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Politics 1- 5 Commentary 6-7 Duly Noted 8 RIPON CONTENTS Politics 1- 5 Commentary 6-7 Duly Noted 8 AUGUST 1, 1974 Vol. X, No. 15 50 CENTS POLITICS: REPOITS CALIFORNIA The state of Republican politics in Califom.ia in 1974 could be described as bright or gloomy, with some truth in either assessment. Republicans dearly have one of the strongest state 9ckets in recent memo­ ry, yet, their ability to build enthusi­ asm during the June primary was nota­ bly lacking. The effects of Watergate, reapportionment, and Gov. Ronald Reagan's legacy have yet to be assess­ ed. All will clearly influence Novem­ ber's election. Many cynics call this year the last chance for "green flood" elections. An uneasy coalition developed at the be­ ginning of the year between the so­ called People's Lobby and Common Cause to mobilize voter uneasiness about Watergate. The coalition suc­ ceeded in passing a political reform measure but failed to get voters really interested in the election; the primary turnout was a "massive" 48 percent. Those ·that did vote were clearly up­ set about Watergate. The passage of Proposition 9 signaled this unrest. It sailed through with a 70 percent mar­ gin. Most disturbing to Republicans was turnout in key areas. In district after district, Republican turnout was sev­ eral points below the Democrats. Some analysts ascribed this to Water­ gate while others saw it as a voter interest index in the "non-race" for "1 desire to see in this country the decent men strong and the strong men decent, the GOP gubernatorial nomination. If and until we get that combination in pretty good shape, we are not going to be by any means as successful as we should be." this trend continues in November, several close races (including the gov- -THEODORE ROOSEVELT ernor's race) and at least 20 Assembly Commtssion. Supporters of the meas­ have been accused of unethical prac­ and Senate races will be decided in ure said that this independent com­ tices relating to medical clinics, busi­ favor of the Democrats, on the basis mission wouhl be free from political ness ventures, or campaign contribu­ of turnout alone. influence and thus assure fair elec­ tions of dubious legality. The Dem­ Meanwhile, Proposition 9 prom­ tions. A Republican proposal for an ocratic gubernatorial candidate private­ ises to change the state's political FCPC composed of former judges in­ ly expressed disgust at being forced structure substantially if major por­ stead of political professionills (which to run with the group. The other note­ tions of it are upheld in court chal­ Proposition 9 s~ms clearly to opt worthy characteristic of the Demo­ lenges. Earlier this year, the legisla­ for) was quickly quashed in legisla­ cratic ticket is its unique ethnic and ture passed one of the most compre­ ture. Many civil libertarians also ques­ racial mix. For the first time, a black hensive financial disclosure and cam­ tion the constitutionality of the broad and a Chinese-American are running paign reporting statutes in the na­ subpoena powers granted the commis­ on a major 'statewide ticket. The Re­ tion, mostly because of reformers' ini­ sion. publican ticket on the other hand is tiative threats. The political reform ini­ If Watergate really were going to relatively clear of scandal, all male, tiative, however, still made it to the be a factor in individual November and all white. ballot. The major changes over exist­ races, Republicans could sit back in In this year of political reform, ing law in Proposition 9 relate to glee. One observer commented that the most politicians avoided issues like the the establishment of a Fair Campaign Democratic ticket had more persons plague. Controller Houston Flournoy, Practices Commission with broad (al­ of dubious integrity in one place than the GOP nominee, held back on some most uncontrollable) powers, new se­ he had seen since he left Chicago. issues because his only remaining .can­ vere restrictions on lobbying activi­ With the exception of Democratic can­ didate in the gubernatorial race, Lt. ties, and strict: limitations on campaign didates for governor (Jerry Brown) Gov. Ed Reinecke, stood indicted for spending. The lobbyist restrictions pro­ and attorney general (William Nor­ perjury related to testimony at a Sen­ voked the most strident opposition. ris), the statewide ticket has a wide ate hearing. In a rare show of unanimity, labor and range of experience, but all, at some In the Democratic campaign, Secre­ business rallied against Proposition 9. point in their career, have been tied to tary of State Jerry Brown, the early Their crude efforu at sloganeering and scandals of one sort or another; they frontrunner, made a fairly easy race oversimplification probably would have of it. Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti failed in ,1954, much less 1974. and San Francisco Mayor Joseph Al,ioto Proponents used a sophisticated me­ attracted attention, but when the re­ dia camp~gn •. ,which would be de­ sults were counted, Jerry Brown had clared illegal had the proposition been more' votes than liistWo closest oppo­ in effect during the election. Oppo­ nents combined. In a crowded field, nents threw all their money behind he came up with 38 percent of the billboards and statements such as "save vote against Moretti's 17 percent and free speech, vote against Proposition Alioto's 19 percent. To the delight 9." CaLifornia had not seen such soph­ of capitol newsmen, Moretti clobbered omoric politics since the defeat of Brown in the one serious debate of Proposition 14 (the right to work the entire primary. Brown appeared initiative) in 1958. James Garibaldi, shaky on issues, but the debate's broad­ probably the foremost lobbyist in the cast format (in news segments rather sta:te, commented that the criticism than its entirety) limited its impact against lobbyists now was somewhere in the election. close to levels used against Communists Flournoy and Brown have agreed to during the McCarthy era. a series of debates and to limit cam­ The court challenges to the new law paign spending to $1.3 million (ac­ focus on the Fair Campaign Practices Houston Flournoy cording to Proposition 9 guidelines). SUBSCRIPTION RATES are $15 a year, $7.50 for students, serv­ THE RIPON SOCIETY, IN~. ~~~~~h= Icemen, and for Peace Corps, Vista and other volunteers. Overseas members are yOUDg bualJless, academlc and j)lOfessional men and air mall, $3 extra. Advertlsfng rates on request. Please allow women. It has national ~rs fn DI8trlc:t of Columbtcr. five weeks for address changes. chapters fn fifteen cities, NatioJial Assoc:iaIe members throughout the fifty states, and several afII.1l.ated grqups of subchapter status. Edlton Dlck Bahn The SocIety is supported by chapter dues, fnd1vtdual contribu­ tions and revenues from lis ~ and contrac:t work. Editorial Boardl is pubUshed semi-monthly by the Robert D. Bahn, Chairman Tanya Melich THE RIPON FORUM ~ SocIety, Ine., 509 C Street N.E., Robert H. Donaldson Robert G. Stewart WashInaton, D.C. 20002. Second class postage rates paid at Wash­ James Manahan Ralph Thayer fngto!l, 1).C. and other mallitlg houses. COntents are copyrI.ghted © 1974 by the Ripon SocIety, me. Correspondence addresSed to the Contributing Editorsl C1lfford Brown, Glenn Gerstell, William A. E'ditor is welcomed. Koelsch, Daniel J. SwUlinger, Josiah Lee Auspitz, Richard W. Rahn, In pubUshlng this ma~ the RiJl9n SocIety seeks to provide John A. Rehfuss, Thomas A. Sargent, Richard Cleveland, Mark a forum for fresh ideas, well-researched proposals and for a spirit Frazier, Peter Berg, Martin Sours, and WUliam K. Woods. of criticism, iDDovatfoD, and independent tIifnldng wfthln the Re­ publiccm Party. ArtIcles do DOt zieeessarIly represent the opfnfon Tec:hnlcal Edlton Evelyn LaBan of the NaIloDCd Govemfng Board or the Editorial Board of the Arb Leslie MorrUl and AnnIe Greene Ripon SocIety, unless .they are ezpl1c1tly so labelled. 2 The spending limitation should prob­ The leading organizations now are Brimmer was a Hathaway appointee. ably help Brown because of his name all in a state of varying disrepair. (Former Wyoming GOP Chairman recognItion. If the debates are broad­ United Republicans of California and David Kennedy was appointed to suc­ cast, however, Flournoy's experience in the California Republican Assembly ceed Brimmer, just as Kennedy suc­ state government will give him a clear are now limited to a small, hard core, ceeded Brimmer in the top state party advantage. right wing. The California Republi­ post.) Brimmer had quickly begun his One of the GOP's greatest prob­ can League, which has been a more campaign on a strong law-and-order lems is raising funds. A check of the moderate organization, was taken over note; he has since softened his tune on disclosure statements in legislative and by a more activist group at the spring that topic. statewide contests showed that Demo­ convention, but yital signs of gro~ The three other aspirants are all are not readily apparent. cratic candidates seem to have a wider state legislators: State Sen. Dick Jones, range of financing opportunities. A Party outreach activities seem to be a Cody trucking executive; State Sen. good percentage of lobbyist money is especially limited this year although Malcolm Wallop, a Sheridan County Democratic efforts have not been much clearly committed to Democratic in­ rancher; and State Rep. Roy Peck, a cumbents. In the State Assembly, Dem­ better. California voters may, in fact, Riverton newspaper publisher. The out­ ocrats currently_hold a 49-31 edge in be becoming disenchanted with the come of the primary should indicate seats. Reapportionment and statewide electoral systems in general. There is the importance of development, land elections have· opened up several a strong undercurrent of outright dis­ use, and mining issues in the fall elec­ seats, but it is unclear what effect trust of elected officials.
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