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pinto

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3. I think that's an important point - state and local politics. While the national Repubs

Reply to cbayer (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 02:00 PM

Apr 2013

are in a fragmented coalition of interests, state and local Repubs continue to build on their own political goals.

California has bucked the trend at the state level, thankfully. Yet the onerous super majority requirement for financial legislation remains and 2 - 3 seats could send us back to the right wing "small government" gridlock. As well as cultural and faith based legislation geared towards marginalizing many Californians.

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Are the Culture Wars Over? Look at the States [View all] cbayer Apr 2013 OP

It looks like they've just begun. Jim__ Apr 2013 #1

They are many things, but they are not politically stupid. cbayer Apr 2013 #2

I think that's an important point - state and local politics. While the national Repubs pinto Apr 2013 #3

Not surprisingly, CA has pushed back in a pretty forceful way, as I am sure you know. cbayer Apr 2013 #4

The increasing awareness of the value of STEM proficiency is playing a role, imo. pinto Apr 2013 #5