Moving primary not such great idea
Perhaps the most interesting post-game analysis of Tuesday's California state primary is pondering what might have been.
'Porn tax' shows how bad state's budget is
Solving this year's state budget deficit will require some creative solutions. Democrats and Republicans agree on that.
2 plans created to reform districts
If you need to know why redistricting reform matters, take a look at next month's primary ballot.
Denham recall a dopey idea
Pepsi Clear. The Titanic. Movie projects featuring Mariah Carey, Britney Spears or anyone from "American Idol."
Competing measures distracting
The June 3 ballot features just two propositions, but don't think that means that a simple examination will reveal which way to vote.
McCain can't be ruled out in state
While the Democratic Party continues its slow self-immolation in primaries back East, some observers are trying to figure what to watch for when the presidential race really begins.
Denham ads by both sides lack substance
Forget dropping gloves. In the recall effort against state Sen. Jeff Denham, the tenor has moved to the level of biting and eyepokes.
Bond proposal shifts focus to water
For a commodity with a value that makes oil seem like printer's ink by comparison, the talk in Sacramento over water has dropped to a slow boil in recent months.
Low-risk re-election hurts democracy
In an election year with close races expected on stages big (president) and small (Stanislaus County supervisor), a few politicians have no race to think about at all.
Cue the sad music at Capitol
To use a metaphor for how California will craft a state budget this year, the orchestra hasn't even finished practicing, but the production is well under way, to mostly bad reviews.
Columnists: Ben van der Meer
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- McNerney could be on Demos' hot seat
- Voice for Valley
- Tuesday results are in; who the heck's ahead?
- Tuesday predictions only tentative
- Giuliani has put himself in tight spot
- The race: McNerney vs. pundits' prediction
- Primary ballot still a blank slate for voters
- The Latino effect: Will it be felt in 2008 race?
- Economy, war, water hot topics for 2008
- Ron Paul rounds up supporters in valley
- Voting by mail: The idea polls well
- Electoral change is hope for GOP
- van der Meer: Where are all the 2008 hopefuls?
- van der Meer: Who goes to polls matters, not just how many
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