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LA City Hall Thinks The Problem Is Still “Too Much Policing” - You Cannot Make This Up
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Quick Hit: Is It Time Time "Undo The Top Two" And Return California To Partisan Primaries?
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Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/8/26
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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*Breaking News* Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Democrat Gerrymander, Negating A Four-Seat Pickup - Big Contrast From What Happened in California
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom Is Not A Victim. She Is A Combatant.
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California Democrats Keep Trying To Solve Homelessness — Without Addressing What’s Causing It
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Straight Talk with Hoover Institution's Josh Rauh: California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax Could Backfire Badly
Jon Fleischman interviews Hoover Institution economist Josh Rauh about California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax. They break down what the measure actually does, why it may not raise anywhere near what supporters claim, how it could drive wealthy taxpayers and future investment out of California, and why the measure may create a framework for broader asset taxation.
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In this episode of So, Does It Matter?, Jon Fleischman sits down with Josh Rauh of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University to discuss California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax.
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Spencer Pratt’s Braveheart Against The Bass Kingdom
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California Democrats Want Muslim Holidays In State Law — But Not The Jewish High Holidays
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"Cap-And-Invest" Is California’s Affordability Crisis In Climate Clothing
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 5/1
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Tom, Xavier & Katie All Support "Single Payer" Healthcare... So Full Government Control
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California Republicans, Be Forewarned: Two Democrats Could Shut The GOP Out Of The Governor’s Race
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Hot Takes In California Politics: A little bit of everything in one of my occasional "around the state" hot takes columns... enjoy!
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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The California Governor’s Debate Got Louder. The Race Did Not Get Much Clearer.
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California Patriot Profile: The Late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, The Farmer Who Never Left Home
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Tonight’s Debate May Be The Last Best Chance For Someone To Break Out - Let's Break Down What Each Candidate Needs To Do...
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As Backers Turn In Signatures, California Wealth Tax Measure Threatens Voter Safeguards - My Latest in the California Post
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In California, a “Polyamory” Push And The Decline Of Marriage
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*Breaking News* California Voter ID Measure Qualifies For November Ballot
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/24 - And Who Had the Worst Week (Video)?
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Reporters And Political Observers Need To Stop Using Prediction Betting Odds As Indicators Of Trends In Campaigns
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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$25 Billion “Housing Bond” Measure Qualifies For November Ballot - It Should Be Firmly Rejected By Voters
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Save Prop. 13 Qualifies, Setting Up Major Tax Fight In California
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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California Lawmakers Are Reacting To A ChatGPT Suicide Case — But Missing The Bigger Risk
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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New Report: California Job Growth Lags Nation As High Costs Wipe Out Income Gains
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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California Anti-Tax Coalition Announces New Statewide Advertising Campaign
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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California Had Oil. Gavin Newsom Chose Scarcity. Trump: Drill, Baby, Drill!
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LAUSD’s Insane Deal For $1.2 Billion In Raises
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Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/17 - Who Had The Worst Week? Hint: He Wears A Gun On His Hip
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Chris Cillizza’s Case For And Against Gavin Newsom For President
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The Politics Of Special Election Timing - Governor Newsom's Partisanship On Display
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Happy Tax Day! California Taxpayers Deserve Relief.
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The Swalwell Scandal Exposes The Problem Democrats Do Not Want To Talk About
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The Right Must Confront Antisemitism Or Be Defined By It
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Polling Shows Los Angeles Mayor Race Is A Rejection Of Everyone Running
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Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics For The Week Ending 4/10 - Who Had The Worst Week? Hint: He Wears A Gun On His Hip
This is content from the Substack—So, Does It Matter? Devoted to California politics, SDIM features analysis, commentary, and breaking news from Jon Fleischman, an observer and participant in politics in the Golden State for well over three decades. Jon is a constitutional conservative, but is known for his balanced analysis and for calling balls and strikes. You can search for the sister podcast, So, Does It Matter? THE PODCAST -- that has all of Jon's one-on-one podcast interviews, and occasional monologues. You can get more content at So, Does It Matter?
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Senator Scott Wiener’s End Run Around Free Speech Rights And A New SCOTUS Ruling
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Massive LAPD Data Breach Becomes Another Bass-Era Fumble
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Matt Mahan’s $35 Million Rescue Mission - You Can't Make This Up
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