Political Note #422 Christy Smith CA 25
Christy Smith lost the election for this seat in 2020 by 333 votes. She is back to try again.
Political Note #405 Jay Chen CA 39
Jay Chen is earnest, deferential, and ambitious. He may be just right to flip CA 39 back to Democratic hands.
Political Note #386 Gavin Newsom California Governor (The Recall)
A lot of money will be spent to support the recall. Unlike an actual election campaign, there are no limits to the contributions that can be made. Those opposing the recall will have to match that.
Political Note #383 Harley Rouda CA 48
Harley Rouda's victory in 2018 was a patriotic act. A victory in 2022 would be in service of democratic values.
103120 Lens Letters #33 What should the Democrats do about the Federal Courts?
Joe Biden’s Commission should propose an expansion of the District Courts and the Circuit Courts of Appeals.
Political Note #333 State of the House
Looking at Toss-up seats the prospects for the House of Representatives are not promising. They could lose 8 seats. Maybe more.
Len’s Letters #30 Male Candidates for Whom Donations Could Make A Difference
Choose a few of these. Make donations. It is easy. Just go to the links for their websites.
Women Candidates for Whom Donations Could Make a Difference
A reader asked. Can you put together a list of 30 candidates for the House of Representatives for whom donations would make a difference? Some Senate candidates, too?
Arab American v Arab American; Palestinian American v Lebanese American
CA 50 is probably the only one in American history to see a contest between two Arab-Americans.
Sisterhood
Christy Smith was given a head start by Katie Hill. She is using that head start and may be the only Democratic candidate.