We are just a little over a year away from the next General Election with every statewide office up for grabs. We have entered political equivalent of the Oscar nomination season where people are busy asking about who’s in and who’s out, who’s hot and who’s not. Is the primary going to be brutal? Will…
By: Paul Bentz I read the “7 things consultants hate about you” by Jake Williams from Campaigns and Elections and found myself nodding along with most of the things he said. His complaints are common in candidate races and there is no doubt that they can be frustrating at times. In fact, we attempt to…
Thirteen years ago, blackouts, and soaring electricity rates defined the political landscape of California. Drought, delays in approval of new power plants, and market manipulation decreased supply. Wholesale prices skyrocketed by 800% in little over half a year in no small part due to the efforts of electricity profiteers at places like Enron. California’s disaster…
Voters also oppose efforts to punish those who supported Medicaid ARIZONA, Restoring Arizona released the results of a statewide survey conducted last week that shows overwhelming support for the Medicaid Restoration plan passed by the Arizona State Legislature and signed by Governor Brewer. The statewide survey (attached) indicates that over 68% of the electorate support…
Every once and awhile you read an article which makes life’s hard learned lessons seem so clear that you just have to pass it along. So is the case with this story in the NY Times Sunday Magazine, concerning Jason Everman. Just keep your feet moving and life is an incredible experience. Don’t ever give…