http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:41:11 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:18:39 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Obama-swings-to-the-right-on-schedule?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- There is this political dance move that Democrat presidents execute that seems to always come after they've been shocked into reality.  Bill Clinton did it after the Congressional elections in 1994.  It was calle... President Obama triangulation Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:18:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Obama-swings-to-the-right-on-schedule?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d4-San-Francisco-mayors-race-beginsrank-choice-voting-early-winner?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- When San Francisco voters approved the use of rank choice voting, many on the left believed that they would finally capture the stellar prize of San Francisco politics --- the mayor’s office. But the system, while i... Nancy Pelosi San Francisco mayor's race Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:45:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d4-San-Francisco-mayors-race-beginsrank-choice-voting-early-winner?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d2-New-York-23rd-CD-is-a-national-political-earthquake-in-progress?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner Like the song goes, "something going on over there".  What's happening in the New York 23rd Congressional District may have national significance.  It's looking like a political earthquake in progress, and it has a San Francisco f... new York 23rd Congressional District Elections 2009 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:30:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d2-New-York-23rd-CD-is-a-national-political-earthquake-in-progress?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Speaker-Pelosis-arrogancea-San-Francisco-tradition?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA --- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s approval rating among Californians is a measly 34 percent. Forty-four percent of the state’s voters disapprove of her performance. Her congress receives only 23 percent approval, while... Nancy Pelosi polls Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:46:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Speaker-Pelosis-arrogancea-San-Francisco-tradition?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Driving-without-an-license-OK-in-SF-cyclists-and-pedestrians-beware?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO-CA ---   In 2007, the last reporting period. the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported  28 pedestrians fatalities, 440 cyclists injured, a total of 52 people killed in traffic accidents in San Francisco.Now, it's ... driving without a license Police Chief Cascon Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:48:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Driving-without-an-license-OK-in-SF-cyclists-and-pedestrians-beware?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d20-San-Francisco-Board-of-Supervisors-votes-to-expand-the-citys-sanctuary-ordinances-political-war-ga?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA --- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors took the first step yesterday to prohibit the reporting youths accused of drug crimes to Federal immigration authorities. The measure, will pass next week, will be vetoed by Mayor Newsom... illegal immigration Mayor Newsom San Francisco sanctuary policies Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:26:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d20-San-Francisco-Board-of-Supervisors-votes-to-expand-the-citys-sanctuary-ordinances-political-war-ga?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Forcing-Congress-to-read-the-health-care-reform-bill?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA --  Politico reports today that Senate Finance Committee members have been notified that the committee's health reform bill was filed today. You can read all 1,502 pages here. Senate Bill 1796 weighs in at 1,502 page... health care reform Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:25:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Forcing-Congress-to-read-the-health-care-reform-bill?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Senator-Harry-Reid-slips-out-the-truth--Obamacare-to-cost-2-trillionor-so?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nv)  finally brought some honesty into the health care reform debate.  On the floor of the Senate, while commenting the Republican proposal for tort reform, he finally admitted... Harry Reid Obama health care reform health care reform Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:10:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Senator-Harry-Reid-slips-out-the-truth--Obamacare-to-cost-2-trillionor-so?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-San-Franciscos-real-unemployment-rate-nearer-to-17-77000-not-45600-out-of-work?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA --  The Bureau of Labor Statistics has a simple calculator at Its web site which measures several “adjusted” unemployment rates.  What it shows is that on top of the official base unemployment rate – in ... unemployment rate San Francisco unemployment rate Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:12:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-San-Franciscos-real-unemployment-rate-nearer-to-17-77000-not-45600-out-of-work?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Climate-change-the-globe-and-public-opinion-are-cooling?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The planet may be cooling after all.  This is not the opinion of some flat earth advocate group. It's from BBC News. The report is has caused some stirring among climatologists. In his article “What Happened ... global warming carbon emissions climate change carbon caps global cooling Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:50:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Climate-change-the-globe-and-public-opinion-are-cooling?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d18-San-Francisco-unemployment-at-25-year-high-mayor-attacks-soft-drinks-board-declawing-cats?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA --  While San Francisco's unemployment rate hit a 25 year high -- about 9.5% -- the city's mayor, Gavin Newsom, proposes a campaign against soda drinks, and the Board debates a ban on cat declawing. Yes, it's true. &n... gavin newsom Mayor Newsom San Francisco unemployment soda drink ban Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:06:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d18-San-Francisco-unemployment-at-25-year-high-mayor-attacks-soft-drinks-board-declawing-cats?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d16-US-new-energy-dependence--Leftist-Bolivia-for-electric-cars-lithium?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA --  Just when you thought the U.S. might begin to break its energy dependence on unfriendly regimes, comes electric cars.  And their lithium batteries.Lithium, needed for plug-in electric cars and hybrid gasoline-electric ... energy dependence lithium electric cars Bolivia Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:25:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d16-US-new-energy-dependence--Leftist-Bolivia-for-electric-cars-lithium?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Obama-health-care-reform-overwhelmingly-rejected-by-likely-voters?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- For the last several weeks Rassmussen polls have shown voters sour on the Democrats' health care proposals.Now a pollster more to the liking of Democrats -- Zogby Polls -- has confirmed significant opposition to the current propo... President Obama health care reform Zogby Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:46:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Obama-health-care-reform-overwhelmingly-rejected-by-likely-voters?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m8d27-San-Francisco-Mayor-Gavin-Newsom-should-declare-victory-and-withdraw?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA --- Time for San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom to declare victory and withdraw.When polling shows you’re losing in your hometown – where you've flashed all the right progressive hot buttons--- like, same sex marriage, uni... san francisco Mayor Newsom Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:58:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m8d27-San-Francisco-Mayor-Gavin-Newsom-should-declare-victory-and-withdraw?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Democrats-snatching-defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Regular readers of my posts here know I've been reporting poll numbers -- especially those tracking the once popular President.  It got me an appearance on NPR's/KQED-FM "Forum", since I saw a trend developing.In... obama poll numbers Rasmussen poll Obama health care reform Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:00:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Democrats-snatching-defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Polls-show-voters-growing-impatient-with-their-elected-officialsall-of-them?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner ISAN FRANCISCO, CA--  Recent national and state polls show voters' growing impatience and loss of confidence in their elected officials.  President Obama has dropped 10 points in 10 days according to the most recent Gallup poll.  He&... California governor Obama Congress polls Schwarzenegger California Legislature Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:17:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Polls-show-voters-growing-impatient-with-their-elected-officialsall-of-them?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Candidate-Newsom-goes-for-a-traditional-campaignEric-Jaye-resigns?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner San Francisco Mayor Gavin NewsomSAN FRANCISCO, CA -- An unorthodox mayor from an unorthodox city running a bizarre campaign, until now.Gubernatorial candidate, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, effectively turned in his tweeting blackberry for a sta... gavin newsom jerry brown eric jaye Garry South Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:45:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Candidate-Newsom-goes-for-a-traditional-campaignEric-Jaye-resigns?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d25-An-arrogant-Senator-Boxer-finally-faces-some-competition?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- The psychological trap of incumbency is the pervasive illusion or self-delusion of invincibility.In simpler terms, without competition, incumbents become annoyingly arrogant.  Such is the case of the U.S. Senator from Califo... Senator Boxer Carly Fiorina Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:46:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d25-An-arrogant-Senator-Boxer-finally-faces-some-competition?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Feinstein-deals-Obamas-health-care-reform-a-death-blow?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein has been the canary in the mineshaft for major Democrat policy issues.  Her recent comments insure that health care reform -- as envisioned by the President -- is essentially dead on arrival."I'm ... Obama health care reform senator feinstein Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:29:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Feinstein-deals-Obamas-health-care-reform-a-death-blow?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Michael-Savage-Still-Banned-in-England?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- The Press Office of the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. confirmed in an interview with me today  that San Francisco talk show host, Michael Savage, still remains "persona non grata" in Great Britain.Savag... Michael Savage Michael Savage Still Banned Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:20:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-431-SF-Politics-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Michael-Savage-Still-Banned-in-England?cid=exrss-SF-Politics-Examiner