Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting over” – Mark Twain
Seasoned observers of California’s political system are understandably hesitant to write off Barbara Boxer. Being one of the most entrenched and well-known politicians in Washington, Boxer is a formidable opponent, and the GOP has been unable to find someone to tackle her thus far.