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Analysis and Commentary

A Nation-State of Sun (Tzu) Worshipers?

by Bill Whalenvia Bill Whalen: Politi-Cal
Monday, March 1, 2010

Interesting little item in this morning’s San Francisco Chronicle about California Attorney General Jerry Brown referring to the ancient Chinese general/strategist Sun Tzu as his political north star. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Whitman, Poizner, the Chicken and the Egg

by Bill Whalenvia Bill Whalen: Politi-Cal
Friday, February 26, 2010

It was a slow news day here in Northern California — rain, rain, and even more rain — until Team Whitman dropped this bomb on Team Poizner: Can’t Trust Steve. . . .

Interviews

Whitman Goes On The Attack Against Republican Rival

with Bill Whalenvia KTVU.com
Friday, February 26, 2010

The Meg Whitman for Governor campaign Friday took to the airwaves again, this time to go on the attack. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Should Sacramento Try a Budget Summit?

by Bill Whalenvia Bill Whalen: Politi-Cal
Thursday, February 25, 2010

Have been watching the Washington health care summit . . . .

In the News

Tracking the stimulus: Some jobs cost more to create

with Michael J. Boskinvia USA Today
Thursday, February 25, 2010

It cost more than $500,000 in stimulus funds to create a single highway construction job, largely because of building materials, a USA TODAY analysis of stimulus reports shows. . . .

In the News

GOP Senate race grows heated over Israel

with George P. Shultzvia Los Angeles Times
Thursday, February 25, 2010

Fiorina and DeVore question Campbell's level of commitment to the U.S. ally. Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz calls Campbell's support for the nation 'unwavering.' . . .

In the News

Gay Marriage and the Governor's Race

with Morris P. Fiorinavia Huffington Post
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

State Senator Bill Brady, the Republican gubernatorial nominee-in-waiting, recently proposed five amendments to the Illinois Constitution. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

A Better Way to Reform Health Care

by John F. Cogan, Daniel P. Kesslervia Wall Street Journal
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Today, President Obama will host members of Congress from both political parties at the White House to discuss health reform. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Will Jerry Return to Namibia?

by Bill Whalenvia Bill Whalen: Politi-Cal
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

A reporter called the other day ago asking for my thoughts on Jerry Brown’s gubernatorial campaign. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

We Have Race on the Brain

by Victor Davis Hansonvia Works and Days
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

What’s going on with race relations? . . .

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