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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How did we allow a convicted felon, compulsive liar, adjudicated sexual abuser and wannabe dictator to be elected our nation’s president? Three words: Democrats botched it.
Nov. 10, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom got a boost when Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Newsom now has a direct path to the White House in 2028.
Nov. 7, 2024
I get the misgivings about lefty excesses. But I don’t understand why anyone would rate them worse than Donald Trump’s despicable character and reward him with a second term as our president.
Nov. 3, 2024
Many of California’s 10 state propositions are head-scratchers. Some shouldn’t even be on the ballot. Others are worthy of support. Here’s how I finally came down on them, in chronological order:
Oct. 31, 2024
Former Dodger All-Star Steve Garvey recalls the team’s victory over the New York Yankees in 1981, but his bid for U.S. Senate against Rep. Adam Schiff won’t end as happily.
Oct. 25, 2024
The bond measures on California’s Nov. 5 ballot are exceptionally boring but indisputably important. They could affect California living and people’s pocketbooks.
Oct. 21, 2024
The Newsom administration is in conflict with itself on gasoline pricing. Is it trying to hold down prices at the pump or is it OK with hiking them? Both, it seems.
Oct. 12, 2024
Has California reached its limit in providing benefits for immigrants living here illegally? That’s the indication after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed three bills passed by the liberal Legislature.
Oct. 7, 2024
Californians would love it if Kamala Harris stole former President Trump’s idea to uncap the state and local tax deduction.
Sept. 22, 2024
A new poll shows that California voters overwhelming support Proposition 36, sponsored by the California District Attorney’s Assn. The November ballot measure would increase punishment for theft and hard drug offenses and impose required treatment for repetitive criminal addicts.
Sept. 18, 2024