• McClintock for Congress
GOP consultant Jeff Flint reports on Red County Placer that a new poll in the fourth congressional district that shows Sen. Tom McClintock way ahead of former Sen. Rico Oller and former Rep. Doug Ose.
"Clearly, this poll is intended by McClintock backers to entice him into the race. My source says that the folks who did the poll conducted it without Tom's knowledge. That may or may not be the case. It's either a well-orchestrated move, or a genuine attempt to "Draft" him into the race, but there is no doubt he would be a formidable, perhaps field-clearing candidate, if he indeed jumped in," writes Flint.
FlashReport publisher Jon Fleischman writes, "This survey from a reputable firm has now put all eyes onto McClintock."
• All talk
Speaking of Placer County politics, one-time radio host turned Assembly candidate Eric Hogue has turned radio host again.
The Bee's 21 Q blog reports Hogue is returned to KTKZ (1380 AM).
• Appointees
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made several notable appointments on Valentine's day. He reappointed two members of the state Board of Education -- both Democrats -- James Aschwanden and Yvonne Chan.
He also added Gregory Jones of Calabasas to the state education panel.
Jones, according to the governor's office, has worked for State Farm Insurance Company since 1968 and is currently holds a senior vice president. He's a declined to state voter.
Also, Schwarzenegger reappointed Marian Bergeson, a former assemblywoman and state senator, to the California Transportation Commission. She is 82.
• Take this cork...
Steve Maviglio, a top aide to Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, says it is time to "put up or shut up" for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, as the group, which does not disclose its donors, is asking for greater disclosure of expenses for political campaigns.
More interesting, however, are the comments, in which what appears to be a representative for the California Nurses Association writes to Maviglio, "Maybe have a glass of wine (or green tea) and de-stress a bit!"
To which Maviglio replies, "You should take the cork and, well, nevermind."
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