In California, the election results are the worst possible news for taxpayers

Last night's election results are the nightmare scenario for California taxpayers.

The state has a Democrat governor, a Democrat state senate, and a Democrat assembly.  Almost without exception the Dem politicians were propelled to victory by public employee unions.  Compounding the scenario is Prop 25 passed, so the Dems only need a simple majority to pass the budget. 

It looks bleak for the ever-dwindling number of Californians who pay taxes to support the bloated system controlled by the Democrats.

Jerry Brown greeted by union organizers wearing ridiculous helmets (photo)

Somehow this is a fitting end to Jerry Brown's union-financed campaign for governor.

On the last full day of his campaign, Jerry Brown is greeted by union organizers in San Diego. Check out the ridiculous helmets these union organizers are wearing.

Below is another photo taken from a different angle.

Captivated by moronic street theater protest, California press corps shows how worthless it is

Coverage of the California governor's race by the mainstream media has been abysmal.

Latest example: Associated Press reporter Judy Lin was apparently captivated by a sophomoric street theater protest performed by the ultra-left wing California Nurses Association.  Here is video of the idiotic protest that captured her attention:

The guy in the white shirt and blue tie appears to be Sacramento Bee reporter Jack Chang.  It looks like he starts to giggle at about 3 seconds.  Below is a screen grab of the man who appears to be Jack Chang.

Below is Jack Chang's photo from his Twitter page. Is this the same guy giggling in the video? You be the judge.

The state is $19 billion in debt and faces serious issues, but the low-grade reporters working for mainstream news media don't rise to the challenge.

Larry Sabato feels the surge for Meg Whitman - updated twice

Update: for new info Saturday and Sunday keep checking  Twitter hashtag #gomeg.

Update #2:  Meg Whitman told reporters in Sacramento "our internal polls look great."  Believe me, the Jerry Brown campaign is sweating bullets today.  The surge of volunteers at the Whitman rallies Saturday, the number of people walking precincts, the volume of people phone banking tells me something amazing is about to happen.

Larry Sabato tweeted this on Friday:

Something is happening out there.  Rasmussen now has the race within the margin of error, and I'm hearing the volunteer centers for Whitman are packed.

The most memorable 'ceremonial first pitch' in baseball history was thrown 9 years ago today from the mound at Yankee Stadium

I'm taking a pause from politics to post this video.

George Bush's first pitch at Yankee stadium on October 30, 2001 - 9 years ago today - was an inspirational moment for Americans.  This video tells the story.