… Although trump has broken with his party’s establishment on many issues, immigration has been the most central to his rise. … Until recently, immigration did not sharply divide the two national parties. In 1986, 42 percent of House Republicans, along with 64 percent of House Democrats, voted for a […] Read more »
Postelection California Poll: Sanders voters look for concessions from Clinton, but most will support her
More than 6 in 10 Bernie Sanders voters in California already have decided to side with Hillary Clinton in the fall — albeit most of them with reservations — and many of the rest said they might support her if she adopted some of his policies and received his endorsement, […] Read more »
Kamala Harris, Loretta Sanchez, and Democratic Dominance of California Politics
There are more than 3,600 hours left until the polls close on Nov. 8. But it is already safe to call the U.S. Senate race in California. The winner will be a Democrat: The only question is which one. For the first time in modern California history, a statewide general […] Read more »
Why a Long Count in California Would Hurt Bernie Sanders (Even if He Wins)
The Democratic race will almost certainly be over by the time the California polls close, but in some ways it’s still the most interesting contest between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders so far. It has easily been the closest contest in a big state, at least in the pre-election polls. […] Read more »
California: In tight race, absentee voters favor Hillary
With just 48 hours until polls close in California, the crucial Democratic presidential contest between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders appears to be tightening. On the Republican side, the unopposed presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump is trying to show that he can consolidate the Republican electorate behind his candidacy. CONT. Jonathan […] Read more »
What message will California send to the Democratic Party on Tuesday?
Barring a miracle, Bernie Sanders still isn’t going to win the Democratic nomination – even if he wins the California primary. But that doesn’t mean Tuesday’s election is meaningless. The result in California will play a big part in determining how long Sanders stays in the race and remains a […] Read more »