George Skelton
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Opinion: Smart but stinky strategies in California’s Senate race
An ancient proverb is at play in the fight over a U.S. Senate seat held for 30 years by the late Dianne Feinstein. The proverb: “The enemy of my enemy...
Skelton: California is building the bullet train, so let’s make it work
Private investors have shown no interest. It's doubtful California taxpayers would dig deeper. Washington is where the money is.
Skelton: Most California Democrats don’t want U.S. siding with Israel
Titanic shift in voter support has been occurring for years and burst to the surface during the Israeli-Hamas bloodshed.
Skelton: California leaders need the guts to fix state’s money woes
Facing $68 billion deficit, they should reduce income tax rates at all levels and extend the sales tax to services.
Skelton: Schwarzenegger shows the value of an upbeat attitude
There's currently too much bellowing, blaming and belligerence — and hatred — in politics.
Skelton: It’s about time California built Sites Reservoir
Kudos to Gov. Gavin Newsom for deciding that it’s finally time to put this tardy project on the fast track.
Skelton: Californians loathe both the Democratic and Republican parties
The portion of the state desiring another significant option has been substantially increasing in recent years.
Skelton: Daughter’s text motivates California lawmaker on gun control
Mass shooting threat inspires Blaskespear to be a crusader for reducing violence.
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Skelton: Reagan gave America hope. Trump offers venom and lies
Today's GOP presidential candidates could learn a lot from former president.
Skelton: Take Newsom at his word. He may never run for president
Conventional wisdom is wrong. Governor's dyslexia makes him view presidency with some trepidation