Jerry Roberts, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Thu Sep 01, 2011 | 12:00am

By the Numbers

California joins national movement to change the way presidents are elected.

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Thu Aug 25, 2011 | 12:00am

Maldonado gets new boost from national Republicans in his bid to beat Capps.

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Tue Aug 16, 2011 | 12:00pm

Jackson, Hodge, and Stoker set for senate race with Williams out and Nava still mulling.

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Mon Aug 01, 2011 | 12:00pm

Reshaping of local political turf offers S.B. voters opportunities for change

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Thu Jul 28, 2011 | 12:00am

New study shows political hacks still dominate Sacramento, despite reformer claims.

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Thu Jul 21, 2011 | 12:00am

Capps hits back as GOP intensifies its early attacks on her reelection.

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Thu Jul 07, 2011 | 12:00am

As Brown signs Democrats-only budget, fight over California’s finances is just getting started.

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Thu Jun 30, 2011 | 12:00am

The reasons behind the GOP’s early TV hit on Lois Capps.

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Thu Jun 23, 2011 | 12:00am

Santa Barbara’s congressmember talks war, health care, and taxes.

Capitol Letters By Jerry Roberts | Tue Jun 14, 2011 | 12:00am

Good news, bad news for Santa Barbara politicos as new district lines are unveiled.