Stark distinctions are few in 35th senate race orange. Allan hoffenblum, premier california political analyst capitol. Kamala harris leading in polls, campaign funds in senate. Jane harmon resigns congressional seat which way, l. Allan hoffenblum, a prominent political consultant who published the california target book, a subscription service that tracked political races in the state, has died at the age of 75. Low voter turnoutsign of collapse of two party system. Allan hoffenblum, premier california political analyst. The gop appears to be better poised to respond, with a number of republican women expected to take seats previously held by either democrats or men, according to allan hoffenblum, the editor of.
A couple of months later, hoffenblum asked pyers to help with proofreading and research for the target book. She hasnt been out there raising money and this is an expensive seat to hold. Allan hoffenblum, editor of the california target book, said that calverts 2008 result made his seat ripe for a target this cycle. What stands out is that even in the most competitive races, the overwhelming majority of voters decided to not vote. In some cases, its a stretch, says allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book and a former republican political consultant. Jan 09, 2014 allan hoffenblum, the publisher of the california target book, which tracks congressional races, said the entry of even an unknown republican could have an effect in the south bay race, which is. Sally rooney goodreads author shelved 2 times as targetclubpick. Allan hoffenblum edits the target book, which both parties call the last word on legislative and congressional politics. Allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, a guide that tracks elections in the state, said the race was garamendis to lose. Demon sheep haunts senate race in california reuters. Allan hoffenblum, whose target book handicaps california races. The target book is the bible of political campaign professionals and analyzed the history, demographics and players, district by district. Without revealing too much, on target ends with gray man disappearing for his own good. Tony quinn, coeditor of the california target book since 199495, said he spoke with hoffenblum on thursday, and the two mapped out a plan.
Apr 18, 2012 small businesses get big political hype. The target book contains detailed analysis of candidates, their supporters and background for each assembly, state senate and congressional race in the state. Allan hoffenblum is the publisher of the california target book background. Hoffenblum served in vietnam as an air force intelligence officer before going to. Now i see the same thing happening on the national level. Fresno state senate race could prove key to fending off. Allan hoffenblum cofounded the target book with al pross in 1994. Cofounder and publisher of the invaluable california target book, and a recovering republican consultant, hoffenblum added. Allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, which tracks legislative races, said the practice is common to both parties. I would like a book to conclude entirely, but in this case there are a couple of persons not mentioned in the end such that the reader is a bit in the dark. The finance report shows that sanchez has plenty of work to do to challenge harris, said allan hoffenblum, a former gop consultant who publishes the california target book, which analyzes. Jan 08, 2015 political consultant allan hoffenblum, who publishes the target book, said he was not surprised by her decision. Find the books you want all in one place and at prices youll love. Oct 21, 2014 allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, which tracks legislative races, said the practice is common to both parties.
He counts at least nine assembly democrats, mainly from orange county, the san fernando valley and inland empire, who are far from lockstep party. Aug 08, 2006 the california target book was established in 1993 and, as of august 2006, was published by allan hoffenblum. Going into the 2010 election cycle the last election in which candidates will run in districts drawn in 2001 the biggest story is the plummeting republican voter registration throughout california. Established in 1993, the california target book gives nonpartisan, unbiased information.
Dave howard coeditor california target book linkedin. Hoffenblum opened his own consulting firm in 1979 and later served as staff director for the gop caucus in the state assembly. He is a graduate of usc and served four years in the u. The current target book team will continue his work and forever recognize him as founding publisher. He was an endless source of information to the media and political players who subscribed to the california target book which he cofounded and managed amassing much information on californias political races. That could also make absentee ballotcasters, in kern county and nationwide, a target for highdollar presidential campaigns with aggressive phone campaigns, said allan hoffenblum, publisher of. He cofounded the california target book in 1994 with al pross, providing detailed analyses that, at the time, were available nowhere else. I collaborate with allan hoffenblum and four coeditors on the research and analysis of political races for the california congressional delegation, constitutional. When hoffenblum complained about how timeconsuming it was to track down campaign. Oct 03, 2015 allan hoffenblum, a prominent political consultant who published the california target book, a subscription service that tracked political races in the state, has died at the age of 75. The sudden death of allan hoffenblum was a tear in the fabric of californias political world.
Its changing, said allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, which tracks elections statewide. The california target book is the trusted, unbiased source of comprehensive current data for california political professionals and insiders who need to stay up to date on campaigns and elections at. Apr 04, 2009 the big picture is that, currently, there is not one single state legislative or congressional district that has a majority of the voters registering republican, says allan hoffenblum, who just. How rob pyers went from laidoff drugstore employee to one of. The california target book is the trusted, unbiased source of comprehensive current data for california political professionals and insiders who need to stay up to date on campaigns and elections at every level in the state. Kamala harris leading in polls, campaign funds in senate race. She hasnt been out there raising money and this is. Welcome to the online edition of the california target book. Maybe its the new normal at city hall, but in mayor eric garcettis backtobasics philosophy, there has been a definite reduction in the perks of working for a city official. Allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, an almanac of state elections, described sanchez as a scrapper and a proven candidate who would pose a challenge for harris. Popular target club pick books showing 150 of 7 the girl he used to know hardcover by. The big picture is that, currently, there is not one single state legislative or congressional district that has a majority of the voters registering republican, says allan hoffenblum, who just.
Allan hoffenblum, a former republican political consultant who publishes the california target book, which evaluates political races, said democrats would probably gain vetoproof control of. Longtime political consultant allan hoffenblum, who publishes the california target book, said he expects schiff will easily win reelection, though he expects colbert will do better than schiffs. Allan hoffenblum, a republican strategist and author of the california target book, told the bee that the 14th state senate district in fresno would normally lean democratic, but in this case, the race is a tossup but only because of the strength of vidak. Representative gary miller, a southern california republican, said on wednesday he would not seek reelection after more than 15 years in congress, creating an opening. On october 2, 2015, he passed away peacefully at home. California republicans are becoming the white mans party, says allan hoffenblum, a former manager of local gop campaigns in california who now publishes the california target book, an almanac on the states election campaigns.
Political parties scratching heads over costatacherra shocker the. California state democrats eye vetoproof supermajority. I cant recall any time that the governor ran with a lieutenant governor as a team that would be unique, the venerable allan hoffenblum told calbuzz. Political consultant allan hoffenblum, who publishes the target book, said he was not surprised by her decision.
The california target book was established in 1993 and, as of august 2006, was published by allan hoffenblum. Allan hoffenblum, the publisher of the california target book, which tracks congressional races, said the entry of even an unknown republican could have an. That means a special election in the 36th congressional district. We all know why the hardcore conservative republicans are behind harkey, said allan hoffenblum, whose target book handicaps elections in the state. Allen hoffenblum allan hoffenblum was a widely respected electionguide publisher who was one of the most influential players in california politics for more than a generation. Often as not, they kind of run away from each other. The hard copy 2010 post general election edition has been published was was mailed to subscribers this past week. May 23, 2015 californias old political machine losing steam.
With that many democrats, you cannot elect 55 san francisco democrats to the state legislature, said allan hoffenblum, whose nonpartisan target book is the bible of california election analysis. Earned media are news stories and columns such as this one, as opposed to paid media where campaigns purchase ad space. Oct 19, 2010 longtime political consultant allan hoffenblum, who publishes the california target book, said he expects schiff will easily win reelection, though he expects colbert will do better than schiffs. Dirty tricks claimed in mercedarea assembly campaign. Politicians, journalists, and business and labor leaders relied for years on hoffenblums nonpartisan california target book as the most comprehensive guide to the.
The california target book, which i publish, just mailed out to subscribers its updated analyses of the key congressional and state legislative races in california this year. Allan hoffenblum, a bespectacled political wunderkind who built his unrivaled command of the states political landscape into an essential compendium called the california target book, passed. Allan hoffenblum, a republican consultant who analyzes state races for the target book, an election compendium, said kern county may be historically conservative, but its not always a slamdunk. Two local congressional seats one held by a republican, the other by a democrat are getting close looks for a possible change next year by allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover allans. Allan hoffenblum, 75, leading california political consultant. Oct 05, 2015 the sudden death of allan hoffenblum was a tear in the fabric of californias political world. How rob pyers went from laidoff drugstore employee to one. View allan hoffenblums profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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