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June 24, 2022 – Vol. 2, Issue 21

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In AD-10 race, Nguyen’s “lifelong Democrat” gaffe jumped on by Guerra camp
Jeff Burdick
  • May 22

In AD-10 race, Nguyen’s “lifelong Democrat” gaffe jumped on by Guerra camp

In politics, the unforced error can keep campaigns up at night. Such may be the case for the Sacramento-area Stephanie Nguyen for State...
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Roundup: Calif.’s Far Right flares up in U.S. Senate, House, Sacto Co. Sheriff races
Jeff Burdick
  • May 22

Roundup: Calif.’s Far Right flares up in U.S. Senate, House, Sacto Co. Sheriff races

Perhaps given how strongly blue California is, most media outlets give light, if any, coverage to how radicalized a large part of the...
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$50M state aid for Sacto’s American River opposed by homeless groups
Omid Manavirad
  • May 16

$50M state aid for Sacto’s American River opposed by homeless groups

This story was produced by the award-winning newsweekly Sacramento News & Review and co-published here with permission. California...
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4th Major Sacramento-area GOP Campaign Criticizes Sac Bee Ed Board
Jeff Burdick
  • May 2

4th Major Sacramento-area GOP Campaign Criticizes Sac Bee Ed Board

The 2022 primary season has quickly turned into a losing referendum on the Sacramento Bee Editorial Board. Two weeks ago, three major GOP...
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Hate Triangle: Sheriff Jones, Kiley & Sac Bee
Jeff Burdick
  • Apr 27

Hate Triangle: Sheriff Jones, Kiley & Sac Bee

When a top Congressional candidate refuses a newspaper’s invitation to sit for an endorsement interview, that often says a bit about the...
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No comment from Rep. Matsui on opioid donations, legislative record & other mega-fined donors
Jeff Burdick
  • Apr 13

No comment from Rep. Matsui on opioid donations, legislative record & other mega-fined donors

Last issue, SactoPolitico.com exclusively reported a call from Congressional CA-7 Democratic challenger Jimmy Fremgen for the Democratic...
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Q&A: California State Lobbying with Chris Micheli
Jeff Burdick
  • Apr 13

Q&A: California State Lobbying with Chris Micheli

Last month, veteran Sacramento lobbyist and law professor Chris Micheli published a unique collection of 49 essays by current and former...
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Midterm roundup & updates: Why the media apathy?
Jeff Burdick
  • Mar 29

Midterm roundup & updates: Why the media apathy?

Many items in the following midterm election roundup remind me of a 1990s quote from former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. When asked...
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CA-7 Congressional hopeful Max Semenenko Q&A
Jeff Burdick
  • Mar 29

CA-7 Congressional hopeful Max Semenenko Q&A

Ukrainian-born Maksim “Max” Semenenko is a 39-year-old father of four (with a fifth on the way) and owner of his own construction...
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SEIU Local 1000 power struggle expands; president suspended
Jeff Burdick
  • Mar 6

SEIU Local 1000 power struggle expands; president suspended

The term “circular firing squad” describes the internal self-destruction of a group or organization. This past week, the power struggle...
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Is Sacramento Supervisor Frost being over-persecuted?
Jeff Burdick
  • Feb 22

Is Sacramento Supervisor Frost being over-persecuted?

A personal saying of mine is “If you must exaggerate to prove a point, others may think your point is exaggerated too.” It’s a reminder...
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As Dems criticize Covid misinformation, many take Fox Corp. money
Jeff Burdick
  • Feb 22

As Dems criticize Covid misinformation, many take Fox Corp. money

This article is part of SactoPolitico.com’s ongoing “Shame of Our Campaigns” series. For past pieces in the series, click here. Nothing...
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Most Kiley endorsers as mum as he on ‘radical associations‘
Jeff Burdick
  • Jan 27

Most Kiley endorsers as mum as he on ‘radical associations‘

As Kevin Kiley launched his Congressional campaign earlier this month, the Rocklin Republican was also busy contacting potential backers...
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Key midterm battle heats up: US House opponent says GOP’s Kiley should explain ‘radical’ ties
Jeff Burdick
  • Jan 17

Key midterm battle heats up: US House opponent says GOP’s Kiley should explain ‘radical’ ties

Editor’s Note: See Jan. 28 follow-up to this article here. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — To start the year, state Assemblyman Kevin Kiley...
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Did U.S. Rep. Ami Bera cook his constituent service numbers?
Jeff Burdick
  • Jan 7

Did U.S. Rep. Ami Bera cook his constituent service numbers?

In a Dec. 21 news release, U.S. Rep. Ami Bera announced he would run for re-election in California’s redesigned CA-6 Congressional...
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In Local 1000 power struggle, choice of local media clear
Jeff Burdick
  • Jan 7

In Local 1000 power struggle, choice of local media clear

A major story involving the largest public employee union in California continues to unwind like a soap opera – though a soap opera with...
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What’s your favorite place in Sacramento?
Jeff Burdick
  • Dec 16, 2021

What’s your favorite place in Sacramento?

For the 2nd holiday season, Sacto Politico takes a step back from raw politics to ask another non-political question of a varied...
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Opioids, extremism & Sacramento Bee alligator arms
Jeff Burdick
  • Nov 26, 2021

Opioids, extremism & Sacramento Bee alligator arms

“Long-time” readers of the Sacto Politico (we are just 14 months old) know my brand of media criticism can seem sharpest toward the...
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Can Sacto Progressives gain from House redistricting?
Jeff Burdick
  • Nov 26, 2021

Can Sacto Progressives gain from House redistricting?

California is among the most progressive states in the U.S. This is reflected in Congress with 22 of the 96 members of the Congressional...
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Is Sac County quietly accepting redistricting losses?
Jeff Burdick
  • Nov 10, 2021

Is Sac County quietly accepting redistricting losses?

EDITOR’S NOTE (Nov. 11): Last evening, the Citizens Redistricting Commission released its fourth version of maps. At the Congressional...
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