Professor Jack Pitney

The June 2nd California primaries yielded few surprises. The Governor’s race in November looks like a Hilton versus Becerra contest. LA Mayor Bass looks likely to face a formidable opponent in Spencer Pratt. And Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress will pit Scott Wiener against Connie Chan.

In a first a Big City Democrat Mayor has agreed with President Trump to cooperate to curb drugs and related crime among other issues.

The 2024 Campaign was like no other in modern American Presidential History. The Comeback is a succinct and data rich analysis of how Donald Trump reclaimed the Presidency.

Anti ICE riots in Sanctuary City Los Angeles prompted the Trump Administration to federalize the California National Guard. The Governor successfully sued to have the Guard reinstated under his command. The Trump Administration has appealed the decision and pending the outcome, the Guard will continue under the President’s command.

What began as a commemorative to First President George Washington has evolved into a celebration of all 45 US presidents.

The historic and consequential 2024 campaign,

Analysis of the Vice Presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz.

J. D. Vance is chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate. A cultural conservative, Vance is likely to campaign hard in Midwest swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.

President Biden’s goal in the debate was to dispel concerns about his age, cognitive skills and physical strength. He failed dismally prompting calls from his own party to end his campaign for a second term.