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December 3, 2015 By Alex Vassar

The Biggest-Promising Political Party You Haven’t Heard Of

In 2014, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez cruised to victory uncontested when she ran for her first reelection after a year and a half in office. In 2016, her most visible opponent appears to be one of the most interesting candidates in recent history. Louis J. Marinelli, is running as a candidate for the California National Party, which […]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Political Parties, State Assembly, Top Stories

October 25, 2014 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

16 Things to Watch on Election Night

As the 2014 election wraps up, here are some statistics and historical facts to watch for when you see the results. Governor TENURE: Jerry Brown is already the longest-serving Governor in State history (his tenure surpassed Earl Warren’s in October 2013). With all other living former Governors term limited to eight years (except George Deukmejian, […]

Filed Under: 2014 Election, Congress, Constitutional Officers, Current Research, JoinCalifornia, Political Parties, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

May 24, 2013 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

The Legislature of 1921

This evening I began reading the Story of the California Legislature of 1921 by Franklin Hichborn (which came in the mail today). I found the following quote in the introduction and wanted to share it. “Too long have false standards of citizenship confused the public… Men who misrepresent and slander the government of their State are […]

Filed Under: Current Research, Editorial, Political Parties, Top Stories

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