The column is up at Blue and Red

My first column at Blue and Red is up today. As I've mentioned before, this will be a weekly look a the political storm brewing here in California. We are headed for what one State political leader called "our Gettysburg", a sobering assessment no matter which side you are on. Schwarzenegger is an avowed centrist and is pushing a slate of centrist reforms, so I am pretty geared up for this coming fight. I hope, with the article in Blue and Red and the contributions to Bloginators, to drive attention and discussion in the "new media". This is going to be just the sort of political campaign that calls for a new media. The issues are subtle and technical, yet very important, and the battle doesn't break cleanly along Republican vs. Democratic lines. The parties and the press are not going to be able to give the voters the rich discussion and independent observation that is needed. This is a good time to be a blogger in California. The money will be flowing west this summer to support these campaigns because the success or failure of these initiatives out here will set the political tone in the rest of the country. If you are interested in education, or government finance or in the fate of centrist campaigns, pay attention to the special election in California and be sure to visit Bloginators for the latest news and links. Lest I forget... the purpose of the post is also to make sure you hear about Blue and Red, a new on-line magazine that will explore the interchange across the blue and red divide in American politics and the exploration of a common ground between them. There are new columns posted every weekday from a variety of voices. Do bookmark it and come back often.