Political columnist George Skelton has covered government and politics for 60 years and for The Times since 1974. He has been a Times political writer and editor in Los Angeles, Sacramento bureau chief and White House correspondent. He has written a column on California politics, “Capitol Journal,” since 1993. Skelton is a Santa Barbara native, grew up in Ojai and received a journalism degree at San Jose State.
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Memo to Democrats and independents: Just because an idea emanates from a Republican, doesn’t mean it necessarily stinks.
California’s next governor, Xavier Becerra, is a “small ball” player, to borrow a baseball term.
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Skelton: The Founding Fathers pledged their fortunes to the cause of liberty. Trump enriches himself
Could the Declaration of Independence be signed today by this crop of political leaders, particularly the one who occupies and defaces the White House?
California pushes for affordable housing while Trump plays games
The man who brought California the top-two open primary now thinks it needs a drastic overhaul.
Despite all the attention toward California’s slow vote count, the legislature doesn’t seem eager to fund faster counting.
Winning elections — or achieving any success — often is about being in the right spot at the right moment.
Regardless of the final vote count, Xavier Becerra’s pre-primary sprint to the front in the race for governor was remarkable and historic.
Like millions of Californians, I haven’t voted yet in the primary election.