Perspectives

Cliff SmithStaff Writer Pundits this year are basically split into two camps: Those who think the Republicans are going to lose big, the same way the Democrats did in 1994, and those who think the Republicans are going to lose small, perhaps the way the Democrats lost small in 2004. They all agree, however, Republicans are going to lose ground. The Republicans are hurt by a … [Read more...] about Red voter turnout could kill Dem’s shot 

Staff Editorial Making a successful comeback campaign is not an easy task. It’s hard to pull off, especially if you’ve been out of the spotlight so long that you might as well be found on a milk carton with a “missing” sign above your head. Comebacks are difficult, but impossible? Not at all.   Every woman with a pulse watched Patrick Dempsey do it with his McDreamy looks and … [Read more...] about Welcome back Willie the Wave

Scott MillerStaff Writer On Sept. 27, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Pepperdine to sign Assembly Bill 32, the California Climate Act of 2006, into law. Basically the bill would combat global warming threats by restricting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from California businesses. While global warming is a threat, and needs to be solved, the answer is not through more … [Read more...] about Lessen global warming restrictions

Jim CohenStaff Writer The United States Senate successfully passed immigration legislation only hours before Congress left Washington D.C. for a six-week recess in the run-up to the mid-term elections held on Nov. 7.  The legislation funds a 700-mile fence on the border between the United States and Mexico to stymie the flow of illegal immigrants crossing the border into the … [Read more...] about Border fence ignores broader immigration issues

If Prop. 86 passes, price per pack could hit $7, putting holes in pockets and opening doors for smugglers and black markets. Troy SenikStaff Writer California has consistently charmed the world with its immaturity. It is, after all, a land of languid beachfront communities, oxygen bars and actors in chief. But over the years, the specific form that this perpetual youth has … [Read more...] about Cigarette tax and abortion top ballot issues