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Once again, 2010 is destined to be a record-setting year in the annals of big-dollar spending on California initiatives. I predict this record will stand until 2012.

FPPC Chairman Dan Schnur — commenting on the findings that spending by independent groups seeking to influence California's governor race hit a record-breaking $21.3 million this year.

FPPC Chairman Dan Schnur — commenting on the findings that spending by independent groups seeking to influence California's governor race hit a record-breaking $21.3 million this year.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.