Mr. Evans Goes to Sacramento
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On the floor of the Assembly. Yup. It's green. Unlike the floor of the Senate, which is red. And yes, I can tell the difference.

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On the ceiling of the Assembly.

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Other differences between the two are that in the Assembly, as you see in the upper left part of this picture, is a painting of Abraham Lincoln. The Senate has a painting of George Washington.
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Image to be used for more serious campaign ads. 		IMG_1912.JPG
For more friendly, touchy feely campaign ads. 		IMG_1913.JPG
To show that I can see both sides of the issue (get it?).
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Darron Evans: Bold. Resolute. Has had this suit for so long that it's BACK in style. 		IMG_1915.JPG
This is the electronic vote board. The Assembly updated their voting methods and votes electronically, whereas the Senate continues its tradition of voting by roll call. You see the Evans on there? That's Noreen Evans of Santa Rosa.		 IMG_1916.JPG
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Here I'm giving a press conference about my ideas for how to improve education in California. For some reason, nobody showed up. Something I didn't know: that image of the Capitol behind me is, in real life, 3D. The front part actually extends out from the rest a couple of inches. Brandon said it looks better on TV that way. 		IMG_1918.JPG
"Yes, you in the back?" 		IMG_1919.JPG
"No, I categorically deny knowing anyone by the name of Mark Clemens, but can we try to stay on topic, please?"
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Here I am teleconferencing with Governor Schwarzenegger and President Bush. Unfortunately, they couldn't hear me. Damn technology! 		IMG_1921.JPG
Reflecting on what could have been. 		IMG_1922.JPG
Here, the Senate chamber.
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You can see the portrait of Washington in this one. It was painted by Jane Stuart, the daughter of Gilbert Stuart, whom, I believe, is responsible for the image of Washington that appears on our $1 bill. 		IMG_1926.JPG
Here I am running a Senate floor session. 		IMG_1928.JPG
Through my efficient leadership, we got done early and all the senators skipped home with glee. Here I'm sitting at the desk of my state senator, Joe Simitian. The desks are about 150 years old.