Rep. Loretta Sanchez offered her insights into tonight’s State of the Union address by President Obama. In this exclusive statement to TheLiberalOC, Sanchez said, “It (the speech) was long and somber and in some ways very detailed. It was a…
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Congressional Democrats Must Make Republicans Own Tax Cuts for Millionaires
by Chris Prevatt • • 5 Comments
Fine, let them have there deal. But the price should be that they have to come up with the majority of votes to pass the legislation. The progressives in the House and Senate need to hold firm and vote no on the deal. That way the only one caving will be the President. Democrats, Liberals, Progressives, need to have the spine to stand up and say, loud and clear, we will not increase the federal deficit and debt to pay for tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires.
Happy Birthday Melahat!
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
OC Weekly named her the county’s top politico and she’s certainly a friend to this blog, so please join us in wishing Melahat Rafiei a very happy birthday today.
It Actually May Not Be So Bad
by Bill Spaulding • • 3 Comments
Or it could be worse. But hear me out. The House. Incoming committee chairs are so polluted by donations from the companies/industries they affect/oversee/regulate that legislation originating in the House will likely be as besotted as the new chairs. John Boehner, by all accounts, built his reputation on pragmatic compromise.
Call Ten People
by Bill Spaulding • • 3 Comments
If you read local political blogs like this, you’re probably passionate and informed about what goes on in your community. Since a lot of people will be marking their sample ballot or mail-in ballot this weekend, there’s something simple you…
California Assembly Approves Plan to Close Budget Deficit
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
“This budget means hundreds of thousands of teachers, cops, firefighters, child care providers, health care workers and private business owners will keep working and contributing to our economic recovery,†Pérez said. “We maintain education funding because a well-educated workforce is essential to California’s future prosperity. We set aside $30 million to help small businesses grow and thrive by freeing up access to the capital that will help them expand and hire new employees. We protect public safety and we reject economically hurtful tax increases on California’s working families.â€
LA Times Endorses Boxer for Senate, Brown for Governor
by Dan Chmielewski • • 3 Comments
The Los Angeles Times issued its endorsements for the top two races in California this election — and the editorial board on First Street has come out in favor of Senator Barbara Boxer for Senate and AG Jerry Brown for…
