Most people are familiar with the idea of a line of succession; a series of people who would take over in the event that an official is killed, disabled, or is temporarily absent or unavailable to hold their office. For example, when President Kennedy was assassinated and when President Nixon resigned, their Vice Presidents assumed […]
Those we lost in 2011.
California lost a some notable state officials and candidates in 2011. Among those who died in 2011 were legislators, judges, mentors, and one who was trusted for more than four decades with keeping the candle of democracy lit if the world burned. As we near the end of the year, we wanted to take a […]
In 700 Days: Jerry Brown as California’s Longest-Serving Governor
700 days from today, Jerry Brown will become the longest-serving Governor in California history. On that day, October 7, 2013, Brown will surpass the record set by Governor Earl Warren in 1953. On October 5th of that year, Warren resigned as Governor to accept an appointment as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (a […]
