Tag Archives: campaign finance

Public Financing of Political Campaigns — An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Suddenly, campaign finance laws are a hot topic with Glendale looking at tighter controls and L.A. officials looking to find ways to keep wealthy, self-financed from standing a chance in Council and mayoral elections. Now comes the Center for Governmental … Continue reading →

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Money Talks — That’s Why Politicians Never Say Anything Real

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

You know you’re important when you get emails from President Obama himself that start “Dear Ron” and his re-election campaign manager sends you a personal reminder that midnight tonight is your last chance to contribute a measly five bucks to … Continue reading →

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Voter Fraud, Part Two: Phony Election Reforms and Power Grabs

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

When is reform not reform? When the City Council, struggling with its total failure and loss of the public’s trust, stacks the ballot with 11 measures plus seven Council seats and LAUSD and Community College board elections. The mayor, desperate … Continue reading →

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The Devils Are in the Details … of Campaign Finance Reports

Posted on January 13, 2009 by

No surprise, the IBEW which stands to profit handsomely from the Measure B charter reform and DWP solar energy monopoly fraud and is its author and main financial backer gave the maximum to the campaigns of Jack Weiss and Wendy … Continue reading →

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