Sorry about that folks. I spent a little more time thinking about the upcoming election and found a few more things for you to ponder on election night. Continuing the numbering from my previous post… 17. First former Speaker Elected to the Senate in 82 Years. If Bob Hertzberg wins in SD-18, he will become […]
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, […]
Earl Smittcamp, King of Post-Apocalyptic California, Has Died
Earl Smittcamp, a long-time farmer who spent nearly 50 years in the line of succession to California’s Governor, died today. Governor Reagan appointed Smittcamp as Disaster Acting Governor #6 in 1967, placing him 14th in the line of succession after California’s statewide elected officials and the five Disaster Acting Governors ahead of him. As […]
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