Keith Carlson

Nice Move

By Keith Carlson | 08/29/08

John McCain has captured the media's attention on a day, even a long weekend, that was scheduled to be "All Obama, All the Time."  Following last night's speech--which now seems like it happened a week ago--McCain announced his V.P. choice--Gov. Sarah Palin, of Alaska.This is a bold and seemingly brilliant pick.  She has more executive experience than the entire Democratic ticket.  She is very strong on both social and... read more »

Nice Move

By Keith Carlson | 08/29/08

John McCain has captured the media's attention on a day, even a long weekend, that was scheduled to be "All Obama, All the Time." Following last night's speech--which now seems like it happened a week ago--McCain announced his V.P. choice--Gov. Sarah Palin, of Alaska. This is a bold and seemingly brilliant pick. She has more executive experience than the entire Democratic ticket. She is very strong on both social and fiscal issues. From... read more »

Politico: Schmidt To Run McCain's Campaign

By Keith Carlson | 07/02/08

I just posted on the national page this update, noting that California political advisor, Steve Schmidt, has been put in charge of day-to-day activities at the McCain campaign.  Schmidt led the Governor's recent re-election effort here in California. read more »

Politico: Schmidt To Run McCain's Campaign

By Keith Carlson | 07/02/08

The day to day operation of McCain's campaign will now be directed by Steve Schmidt.  Steve Schmidt, you might recall, ran Gov. Schwarzenegger's 2006 re-election effort in California.  Politico notes that it is still uncertain who is in charge of the campaign at large:Now, accounts diverge on the exact nature of the new chain of command. One top McCain source said that Schmidt "assumed full operational control of the campaign... read more »

Supreme Court O.K.s Gay Marriages

By Keith Carlson | 05/15/08

The California Supreme Court just ruled that the law limiting marriage to one man and one woman is unconstitutional.  You can read about the decision here.  The key line from Chief Justice George:  "... limiting the designation of marriage to a union 'between a man and a woman' is unconstitutional and must be stricken from the statute,"  It was a 4 to 3 vote.  California has now joined only Massachusetts in adopting this... read more »

OC/SF--CRP Update

By Keith Carlson | 02/25/08

The California Republican Party just concluded an exciting and successful convention in San Francisco.  In addition to nearly doubling the population of GOP'ers in SF, it had a lot of developments connected to the OC.  First, the Board of Directors met.  Of note, they approved Chairman Ron Nehring's nomination of the OC's Tony Russo to be Chairman of Team California.  The appointment is a Board position.  With the coming... read more »

HBCSD Sale-Study Update

By Keith Carlson | 10/31/07

The Huntington Beach City School District had its study session last night.  It was looking at the various proposals for use of 4 school sites that are not currently open--as public schools.  Two of the sites are leased and used as schools by private, Christian schools.  Those are Huntington Christian School and Brethren Christian Junior/Senior High School.  The OCR provides an update here.  "Save Huntington Beach's... read more »

Recall: It's Not Just for Capo Unified Anymore

By Keith Carlson | 10/29/07

Not wanting to miss out on all the recall fun over the last year or so, Huntington Beach City School District is looking to jump in.  What is prompting this is a looming decision to sell off four school sites to developers; they call it "asset management" on their website.  Call it what you want, it is not too popular with the locals.  Compounding the problem is that two of the sites have leases with private... read more »

Just Wondering

By Keith Carlson | 08/24/07

I am sure most folks know that the GOP Presidential primary is now by congressional district rather than by state-wide vote.  So a candidate can win delegates in various CD's even if he doesn't win the entire state vote.  The Republican Party's move was designed to draw more candidates, and interest, to the state.  That, along with the earlier primary, seems to be working.  It will be a lot tougher for someone to 'win'... read more »

Changes at the OCR

By Keith Carlson | 08/22/07

For those of you that don't get your news and views exclusively from Red County--doubt it is many of you, but Red County doesn't have much of a Sports Section--it looks like there will be a new sheriff in town at the OC Register.  The OCR and LAT are reporting that N. Christian Anderson III is leaving.  He's been the OCR's publisher since 1999.  The replacement will be Terry Horne, publisher of the East Valley Tribune in Mesa,... read more »