To run, or not to run?

Article Abstract:

Running for statewide office is not as easy as it may seem. Several factors come into play before a potential candidate decides to run, and for what position. The decision-making process is punctuated by concerns for the time, energy and money to be spent on campaigns, the federal court decision on term limits, and the jockeying of other candidates. Many incumbents are considering running for a lower position if only to be able to implement more policies. Others strategically render themselves dependent upon the political motives of another. Either way, most candidates for public office admit to the value of media and public attention in snagging the votes.

Analysis, Political campaigns, Public officers, Government officials

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Controller

Article Abstract:

Incumbent Kathleen Connell of the Democratic Party only has to play conservative and avoid any blunders to score another victory for herself. However, Connell's candidacy was marred by the controversial lawsuit she filed against the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) board for its conflict-of-interest regulation. A PERS consultant countered that Connell's campaign team actually asked for political donations for her re-election bid in 1997. This prompted Barrales into promising that no money from PERS investors will be used for his own campaign.

Political aspects, Elections, 1998 AD, Connell, Kathleen, Barrales, Ruben

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Lock 'em up?

Article Abstract:

California's prisons are overcrowded and the problem is being compounded by reports of widespread drug use and illiteracy inside the prison walls. Despite the opening of 10 minimum and medium-security prisons and 11 maximum-security facilities since 1984, conditions inside the prison cells remain far from ideal. In 1999, the prison population stands at 160,000, a big jump from 30,000. This large increase is largely attributed to the passage of tougher sentencing laws since the late 1970s.

Correctional institutions, Prisons, Imprisonment

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