For more than three decades, political pundits have referred to Latino voters as a “sleeping giant,” to describe a demographic reality that has yet to translate to clear political force. With each presidential election, much is written about how important Latino votes could be in securing the White House. In […] Read more »
Final California Primary Preview: High Stakes for House Democrats
Democrats’ route to the House majority runs through California more than any other state. Nationally, they need to win 23 GOP seats to win the chamber, and in California alone, there are seven Republican incumbents sitting in seats Hillary Clinton carried in 2016. Four of those seven seats include at […] Read more »
Health Care Simmers On Back Burner In California Heartland’s Hot House Races
Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News MODESTO, Calif. — About a dozen mostly retired locals took over a corner of a busy intersection on a recent Saturday afternoon in this San Joaquin Valley city, toting signs that read “Dump Denham 2018.” Several cars zooming by honked in support. Buda Kajer-Crain, […] Read more »
Why California Hasn’t Moved On From Dianne Feinstein
America is a young punk country with a knack for reinvention — political traditions don’t stick to our ribs. In case you needed any proof, look to California. Not 30 years ago, it helped elect George H.W. Bush, part of a 20-year streak of voting for Republican presidential candidates, including […] Read more »
Pollsters sweat California elections
Pollsters are nervously awaiting California primary election results Tuesday after struggling with complications stemming from the state’s unique top-two primary system and the sheer size of the candidate fields this year. With a 27-candidate governor’s race, a Senate contest featuring 32 names, and several crowded House primaries with national implications, […] Read more »
California’s GOP is collapsing. Is that a sign for Republicans nationwide?
Republicans once dominated California. This year, GOP candidates are limping toward the finish line. Last week, independents surpassed Republicans to become the second-largest bloc of registered voters in the state after Democrats. And after Tuesday’s unusual “jungle” primary, the GOP might have missed its shot at the governor’s mansion and […] Read more »