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. Top political analyst allan hoffenblum, who cofounded the california target book more than 20 years ago, died in his sleep, his colleagues said friday. The sudden death of allan hoffenblum was a tear in the fabric of californias political world. 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. California target book publisher allan hoffenblum said party leaders will face growing pressure from progressive democrats, who say, weve got the governors chair, weve got. When hoffenblum complained about how timeconsuming it was to track down campaign. 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. On october 2, 2015, he passed away peacefully at home. Jun 04, 2012 of course, voters who register with no party preference can vote for a major party candidate, said allan hoffenblum, a former republican strategist who now publishes the nonpartisan california.
Nov 03, 2012 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 the. Allan hoffenblum, 75, leading california political consultant. Districtbydistrict coverage of each of california s 80 assembly, 40 state senate and 53 congressional seats, including. Jan 26, 2014 number of women in state legislature dropping. Allan hoffenblum cofounded the target book with al pross in 1994. California tests nonpartisan primaries the new york times.
You will be mailed the hard copy of the california target book. Hoffenblum served in vietnam as an air force intelligence officer before going to. How rob pyers went from laidoff drugstore employee to one of. 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. Allan hoffenblum, premier california political analyst. 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. Nobody here knows who kamala harris is, california target book publisher allan hoffenblum huffed.
Allan hoffenblum is the publisher of the california target book background. Number of women in state legislature dropping cbs sacramento. Mar, 20 california democrats regained their supermajority in the state senate on wednesday following two special elections to fill seats vacated by senators who moved on to the house of representatives. Oct 12, 2014 coronavirus cases in california total more than 22,000. State lawmakers return to work today the salinas californian. Jan 05, 2014 california lawmakers are returning to the capitol this week for a pivotal electionyear session. Number of women dropping in california legislature the.
But longtime california gop strategist allan hoffenblum, who publishes the california target book, says a taitz victory is entirely possible. View allan hoffenblums profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Cofounder and publisher of the invaluable california target book, and a recovering republican consultant, hoffenblum added. Coronavirus cases in california total more than 22,000. California target book beverly hills, california facebook. 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. California lawmakers are returning to the capitol this week for a pivotal electionyear session. Id be very surprised if the clintons did anything to come to his aid, said longtime california gop strategist allan hoffenblum, publisher of the nonpartisan california target book, which offers analysis of state politics. 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.
California state democrats eye vetoproof supermajority. Now i see the same thing happening on the national level. Jan 09, 2008 crucial california braces for campaign deluge. The target book contains detailed analysis of candidates, their supporters and background for each assembly, state senate and congressional race in the state. Aug 08, 2006 the california target book was established in 1993 and, as of august 2006, was published by allan hoffenblum. California target book publisher allan hoffenblum said. 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. I collaborate with allan hoffenblum and four coeditors on the research and analysis of political races for the california congressional delegation, constitutional. 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. California democrats regained their supermajority in the state senate on wednesday following two special elections to fill seats vacated by senators who moved on. Dave howard coeditor california target book linkedin.
Theres just too many egos and ambitions out there, hoffenblum said. Allan hoffenblum, a gop consultant who publishes the california target book, said riordan would benefit this time around because he wont. With no frontrunner among them, the four republicans are likely to split the conservative vote, said allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, which handicaps political races. The target book, often described as the bible of political campaign professionals, analyzed the history, demographics and players district by district in the states legislative and congressional seats. Number of women dropping in california legislature.
Its very common, said allan hoffenblum, a longtime republican strategist and author of the california target book, which tracks the states elections. 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. California target book publisher allan hoffenblum said party leaders will face growing pressure. Democratic dominance at issue in california legislative races. New editions are made every march, june, and november in even years, and every june and december in odd years. California democrats regain supermajority in state senate. Jerry brown, meg whitman and the bill clinton trap updated.
How rob pyers went from laidoff drugstore employee to one. Oct 05, 2015 the sudden death of allan hoffenblum was a tear in the fabric of californias political world. Of course, voters who register with no party preference can vote for a major party candidate, said allan hoffenblum, a former republican strategist who now publishes the. Jun 08, 2010 but longtime california gop strategist allan hoffenblum, who publishes the california target book, says a taitz victory is entirely possible. The california target book is filled with minute details about candidates backgrounds, vote totals in the candidate races, how voters in every legislative district voted in presidential. Harris may be the luckiest politician in california. California lawmakers return for electionyear session. Mar, 20 torres will go into the special election as the early favorite because the district is heavily democratic, but she cannot afford to dismiss leon, said allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, which analyzes and handicaps legislative races across the state.
He was widely seen as one of the nations most vulnerable republican members of the house, said allan hoffenblum, publisher of the nonpartisan california target. Welcome to the online edition of the california target book. Democratic dominance at issue in california legislative races share this. May 23, 2015 californias old political machine losing steam. A couple of months later, hoffenblum asked pyers to help with proofreading and research for the target book. The hard copy 2010 post general election edition has been published was was mailed to subscribers this past week. Injury ends glaabs run to replace harkey in assembly. Democrats will have to take this race seriously, hoffenblum said. What stands out is that even in the most competitive races, the overwhelming majority of voters decided to not vote. He cofounded the california target book in 1994 with al pross, providing detailed analyses that, at the time, were available nowhere else. Hoffenblum opened his own consulting firm in 1979 and later served as staff director for the gop caucus in the state assembly. Apr 04, 2009 california gop voter registration is dropping like a rock, a new study shows, declining so fast that democratic party officials see an unprecedented opportunity to gain voters and house seats in. 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.
Fields demise, coupled with the death last year of california target book editor allan hoffenblum, ends a chapter for state. 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 away in his sleep friday at the age of 75. Field poll shuts down after decades of california surveys. Crucial california braces for campaign deluge world news. Certainly california will be decisive, said allan hoffenblum, a former republican strategist and publisher of the california target book, an in. The fix jerry brown, meg whitman and the bill clinton trap. Allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, a political almanac, said harris remains relatively unknown in parts of california, and he expects someone from the hispanic community and the business sector to seek the office. The california target book was established in 1993 and, as of august 2006, was published by allan hoffenblum. Democratic women are all but certain to lose seats in this years elections, yet the loss could be made up if republican women gain ground, said california target book publisher allan hoffenblum. Number of women dropping in california legislature the san. California gop voter registration is dropping like a rock, a new study shows, declining so fast that democratic party officials see an unprecedented opportunity to gain voters and house seats in. The target book sponsored a conference yesterday to peer into the crystal ball at the 2010 races. The california target book, published by fox and hounds daily contributor allan hoffenblum, tracks the states political races.
Torres will go into the special election as the early favorite because the district is heavily democratic, but she cannot afford to dismiss leon, said allan hoffenblum, publisher of the california target book, which analyzes and handicaps legislative races across the state. California lawmakers return for electionyear session the. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover allans. He is a graduate of usc and served four years in the u. Jan 26, 2014 number of women dropping in california legislature. Jan 05, 2014 california target book publisher allan hoffenblum said party leaders will face growing pressure from progressive democrats, who say, weve got the governors chair, weve got.
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