Another powerful Democrat in Sacramento has broken ranks with party brass and endorsed a November ballot initiative that would increase prison sentences for retail theft and drug crimes. State Sen. Dave Min, who is running for Rep. Katie Porter’s open House seat in Orange County, told POLITICO that he will support the initiative to roll […]
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Newsom praises Biden, shoots down post-debate questions about replacing him
President Biden’s lackluster performance in the first debate of 2024 with former President Trump ended with harsh questions about whether Biden should end his campaign, which California Gov. Gavin Newsom was compelled to answer as a top surrogate for the president in Atlanta. “I think it’s unhelpful, and I think it’s unnecessary,” Newsom told MSNBC […]
It’s time: The Democrats must replace Joe Biden with California Gov. Gavin Newsom
After Thursday night’s debate performance, one thing is crystal clear: The national Democratic Party must immediately announce they will seek to replace President Joe Biden as the presumptive candidate. We can do better than this. There are still nearly two months before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, scheduled for late August. Thursday’s debate made […]
California lawmakers send student gender notification bill to Newsom after explosive Assembly debate
After a chaotic debate on the Assembly floor full of shouting and tears, California lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would ban schools from requiring teachers to notify parents about changes to a student’s gender identity. The 61-16 vote came after a lengthy and emotional back-and-forth between Democrats, who said the […]
Gavin Newsom heading to Atlanta to boost Joe Biden in presidential debate with Donald Trump
Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to Atlanta to support President Joe Biden at Thursday night’s debate with former President Donald Trump, yet another national appearance aimed at bolstering the California governor’s stature as a national Democratic heavyweight. The plans were first reported by KCRA on Tuesday. Newsom’s trip was also confirmed in a fundraising email […]
Is California Gov. Gavin Newsom a national Democratic star? Why his State of the State speech could help
Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a State of the State address Tuesday that could easily be viewed across the country—and for that matter, delivered to the party’s national convention in August. It was the sort of speech a president or presidential candidate might give. In fact, Joe Biden pretty much did just that while running in […]
Newsom family will move to Marin County this summer, citing children’s education
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s family will relocate to Marin county this summer, his office confirmed. The governor will begin splitting his time between the wealthy coastal community and Sacramento. The move, first reported by Politico, is to “ensure continuity in their children’s education,” according to a spokesperson for the governor, who also noted Newsom’s term ends […]
Newsom family will move to Marin County this summer, citing children’s education
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s family will relocate to Marin county this summer, his office confirmed. The governor will begin splitting his time between the wealthy coastal community and Sacramento. The move, first reported by Politico, is to “ensure continuity in their children’s education,” according to a spokesperson for the governor, who also noted Newsom’s term ends […]
Newsom family will move to Marin County this summer, citing children’s education
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s family will relocate to Marin county this summer, his office confirmed. The governor will begin splitting his time between the wealthy coastal community and Sacramento. The move, first reported by Politico, is to “ensure continuity in their children’s education,” according to a spokesperson for the governor, who also noted Newsom’s term ends […]
Gavin Newsom is on political defense. Why it’s pushing him to do a video State of the State
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday will share an unusual State of the State message, but it won’t involve an in-person speech or answering questions about his policy priorities. The governor will instead release a prepared video message, sent in written form to lawmakers, and hold a private reception with the Legislature. Political consultants said […]
Gavin Newsom will deliver delayed California State of the State speech with budget done
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will release a delayed State of the State address Tuesday in a recorded speech to be broadcast across his office’s social media channels and website. The Governor’s Office said Sunday that Newsom’s remarks to Californians will be released at 10 a.m. after a copy of the speech is transmitted to the […]
Gavin Newsom will deliver delayed California State of the State speech with budget done
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will release a delayed State of the State address Tuesday in a recorded speech to be broadcast across his office’s social media channels and website. The Governor’s Office said Sunday that Newsom’s remarks to Californians will be released at 10 a.m. after a copy of the speech is transmitted to the […]