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Opinion: How A California Recall Could Backfire For Conservatives Intent On Ousting Newsom
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California Dreamin’ Of A Legacy
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What Happened in 2014? — Examining the Midterms with David Brady and Morris Fiorina
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by David Brady, Morris P. Fiorinavia Fellow Talks
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Are High Housing Costs Restraining California's Growth?
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by Carson Brunovia Real Clear Markets
How Washington Whittles Away Property Rights
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by Michael J. Boskinvia Wall Street Journal

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What Nixon Needs Now, West Refusing To Get Real On Iran And Other Comments

quoting David Davenportvia New York Post
Thursday, May 3, 2018

In the wake of the “March for Our Lives” movement, notes David Davenport at the Washington Examiner, the question of lowering the voting age to 16 “has come to the fore,” and several state and local bills around the country would do just that. 

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How A California Republican Party Endorsement In The Governor’s Race Could Help The GOP Hang On To Congress

quoting Bill Whalenvia Los Angeles Times
Thursday, May 3, 2018

California Republicans gathering in San Diego for this weekend's state GOP convention find themselves in a familiar spot: scrambling for ways to resurrect a party sliding toward political irrelevance in this solidly Democratic state.

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Diverse Field Running For California Insurance Commissioner

quoting Bill Whalenvia Seattle Times
Wednesday, May 2, 2018

One way or another, California’s next insurance commissioner will be the first of his kind.

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California Saving

by Joshua D. Rauhvia Hoover Digest
Friday, April 20, 2018

California can wake up from its public-pension nightmare. The key: getting rid of ruinous defined-benefit plans.

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Housing Holdup

by Richard A. Epsteinvia Hoover Digest
Friday, April 20, 2018

Regulations rob California of the housing it needs.

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The Can’t-Do State

by Michael J. Boskinvia Hoover Digest
Friday, April 20, 2018

The Golden State may remain a land of great strengths, but it suffers from political inertia. Who will defy the entrenched interests?

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Let the States Incubate

by Clint Bolickvia Hoover Digest
Friday, April 20, 2018

Where it’s allowed to thrive, federalism keeps American governance nimble and innovative.

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Area 45: Sorting Out The Midterm Elections With David Brady

interview with David Bradyvia Area 45
Thursday, April 5, 2018

Polls and polarization: The coming litmus test for the Trump presidency.

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Senator Portman On Why The New Tax Bill Helps The Middle Class

interview with Robert Portman via Uncommon Knowledge
Thursday, March 29, 2018

The Positive Effects of the New Tax Bill Are Already Being Seen.

Podcast: Senator Portman on Why the New Tax Bill Helps the Middle Class
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Calif. 'Jungle' Primary Presents Concerns For Both Parties

quoting Bill Whalenvia Real Clear Politics
Thursday, March 29, 2018

The road to winning – or retaining -- the House majority likely runs through competitive districts in California, and the top-two “jungle” primary in June is causing headaches for Republicans and Democrats, who see its potential to tilt the playing field.

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