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First lady to hit the campaign trail in California, elsewhere

admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:06:49 +0000

First lady to hit the campaign trail in California, elsewhere
As one of Washington’s most popular figures, Michelle Obama could boost the chances of House and Senate Democrats. She plans stops in six states. First Lady Michelle Obama will make her first foray into the midterm election cycle in October when she begins a series of trips that will take her to six states and end with California campaign events for House Democrats, the Democratic National …

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Hewlett-Packard Said to Be Near Decision on Hurd’s Successor

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:06:37 +0000

Hewlett-Packard Said to Be Near Decision on Hurd’s Successor
Hewlett-Packard Co.’s board is nearing a decision on a successor to Mark Hurd as chief executive officer, and is leaning toward picking an internal candidate, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Ready to fire Boxer

admin — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:06:28 +0000

Ready to fire Boxer
Before the stimulus that Barbara Boxer supported, California’s unemployment rate was 10 percent. It is now at 12.6 percent. Sen. Boxer promised Californians to keep the unemployment below eight percent.

Candidates get over $460,000 from journalists, media pros

admin — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:07:43 +0000

Candidates get over $460,000 from journalists, media pros
Anna Wintour hasn’t kept her political allegiances hidden. In July, the Vogue editor made headlines by having President Obama over to her Manhattan townhouse for a $30,000-a-head Democratic National Committee fundraiser. But Wintour’s done more for the party than simply host a fundraiser. Last year, she gave just over $30,000 to the DNC and another [... ]

Boxer airs first campaign ad

admin — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:06:14 +0000

Boxer airs first campaign ad
The positive spot is aimed at improving her standing among voters, a majority of whom hold a negative view of the three-term senator, according to a Field Poll this summer.

Boxer touts leadership in 1st California TV ad

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:07:00 +0000

Boxer touts leadership in 1st California TV ad
Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer is out with her first California television ad highlighting what she calls her leadership in Congress.

US Chamber begins attack ads against Boxer

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:06:35 +0000

US Chamber begins attack ads against Boxer
The business group’s TV ad campaign could help Fiorina dull the huge financial edge that Boxer had going into the general election. Fiorina lagged Boxer 12-to-1 in fundraising earlier this summer.

Washington Watch: Before returning to D.C., members of Congress hit the road

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:06:14 +0000

Washington Watch: Before returning to D.C., members of Congress hit the road
WASHINGTON — Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall of Macon may be facing a tough fight to retain his 8th Congressional District seat, but this past week, he was in a real war zone.

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Sen. Scott Brown showing a more moderate face

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:06:28 +0000

Sen. Scott Brown showing a more moderate face
Sen. Scott Brown, once celebrated by tea partiers, has pulled the political equivalent of knocking over the china: He’s displayed a moderate streak. Scott Brown – Tea – Business – Home – Republican

Four California campaigns, each with its own distinct style

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:07:10 +0000

Four California campaigns, each with its own distinct style
Republicans Whitman and Fiorina and Democrats Brown and Boxer bring different levels of wealth, history and intensity to their races in an unpredictable year. The California campaigns for governor and senator can look like one big unwieldy whole, moving inexorably toward November, cluttering television screens and radio airwaves and mailboxes statewide. Close up, they are four campaigns distinct …

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Jerry Brown agrees to debate Meg Whitman in Fresno. Will Meg accept LA?

admin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:08:32 +0000

Jerry Brown agrees to debate Meg Whitman in Fresno. Will Meg accept LA?
We’re almost to the point where we can’t complain about not having enough Guv debates now that Dem Jerry Brown has agreed to a FOURTH showdown with GOPer Meg Whitman. Almost …this one will go down at 4 p.m. Saturday…

Stephanie Ryan: Surrey should invest more in arts to build creative city

admin — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:06:19 +0000

Stephanie Ryan: Surrey should invest more in arts to build creative city
As it turns out, many highly skilled people are attracted to those cities with a sense of place, a sense of vibrancy and dynamism.

Californians debate debates: Who gets to participate?

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:06:23 +0000

Californians debate debates: Who gets to participate?
First it was hunger striking candidates. Now a Libertarian running for secretary of state in California launches a petition to open debates to all who are qualified.

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Oracle hires former HP CEO Hurd as president

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:06:45 +0000

Oracle hires former HP CEO Hurd as president
Mark Hurd, who resigned suddenly from Hewlett-Packard last month amid an ethics controversy, will now be reporting directly to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.

Candidate for governor Jerry Brown unveils first TV commercial

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:06:15 +0000

Candidate for governor Jerry Brown unveils first TV commercial
Kicking off a long-awaited TV ad campaign on Labor Day, the Brown campaign previewed a 30-second spot depicting the former governor as a frugal yet visionary leader who helped create 1.9 million jobs when he was governor in the late ’70s and early ’80s.

Boxer, Fiorina trade political jabs in senatorial debate

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:06:21 +0000

Boxer, Fiorina trade political jabs in senatorial debate
In Moraga, Boxer calls Fiorina a failed CEO, while Fiorina counters that Boxer has record of failure as incumbent

Parties Try to Straddle Inconvenient Facts in Election Run-Up

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:06:41 +0000

Parties Try to Straddle Inconvenient Facts in Election Run-Up
Despite the stark contrasts between established party leaders and political novice outsiders, both parties are trying to create messages for campaigns that work in each district up for grabs.

Boxer pushes Fiorina on economy on eve of debate

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:06:33 +0000

Boxer pushes Fiorina on economy on eve of debate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer on Tuesday said she has a plan to revive the “Made in America” slogan, as she focused on job-creation one day before her first debate with Republican challenger Carly Fiorina. The three-term senator, facing a tightly… Carly Fiorina – United States – Barbara Boxer – Republican – U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer

Whitman leads Brown in California governor’s race

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:06:26 +0000

Whitman leads Brown in California governor’s race
Republican Meg Whitman has opened up a 7-point lead over Democrat Jerry Brown in their closely watched race for California governor, the latest poll of likely voters showed on Friday.

Video: CA Senate Debate

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:06:57 +0000

Video: CA Senate Debate
Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer and her Republican challenger Carly Fiorina faced off in their only scheduled debate. 9/1/10

Political Wisdom: The Battle for the Senate

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:07:11 +0000

Political Wisdom: The Battle for the Senate
A roundup of political analysis on the fight over control of the Senate.

More women in politics, but gap remains

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:08:50 +0000

More women in politics, but gap remains
The suffragists who 90 years ago won voting rights for women would likely shake their heads in wonder at this election, with its “mama grizzly” candidates and high-stakes woman-vs.-woman showdowns. The women in key races include a rancher and three multimillionaire former CEOs, one a pro wrestling magnate. Two frontier states – Oklahoma and New Mexico [...]

Alaska primary undecided, but Sarah Palin wins

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:13:57 +0000

Alaska primary undecided, but Sarah Palin wins
WASHINGTON — No matter how the too-close-to-call Republican Senate primary in Alaska turns out, the results have given a boost to at least one GOP politician who wasn’t on the ballot: Sarah Palin.

Nation’s eye turns to Florida primary voting

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:06:19 +0000

Nation’s eye turns to Florida primary voting
The Sunshine State tests a variety of political trends dominating election 2010.

Diverse slate buoys hopes of state GOP

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:08:07 +0000

Diverse slate buoys hopes of state GOP
As party convention wraps up, delegates confident in ability to win over centrist voters

Pitching Politics: Rallies held Downtown

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:06:51 +0000

Pitching Politics: Rallies held Downtown
GOP Candidates talk tough. Democrats fire back at Whitman and Fiorina.

WILLIAMS: Let’s hear it for the ladies in politics!

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:10:35 +0000

WILLIAMS: Let’s hear it for the ladies in politics!
ANALYSIS/OPINION: The results of this summer’s primary elections have political pundits declaring 2010 to be the year of the woman. This may be true, but the real story is that this is the year of the conservative woman. This year the GOP has nominated more female candidates than in any …

Calif. GOP hopes statewide slate lifts others, too

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:07:46 +0000

Calif. GOP hopes statewide slate lifts others, too
For the first time in memory, California Republicans have a diverse statewide slate of candidates to field this fall, a lineup their state party chairman calls “an inspirational ticket.” Coupled with national momentum for…

HP’s 3Q numbers solid but could fuel doubts

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:07:05 +0000

HP’s 3Q numbers solid but could fuel doubts
Now that Mark Hurd is out as CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co., the world’s biggest technology company is trying to prove to Wall Street that it can thrive under the sweeping changes he set in motion.

Meg Whitman launches searing attack in Republican convention speech

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:08:42 +0000

Meg Whitman launches searing attack in Republican convention speech
She says Jerry Brown would bring higher taxes and more government spending, and shows a video mocking his previous election bids and casting him as old-fashioned. Republican gubernatorial nominee Meg Whitman launched a searing attack against Democratic rival Jerry Brown in hopes of rallying the party faithful as California Republicans opened their convention Friday night.

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Whitman Will Use GOP Convention To Focus On Jobs

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:16:05 +0000

Whitman Will Use GOP Convention To Focus On Jobs
Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman on Friday emphasized economic issues during a visit to a San Diego manufacturer, trying to stay on her main campaign message as she faced dissent from some die-hard conservatives at this weekend’s meeting of the California GOP.

Primary losses blunt Palin’s ‘mama grizzly’ claws

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:06:13 +0000

Primary losses blunt Palin’s ‘mama grizzly’ claws
It’s been a summer of setbacks for Sarah Palin. Candidate “cubs” endorsed by the Mama Grizzly in Chief have been suffering a recent string of primary election losses.

HP names firm to lead CEO search

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:07:08 +0000

HP names firm to lead CEO search
Hewlett-Packard Co on Wednesday named executive search firm Spencer Stuart to lead the search for a new chief executive following the stunning ouster of Mark Hurd this month.

Therese Poletti’s Tech Tales: H-P’s CEO search is going to be a tough one

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:06:15 +0000

Therese Poletti’s Tech Tales: H-P’s CEO search is going to be a tough one
If the Hewlett-Packard Co. board had a tough time with its past two searches for a new leader, those efforts may seem like child’s play compared to what the world’s largest technology company now faces.

The Real Reason for Ousting H.P.’s Chief

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:06:42 +0000

The Real Reason for Ousting H.P.’s Chief
The Hewlett-Packard board created a smoke screen to oust Mark V. Hurd when it could have fired him on legitimate grounds.

Ouster of HP chief Hurd has look of panic

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:06:16 +0000

Ouster of HP chief Hurd has look of panic
The company’s board, unless it’s hiding some worse behavior by him from the public, seems to have put its worries over appearances above making a mature effort to weigh the facts at hand. About a year ago, in comparing Hewlett-Packard Chief Executive Mark V. Hurd to his predecessor, the memoir-writing glamorpuss and novice political candidate Carly Fiorina, I wrote the following words:

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Fiorina Backer Compares Boxer To Huns

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:06:20 +0000

Fiorina Backer Compares Boxer To Huns
The president of a California manufacturers group on Monday elevated the fight over job-creation in the U.S. Senate race by likening Democrat Barbara Boxer’s treatment of businesses to the barbaric behavior of the Huns.

Boxer says voters ‘grumpy’ about sputtering economy

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:10:19 +0000

Boxer says voters ‘grumpy’ about sputtering economy
Seeking re-election to a fourth term, Boxer defends the economic stimulus package and suggests she would favor raising Social Security taxes on very high-income earners.

McDonnell popular on GOP fundraising circuit

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:07:15 +0000

McDonnell popular on GOP fundraising circuit
Gov. Bob McDonnell’s electoral success has made him a popular figure on the fundraising circuit. Since the governor’s 17-point victory in 2009, a year after President Barack Obama captured Virginia’s electoral votes, McDonnell has remained in demand to help Republican candidates in Virginia and out of state. Between mid-April and …

Few HP workers shed tears for Hurd

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:08:45 +0000

Few HP workers shed tears for Hurd
The company’s aggressive management style — including mass layoffs, reduced pay and benefits and a performance review process that some employees view as demeaning — has emotionally alienated some.

Fiorina, Boxer Agree To 1st Debate In Senate Race

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:07:50 +0000

Fiorina, Boxer Agree To 1st Debate In Senate Race
Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and her Republican challenger, Carly Fiorina, have agreed to their first debate of the fall campaign.

Hurd payday; investors’ pain

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:08:00 +0000

Hurd payday; investors’ pain
SAN FRANCISCO – Whatever Mark Hurd did that cost him his job as CEO of Hewlett-Packard, the world’s largest technology company, it wasn’t enough to cost him a payday that could top $40 million.

Timeline: Major HP events over past 5 years

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:07:35 +0000

Timeline: Major HP events over past 5 years
_ February 2005: CEO Carly Fiorina steps down amid upheaval about the company’s performance following her contested decision to buy Compaq Computer. HP shares trading around $19.

Boxer, Fiorina agree to first Senate-race debate

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:06:39 +0000

Boxer, Fiorina agree to first Senate-race debate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and her Republican challenger, Carly Fiorina, have agreed to their first debate of the fall campaign.

Fiorina Wants To Continue Bush Tax Cuts

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:06:16 +0000

Fiorina Wants To Continue Bush Tax Cuts
All the tax cuts enacted during George W. Bush’s presidency, even those for the wealthy, should be permanently extended, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina of California said Wednesday.

Fiorina splits with Boxer on gay marriage ruling

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:06:29 +0000

Fiorina splits with Boxer on gay marriage ruling
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina says she disagrees with a federal judge’s decision overturning California’s gay-marriage ban.

California Republicans shunning one traditional path to victory: the environment

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:07:32 +0000

California Republicans shunning one traditional path to victory: the environment
In previous elections, GOP candidates have been rewarded for responding to voters’ environmental concerns. Those concerns continue, a study finds, but Fiorina and Whitman are focusing elsewhere. For decades, Republicans who won statewide office in California found success, at least in part, by showing sensitivity to voters’ commitment to protecting the environment. But with state unemployment …

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State Senate campaign heats up over solar power

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:08:24 +0000

State Senate campaign heats up over solar power
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid offered a narrowly focused energy bill for debate last week that left solar power advocates on the sidelines. The issue, however, remains a hot topic in California’s competitive Senate race.

Fiorina Hasn’t Tapped Wealth Since Primary

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:08:21 +0000

Fiorina Hasn’t Tapped Wealth Since Primary
After spending big in the state’s GOP primary, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina is so far holding onto her wallet in her bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer.

Thursday Must Read: Another Oakland tax proposal, more state furloughs, and a new Bay Bridge tower

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:06:30 +0000

Thursday Must Read: Another Oakland tax proposal, more state furloughs, and a new Bay Bridge tower
The Oakland School Board may place a $195-a-year parcel tax on the November ballot to raise an estimated $20 million for teacher raises, the Oakland Tribune reported. The proposed tax measure , which must be supported by four of the seven school board members at Thursday’s board meeting, would join a proposed $360-a-year parcel tax being sought by the city council to enable it to rehire 80 laid …