Dianne Hardisty
Dianne Hardisty: Millions going to Washington to witness history
It's anyone's guess how many people will pour into Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20 to witness Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. It could be 1 million, 2 million, some are even guessing 3 million. But most people agree it will be the largest crowd to witness a presidential inaugural in the nation's history.
Dianne Hardisty: Sarah Palin fascination is a national addiction
Make her stop. For the few weeks that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin catapulted to stardom as the Republican vice presidential candidate, John McCain campaign operatives kept reporters away. Her rare sit-down interviews with network anchors were disasters.
Dianne Hardisty: What happened to 'dynasty' in 30th Assembly District?
A political dynasty may have just fizzled. With thousands of mailed-in votes still being counted, it appears state Sen. Dean Florez was unable to get his mother, Fran, elected to the 30th Assembly District seat he once held.
Dianne Hardisty: Will 'youth vote' really turn out for Obama?
Shannon Cooper will reach a milestone next week. The Bakersfield High School senior will become an "adult" by turning 18 on Tuesday.
Dianne Hardisty: Political psychodrama has statewide impact
Baloney. What a fitting word for the 30th Assembly District race. It is a word prominently used in Democrat Fran Florez's ad to describe Democrat Assemblywoman Nicole Parra's endorsement of Republican Danny Gilmore.
Dianne Hardisty: All candidates treated fairly
David Richmond is one of five volunteer community advisers to The Californian's editorial board. These advisers meet once or twice a month with the newspaper's editorial board, which is headed by The Californian's publisher, Ginger Moorhouse, and includes Opinion section staff and newspaper executives.
Dianne Hardisty: There's a price to pay for 'freedom of speech'
A few days ago, a friend e-mailed an Internet link ( www.catholicvote.com) to me. He was so inspired by the video that he joked he was tempted to convert.
Dianne Hardisty: Did Palin sleep through her journalism classes?
The pressure was on. Gwen Ifill, PBS senior correspondent and host of "The News- Hour," was preparing to moderate Thursday night's vice presidential debate.
Dianne Hardisty: As debates approach, Wilbur wants answers
Wilbur Wells, a reader in Tehachapi, had a darn good idea the other day. Wells sent me an e-mail pleading for The Californian and its readers to turn up the heat on presidential candidates.
Dianne Hardisty: Protesting doesn't faze giant utility company
Drip drip drip. The protest drops fall on the big PG&E rock. But they aren't making a dent in the company's decision to give $250,000 to the campaign to defeat Proposition 8 the November ballot initiative to ban same-sex marriages.
Dianne Hardisty: 'Sarah Barracuda' dishes it out to Democrats
It's hard to portray Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin "the victim" after the tough, rousing speech she delivered at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.
Dianne Hardisty: Victim is no longer the criminal
It has been more than three decades, but from time to time I still think about the woman whose tragic, violent life tumbled from the pages of a police report.
Dianne Hardisty: Age may make a difference in race
Ya gotta give Republican presidential candidate John McCain's campaign points for spin. While late night comics are ridiculing the guy for his age, McCain's campaign is turning it into a money-maker.
Dianne Hardistry: Dog of a candidate has real voter appeal
Kathy Eddy checked in with an e-mail from Fairhope, Ala., a few days ago. Kathy used to be Kern County's public affairs officer. Before that, she worked at the airport and before that she was on former 2nd District Supervisor Ben Austin's staff.
Dianne Hardisty: Hot-button ballot will turn out voters
My phone rang at work the day before Kern County supervisors were scheduled to consider placing a countywide 1-cent sales tax measure on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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