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- Bigelow in for 5th Assembly District race
  Madera County Supervisor Frank Bigelow is in for a Assembly bid in 2012. In a slate mailer to supporters in the newly created 5th Assembly District, Bigelow made it apparently clear that he will challenge former Republican Assembly member Rico Oller for the seat. The mailer asked voters to attend a fundraiser at Bill and … Read more
- Poll: Feinstein outpaces Nunes, GOP
  She may be incredibly vulnerable, as many California Republicans believe, but Dianne Feinstein is nearly untouchable by the speculative GOP candidates placed against her in the most recent Public Policy Poll. Following rumors and speculation that Republican Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-21) might challenge Feinstein, the poll gives Nunes all the cover he needs to bai […]
- Undecided12: The GOP Presidential Autograph Poll
  A Comparison of Republican candidates based on the going price of baseballs with their autograph. So, exactly how well are the GOP candidates doing? Rick Perry is having problems remembering the Department of Energy, Herman Cain can’t remember exactly which conflict is Libyan and Mitt Romney’s campaign is lowering expectations in Iowa while still leading … R […]
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Briefing Room: Cold November Action

Posted by Alex Tavlian on November 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

DOUBLE ISSUE: Valley credit unions seize on “Bank Transfer Day,” Beware colder November temps, Occupy Fresno continues without permit, 6000 people to compete in Two Cities marathon on Sunday + Three weekend events for your calendar.

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Briefing Room: Spooktacular

Posted by Alex Tavlian on October 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Inside this edition: Two women accuse Herman Cain of sexual misconduct, Windows XP at 10, Steve Jobs’ final words, Niners win 5th straight, Romney and Cain lead in Iowa, Introducing the YouTube Primary and some spooky Comic Relief.

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Briefing Room: Shut Up, Speed Up, Open Up, and Change Up

Posted by Alex Tavlian on October 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Latest from the Interwebs LEADING OFF: JERRY BROWN UNVEILS PENSION REFORM, LABOR UNIONS BALK AT PROSPECTS Gov. Jerry Brown released his 12-point pension reform plan on Thursday, signaling the latest move in his agenda. Labor unions have made it very clear that they’re at odds with the Governor they helped elect just a year … Read more

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Briefing Room: Vanishing Murals

Posted by Alex Tavlian on October 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

ED NOTE: This is the new Briefing Room, filed with local and national news, sports, politics and some events worth noting. The Daily Dues is also starting an email version for those who want to take the Briefing Room to-go rather than dine-in. Click here to sign up. The Latest from the Interwebs LEADING OFF: … Read more

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