January 1 marked the first day that California’s new sanctuary-state law went into effect, which gives illegal aliens protected status, The signs read: "Felons, Illegals and MS13 Welcome!” and conclude with the declaration, “Democrats Need The Votes!”. The source of the signs is not known. [...]
Illegal aliens are allowed to obtain drivers licenses, free in-state college education, free health care and much more. Over the past few years, 243,000 Californians left the state as refugees and took $8-billion in assets with them. They were replaced by a growing illegal-alien population, largely on welfare and with protected status. California State Assemblyman Travis Allen says 75% of Californians are against a sanctuary state, and 65% of Latinos also oppose it. [...]
Neither Frank Schaeffer nor Katie Hill is a Trump fan— though Katie’s opponent, Steve Knight, is as Trumped-up as possible. He's one of Trump's most devoted partisans in Washington. Katie takes care to explain why her campaign is more than just an anti-Trump endeavor. I urge you to watch the clip above. But I want to offer you a little background as context. CA-25, which spans the Antelope Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley and Simi Valley, has a Democratic voter registration advantage— and a very weak Republican incumbent. Why? Hillary won CA-25 pretty substantially— 50.3% to 43.6%.
Marijuana possession still will be prohibited at eight Border Patrol checkpoints in California, a reminder that state and federal laws collide when it comes to pot. The U.S. government classifies marijuana as a controlled substance, like heroin and LSD.
This whole PPP Twitter thread on recent polling is interesting for folks who enjoy following elections on a congressional level. In almost every case they polled Republican incumbents against "generic Democrats," in other words, whomever wins the primary.
Uber ambulance, snacking occasions and dead pharma + this day in history w/'Roger & Me' opens and our song of the year by Nikki Lane on your Morning Monarchy for December 20, 2017.
Chiraq peacekeepers, thought police and Pentagon programs + this day in history w/Michael Jackson charged and our song of the year by Cory Branan on your Morning Monarchy for December 18, 2017.
Derek Cressman, a veteran of the voting rights movement best known for his work to overturn Citizens United with Common Cause, is challenging incumbent Democratic state senator Richard Pan. Only three senate Democrats have a higher ranking by the California Chamber of Commerce than Pan, one of the most conservative Dems in the California legislature.
Cause of death, age of consent and burning initials + this day in history w/the Sandy Hook school shooting and our song of the day by Sufjan Stevens on your Morning Monarchy for December 14, 2017.
A ban on the possession on bullets purchased out-of-state takes effect January 1, 2018. In 2019, everyone who buys ammunition in California will be required to undergo a background check like those currently required for firearm sales. [The plan is clear.
