Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, has hired as his chief of staff Scott Fay, former senior adviser to the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass.
According to Garamendi’s office, Fay held various positions during his nine years on Kennedy’s staff including constituent outreach advisor, scheduler, operations director and most recently [...]
David Harmer
The Mormon Times, published by the Utah-based Deseret News, reports that Republican congressional candidate David Harmer may run again but for a neighboring seat.
Harmer ran unsuccessfully in District 10 earlier this year, losing to then-sitting Democratic California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi.
District 11 is [...]
The first domino [...]
Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, was among Democrats who characterized today’s jobs report as a good sign:
“Today’s announcement that the unemployment rate dropped in November is welcomed news for the millions of American workers, including tens of thousands of people in my district, struggling to find a job [...]
Some are wondering how Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's pick for lieutenant governor would vote on drilling off the Santa Barbara coast. The LG is an ex-officio member of the State Lands Commission, which has jurisdiction. A previous vote failed, with then-LG John Garamendi as the swing vote in opposition. But the [...]
Republican State Sen. Abel Maldonado was chosen by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week to fill the lieutenant governor's post vacated by Democrat John Garamendi.
Maldonado visited with The Times' editorial board before the Thanksgiving holiday to discuss the appointment and, more generally, his views of [...]
Governor Schwarzenegger's appointment of State Sen. Abel Maldonado is a good thing for Golden State Democrats. Yes, he may be filling a Democratic seat (John Garamendi is off to Congress). And yes, it will vault a relatively obscure Republican into the top echelon of state officeholders. But the honeymoon is [...]
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has named state Sen. Abel Maldonado, R-Santa Maria, to serve as Lieutenant Governor, now that Democrat John Garamendi has won election to the House in the 10th Congressional District.
“Senator Maldonado has proven he has the strength and courage it takes to [...]
