Christopher A Guzman

Political Studies (American Politics) graduate from The Master's College. Written for Religion News Service, Human Events, Cybercast News Service, and USA Today. Leans libertarian. Focuses on internet's role in underdog political campaigns.

Poizner and Whitman battle it out over illegal immigration

With the primary just a week away, the Republican gubernatorial dance around illegal immigration seems to have ended for now. The clock ticking with an intense urgency, contenders on the

By Christopher A Guzman

June 1, 2010

Poizner and Whitman battle it out over illegal immigration

ACLU claims Arizona immigration law is unconstitutional

Attempting to snuff out Arizona’s immigration law, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is trying to wield its influence, asserting the problematic law is a violation of the Constitution’

By Christopher A Guzman

May 25, 2010

ACLU claims Arizona immigration law is unconstitutional

California city raises the stakes in illegal immigration debate

For all the media coverage many California cities are receiving for their call of an Arizona boycott, the new immigration law seems to have had the opposite effect in another

By Christopher A Guzman

May 21, 2010

California city raises the stakes in illegal immigration debate

Steve Poizner's tough stance on illegal immigration has him rising in the polls against Meg Whitman

Steve Poizner was once considered too far behind in the polls for the Republican gubernatorial nomination; however, the tide now seems to be changing. With recent events on the immigration

By Christopher A Guzman

May 18, 2010

Steve Poizner's tough stance on illegal immigration has him rising in the polls against Meg Whitman

Steve Poizner was once considered too far behind in the polls for the Republican gubernatorial nomination; however, the tide now seems to be changing. With recent events on the immigration

By Christopher A Guzman

May 18, 2010

Bad economy forces Los Angeles City Council to be selective in its boycott of Arizona businesses

Passing by a 13-1 vote, the Los Angeles City Council’s ban on Arizona’s businesses seems to be selective in nature, affecting only some business sectors. One of the

By Christopher A Guzman

May 14, 2010

Bad economy forces Los Angeles City Council to be selective in its boycott of Arizona businesses

As California boycott of Arizona immigration law picks up steam, Hispanic community stands to lose

After Governor Jan Brewer’s signing of the new immigration law in Arizona, various California officials met the law with opposition, calling for a boycott of the Grand Canyon State’

By Christopher A Guzman

May 11, 2010

As California boycott of Arizona immigration law picks up steam, Hispanic community stands to lose

Sarah Palin endorses more moderate Carly Fiorina in California Senate primary

Exerting her star power in a state where a majority is more likely to respond negatively to her in a general election, former governor Sarah Palin has endorsed a surprising

By Christopher A Guzman

May 7, 2010

Sarah Palin endorses more moderate Carly Fiorina in California Senate primary

President Obama proposes cutting border security in 2011 federal budget

Possibly indicating what direction the president might lean on comprehensive immigration reform, the Washington Examiner reports that President Obama has proposed cutting U.S. border security as part of his

By Christopher A Guzman

May 5, 2010

President Obama proposes cutting border security in 2011 federal budget

California's strong opposition to new Arizona immigration law could lead to influx of illegal aliens

With California facing fallout from Arizona's new, highly controversial illegal immigration law, local California officials seem to be laying the foundation for a mass influx of illegals. This

By Christopher A Guzman

April 30, 2010

California's strong opposition to new Arizona immigration law could lead to influx of illegal aliens

Arizona's controversial illegal immigration legislation puts California in the crosshairs

Laws have consequences. With the new hard line immigration crackdown passed in Arizona, its impact will be felt on that particular state and others with similarly high concentrations of illegal

By Christopher A Guzman

April 27, 2010

Arizona's controversial illegal immigration legislation puts California in the crosshairs

Will Arizona's illegal immigration crackdown spur California into action?

California’s legislature seems to be lagging behind on illegal immigration enforcement, putting politics above public safety. The notion that California is in the stone age in immigration matters is

By Christopher A Guzman

April 23, 2010

Will Arizona's illegal immigration crackdown spur California into action?