But Can Our Governor Handle a Mule?
Political Debate Is Dead. So Let’s Put Our Candidates to Some Truly Californian Tests.
Last week, I watched a Zócalo/KCRW debate between Los Angeles mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel, and a clear winner emerged: Warren Olney, the moderator. I’m not saying that Olney’s fine grilling made the experience worthwhile, though, because nothing could. The California political debate is dead. When was the last time you heard one with an argument that convinced you of anything? Heck, when was the last time you heard an argument made in any political debate anywhere? The exercise is merely an exchange of tired sound bites and …
